Albert Breer believes the Pittsburgh Steelers could be competitive in 2026 if key factors align for the team.
Albert Breer said the Steelers are set up for a strong season under new head coach Mike McCarthy. He predicted 10 wins during an appearance on Sports Illustrated’s YouTube channel Thursday, noting that health and some good fortune could make the team difficult to deal with. Breer highlighted the importance of veterans like Jalen Ramsey, Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt staying effective, along with improvements to the offensive line and overall roster depth. The addition of receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard, plus running back Rico Dowdle, gives quarterback Aaron Rodgers familiar weapons in McCarthy’s offense. Breer stressed that Rodgers must remain healthy for the Steelers to succeed in what could be the quarterback’s final NFL season. Pittsburgh finished 10-7 in each of the past three years under former coach Mike Tomlin but has not advanced past the wild-card round.