ピッツバーグ・スティーラーズのマイク・マッカーシーHCは、自身のチームはシーズン終盤の厳しい条件下で成功を収めるよう構築されていると述べた。
マッカーシー監督は木曜日に行われたチーム合同練習（OTA）の中でこのコメントを残した。同監督は11月、12月、そして1月に展開される「冬のフットボール」の重要性を強調し、チームはそれらの時期に向けたパワーフットボールとフィジカルなプレーができるよう構成されていると語った。
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stated he plans to keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster and possibly a fourth on the practice squad. Speaking after voluntary minicamp on April 21, 2026, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, McCarthy said Will Howard and Mason Rudolph have been splitting first-team reps amid uncertainty over Aaron Rodgers' future. He also praised the team's defensive line, running back Rico Dowdle and wide receiver DK Metcalf.
Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo observed an immediate shift in the team's offensive approach during spring practices. The changes come after the hiring of Mike McCarthy as offensive coordinator.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are adjusting their weekly routine with new head coach Mike McCarthy, moving away from previous practices under Mike Tomlin. Gerry Dulac reported these changes on a radio show Monday.
Albert Breer believes the Pittsburgh Steelers could be competitive in 2026 if key factors align for the team.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their roster through free agency and a key trade during the offseason, positioning them among the NFL's top contenders for a Super Bowl appearance, according to The Athletic. General manager Omar Khan oversaw the additions amid uncertainty at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers. The team holds the most picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Aaron Rodgers has announced that the upcoming 2026 campaign will be his last in the NFL, prompting the Pittsburgh Steelers to prepare for a transitional year on offense.
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A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer says the Steelers would have selected Mike McCarthy as head coach regardless of any suggestion from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team completed the hiring after Rodgers returned to the roster following Mike Tomlin's departure.