The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Washington CB Ephesians Prysock last week for a Top 30 visit, per source. At 6-3, 196 and with 33 1/8” arms, he’s a super long corner. He played more than 2,600 defensive snaps over 49 college games and had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.

This week on The Yinziders: @jennaharner.bsky.social and I break down the Steelers’ moves in free agency and discuss what could come next. m.youtube.com/watch?v=epgD...

Cameron Heyward, set to turn 37 in May, has agreed to a new two-year deal with the Steelers worth $32.25 million, source confirms. The first year is guaranteed. The move keeps Heyward in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season and frees up about $5.5 M in cap space.

After the first initial wave of free agency, the Steelers’ biggest remaining need is a starting left guard. Some options: Elgton Jenkins Joel Bitonio Kevin Zeitler Wyatt Teller Dylan Parham Alijah Vera-Tucker Chris Paul Greg Van Roten Daniel Faalele

How Rico Dowdle fits in Pittsburgh and what the addition means for the rest of the RB room (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

What does Jamel Dean’s addition mean for the Steelers? A first look at the acquisition and the ripple effect it will have on the depth chart. (Free gift link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Why Michael Pittman makes sense for Pittsburgh. A quick look at the trade: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

It’s the eve of the NFL’s legal tampering period, so I’ll let you open one gift tonight: Free gift article on the positions/ players the Steelers could target in free agency. www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby in the AFC North

The Steelers are hosting Miami OT Markel Bell today for a Top 30 visit. At 6-9 and 346 pounds, he’s a massive human being. A Senior Bowl participant, he’s projected to be drafted late Day 2 or early Day 3.

In my first mock draft, I traded up to land one of the top WRs. What are the options if the Steelers stand pat at No. 21? www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

The Steelers need to rebuild their WR room — and Romeo Doubs fits the offense. Here’s a look at some more players at positions of need for the team to consider: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

The Steelers are releasing Jonnu Smith, an inevitable that saves $7 million against the cap and streamlines a TE depth chart that had one TE too many. Here's more (free link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Who could the Steelers target in free agency? This week on The Yinziders, @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the top options at some key positions. Be sure to subscribe for episodes every Wednesday. m.youtube.com/watch?v=WPYy...

Ty Simpson believes he's "ready" for the NFL after just 15 starts and a "franchise QB." Do the Steelers agree? That question, in some ways, is where their draft starts. The answer determines where the team goes from there. (Free link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

People on all levels of the Steelers organization — players, coaches and top decision-makers — have maintained consistent communication with the Aaron Rodgers and believe they’ll get an answer from the QB in the next few weeks.

Back from the combine. What I’m hearing about: • Rodgers latest • A market for Muth • Highsmith / Herbig • Broderick’s injury • At CB, Steelers talking with pending FAs — drafting one likely • Meetings with ‘26 QBs Free link open to all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

The Steelers are planning to release OT Calvin Anderson, per source. They’ll save $2M of his $2.415 cap hit in 2026.

Ty Simpson believes he’s “ready” for the NFL and a “franchise quarterback.” Do the Steelers agree? In a draft with endless questions and a sprawling flowchart of possibilities, it all starts there for Pittsburgh. (Story unlocked for all) www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

For the third year in a row, Omar Khan said “all options are on the table” at QB. But what does that mean this time? Plus other takeaways from the GM (Free gift link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

This week on The Yinziders: It’s combine week. @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss what we learned about Aaron Rodgers and the QB position from Omar Khan. Plus, how Broderick Jones’ health could impact a fifth-year decision, an encore for Kenny G and more: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9q8j...

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Omar Khan said they'd "all like to have Nick (Herbig) on the field more." Calls him "someone that we'd like to have around for a long time." What's that mean for Highsmith? "This defense has been based on those outside pass rushers for a long time, so you can't ever have enough of them."

Omar Khan said there’s “no deadline” for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision, but he doesn’t “foresee it going like it did last year.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Pressing questions and players to watch at the NFL Scouting Combine: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

What are the Steelers' options in the first round? I've grouped the possibilities into tiers, highlighted by six WRs and one big QB question. (Free gift link!) www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

The beat writers @theathletic.com held a mock draft. I used one of the Steelers’ three third-round picks to jump to No. 15 and address their biggest need with one of the top three players at his position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social: - Draft analyst @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social joins us to preview the NFL Scouting Combine. - The case for/ against Ty Simpson and Garrett Nussmeier - Receiver tiers in the first round, DBs to know and more m.youtube.com/watch?v=AVbf...

