Pittsburgh Steelers

According to Aditi Kinkhabwala, the Pittsburgh Steelers scheduling visits with the NFL drafts top QB prospects including Malik Willis, Matt Corrall, Carson Strong, and Desmond Ridder.

Fantasy Impact

Despite signing Mitch Trubisky to a two-year deal this offseason, the Steelers don't seem content. The team has visits with Malik Willis, Matt Corrall, Carson Strong, and Desmond Ridder which are all scheduled over the next 10-days. The team also already had a visit with the presumed top-QB prospect, Kenny Pickett, early this offseason. The Steelers currently hold the 20th overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NFL draft.

According to Aaron Wilson of PFN 365, the Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert is eyeing QBs in the draft.

Fantasy Impact

Rumors continue to come out of Pittsburgh this week that the Steelers have been eyeing QBs at this week's NFL combine. Colbert expressed some belief in a group that includes Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Matt Corral, Sam Howell, and Desmond Ridder. The GM was quoted as saying “Quarterback is obviously a huge position in any given season, especially this season with our Hall of Fame quarterback calling it a career. Is it different this year? Yes. Is it going to change how we approach things? No." With Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins as the only active QBs on the roster, the Steelers should certainly be interested in drafting a predecessor to their HOF QB.

Steelers defensive backs coach Teryl Austin has been promoted to the role of defensive coordinator.

Fantasy Impact

Austin drew interest from the Giants for their defensive coordinator vacancy, but he'll ultimately stay in Pittsburgh. The Steelers needed to fill the job after Keith Butler retired following seven seasons with the team. Pittsburgh's defense ranked 17th in fantasy points in 2021, as well as 17th in interceptions and ninth in fumble recoveries. Although the unit took a step back this past season, they still have optimism going forward with playmaker T.J. Watt leading the way.

Per Ari Meirov, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Fantasy Impact

After 18 seasons and two Super Bowls, Roethlisberger has announced his retirement from the NFL. The Steelers have a combination of Dwayne Haskins and Mason Rudolph on their roster for 2022 but it remains likely they find another candidate via free agency or the draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST turned in a productive performance in a 42-21 Wild Card loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. The Steelers forced two turnovers and notched three sacks in the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the game came on a 26-yard fumble recovery by T.J. Watt in the second quarter. The Steelers were an up-and-down fantasy defense in 2021 as they look for more consistency next season.