While much of the attention centered on defensive additions and upgrades to the receiving corps, one of the more intriguing moves quietly arrived in the backfield. General managerOmar Khanand the Steelers' front office acquired running backRico Dowdle-a move that may ultimately prove to be a subtle upgrade over the departingKenneth Gainwell.

It's fair to say that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the more active NFL teams since the league tampering period began on Monday. General Manager Omar Khan has used all different kinds of avenues to better the roster,

Mike McCarthy's Pittsburgh Steelers have an Aaron Rodgers-sized hole ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The four-time MVP was the team's starting quarterback in 2025 but is currently a free agent upon the expiration of his one-year deal.

With his retirement decision looming, Aaron Rodgers shares his thoughts on the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a lot of positive things to say about Pittsburgh Steelers new head coach Mike McCarthy.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on his future with them, but they already have at least one contingency plan should the multiple-time MVP decide to retire.

Running back Rico Dowdle and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a $12.25 million, two-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday