Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers' first game under Mike McCarthy didn't feature more scoring, but the offense was different. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explain why.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious in their season opener with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, where the defense showed they still have the it factor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers grind out a scrappy 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, powered by TJ Watt’s electrifying pick-six and a swarming defensive front. Can this disruptive defense carry the Steelers to a strong start despite offensive question marks?

The Steelers have switched to being an offensive-led team with Mike McCarthy as head coach. But the key to making this year's offense work will be a balanced attack.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had big plans for Michael Pittman Jr., and now it looks like the veteran receiver is connecting with Aaron Rodgers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Atlanta Falcons to open the new season, both teams with new head coaches. But who has the better match?

Tyler Feldman is joined by 15-year NFL veteran Wayne Gandy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist Chris Carter and Local 3 News anchor Ben Bobick to break down the biggest surprises from the Steelers’ first regular-season depth chart, including Dylan Cook starting at right tackle, Roman Wilson earning WR3 and Joey Porter Jr. sharing a starting spot with Asante Samuel Jr.

The Steelers released their first depth chart of the season and it had Joey Porter Jr. as a co-starting cornerback with Asante Samuel Jr. Will a deal get done soon?

Pittsburgh Steelers face big questions as Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers roll out a revamped offense—can DK Metcalf remain the go-to target.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have the oldest roster in the NFL, but they also have plenty of reason for new hopes. Christopher Carter explains.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has plenty of playmakers, but could their secret weapon be 12 personnel packages with Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington?

The Pittsburgh Steelers added weapons to their passing attack to help free up DK Metcalf for Aaron Rodgers. But will that work out the way they envisioned?

Joey Porter Jr. still doesn’t have a new contract, and now he won’t commit to playing Week 1 without one. Is this a normal negotiation, or should Steelers fans be concerned?

The Steelers saw Joey Porter Jr. return to practice Tuesday, but he didn't commit to playing or if there would be a new contract. Could he be closer to a new deal?

The Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan addressed how the team's moves to build the offensive line are still on track.

The Steelers revealed their 53-man roster, and Christopher Carter sees some important holes at offensive tackle and safety that still need to be filled.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their preserason finale 28-27 Thursday night, but Christopher Carter is focused on how their young quarterbacks performed.

The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Buffalo Bills Thursday night in a preseason finale. Christopher Carter gives his top five players with the most to prove.

Former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert joins to discuss Hall of Honor induction, team-building insights, and preseason finale vs. Bills on the Locked On Steelers Squad Show.

The Steelers still haven't gotten Michael Pittman Jr. back to being fully healthy after his injury. Could that hold back his chemistry with Aaron Rodgers and the offense?

The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven't signed Joey Porter Jr. to a contract extension and time is running out. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explain why.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have their WR3 battle going after training camp, but Christopher Carter sees Germie Bernard with a clear lead over Roman Wilson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New York Jets 17-0 Friday night while both their young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar struggled.

Tyler Feldman is joined by former Steelers offensive lineman Wayne Gandy and lifetime Steelers fan Eddie Garcia to break down the Steelers' 17-0 loss to the Jets.

As the Steelers get ready for their preseason exhibition against the New York Jets, Christopher Carter has top players to watch who could shake up their roster.

The Steelers announced that Will Howard would start in their preseason game against the New York Jets. Is this Howard's big chance to prove he's QB2?

The Steelers are making big moves as Keeanu Benton gets paid, but Joey Porter Jr. is still waiting on his big payday. We break down Benton’s new deal and debate what Porter could command.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting closer to their second pre-season game, and Christopher Carter has his first 53-man roster projection.

The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded training camp Monday, so Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders give you their top winners of Saint Vincent College.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to see the secret sauce of Patrick Graham in training camp in how he schemes up the defensive front.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to a four-year $72 million extension that shows their commitment to the future of the defensive line.

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers 28-9 where their offensive young upstarts had strong debuts.

