Once Wilson returned to the field, the Steelers' offense undoubtedly opened up. George Pickens finally became a factor after a slow start caused by Fields, while Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III got more involved. The lone downside was the lack of Fields' rushing threat in the backfield, which negatively impacted Najee Harris and the run game.

Like many teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers have multiple needs to address as they head into 2025 free agency and the NFL draft. But given the number of yards the defense gave up in 2024, especially as the season progressed,

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in limbo in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Picking No. 21 overall puts them right on the edge of the top tier of talent in the draft at multiple positions.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Callaway has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to the NFL transactions page. Callaway was on the Buccaneers' practice squad this season the middle of October until the conclusion of the year, and now will return for the offseason with the team.

Wide receiver Quez Watkins, who spent the entire 2024 season on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, has signed with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2025 season, according to the NFL transaction page for Thursday.