Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) celebrates Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed the signing of a new offensive weapon for 2025 — but it’s not Aaron Rodgers. Much of the conversation throughout the offseason has been dominated

This is what ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky thinks. In talking about the Steelers schedule and concerns over having Mason Rudolph at quarterback, Orlovsky said the quiet part out loud about how bad things could get for the Steelers in a hurry.

Unlike the 2024 schedule, one in which the Steelers didn't play an AFC North opponent until Week 11 and also saw them play three games in an 11-day span, including on Christmas Day, this season's schedule sprinkles the AFC North games throughout the slate and also has the Steelers playing just once on a short week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a shocking trade after the draft, dealing away their top receiver to the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers shipped away George Pickens, who just turned 24 and is still on his rookie contract, after leading the team in receiving yards in each of the last two seasons.

VisitPITTSBURGH, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and the Steelers recently unveiled the 2026 NFL Draft Countdown Clock — and it looks immaculate.

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II does not have many complaints about the team’s schedule, including their Week 5 bye week. While the Steelers did not ask for that, Rooney understands why it is coming after their game in Ireland,

The Steelers answered one of the two big questions looming over the team on Wednesday when they learned their schedule for the 2025 season.