Host Tyler Feldman is joined by former Steeler Wayne Gandy and Eddie Garcia to break down Pittsburgh’s first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The backup quarterback battle takes center stage as Will Howard, Drew Allar and Mason Rudolph make their cases.

The Pittsburgh Steelers start their preseason against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, and both Will Howard and Drew Allar will be playing a lot.

On this episode of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy and Ben Bobick break down the biggest news coming out of Steelers training camp, including the injury situations involving DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., who could benefit from their absence, and which players have the most to gain Thursday night.

The Steelers concluded their last practice before their first preseason game, and lots of praise has been put up on their receivers Germie Bernard and Roman Wilson.

The Steelers completed their 10th practice of training camp Monday. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss if they have the deepest defense in the NFL.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp is nine practices in, and the physicality of the offensive and defensive lines is becoming evident.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeing the interior of their defense get stronger. Both Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson have played better so far in training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their first depth chart of training camp, and Christopher Carter gives you his biggest winners.

On this week's Locked On Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, and Chris Carter react to Rodgers' controversial appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and discuss whether Mike McCarthy's first Steelers training camp has become too tame.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their second day of fully padded practices at training camp and their two most recent first round picks stood out big time.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their first practice in full pads of training camp, but the pads weren't popping as practice remain less competitive.

The Steelers had an interesting week one of training camp. Chris Carter gives you his top performers so far and the biggest difference under Mike McCarthy.

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed day two of training camp with Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf showing more of the potential of Mike McCarthy's offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense won the first day of training camp with big plays from Patrick Queen, Asante Samuel Jr. and other defenders.

Join host Tyler Feldman and former Steelers Wayne Gandy and special guest Jason Gildon as we bring you an hour of Steelers conversation, analysis, and everything happening around the Black & Gold.

The Steelers announced that both Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. would start training camp on the PUP list, while Broderick Jones was back.

The Pittsburgh Steelers report for training camp today. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders give you their top breakout candidates to watch during camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers report to training camp tomorrow and have a coming quarterback battle on the depth chart between Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.

The Steelers have some players on their roster who could attract NFL Draft trade capital. Chris Carter goes over some of the players who could be at the top of that list.

The Steelers' new coaches and Mike McCarthy has a lot of expectations. But Chris Carter doesn't see that meaning they'll be on a short leash with the Rooneys.

The Steelers have some training camp battles coming up over the next month, but Chris Carter sees a key one over wide receiver in Germie Bernard vs Roman Wilson.

Aaron Rodgers appears to have reunited with his estranged family ahead of what he says will be his final NFL season. What does this tell us about his mindset entering Year 22?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have defensive backs they're confident about, but do they have a true free safety? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach Mike McCarthy will have different coaching strengths compared to Mike Tomlin. But what will be the pros and cons?

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a chess piece defender in the middle of their defense, and they're pinning their hopes on Jalen Ramsey to fill the role.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are less than two weeks away from training camp, and they have to be ready to develop young quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might not have the NFL's elite tight end duo, but Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington look like they could be red zone bandits.

Aaron Rodgers' "Last Rodeo" has Steelers Nation talking. Tyler Feldman, Super Bowl champion Wayne Gandy and Christopher Carter break down Rodgers' offseason retreat.

The Steelers' top cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was left out of ESPN's top 10 NFL cornerback rankings. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh explain why that list is wrong.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense must find their partner for the future on the defensive line for Derrick Harmon to bolster the run defense.

The Steelers' defense have a historical identity of protecting leads under Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher and Chuck Noll. But will that continue under Patrick Graham?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' top defender T.J. Watt wasn't as productive as a pass rusher last season, but is he not still one of the elite defenders in the NFL?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach Mike McCarthy has a long history of playing in big and tough games. But how does that history stack against Mike Tomlin's?

On this week's Locked On Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman and Wayne Gandy tackle one of the biggest debates surrounding the Steelers heading into training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is going to have to be prepared to stuff the run out of nickel formations. Can Patrick Graham make them elite in that aspect?

