Steelers Ready to Unlock DK Metcalf's True Potential w/Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, WR Depth

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

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? Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explore that question after Metcalf had the fewest receiving yards of his career last season. Can the answer be the Steelers' new receivers in Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? Or in Mike McCarthy's new offense with Aaron Rodgers? And how high could Metcalf's potential reach when it comes to ranking among the NFL's best receivers? Also, while Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick make up the left side of the new offensive line next to Zach Frazier, who will line up on the right side? Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook appear to be the early options from OTAs and minicamp, but could Broderick Jones work his way back to being a starter this year? And could Max Iheanachor or Gennings Dunker eventually become rookie starters this season? Finally, Chris and Jenna take a call-in question as to whether the NFL will ever see another running back like Steelers legend Jerome Bettis again. 
 

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STEELERS SQUAD SHOW Can Jason Simmons UNLOCK Secondary? Best #24 Ever Debate! No Supplemental Draft?

The Locked On Steelers Squad Show is back with another loaded episode! 

This week, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the most intriguing additions to Mike McCarthy's coaching staff: new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Jason Simmons. As a former Steelers defensive back and former teammate of Wayne Gandy, Simmons brings a unique Pittsburgh connection back to the organization. Wayne shares his perspective on what Steelers fans should expect from one of the key architects of the team's secondary. 

That's not all! Former Steeler Dewayne Washington joins the show! 

Plus, since it's June 24th, the crew debates the greatest No. 24 in Steelers history. Does Ike Taylor own the title after helping lead two Super Bowl teams and locking down the NFL's best receivers for over a decade, or does another Steelers legend deserve the crown? 

The panel also reacts to the NFL's decision to cancel the 2026 Supplemental Draft, effectively ending any chance of Pittsburgh pursuing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby this summer. Was the league right to make this move, and what message does it send about gambling enforcement across the NFL? 

June 24th, 2026 8:25pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, Ben Bobick, Dewayne Washington)

Steelers' Run Defense Under Patrick Graham Better vs Run w/Improved Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton?

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' run defense needs to be better in 2026 than it was in 2025. Can new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham make improvements that helps stop the likes of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what has to be better for the run defense to get back to being a top 10 unit. Could the development of Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton be the key to the defense being more stout agaisnt the run? And where does the Steelers' defensive line depth help the team compared to last year? Can rookie Gabriel Rubio be a factor if he makes the team? And can the Steelers' defense be ready for the retirement of Cam Heyward in the coming years both on the field and off the field with the leadership he brings?

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June 22nd, 2026 11:00pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers' Defense Wins Championship Mantra Not Outdated Compared to Seahawks, Eagles, Recent Champs

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have the highest paid defense in the NFL and still believe that defense wins championships. While some think with the modern NFL analytics that offenses are what wins games today, Christopher Carter challenges that idea by taking a look at the recent trend recent Super Bowl champions and conference champions who rank among the elite defenses in the NFL year-to-year. From the Seahawks, to the Eagles and even the Chiefs' most recent Super Bowl win, it's clear defenses have been the more dominant units to determine championship success the past few years. Could the Steelers be in position to be one of those teams soon? Also, Chris takes your calls from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Are the Steelers in danger of losing some key star players who might be loyal to Mike Tomlin and want to leave at the first sign of trouble? And could Mike McCarthy and his staff be playing Eli Heidenreich out of position and wasting his potential?

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June 18th, 2026 11:00pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

STEELERS SQUAD SHOW: Rudolph Favored for QB2? Would Pittsburgh Draft Gambling QB?

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room is one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, and the Squad Show is breaking it all down. 

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. 

Plus, as Locked On celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the crew debates the greatest Pittsburgh Steelers player to ever wear No. 10. Is there any debate beyond Kordell Stewart? 

And later, the panel tackles one of the most fascinating draft questions of the year: Would the Steelers consider taking a chance on former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby after his controversial gambling-related NCAA eligibility battle and entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft? 

June 17th, 2026 8:22pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Tyler Feldman, Ben Bobick, Wayne Gandy)

Ranking Top 10 Steelers Wins Since 2016 | Killer Bs Best Highlights | Miracle Wins in Rebuilding Era

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

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 as part of the Locked on Podcast Network's 10-year anniversary celebration. Relive the best moments from the days of the Killer Bs with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and Ryan Shazier when the Steelers were Super Bowl contenders. What were the best moments of the rebuilding years when TJ Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick would carry a team missing several pieces to major upsets? And what moments when the Steelers defeated Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Joe Flacco and the Ravens were the best during those eras?

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June 16th, 2026 6:30pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers Smart to Follow NFL Safety Trend of Best NFL Defenses | Jaylen Warren, Underrated Weapon

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are following a different trend from the top defenses in the NFL this year with more split-safety defensive shells. Christopher Carter explains how that can work for Patrick Graham's new defense along with the team's safeties Jaquan Brisker, DeShon Elliott and Darnell Savage. But are the Steelers making a mistake by not trying to set their own trends and being a copycat of what teams like the Seahawks and Rams have done with their defenses? Also, Chris takes your calls on the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Are the Steelers overlooking how dangerous a weapon Jaylen Warren can be for their offense? Or are they working on the best mix of how to use him in the offense with Rico Dowdle and the receiving threats like DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.? Chris explains why even though Warren isn't the most talked about Steelers player, he's still a vital piece to the offense. And could the Steelers use Riley Nowakowski or Darnell Washington in a unique fullback role?

