That focus was almost certainly ignited with the way the Steelers finished the season, losing five consecutive games after a 10-3 start.
As the draft went on, though, the Steelers made some questionable choices and failed to fill top needs until late in the draft.
Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits, and everything else in between from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
The Pittsburgh Steelers desperately need to rebound in the season finale and end this horrible losing streak. If they win, they will most likely get a favorable matchup in the playoffs, either on the road against a struggling Houston Texans team, or maybe even a home game against the Los Angeles Chargers if things fall their way.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was named the 2024 winner of The Chief Award, which is voted on by the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pro Football Writers of America.
Height: 6040 (unofficial) Weight: 248 lbs (unofficial) Year: Redshirt Junior Pro Comparison: Alex Highsmith Marshall Thundering Herd EDGE defender Mike Green is one of the most impressive pass rushers in the country.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers look to avenge their Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon, they'll have a defense that's operating about as close to full strength as they have all season long.
Three Pittsburgh Steelers players were limited in practice on Wednesday as they hope to return form injuries this week against the Cleveland Browns. Outside
Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith has been sidelined since suffering a low ankle sprain in the team’s Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders, but he expects to make his long-awaited return this week against the Cleveland Browns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers need all the help they can get to win the AFC North. The Cleveland Browns gave the Steelers everything they can handle back in Week 12, and then some.
After his third straight game with a forced fumble, the rest of the NFL has to be wondering how they allowed Nick Herbig to fall all the way to the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will get star outside linebacker Alex Highsmith back this week against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday.
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith continues to progress in his rehab from his left ankle injury, but the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive star has still yet to get a full practice in since his injury.
He has already missed three games this season, and he could be in line to spend further time on the sidelines.
Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith is expected to miss 2-to-3 games with an ankle sprain, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Monday. Highsmith left Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter and was seen on crutches after the game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a timeframe for the injury that starting outside linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered on Monday against the Washington Commanders.
The Pittsburgh Steelers just got star pass rusher Alex Highsmith back from injury, but during their Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders, he rolled his ankle pretty badly.
The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to sneak away with a 28-27 road victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but the team suffered a good amount of bumps and bruises throughout the contest.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants at home on Monday Night Football in Week 8, delivering an electric performance for fans, though it was a rocky start having to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set up nicely with a record of 5-2 as the team enters a Week 8 Monday Night Football contest against the New York Giants. With a bye in Week 9, Mike Tomlin's team could cruise into the break period with the playoffs in its sights.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are operating without their second star outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, who suffered a groin injury in Week 3 and missed Week 4's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Alex Highsmith will not require surgery on his injured groin, but the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher is still expected to miss multiple weeks. Highsmith suffered a reoccurrence of a training camp groin injury late in the second half of the Steelers’ Week 3 home win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
He initially dealt with the injury during training camp and aggravated it during Pittsburgh’s Week 3 win over the Chargers.
According to Mike DeFabo, Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith is slated to miss a couple of weeks with a groin injury suffered this past week against the Chargers.
Alex Highsmith had an MRI on the groin injury that forced the Pittsburgh Steelers right outside linebacker from Sunday’s 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he told reporters on Monday.
The Steelers were first linked with Brandon Aiyuk before this year's draft and long before he officially requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension. But what would Pittsburgh have to give up for him?
Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith can feel the difference without veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward at OTAs.
For those who think things can't get any worse for the Steelers (7-6), think again. Not only will they be without second-year QB Kenny Pickett for at least another game or two, but the team could be missing two of its top defenders come Week 15.
The Pittsburgh Steelers only got to play little more than one quarter of football against the New England Patriots with star pass rusher Alex Highsmith on the field.
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