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Steelers' Broderick Jones, Roman Wilson Most Needed to Step Up in Training Camp | Defense Versatile? Jul 30, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers are five practices into training camp, but there are certain players who need to step up soon more than others. Christopher Carter thinks Broderick Jones and Roman Wilson are at the top of that list, and explains what he thinks they need to show to Mike Tomlin and the coaching staff soon. Also, Chris shows his interviews with Tomlin, Payton Wilson and Darius Slay Jr. where each of them explain why versatility might be the key strength to the defense this season that makes them more special of a unit than previous years. And, are the offensive and defensive lines headed on a collision course in camp?

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Steelers Rookies Derrick Harmon, Kaleb Johnson Ready to Hit in Training Camp's First Padded Practice Jul 29, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their first padded practice Tuesday, and Christopher Carter thinks their rookies are ready to put on a show. Especially Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson. Chris shows his interviews with Johnson and Harmon over the first week of practice and what's impressed him about both rookies as well as other rookies like Jack Sawyer and Yahya Black. But are they ready to go up against Steelers' other young trench investments like Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier? Also, Chris shows a talk with Jonnu Smith about how the tight ends could be a special unit for the Steelers in Arthur Smith's offense in 2025.

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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., T.J. Watt, Show Organized Chaos Defense at Training Camp Jul 28, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their first week of training camp where the defense showed what Christopher Carter calls organized chaos with their schemes. Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and T.J. Watt all were part of a defense that moved around a lot pre-snap and created challenges for Aaron Rodgers and the offense that won plenty of reps for the defense. What's different about the defense this year that could make them better? And how can the offensive line look when the pads go on Tuesday?

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Steelers' Tough Matchup Potential Shows in First Camp Practice | Defense, Derrick Harmon Win Early Jul 25, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their first training camp practice Thursday and the defense made plenty of highlights. Patrick Queen intercepted Aaron Rodgers and Derrick Harmon had a good start to camp, but Christopher Carter also thinks the offense showed some interesting potential for matchup nightmares they could create this season. D.K. Metcalf explains how Arthur Smith's offense could get him more one-on-one opportunities, and the Steelers' defense showed how it could also create more chaos with their own alignment plans.

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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Drops Hint He's Staying at Cornerback Over Safety | Jonnu Smith Positionless? Jul 24, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp Wednesday and Jalen Ramsey talked for the first time since joining the team. He gave hints that he is most likely staying at cornerback instead of being moved to safety. Christopher Carter discusses what he said, and what it says about Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan's plan for the defense in 2025 to make them a better unit. Also, Chris talks about how Jonnu Smith may be a tight end, but Tomlin sees him more as just a playmaker in the offense that doesn't need to stick to a traditional position's role, as well as the upcoming first practice of training camp and Isaac Seumalo's injury.

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Steelers' Balance of Aaron Rodgers w/Run Game Investment, Biggest Training Camp Questions on Offense Jul 23, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers report to training camp today, so Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh examine the biggest questions about the offense. After the additions of Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf and Jonnu Smith, what will the balance of the offense be with all the investments in the offensive line? Omar Khan's made top picks like Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier with Kaleb Johnson, all to buiild up the run game. How do those additions all mix to make a better offense in 2025? Also, will Calvin Austin win the WR2 job? Or will the Steelers go after a free agent like Gabe Davis or a trade target like Romeo Doubs?

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Steelers' Usage of T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Derrick Harmon Key Defensive Questions in Training Camp Jul 22, 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 report to training camp Wednesday, and there are several big questions about the defense before they begin. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explore those queestions around T.J. Watt after his contract extension, Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Joey Porter Jr. in how they will be used at cornerback, and what to expect from Derrick Harmon in his first practices as a rookie. Also, can Payton Wilson secure his spot as a starting linebacker next to Patrick Queen, or will Cole Holcomb and Malik Harrison have something to say about that?

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Steelers' T.J. Watt Deal Part of Omar Khan's Big Plan to Ramp Up Pass Rush w/Defensive Scheme Switch Jul 21, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract with T.J. Watt is part of a series of moves from Omar Khan for the team's pass rush to improve in 2025. Christopher Carter explains how the defensive scheme will change with the additions of Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay, and how that plays into the Steelers' blitz rates under defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Also, Chris discusses how Watt's contract opens up space to make moves with the Steelers' salary cap. The additional cap space will help Khan find the Steelers' next move, whether that's another wide receiver, a starting free safety and/or an swing offensive tackle.

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BREAKING: Steelers Sign T.J. Watt to MASSIVE Contract Extension | Omar Khan Right to Pay Top Dollar Jul 17, 2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker T.J. Watt to a massive contract extension Thursday. Christopher Carter gives his live reaction to the move and whether Omar Khan was right for breaking the bank the way he did for the Steelers' top player.

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Steelers' Arthur Smith in Prove It Year w/Aaron Rodgers? | Salary Cap Space After Jalen Ramsey Trade Jul 17, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator Arthur Smith enters his second season with the team, but Christopher Carter thinks it could be a 'prove it' year with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. But could that prove it year be more for other teams than the Steelers? Smith has been interested in getting back into the head coaching ranks and this could be his chance to show he's still a progressive offensive mind in the NFL. Also, Chris takes a look at the salary cap space the Steelers have after Omar Khan's Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith trade, and at the Locked on Podcast Network's Top 100 NFL players' list to see where T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward ranked, and whether they got the proper respect.

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