It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North:
Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion:
(From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): Back together again: The opening of OTAs reunited Brian Angelichio and Aaron Rodgers for the first time since Dublin. Angelichio appreciated being on the same side this time.
“It’s good to be on his team, is my thought, because certainly any time you go against him you’re just hanging on until that (scoreboard) says ‘zero,’” time remaining, Angelichio maintained. “Every other spot I’ve been in, that game’s not over until it’s ‘zero’ with him.
Angelichio was briefly on the same team as Aaron Rodgers when the former was the Packers’ tight ends coach from 2016-18. Since then, Angelichio has spent time with Washington, Carolina, and Minnesota before landing in Pittsburgh — and back with Rodgers.
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(From ESPN’s Brooke Pryor): Days after agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was among the first people to arrive for the first day of the Steelers’ voluntary OTA workouts.
Wilson saw Rodgers just after 7 a.m. as the 42-year-old quarterback left the building to take his physical with head athletic trainer Gabe Amponsah.
“I was walking in, and he was coming out, and it was good to see him,” Wilson said. “I was a little shocked, definitely.”
Many assumed that Rodgers was avoiding signing with the Steelers so he could sit out of events such as OTAs. While the veteran quarterback did sign late in the offseason, he surprised even his teammates by showing up to the optional team activities.
(From Pro Football Talk’s Myles Simmons): “Aaron’s such a great mentor … His feedback and the information he provides, you can’t beat that,” Angelichio said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “He is very willing to help the players … I think that certainly is a big plus for us.”
With Rodgers set for at least one more ride with the Steelers in 2026, we likely won’t see the effects of his mentorship on the crop of younger QBs until a while down the road.
You can debate the upside of the Steelers’ young quarterback duo of Drew Allar and Will Howard, but Angelichio seems confident that Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer is a willing mentor.
(From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Brian Batko): Apparently, part of that methodology is raising expectations and challenging the Steelers to be historic. Tomlin wore it, so to speak, when he made reference to last year’s defense having the potential to be historic.
Graham’s not in Vegas anymore, but he’s doubling down, in a sense. At his first news conference after taking the job, he made it clear he doesn’t need a gimmick to motivate. He just wants his Steelers to uphold tradition.
The Steelers’ highly-touted defense disappointed for much of 2025, but new coordinator Patrick Graham is pushing the team to reach the same high expectations set by Mike Tomlin.
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(From Steelers Wire’s Andrew Vasquez): According to multiple reports, the NFL has announced that the cap on international games has increased from eight to 10, excluding a Jaguars game at Wembley Stadium in London, which could bring the total number of games to 11 in a season.
Reports have also indicated that the NFL seems to have its sights set on Japan as a future game destination, and it will take NFLPA approval to move beyond the 10-game slate that was just agreed on. More importantly, teams have given up the ability to protect their home games from being moved to international venues.
Have international games gone too far?
I’ll admit it: I don’t mind the NFL’s international games in their current state. I’m a football sicko who doesn’t mind having a game in an extra time slot on Sundays. Even if one of those games features the Steelers, that gives me more opportunities to catch up with the rest of the league later in the day.
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In its current iteration, I don’t believe there’s over-saturation when it comes to international games. But given the league’s recent decision to expand the slate, it’s clear that the owners are seeing dollar signs; it likely won’t take long before too many games are being played overseas.
The most worrying trend is teams no longer being able to protect home games. One of the best parts of the NFL is how much teams mean to their cities and fanbases. It’s an intensely regional sport, and if a Steelers-Ravens or Packers-Bears game is played somewhere other than one of those teams’ home field, it’s a disservice to the sport and its fans. And it’s fair to be worried the increase in international games will result in exactly that.
What are your thoughts on the NFL’s international games? Join the BTSC community and let us know in the comments below.
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