Josh Carney

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Josh Carney

As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to kick off Organized Team Activities Tuesday morning at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side, one name that many are anticipating being on the roster seemingly won’t be anywhere near the practice fields. That would be 41-year-old veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whom the Steelers have been pursuing all offseason, and continue to wait for an official decision from.

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Josh Carney

The AFC North is absolutely loaded with playmakers on the offensive side of the football. From quarterback, to running back and receiver, the division is difficult to deal with top to bottom. Tight end is no different. The Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns each have a top 10-12 NFL TE, while the Cincinnati Bengals have a guy who fits their scheme perfectly with the weapons around him. Depth is improved across the board in the division, too.

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Josh Carney

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still awaiting a decision from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers regarding what he’ll do in 2025, whether that’s play football — and do so for the Black and Gold — or retire. While the Steelers would like to have Rodgers as their starting quarterback this season, he would be just a one-year Band-Aid at the position due to his age and the lack of a true future for him with the organization.

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Josh Carney

The outside linebacker position in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 3-4 defense is the key cog in the engine year after year. It’s why they invest so heavily at the position and have had some great players at the position over the years. Entering the 2025 season, it’s the same story for the Steelers. Future Hall of Famer T.J. Watt holds down one spot, while the always dependable Alex Highsmith is on the other side, giving the Steelers a formidable duo.

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Josh Carney

One day before the start of Organized Team Activities for the Pittsburgh Steelers, things are no closer to a decision from 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers regarding if he is going to sign with the Steelers, or ride off into retirement. Of course, Rodgers did drop some hints during a Q&A session at a concert in Austin, Texas. But while those hints were certainly noteworthy, things are no closer to Rodgers signing on the dotted line to join the Steelers.