T.J. Watt remains without a contract beyond 2025, and his situation is therefore still a talking point as the team returns to the facility.

Taylor projects as an X-receiver, but he misses out on valuable OTAs reps. The Steelers signed Montana Lemonious-Craig, another wide receiver of the size of an outside wide receiver, on Tuesday. Taylor stood at 6-foot-2, 213 pounds at the NFL Combine and ran a 4.49 40-yard dash. He added a 30 1/2-inch vertical and a 10-foot-2-inch broad jump.

Pittsburgh made the roster move on Tuesday, signing Montana Lemonious-Craig as an undrafted free agent after two seasons at Arizona. If that name sounds familiar, it was the name of a fictional football player on the beloved “Key & Peele” comedy series. Yes, you read that correctly.

Suffice it to say that the Pittsburgh Steelers had quite the up-and-down season in 2024. The team enjoyed a three-game winning streak to start the year before losing two straight.

At Browns OTAs, ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett thanked the Eagles for showing him how to be successful — which may have been a subtle dig at Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) catches up to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) for a sack in the first quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Of course, Pittsburgh is also home to the MLB 's Pirates and NHL's Penguins - two stories franchises in their own right. But the Steelers have a pretty good track record, too. And in terms of passion, the city lives and breathes Steelers football unlike any other team, regardless of their current record.

With Aaron Rodgers' future in doubt, the Steelers may be eyeing a bold backup plan. According to reports, the Falcons could consider trading veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to Pittsburgh if Rodgers retires or turns down the opportunity.

NFL insider Dan Graziano says the Pittsburgh Steelers are comfortable with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback if Aaron Rodgers spurns them. Rudolph re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year, $8 million deal, and could have a starting role if Rodgers chooses to retire or another chance pops up.