Think you can figure out which Steelers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!
Hey Steelers fans! We’re back for another day of the Behind the Steel Curtain in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.
The goal of the game is to guess the correct Steelers player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.
After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.
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Keep up with the latest pre-draft visits for the Steelers
With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine officially in the books, attention now turns to prospect pro days and pre-draft visits.
At the conclusion of the combine, each NFL team is able to bring in 30 prospects for a private visit at the facility between March 4 and April 6. These are commonly referred to as “top-30 visits,” though that phrasing can be somewhat confusing, as a scheduled “top-30 visit” doesn’t necessarily mean a player is ranked in the top 30 on a team’s draft board. No on-field workouts are permitted at these visits, but players can undergo physical exams and conduct interviews.
NFL teams are also allowed to conduct video or telephone with draft-eligible players. Per Giants.com, NFL rules restrict clubs to a maximum of “three video or telephone interviews per player, no longer than one hour in length.”
In addition to the 30 official visits, NFL teams are able to hold visits with local players, as long as they do not provide transportation. A “local” player is determined to be a player who is from or attends college in the “local metropolitan area as defined by a current Rand McNally map.”
Pre-draft visits can be huge indicators of a team’s potential interest in a player, and the Steelers, in particular, have used these visits to their advantage. In 2024, the team had top-30 visits with first-round OT Troy Fautanu, ILB Payton Wilson, OL Mason McCormick and DL Logan Lee and had local visits with C Zach Frazier and CB Beanie Bishop (signed as an UDFA). DB Ryan Watts and WR Roman Wilson were the only two draft selections in 2024 that Pittsburgh did not bring in for a top-30 visit.
Here’s a look at the reported top 30 visits for the Steelers heading into 2025, as well as reported local visits. We’ll be keeping this updated leading up through the NFL Draft.
We are tracking all pieces of news and rumors about Pittsburgh Steelers free agency, all in one place.
2025 NFL free agency is here! And before the action has even officially begun, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made a blockbuster trade, acquiring star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf after an approximate 18-month pursuit of depth at the position and several superstars missed out on, including 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. The work isn’t done, though, with quarterback still the biggest need of all.
But before we get into the nitty-gritty of the latest Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agency news and rumors, here’s a few key reminders:
When does the legal tampering period begin? The NFL’s legal tampering period begins Monday, March 10 at noon ET.
When does 2025 NFL free agency officially start? NFL free agency begins with the official start of the 2025 new league year, set to open up on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET.
How much salary cap space the Pittsburgh Steelers have in 2025? Prior to the trade to acquire WR D.K. Metcalf, Over The Cap projected the Steelers with $61,076,769 in effective available cap space — the fifth-most cap space in the league. The NFL announced a record-high $279.2 million salary cap for the 2025 season in late February.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed newly-acquired WR D.K. Metcalf to a five-year, $150 million contract extension, Adam Schefter reported.
The Steelers have placed a second-round tender on RB Jaylen Warren worth $5.346 million in the 2025 NFL season.
The New York Jetsare signing departing free agent quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing cornerback Darius Slay, Jordan Schultz of Fox reported.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran DL Larry Ogunjobi, clearing $7 million in cap space for the 2025 NFL season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing linebacker Malik Harrison to a two-year, $10 million contract, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Monday evening.
The Steelers have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell.
The Steelers have signed former New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols, Jordan Schultz of Fox reports.
Former Steelers left tackle Dan Moore Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $82 million contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $50 million in guarantees, Adam Schefter reports.
The New York Jetsare signing departing free agent quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed.
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing cornerback Donte Jackson to a two-year, $13 million contract.
Former first-round starting running back Najee Harris has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers worth up to $9.25 million.
Former Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.
The Miami Dolphins have signed former Steelers RG James Daniels to a three-year, $24 million deal.
Recently released Larry Ogunjobi signed a one-year, $8.3 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
The Washington Commanders signed former Steelers OL Nate Herbig to a one-year contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Pittsburgh Steelers free agent rumors
A hold-up regarding the potential re-signing of QB Justin Fields could stem from the need to “get past any sting/distrust” with Steelers HC Mike Tomlin following his return to the bench last season after a 4-2 start, Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS Sports reports.
Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports that Justin Fields and the Steelers are “not close” on a contract and that the 26-year-old quarterback is expected to test free agency.
Gerry Dulac reports that the Steelers have not dismissed pursuing outside options for the quarterback position.
The Steelers are expected to make an offer for quarterback Sam Darnold, Diana Russini of The Athletic reports.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is “emerging as an option” for the Pittsburgh Steelers at quarterback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday.
QB Aaron Rodgers is reportedly deciding between contract offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
Per a report from Dejan Kovacevi of DK Pittsburgh Sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reached out to former quarterback Mason Rudolph regarding a potential reunion.
ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor names Mason Rudolph as a potential option for the Steelers and states that Kirk Cousins is an unlikely fit.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk shared on 937 The Fan radio “that the issue between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers is that the Steelers thought Rodgers would come cheap,” Andrew Fillipponi shared on X.
Free agent quarterback Russell Wilson is visiting with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants this week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro fullback for a visit Thursday.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Aaron Rodgers is waiting on the Minnesota Vikings to make a decision regarding their plans at quarterback before he decides on a landing spot for 2025.
Pittsburgh Steelers trades
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired WR D.K. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick and a swap of sixth and seventh-round picks.
Pittsburgh Steelers pending free agents
*Players listed in italics indicate starters
Quarterback: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields (Signed two-year, $40 million deal with New York Jets), Kyle Allen
Running back: Najee Harris (Agreed to one-year contract with Los Angeles Chargers worth up to $9.25 million), Jaylen Warren (RFA — Steelers placed second-round tender)
Wide receiver:Van Jefferson (Signed one-year, $2.5 million contract with Tennessee Titans),Mike Williams (Signed one-year contract with New York Jets), Scotty Miller (Re-signed by PIT), Ben Skowronek (Re-signed by PIT)
Tight end: MyCole Pruitt
Offensive tackle: Dan Moore Jr. (Agreed to a four-year, $82 million deal with the Tennessee Titans), Calvin Anderson
Guard: James Daniels (Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Miami Dolphins),Nate Herbig (Signed one-year deal with Washington Commanders), Max Scharping
Defensive line: Isaiahh Loudermilk (Re-signed by PIT)
Inside linebacker:Elandon Roberts (Agreed to one-year, $3 million deal with Las Vegas Raiders),Tyler Matakevich
Safety: Damontae Kazee
Cornerback: Donte Jackson (Agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers), Cameron Sutton, C.J. Henderson, James Pierre (Re-signed by PIT)
Follow along with us as we update this tracker through the first week of NFL free agency, and join BSTC’s free agency mega-thread to discuss the latest news, rumors and more!
