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In a surprising blockbuster trade earlier today, the Pittsburgh Steelers sent former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins. In return, the Steelers acquired former All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Dolphins. Join Joe and Brian on […] Are the Steelers better or worse following the Ramsey/Smith trade? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

During an interview on the Pat McAfee show, new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers discussed whether 2025 would be his final season playing in the NFL. Rodgers had previously mentioned that it was either play for the Steelers this season or retire, and his comments allude to his one-year deal being his last dance as […] Does Aaron Rodgers elevate the Steelers' Super Bowl aspirations? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back with a ton of opinions on Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former four-time NFL MVP turns 42-years-old this season. Can he turn back time and lead the Steelers to the Super Bowl? If so, is the talent around him in Pittsburgh good enough? Or has Rodgers seen his […] Does Aaron Rodgers have a better supporting cast in Pittsburgh? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The news has finally dropped! Aaron Rodgers has announced he will be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to the team's upcoming minicamp. The announced one-year deal brings a four-time NFL MVP to the Steel City, but what are the positives and negatives of this move? Does Rodgers make the Steelers a Super Bowl contender? […] Weighing the pros and cons of Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back to talk about some of the other Pittsburgh Steelers offseason rumors they've been hearing. Is Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in play? Will Omar Khan make a move for another wide receiver, such as the New Orleans Saints' Chris Olave? Or are there some other positions the team could look […] Will the Steelers make any other roster moves this offseason? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

It's that slow news period before “football in shorts” so everyone's asking questions to generate conversation. One of those questions being asked everywhere you look is, “When is Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers?” Joe and Brian join the show to discuss if Rodgers is coming and when that may be. Is there a […] How long should the Steelers keep waiting for Aaron Rodgers? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The 2025 NFL schedule has been released. How did the Pittsburgh Steelers fare this year from the schedule makers? Joe and Brian discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2025 calendar, including a lack of home games and if the team has a brutal stretch to watch for as they did last season. Questions or […] First impressions of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 NFL schedule appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss the breaking news of George Pickens being traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Was this the right move for the Steelers? Is the timing right? And how does it impact the current roster? The hosts answer these questions and detail how selling high on Pickens' potential could be the right move for […] Are the Steelers out of their minds for trading George Pickens? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

So, how did the Steelers do in this year's NFL Draft? Joe and Brian break down each, including the players Pittsburgh passed on and how their overall strategy played out over three days. Which picks were the best value? Was there a swing and a miss, or did the Steelers hit a few homeruns? The […] Reviewing what went right and wrong with the Steelers 2025 draft appeared first on Steel City Underground.

After giving up their second-round selection to acquire former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf this offseason, the Steelers only had one pick on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. And they made that selection count! Joe and Brian sigh some relief once again as Omar Khan selects a highly productive Big Ten running […] Steelers stand pat and select Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are relieved by the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round selection, and they believe Steelers Nation should be, too! The hosts look back on day one of the 2025 NFL Draft and examine all of the moves, including what they believe to be a wise decision by Omar Khan to pass on the available quarterbacks […] The pick is in! Steelers select Oregon DT Derrick Harmon appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back with another 2025 NFL Draft preview as the hosts discuss an annual tradition of mocking the mock drafts. Mock drafts can be found anywhere on the Internet. Some are better than others, and many are repetitive. Regardless, they are a fun exercise and this year's draft predictions for the Steelers, […] Prediction time! Let's mock the Steelers 2025 mock drafts! appeared first on Steel City Underground.

It's that time! Joe and Brian are back with a special NFL Draft edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. This episode marks the return of Mock Draft Insanity: for the uninitiated, Brian attempts to break Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator by making several crazy trades. Just how insane is it? Tune in to […] It's time for Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Insanity 2025! appeared first on Steel City Underground.

As the NFL Draft draws nearer, the Pittsburgh Steelers still lack a definitive plan at the quarterback position. The assumption is Aaron Rodgers will sign with the team in the coming days (or weeks), but the veteran quarterback is playing the long game without an answer, leaving many fans to believe Pittsburgh will draft a […] Should the Steelers gamble on their next QB in the NFL Draft? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' slow news period by reviewing their offseason moves thus far. The hosts begin with an engaging conversation about the pursuit of Aaron Rodgers before discussing one of the more lackluster free agent classes in recent memory. Did Omar Khan and the Steelers do enough to bolster their roster thus […] Have the Steelers effectively filled the holes on their roster? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Media and fans everywhere are in a frenzy, almost a panic, believing the Pittsburgh Steelers have botched their quarterback plans for the future. However, do we really know what their plans are? Surely, there is a plan from a calculated Omar Khan, who has been aggressive in other areas. Is that plan to roll with […] Did the Steelers fumble their plans at the quarterback position? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian dig into the legal tampering period of NFL free agency to discuss the moves the Steelers have, and haven't, made. Among the big news over the last few days is Pittsburgh's trade for former Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf. How does Metcalf's acquisition and new contract affect George Pickens, T.J. Watt, and […] For better or worse the Steelers are going to look a lot different this season appeared first on Steel City Underground.

