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Steelers Serious Trade Players for Chris Olave? | Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell Dangerous RB Duo? Oct 06, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be players in the trade markets for wide receivers like Chris Olave. But would they make such an aggressive move? Christopher Carter explains why he thinks Olave might not be the right fit, but that there are other targets that would make more sense. Chris also takes the time to answer your questions on the Locked on Steelers call line about the AFC North with the Ravens, Bengals and Browns all losing Sunday during the Steelers' bye week. Chris also answers questions on Aaron Rodgers and what it will take for him to want to play in 2026, as well as if Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell will be a balanced running back duo.

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Steelers Must Fix 3rd Down, Red Zone Defense Execution to Compete | Big AFC North Chance Looms? Oct 03, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has taken steps forward, but Christopher Carter sees key areas to improve if they're to rise to be a complete unit. Chris takes you to the Steelers' facility in a media scrum with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin who revealed why their primary focus right now is their 3rd down and red zone defenses. Could those be the key areas that the Steelers need to improve to be an elite defense? Also, Chris gives you his week 5 NFL picks, including predictions for the AFC North with the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns all playing tough opponents this weekend.

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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf Forming 3-Headed Monster w/Run Game? | Not Moving TJ Watt is OK Oct 02, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have been improving their chemistry, but Christopher Carter sees them developing a 3-headed monster in the offense. The third head? An efficient running game, whether it's Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell or Kaleb Johnson at running back. But with Metcalf's ability to turn in-breaking routes into big plays and his size to make it difficult for cornerbacks to jam him at the line, combining that with a strong run game could make for a very difficult time for defenses to plan against. Also, Chris takes you into his recent interviews with Steelers coaches as outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin explains why they still aren't moving TJ Watt as much as other outside linebackers. Also, Teryl Austin explains why the Steelers still believe in Keeanu Benton as the team's future nose tackle. Chris thinks it ties to past plans for how the team saw the potential of Javon Hargrave in between Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt years ago, only now with Heyward, Yahya Black and Derrick Harmon in their places.

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STEELERS SQUAD SHOW: Bye Week Comes at PERFECT Time! Oct 02, 2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers hit their much-needed bye week, and the timing couldn’t be better. Host Tyler Feldman is joined by Wayne Gandy, Ben Bobick, and Christopher Carter to break down what this pause means for the team moving forward. From key players getting healthy to areas that still need improvement, the crew dives into all the storylines heading into the second half of the season. Don’t miss this week’s Locked On Steelers Squad Show!

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Steelers CAN'T Trade Alex Highsmith, Must Keep T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, OLB Trio | OL Coming Together Oct 01, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen a rise in their young outside linebacker Nick Herbig, but Christopher Carter thinks that just means they can't trade away Alex Highsmith and must keep them together with T.J. Watt this season. Why? Chris looks at the long season ahead with 13 straight games and no bye week coming up and how the Steelers will need talented depth at the position if the defense is going to rise to be an elite unit. Also, Chris looks at the Calvin Austin injury situation and how the Steelers should handle it. Should they make a big move to get a big-time receiver like A.J. Brown? And after four games, has the offensive line taken steps forward to being a more well put together unit?

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Steelers, T.J. Watt, Trending Back to Elite? | Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson Finding the Right Places Sep 30, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense registered five or more sacks for a second consecutive week and continues to trend upwards. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explain the signs that show T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Cam Heyward and company can form an elite defense this season if they stay healthy. The struggles in communication have lessened, and the emergence of better play from Keeanu Benton and Payton Wilson has helped the unit look more complete. Also, Chris and Alan go over the Locked on Steelers Stars and Skulls grades of the Steelers' win over the Minnesota Vikings. DK Metcalf and Kenneth Gainwell joined Elliott, Watt and Nick Herbig for top grades, but where did others rank? And what's become of Pat Freiermuth in the Steelers' offense?

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Steelers' Defense, T.J. Watt Show Team's Closer to Potential | Kenneth Gainwell, O-Line Comes Alive Sep 28, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 Sunday in Dublin, Ireland with their defense and offense playing closer to their potential. Christopher Carter gives his thoughts from Dublin where he thinks T.J. Watt, Deshon Elliott and the defense are finding the elements to their unit that could finally make them the elite group they were projected to be sooner rather than later. A second game with five or more sacks shows the pass rush is getting sharper along with the coverage despite several injuries. Also, Kenneth Gainwell had himself a day on the ground with 99 rushing yards, over 100 all purpose yards and two touchdowns behind a strong showing from the Steelers' offensive line. Could Broderick Jones and company be figuring things out? And could that be the factor that makes Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf even MORE dangerous?

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STEELERS SQUAD SHOW: Domination in IRELAND, Metcalf MANIA, Turnover KINGS, and SACK City! Sep 28, 2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a show in Dublin, dominating the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, and we’ve got a full LIVE postgame recap on the Locked On Steelers Squad Show! Host Tyler Feldman is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Wayne Gandy and Ben Bobick to break down how the Steelers defense once again won the turnover and sack battle. Plus, DK Metcalf stole the spotlight with a massive performance. We’ll also step into Wayne’s World for a closer look at Pittsburgh’s developing offensive line, and wrap up with our winners and losers from this huge international victory.

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Steelers Must Fix 3rd Down Defense vs. Vikings' Poor 3rd Down Offense | Time for Tight Ends to Rise? Sep 26, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has been one of the worst at stopping teams on 3rd downs this season in a year they're supposed to be a top group. Christopher Carter believes that if they're to be an elite unit, this week's Sunday showdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland is the perfect time for them to turn things around as the Vikings are one of the NFL's worst 3rd down offenses. But what must they do to pull that off? Chris takes you inside the locker room with what T.J. Watt said this week about how the Steelers must clean up their defense. Also, Chris gives you his week 4 NFL picks, including his final prediction for Steelers vs Vikings.

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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Ready to Face Brian Flores' Defense? | Jalen Ramsey vs. Justin Jefferson? Sep 25, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Luke Braun of the Locked on Vikings podcast for Crossover Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense will face an aggressive defense from Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. WIll Aaron Rodgers be ready? Christopher Carter and Luke Braun team up for a Crossover Thursday episode where they discuss the key matchups between the Steelers and Vikings to watch. Also, will the Steelers have Jalen Ramsey guard Justin Jefferson? Or will that go to Joey Porter Jr. on his first game back from injury? And could DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington being bullies in the red zone be the key to the Steelers pulling off a win Sunday?

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