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June 15th, 2026 2:00am by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers' Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu Have Bones to Be Elite OL | Why Baker Mayfield Wouldn't Work

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line's chemistry between Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick sets the bones for the unit to be elite. Christopher Carter shows his conversation with McCormick about the offensive line and why their improved chemistry is still the core to the team's future. Can they be the group that propels the Steelers to being real playoff contenders? Also, Chris takes your questions on the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Rumors swirl about the possibility of Baker Mayfield being a target for the Steelers in free agency next season. But would that get in the way of the Steelers plan to find their franchise quarterback in the NFL Draft? And could the Steelers even afford the Mayfield in the open free agent market at 32 years old? Also, Nick Herbig's pass rush numbers when T.J. Watt is on the field vs. when he's not shows some important numbers the Steelers need to consider.

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June 10th, 2026 11:30pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers' Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington a Big Part of Mike McCarthy's Plan | Will Howard's Shot

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

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. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh show you what McCarthy said during Steelers OTAs about how he'll incorporate the tight ends into the offense and how Washington can help the offense get a 90s-style feel. Could Freiermuth and Washington become the key weapons for Aaron Rodgers this season? And how will they balance with DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and the receivers? Also, Will Howard has taken the first team reps at OTAs while Rodgers has been away. But is he on the path to become the team's QB2 over Mason Rudolph? Chris and Nick give you their insights from Steelers practice and explain what Howard must do to get the job during training camp. And could Kaleb Johnson lose his spot on the roster as the team's running back to Eli Heidenreich or Travis Homer?

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June 9th, 2026 11:00pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Mike McCarthy's 55-Touch Steelers Offense for Aaron Rodgers a Make or Break Plan for Season?

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

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 with Aaron Rodgers and this offense? Christopher Carter explains why the Steelers have the playmakers around Rodgers with DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. But what could also go wrong that makes that plan backfire and potentially cost the season? Chris also takes your questions from the Locked on Steelers call-in line, including the state of the NFL edge rusher trade market and how the Steelers could benefit from trading away Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. How could the new coaching staff benefit or hinder old players? And what could the Steelers do about the potential position flexibility of third round picks Daylen Everette and Gennings Dunker?

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June 8th, 2026 1:15am by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers Pay Darnell Washington | Joey Porter Jr., Omar Khan's 2023 Draft Becoming New Foundation

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year contract extension worth $42M in new money. Christopher Carter thinks it's a smart move as they continue to solidify the foundation for the roster of the future with Nick Herbig's new contract and the expectation for the team to also re-sign Joey Porter Jr. Has Omar Khan's first draft class shown they're the key to the future success of the franchise? Watch as he shows what Mike McCarthy said about the draft class and why it's encouraging for the Steelers' future. Chris also gets into why the Steelers re-signed Darnell Washington and how he and Pat Freiermuth could realize new potential for the Steelers in McCarthy's offense. How will they find their balance in the offense with Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and Roman Wilson?

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Steelers' Payday for Nick Herbig Doesn't MeanT.J. Watt/Alex Highsmith Trade | Joey Porter Jr. Next?

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

The Pittsburgh 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. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the positives of the new deal and why Herbig had to be a priority for the Omar Khan to lock down for the future. But with Herbig, Watt and Highsmith all with big contracts, can the Steelers afford to pay them all at their big time rates? Or will a trade eventually be inevitable? Also, Chris and Nick discuss Joey Porter Jr. as the team's next big contract extension to consider. Can the Steelers afford to pay Porter what he's worth while paying other big time playmakers like Watt, Highsmith, Herbig, Jalen Ramsey, Cam Heyward, DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.?

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Steelers' Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and O-Line Investments a Jackpot Combination with James Campen

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' combination of high investments on the offensive line like Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Max Iheanachor and Broderick Jones are a jackpot combination for offensive line coach James Campen. Christopher Carter explains why Campen's history of being an offensive line coach shows he can create chemistry with such a strong group of investments by Omar Khan and Andy Weidl in recent years. Also, Chris explains why Steelers coaches are impressed with rookie cornerback Daylen Everette this early in Steelers OTAs. Could he be the long term partner with Joey Porter Jr.? And, Chris takes your questions about the Steelers' rookie class as well as about which quarterback the Steelers might try to pass off to the practice squad.

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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey the Next Charles Woodson? | Jaquan Brisker, DeShon Elliott, the Safety Plan

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Noah Strackbein of All Steelers Talk.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr. described comparisons of how he and Mike McCarthy used Charles Woodson to how they plan to use Jalen Ramsey. But could that be the wrong plan for Ramsey? Christopher Carter and Noah Strackbein discuss why Ramsey's role as the big nickel won't be the same as how Woodson was used more than a decade ago, but that Ramsey's versatility could still be a weapon that fits well with the Steelers' defensive plan under Patrick Graham. But how will that work with the Steelers' depth chart at the safety position with Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott? Chris and Noah discuss how the Steelers' safeties might be missing a true free safety option that can protect the back end against deep passes. Whitt and fellow defensive backs coach Jason Simmons explain how defensive backs will work together with their new roles and how everyone could be part of an improving group with Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean at cornerback.

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May 27th, 2026 11:00pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)

Steelers' Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton the DT Duo of the Future | Who Are Offense's Next Killer Bs?

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested in the future of their defensive line with Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton. But are they the defensive tackle duo of the Steelers' future? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss why Harmon and Benton have promise and the difficult decision with Benton's future and the payday he'll be due with a contract extension or hitting free agency. Could the Steelers have found the duo that will carry on the legacy of Cam Heyward? Or will Omar Khan need to turn back to the NFL Draft to address defensive tackle sooner rather than later? Also, Chris and Nick take your calls from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Who will be the next Killer Bs of the Steelers? Are there a grouping of players worthy of a catchy nickname that becomes the staple of the team? And what are the most exciting parts of Drew Allar's game that fans could see still show up in the NFL even while he develops?

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May 26th, 2026 11:00pm by lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network)