We're one week away from the official start of a new league year and only days away from the legal tampering period for NFL free agency. Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' impending free-agent questions. Which of their to-be free agents is brought back? Which are let go? And what names and surprises may be […] Who's in, who's out, and who's added to the Steelers roster? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

We are officially two weeks away from starting a new league year and NFL free agency as Joe and Brian discuss what the Steelers need to do on defense. Yes, offense is still a major focus – and the hosts dig into Pittsburgh GM Omar Khan's comments at the Combine in Indianapolis. However, creating more […] Reviewing Khan's Combine comments and solutions for the Steelers defense appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian table some other talk to once again bring us down to Earth when it comes to the Steelers and their offseason plans at the quarterback position. Ideally, either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields should return to Pittsburgh in 2025. However, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from producing other options. Names such […] Speculation swirls as the Steelers have a big quarterback decision to make appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles made the Kansas City Chiefs look normal, which begs the question: how far away are the Steelers from either team? Depending on the position, Pittsburgh may have a championship foundation in place. The hosts discuss where the deficiencies lie and how the […] How wide is the gap between the Steelers and this year's Super Bowl teams? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian take a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, starting with the offense, and make predictions on what changes my transpire during the offseason. Will the quarterback be Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? What does it look like with either – or neither on the roster? And what does that eventual quarterback's supporting […] What will the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers roster look like? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers Team President Art Rooney II sat down with Rob King of the Steelers Audio Network to in an exclusive online-only interview to recap the 2024 season and look ahead to the 2025 season. The short clip gave vague insights to some of the direction the team may take moving into the […] Will Steelers run it back in 2025 following Rooney's recent remarks? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back to answer “What's next for the Pittsburgh Steelers?” Could the team be looking at one or more new coaches? What is the future for Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith, and Teryl Austin? And who's the starting quarterback? Will that QB be throwing to George Pickens: or will he be traded? The hosts […] What's next for the Pittsburgh Steelers? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian lament the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024-25 NFL season, which ended in an embarrassing Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Have the hosts jumped to the same kneejerk reactions to firing coaches and trading players as others? Tune in to an extended show that discusses whether this is a foundation […] Playoff slump continues as Steelers season ends with fifth-straight loss appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Call it optimism, call it hope, or call it delusional, but is there a chance the Steelers can do the unthinkable and snap their regular season – and postseason – losing streaks by defeating the Ravens in Baltimore this Saturday? The hosts believe that the two teams matchup well and that their last encounter wasn't […] Can the Steelers pull off an upset in Baltimore and beat the Ravens? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The 2024-25 regular season may not have ended the way that Steelers Nation would've liked, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. Joe and Brian have some positive takeaways from this season, including some from the 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Of course, that is geared almost exclusively toward the defense. […] Fourth-straight loss sends the Steelers spiraling into the playoffs appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The final week of the 2024-25 NFL regular season is here as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers are underdogs in their home stadium Saturday night as the Bengals enter Acrisure Stadium in a must-win situation. Pittsburgh has already clinched a playoff berth, but has three potential outcomes depending on what occurs […] Steelers can end their losing streak while spoiling Bengals playoff hopes appeared first on Steel City Underground.

