The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 47 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 26. The Steelers released Ogundeji last October, and he was unable to find another team after that.

Tuesday’s “First Call” has broadcast information for Pat McAfee’s show at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. We also provide updates on two former Steelers, and we try to figure out if T.J. Watt’s extension has sparked a dialogue surrounding the contract of an AFC North rival.

Mercyhurst University assistant football coach Fred Gladney will join Pittsburgh Steelers training camp through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.

The Steelers drafted him in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. Many teams wanted Herbig to flip to inside linebacker, citing his size as an issue, but the Steelers saw his explosiveness and bend and kept him at outside linebacker. Now, they are reaping the benefits of that projection.

2025 has been an unprecedented offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh took a hyper-aggressive approach to roster building, including some huge free-agent additions and two blockbuster trades. This is all in an attempt to finally get the Steelers over the hump and actually win a playoff game.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt earned praise as one of the game's best players with his new contract that reached untouched heights. This weekend,

The Houston Texans have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet. Maulet was released by the Baltimore Ravens in March and has now found a new team before the start of training camp.