Next week’s NFL Scouting Combine is often when free agent discussions begin with players still on the Steelers’ own roster. Ranking the top pending FAs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

My first mock draft of the szn features: - A first-round trade up, but not for a QB - A WR coached by Hines Ward - An ultra-physical CB - A QB with a connection to Mike McCarthy - A mullet-wearing OL who just belongs in Pittsburgh www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social The Ol’ 29er, Phil Bourque, catches us up on the Penguins’ surprising season. How Kyle Dubas assembled a contender, why Dan Muse is pushing the right buttons and a few moves to watch ahead of the deadline. m.youtube.com/watch?v=I1DD...

What will Mike McCarthy’s offense look like in Pittsburgh? His old playbook holds some clues www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

What will Mike McCarthy’s offense look like in Pittsburgh? Let's start with a few pages from his 2004 Saints playbook. How West Coast turned to Texas Coast and what it might mean for a familiar QB on the North Shore: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Mike McCarthy's staff continues to take shape. Brian Angelichio has been named OC, and Joe Whitt Jr. has been named assistant head coach/secondary coach. Additionally, Frank Cignetti Jr. will be Senior Offensive Assistant, per source. Here's more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

What will Mike McCarthy’s Steelers offense look like? His old playbook holds some clues www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

A young Mike McCarthy became a West Coast offense "believer" at Pitt, where he was two degrees of separation from Bill Walsh himself. In 2000-2004 as the OC in New Orleans, McCarthy passed out his own playbook. It featured many WCO staple concepts, including Dragon (slant/flat).

This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social: 🏈Mike McCarthy’s staff is coming together. A look at what he’s assembled. 🤠Cowboys writer Jon Machota gives us some insight into McCarthy’s five-year tenure in Dallas. 🐶 Zeke’s Super Bowl picks. Subscribe! m.youtube.com/watch?v=PsD2...

“There’s no Pat Graham playbook,” he told The Athletic in 2024. “Yeah, there’s stuff that comes from my NE time, my time at GB. But to me, it’s all about who do you have?” Here’s more on the next Steelers DC and a malleable philosophy shaped by mentors: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

The Steelers are signing wide receiver A.T. Perry to a futures contract, the team announced. A two-time first-team All-ACC WR at Wake Forest, Perry was a sixth-round pick by the Saints in 2023. He's nearly 6-4 and ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at the 2023 combine.

My Alma mater, Greater Latrobe, is hosting an event called the Rockdown to benefit @bloodcancerunited.bsky.social and the school publications. I’m sharing a QR code below. I appreciate anyone who considers making a small donation to support a good cause.

This week on The Yinziders: @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss what we learned at Mike McCarthy’s introductory presser. What the hire means for Aaron Rodgers and why the staff is so critical. Plus, someone stole Jenna’s parking chair! Subscribe in YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YxL...

It was an emotional day for Mike McCarthy, as the Pittsburgh native was introduced as the Steelers head coach:

Mike McCarthy on if he'd like Aaron Rodgers back: "Definitely. I don't see why you wouldn't." The new Steelers head coach has already spoken with Aaron, but said that he also understands the importance of time away before the QB makes a decision: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

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Steelers owner Art Rooney II: ‘We’ve left the door open’ for Aaron Rodgers’ return www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

Whether Aaron Rodgers returns to the Steelers in 2026 or not, the Mike McCarthy hire should be judged in one way: Can he get Pittsburgh out of this cycle of veteran Band-Aids — and fast?

The Mike McCarthy hire has everything to do with the QB — but not necessarily the one you’re thinking of Column on how the new era should be judged: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

Steelers' Mike McCarthy hire has everything to do with the QB — just not the one you're thinking of Column on today's news and how this decision will (and should) ultimately be judged: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

Locked on #Steelers Thursday w/Mike DeFabo#Steelers - Should they target Klint or Klay Kubiak? - Benefits of offensive minds in coaching field - Andy Weidl interviewing w/Falcons? - Mike's insights into Tomlin's stepping down Watch/like/subcribe on YouTube:

You’ve read my thoughts on the Steelers’ coaching search. Now it’s time to talk to the experts: The writers who cover them every day. Here’s a deeper dive into the candidates: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...