Which NFL teams face the most pressure to succeed in the 2025 season? Tom Blair provides his rankings, with the Aaron Rodgers-led Pittsburgh Steelers taking center stage under a searing spotlight.

We have updated our Steelers five-round mock draft for 2026 with several new names including a new quarterback in the first round.

Steelers and T.J. Watt agree on a contract making the linebacker the NFL's highest paid defensive player. National Football League

Rodgers has a talented offense around him. He has DK Metcalf as his No. 1 wide receiver, with Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods, and Roman Wilson as his next best weapons at the wide receiver position. At tight end, he has Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith.

Cam Heyward is one of the leaders within the Pittsburgh Steelers' organization and as far as he sees it, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has done everything he can to fit in with his new surroundings. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with Steelers in June and has already hinted this is likely his final NFL season.

Well, star edge rusher T.J. Watt does not have a contract extension. Things got particularly nasty the last time this happened some four years ago. Watt did get paid right before the start of the season,

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire from the NFL just months after reuniting with the Los Angeles Chargers.