The Steelers' free agent signing of Jamel Dean pairs well with Joey Porter Jr., but do they make up the best cornerback duo in the NFL?

The Steelers need to put together a new plan to cover the middle of the field under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, and Jalen Ramsey is a big key for it.

The Steelers look to have a completely new offense under Mike McCarthy, and Michael Pittman Jr. plays a huge role in their efforts to be an elite first down passing team.

The Steelers' offense under Mike McCarthy is going to make big changes, and Christopher Carter sees a big difference coming in their first down passing attack.

The Steelers have been rebuilding under GM Omar Khan's leadership in recent years. But who are the players they've drafted who might be the hardest to keep from free agency?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an abundance in talented edge rushers and fans want to know if Omar Khan is priming a big trade.

On this special Monday edition of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, host Tyler Feldman, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2026 season: what kind of pressure is T.J. Watt under to bounce back after a "down" year by his own historic standards?

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear he has big plans for tight end Darnell Washington in his offense. But how will he make that happen?

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf last year to make him their premier receiver of the offense. Now in his second year, will they unlock his true potential?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an offense that generally avoided intermediate passing in recent years. But could Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy change that?

On this week's episode, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy and Ben Bobick are joined by former Steeler Dewayne Washington!

The Pittsburgh Steelers have historically been one of the higher blitzing defenses in the NFL. But will Patrick Graham change that?

The Steelers' run defense needs to be better in 2026 than it was in 2025. Can Patrick Graham make improvements that helps stop the likes of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry?

The Steelers' additions over this season like Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and Rico Dowdle have set up Aaron Rodgers with a chance to lead the offense to be efficient.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have the highest paid defense in the NFL and still believe that defense wins championships.

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Mike McCarthy to make their offense better, and that means helping develop their quarterbacks. So how will the Steelers truly benefit from McCarthy's highly regarded QB school?

Tyler Feldman, Ben Bobick and former Steelers offensive lineman Wayne Gandy discuss the latest developments in Pittsburgh's QB room, including Aaron Rodgers' mentorship of rookie Drew Allar, the battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard for the QB2 spot, and what the ideal outcome for Allar's development would be this season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' new west coast offense under Mike McCarthy isn't just a setup for Aaron Rodgers, but also for a future franchise quarterback.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had several big wins over the last decade. So Christopher Carter ranks those wins with his top 10 Steelers victories since 2016.

The Steelers' defenses have recently depended on turnovers to be a big part of what made them successful. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are following a different trend from the top defenses in the NFL this year with more split-safety defensive shells.

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers' young quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard work towards an actual window to prove themselves as options to be the team's future franchise quarterback?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line's chemistry between Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick sets the bones for the unit to be elite.

On Wednesday night's weekly edition of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, Ben Bobick, and Christopher Carter break down Darnell Washington’s new 4-year, $42 million contract extension and what it means for the future of the Steelers offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are paying both their top tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington good money, which means Mike McCarthy's got big plans for them.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some tough decisions to make about who they want to give contract extensions among the team's young stars. Or do they?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach Mike McCarthy says he wants the offense to average 55 touches a game this season. But is that a plan that will work?

The Pittsburgh Steelers paid Nick Herbig this week a big contract extension to ensure their pass rush stays top tier. But can it return to elite status?

The Steelers signed tight end Darnell Washington to contract extension. Christopher Carter thinks it's a smart move as they continue to build the future of the roster.

Mandatory minicamp is underway on the South Side. The crew breaks down the biggest storylines, including Nick Herbig's huge extension, standout observations, and what Steelers fans should be paying attention to as the team inches closer to training camp.

The Steelers gave Nick Herbig a big $100M payday with his contrtact extension, but that doesn't mean they have to trade T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith ... for now.

The Steelers may have the new head coach in Mike McCarthy who'll emphasize a passing offense, but it doesn't mean they'll be any less physical than their traditional identity.