Steelers Execute Shocking Showdown as Superstar QB Leads Legendary Charge!
Some think the Steelers could be on the way up.
Steelers predicted for 2026 bounce back after free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Steelers are a little tough to get a read on this offseason as Mike McCarthy takes over from Mike Tomlin.
The franchise has been active in free agency, getting whoever is at quarterback another weapon in Michael Pittman Jr. , plus Rico Dowdle for the rushing attack. But with quarterback still very much a question mark, some aren't sold on the Steelers amounting to anything substantial in 2026.
However, ESPN's Eric Moody has named the Steelers as the most improved team after the first wave of free agency. "The Steelers," Moody wrote . "They took a meaningful step toward fixing their passing game by adding Pittman and signing him to an extension.
The move finally gave DK Metcalf a legitimate running mate at receiver. Running back Rico Dowdle also adds depth and flexibility to the backfield alongside Jaylen Warren, giving Pittsburgh more options in the run game. The biggest question now is quarterback, which probably will determine how much noise the revamped Steelers offense can make in 2026.