The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 NFL season with heightened expectations after a transformative offseason that saw the arrival of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf.
Rodgers, at age 41, is coming off a strong late-season run with the Jets in 2024, throwing for 3897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions following his recovery from an Achilles injury.
The Steelers are banking on his experience, arm strength, and leadership to give Pittsburgh the kind of firepower they’ve lacked since the peak of the Ben Roethlisberger era.
The Steelers finished 10-7 in 2024 and were one-and-done in the playoffs, but the front office has made it clear that mediocrity is no longer acceptable. With Rodgers under center and Metcalf stretching the field, Pittsburgh believes it can challenge the Ravens and Bengals for the AFC North crown.
Who got injured with Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that Donald Parham Jr. suffered an Achilles injury and is out for the entire 2025 season. In response to this situation, the team could look to replace him by pursuing a trade for Kyle Pitts or Jonnu Smith.
“The Steelers placed tight end Donald Parham Jr. on the Reserve/Injured List, ending his season. Parham was signed as a free agent this offseason after spending the 2024 season on the Denver Broncos practice squad.”
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