Unfortunately, 2025 is not the best year to need a quarterback via the NFL draft. To be fair, this group is being compared to the 2024 draft class which is shaping up to be elite. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers do find themselves in a pickle at the quarterback position.

Despite completely rebuilding the quarterback room in 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers will find themselves in need of help at quarterback again in 2025. We expect the Steelers to re-sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson in free agency but not both.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that the 2026 NFL draft in the city will be held from Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25.

Here are five running backs the Steelers should consider in the 2025 NFL Draft, ranging from first-round talent to late-round steals.

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw another mediocre season end with an early playoff exit in 2024, matching their status quo over the last decade. Without many other options, the Steelers are forced to pursue a trade in the 2025 NFL offseason if they ever wish to break the pattern.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to taking a chance on quarterbacks in the first round, doing so four times in the Super Bowl era: selecting Terry Bradshaw in 1970, Mark Malone in 1980, Ben Roethlisberger in 2004,

If the Steelers turn to free agency for a backup QB in 2025, here are five options who could provide experience and stability.

D uring the 2024 offseason the Steelers decided not to pick up RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option, meaning he will enter this offseason as a free agent. While some fans and pund