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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers hold firm at the trade deadline, betting on their emerging young core and dominant trench play to shape a brighter future. Can Kenny Pickett, Jaylen Warren, and Cam Heyward pave the way for a true Super Bowl run, or will lingering holes at wide receiver and secondary derail the momentum?
Hosts break down midseason “Stars and Skulls” grades, spotlighting Jaylen Warren’s Offensive MVP performance and the elite defensive line led by Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton. The conversation explores whether the Steelers should chase short-term playoff wins or invest in sustainable roster-building, echoing the strategic vision of the Kevin Colbert era. With mid-level grades for the receiving corps and questions around quarterback production, Pittsburgh’s upcoming clash with the Cincinnati Bengals serves as a crucial measuring stick. Don’t miss this incisive look at the Steelers’ rebuild, trade deadline strategy, and the path to NFL contention.
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"Steelers Must Stay the Course on Path to Complete Roster | O-Line, D-Line the Nucleus of the Future?" is an episode of Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers. Runtime 31 min. Published November 10, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