After losing three games in eleven days, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be in a downward spiral. A shot at winning the AFC North and a home playoff game now seem out of reach. Following Mike Tomlin's postgame comments about making “necessary adjustments” what can the team do to get back on the winning track […] Can the Steelers make “necessary adjustments” after dropping three straight? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian return for a review and a preview combo show. First, the hosts take a look back at what went wrong against the Baltimore Ravens, then look ahead to the short week of preparation against the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs who come to Acrisure Stadium for a huge Christmas Day showdown. The Chiefs […] Loss to the Ravens makes Christmas game a must-win against the Chiefs appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back with a combo show as they review the fallout from the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and look ahead to this Saturday's matchup with the AFC North on the line against the Baltimore Ravens. Was the Eagles' loss closer than what some may believe? And how does that […] Steelers must rebound from Eagles loss to win the AFC North appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss if this is the year the Pittsburgh Steelers finally break their curse against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers haven't won a game in the City of Brotherly Love since 1965! This predates Chuck Noll, the Steel Curtain, and even the Terrible Towel! There's reason to believe the 10-win Steelers have a […] Can the Steelers break their Philadelphia curse this Sunday? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian breakdown the Steelers 27-14 payback win against the Cleveland Browns. How convincing was the victory? The hosts discuss the top moments, take a peek at the AFC playoff picture and the Steelers' upcoming game in Philadelphia. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on […] Steelers end Browns season with convincing 27-14 victory appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back to preview the rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. The hosts expect a different outcome for various reasons this Sunday, as the game shifts to Pittsburgh with a focus on payback for the embarrassing loss from two weeks ago. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan […] Steelers set for payback in return bout with Browns appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian break down the Steelers' big win over the Bengals, which puts Pittsburgh in sole possession of first place with a month's worth of football remaining. Were there any things to complain about in this game from the Steelers' perspective? Yes, there were! Tune in as the hosts discuss George Pickens, Joey Porter […] Steelers rebound with big win over Bengals – firmly control AFC North appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss how Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is critical for both teams. For the Bengals, it could mean being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a month's worth of games still to be played. For the Steelers, they will need to maintain ground over the Baltimore Ravens for […] Steelers-Bengals encounter Sunday is a critical game for both sides appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss what went right and what went wrong in an ugly AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. With the two-win Browns walking away with a victory over the Steelers, is there cause for concern? What areas did the Steelers do well in and what […] Steelers suffer disappointing setback in snowy Cleveland night game appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The Steelers walk away Sunday with a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens, as Pittsburgh improves to 8-2 and takes a commanding lead in the AFC North. Joe and Brian take a look at the victory and discuss if the Steelers can keep the momentum going on a short week as the team heads to […] Ravens win sets up critical AFC North showdown in Cleveland appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe flies solo on this edition of the SCU Podcast to detail the weekend's biggest game as the 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers host the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens. Just how big is this game for the Steelers? Aside from AFC North supremacy, it could tip the scales of balance between the NFL's top-scoring offense (Ravens) and defense […] Who will be on top of the AFC North after the Steelers host the Ravens? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian examine the Steelers one-point victory Sunday over the Washington Commanders. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels and his squad may be the best team the Steelers have faced yet this season. Despite some setbacks, Pittsburgh received contributions for several areas, including players who haven't been on the team for very long. Hear what the […] Steelers put NFL on notice with tight win over Commanders appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back from the bye week to discuss the upcoming second half of the schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That begins with a road trip to face the 7-2 Washington Commanders, a team on a hot streak that's going to be a tough challenge for Pittsburgh. The rest of the schedule looks […] Steelers return from bye to begin brutal half of schedule at Washington appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian examine the highlights of the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-18 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. What went right? What went wrong? And what can we expect going forward as the team heads into a bye week? It may not seem important now, but Pittsburgh's 6-2 record could be enough […] Steelers climb to the top of the AFC North with Monday night's victory appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are back to preview the Monday Night Football clash between two of the most storied franchises in the National Football League as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Giants. The 2-5 Giants have struggled on offense this season, making them a prime target for T.J. Watt and company. However, the Giants […] Steelers seek statement game before bye against the New York Giants appeared first on Steel City Underground.

They say there's a thin line between genius and insanity. When something works, you look smart; when it doesn't, you look foolish. The decision to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields was a wise move, as the Steelers soared past the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football with a 37-15 victory. Steelers head coach […] Russell Wilson cooks as the Steelers burn the New York Jets 37-15 appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian debate the pros and cons of the Steelers starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields this Sunday night against the New York Jets. The conversation takes an in-depth look at Wilson's and Fields' careers, how they compare with other quarterbacks, and why the “if it isn't broke, don't fix it” cliché may be […] Wilson or Fields the better choice for Steelers vs. Jets? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian discuss the Steelers' huge 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pittsburgh's defense put the clamps down on the Raiders, forcing multiple turnovers and giving their offense short fields to work with. The hosts wonder if this winning formula is sustainable as the schedule increases in difficulty. Also, Joe and […] Steelers win big in Vegas but is their formula sustainable? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

The Las Vegas Raiders have their backs against a wall due to several injuries and a change at the quarterback position. But are they any different than the Steelers? We've seen these “winnable” games before! This season, the Steelers lost two close matchups to the Colts and Cowboys. Should the Raiders game even be competitive? […] The Steelers should handle the Raiders: But we've been let down before! appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian run through all of the “legitimate” reasons Steelers fans should be alarmed following a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Can we point the finger of blame at the defense? Coaching? Justin Fields? The offense, offensive line, run game, Arthur Smith, or what or who exactly? The hosts run through all of […] Legitimate reasons to be alarmed after Steelers loss to the Cowboys appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Zac returns with thoughts about the Colts' loss and how that parlays into Justin Fields' future as the Steelers starting quarterback. He and Joe debate if there's room for Russell Wilson, how the offensive line and running game may look against the Cowboys, and other injuries impacting Dallas' defense. Could this be another big week […] Sunday Night Preview: Can the Steelers easily handle the Cowboys? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Join Joe and Brian for a bonus “Postgame Extra” edition of the SCU Podcast as the hosts dig into various topics following the Steelers-Colts clash from Sunday. The duo discusses Najee Harris' future with the Steelers following a lackluster game against Indy, plus the unpredictability of the NFL, the success (or failure) of rookie quarterbacks […] Postgame Extra: Najee's future, NFL parity bingo card, rookie QBs, AFC North outlook appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian join forces to examine the aftermath of the Steelers 27-24 loss to the Colts. Sunday's loss was the first of the Steelers season, as Pittsburgh dropped to a 3-1 record. With fans pointing fingers of blame in a “winnable game” was there any individual player who is at fault? Was it a […] Steelers sabotage unbeaten streak in 27-24 loss to Colts appeared first on Steel City Underground.