Steelers' 6-2 Start Owes a Lot to a Draft-Day Miss Pittsburgh Should Be Thankful For
The Eagles jumped Pittsburgh for Makai Lemon in April, and the right tackle the Steelers took instead starts on a line that ran for 200 yards against Cleveland.
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Steelers Have Concerning Matchup Against Saints Defense
The Steelers' offensive tackles face a major test against Saints pass rushers Chase Young and Carl Granderson in Week 7 in Paris.
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned their left tackle position into a live roster fight
Pittsburgh’s decision to decline Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option was not just contract housekeeping. It was the franchise admitting that left tackle is now an open…
Steelers make decision on Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option
Whether it is Aaron Rodgers or a youngster like Will Howard or Drew Allar taking snaps under center, the Pittsburgh Steelers must build a sturdy wall of protection in front of their starting quarterback. Is Broderick Jones part of that plan? The Black and Gold are not ready to make a firm commitment to the […] The post Steelers make decision on Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steelers rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers made some moves during the 2026 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh entered the draft with 12 selections and put them to good use. The Steelers only ended up making seven picks, but they added quality players at almost every selection. Many of those players should have a role during the 2026 season, while others […] The post Steelers rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steelers bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken their share of criticism, but they had plenty of picks to increase the ammunition for dissenters. But how will these guys perform? Here are bold predictions for the Steelers’ 2026 NFL Draft class during their rookie seasons. Working their way through 10 selections, the Steelers drafted seven offensive players. They […] The post Steelers bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cowboys Tipped Off Eagles That Steelers Were Targeting Makai Lemon: Report
One of the biggest stories to come out of the 2026 NFL draft was the wild situation involving USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.The Philadelphia Eagles ultimately drafted the reigning Biletnikoff award winner with the 20th overall pick after trading up from 23 with the Dallas Cowboys.The rare in-division trade was a shocker to many, especially […] The post Cowboys Tipped Off Eagles That Steelers Were Targeting Makai Lemon: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Steelers’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers just behaved like a franchise refusing to drift into mediocrity. During the 2026 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh made its intentions crystal clear early. They wanted to reinforce the trenches, add explosive weaponry, and quietly prepare for the future under center. Even after the sting of a near-miss in the first round, the Steelers […] The post Steelers’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steelers’ Omar Khan reveals lesson learned from Makai Lemon blunder
The NFL Draft was a huge success for the city of Pittsburgh where more than 800,000 fans attended the event. However, the host Steelers suffered through a notable misstep in the first round when they were preparing to make the 21st pick of the night. #Steelers GM Omar Khan explains what happened with the #Eagles […] The post Steelers’ Omar Khan reveals lesson learned from Makai Lemon blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pittsburgh Steelers Could Face Punishment Over Botched Makai Lemon Pick At NFL Draft
With the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Makai Lemon, wide receiver, USC. At least, that’s what they thought. The Steelers had their first-round pick all lined up and even had Lemon on the phone as the Dallas Cowboys were set to select Malachi Lawrence with pick No. 20. But then things changed. […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Could Face Punishment Over Botched Makai Lemon Pick At NFL Draft appeared first on BroBible.
Steelers’ Max Iheanachor gets full Pittsburgh treatment from Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels
The Pittsburgh Steelers infamously tried to take Makai Lemon with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft before having him stolen from their grasp and ending up with guard Max Iheanachor with the No. 21 pick. That does not mean the city is giving him any less love, as the newest member of the […] The post Steelers’ Max Iheanachor gets full Pittsburgh treatment from Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steelers' Mike McCarthy Breaks Silence on Eagles Sniping Makai Lemon at No. 20
The Pittsburgh Steelers had options on the board with their 21st overall pick and Mike McCarthy seems just fine with how it played out.
Pittsburgh Steelers Had To ‘Autopick’ Max Iheanachor After Eagles Stole Makai Lemon From Under Their Noses
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the major story lines of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but not for good reason. The team was planning on selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon only for their cross-state rivals to snatch him away. During the NFL Draft on Thursday night, USC […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Had To ‘Autopick’ Max Iheanachor After Eagles Stole Makai Lemon From Under Their Noses appeared first on BroBible.
Pittsburgh Steelers left with ‘auto pick they didn’t want’ after top target was swiped while they were on phone
MAKAI Lemon is a Philadelphia Eagle – but only thanks to a wild draft move during Thursday’s ceremony. The talented wideout, 21, was selected as the No. 20 overall pick…
Steelers use Styx’s Renegade in absolutely sick intro for No. 21 pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned their first-round moment into a full-scale production during the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, leveraging tradition, star power, and sound to energize a record-setting home crowd. With 320,000 fans gathered outside Acrisure Stadium, the franchise leaned into its long-standing connection with Renegade by Styx, blasting the track just before announcing […] The post Steelers use Styx’s Renegade in absolutely sick intro for No. 21 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steelers’ 1st-Round ‘Project’ Pick Called NFL Draft’s Biggest Reach
Pittsburgh’s first-round selection is drawing sharp criticism after being labeled a major reach by one analyst. The post Steelers’ 1st-Round ‘Project’ Pick Called NFL Draft’s Biggest Reach appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Ian Rapoport delivers wild NFL Draft report on Eagles jumping Steelers for Makai Lemon
The Philadelphia Eagles made a trade with the NFC East division rival Dallas Cowboys that ruined the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plans during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Dallas sent pick No. 20 overall and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 23 selection and two fourth-round…
Steelers Get Stark Message On 2026 Season After 1st-Round Pick
Pittsburgh’s first-round decision sparked a clear takeaway about where the team stands entering the 2026 season. The post Steelers Get Stark Message On 2026 Season After 1st-Round Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Eagles swiped Makai Lemon from Steelers while they were on phone with him
It took almost the entire first round, but the Philadelphia Eagles once again moved up to take USC receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20 in the 2026 NFL Draft. In doing so, they literally foiled the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plan as it unfolded. The Steelers were not only eyeing Lemon with their No. 21 pick, but […] The post Eagles swiped Makai Lemon from Steelers while they were on phone with him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan just got sniped by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles in Round 1 – A to Z Sports
Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan just got sniped by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles in Round 1 A to Z Sports
How Arizona State's Max Iheanachor went from soccer goalie to first-round NFL Draft prospect – sportingnews.com
How Arizona State's Max Iheanachor went from soccer goalie to first-round NFL Draft prospect sportingnews.com
Mel Kiper, Dane Brugler differ on Trent Williams replacement in mock drafts
The San Francisco 49ers will be an interesting team to watch during the 2026 NFL Draft. Many fans and analysts expect San Francisco to take an offensive tackle in the first round. Two national analysts disagree on which tackle prospect the 49ers should target in a new round of mock drafts. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. […] The post Mel Kiper, Dane Brugler differ on Trent Williams replacement in mock drafts appeared first on ClutchPoints.