NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 15, 2026, 8:39 AM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers

The acquisition of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and the signing of running back Rico Dowdle signal a deliberate shift toward a run-first offense under head coach Mike McCarthy. These moves portend a more physical offensive identity for the 2026 season, moving away from the pass-heavy schemes of recent years.