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Steelers' Plan w/Jalen Ramsey to Fix Lack of Turnovers w/Minkah Fitzpatrick | Who Plays Safety Now? Jul 02, 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' trade for Jalen Ramsey addressed the team's lack of turnovers from Minkah Fitzpatrick over the past two seasons. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh examine how Ramsey's ball skills at cornerback will help the Steelers better address how the NFL is throwing passes shorter, quicker, and avoiding deep safeties while giving more turnover opportunities to a cornerback like Ramsey. Also, Chris and Nick explore what the Steelers need to do at free safety without Fitzpatrick. Should they get Justin Simmons, Julian Blackmon or Jordan Whitehead?

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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade Make Omar Khan All-In w/Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf? Jul 01, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to his former team shook the NFL world, but does it mean they're all-in for the 2025 season? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders argue that's not the case, and that the Steelers' very much have their eyes on the future as they maintain all of their boatload of draft picks for 2026.

But the move does shake up the secondary, so Chris and Alan explain how things will be different and where Ramsey might line up with Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr.m Also, will Jonnu Smith take the TE1 spot from Pat Freiermuth?

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Steelers Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick BLOCKBUSTER Trade Reaction | Omar Khan Reshaping Roster Jun 30, 2025

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast with an emergency episode.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and a 2027 7th round pick for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 5th round pick. Christopher Carter gives his intitial reaction as he's shocked at the big move from Omar Khan as he continues to reshape a roster that now includes Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey. What's the future of the organization with such big moves?

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Steelers-T.J. Watt Negotiation Issues Overstated? | Can Defense Resemble Past Super Bowl Units? Jun 30, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't closed on a deal with T.J. Watt yet and it has some Steelers fans freaking out. Christopher Carter explains why a deal hasn't been signed yet, and why he's confident one will get done before the season begins. Also, Christopher answers your questions from the Locked on Steelers call-in line on whether there will be too many teams ahead of the Steelers to complete a trade-up for a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft and if the Steelers' team can resemble Peyton Manning's 2015 Denver Broncos that won a Super Bowl.

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Steelers' RB Kaleb Johnson Has Vision for Instant Impact? | George Pickens Proving Omar Khan Right? Jun 27, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL Draft to bring an instant impact to the offense. Christopher Carter explains why his vision could be the key that makes him a big player for the team and compares Johnson's final year in college to Najee Harris' final year at Alabama to show their differences. Also, Chris takes your questions on the Locked on Steelers call-in line on George Pickens and explains why Pickens could be proving Omar Khan right trading him away to the Dallas Cowboys. And should the Steelers bring back Mike Hilton?

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Steelers' Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington to Get Biggest Roles Yest in 2025 | Jaylen Warren Time? Jun 26, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers' tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington are going to get the biggest roles in the 2025 offense that they've had since joining the team. Christopher Carter explains how Arthur Smith plans to use them in different ways as receiving threats with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback compared to Justin Fields or Russell Wilson last year. Also, Jaylen Warren projects to be the starting running back for the Steelers to start the season, but how long can he hold onto that role with Kaleb Johnson in the fold as a rookie. And, who in the 2026 NFL Draft could be a receiver target for the Steelers.

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Aaron Rodgers Making 2025 Last Season Fits Steelers' Plan | Finding Offensive Balance Amid Turnover Jun 25, 2025

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

When Aaron Rodgers announced on the Pat McAfee Show that 2025 is most likely his last season, that further indicated he fits the Pittsburgh Steelers' long term plan. Christopher Carter explains why this points more towards what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan envision for how to make the Steelers Super Bowl contenders again. But how can the Steelers do that with so much turnover on the offensive side of the ball?

Chris dives into why it's less about the constant change at quarterback and more about the development of Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the Steelers' offensive line along with playmakers like Pat Freiermuth, D.K. Metcalf and Kaleb Johnson that provide the answer.

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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers on Similar Career Path as Tom Brady w/Buccaneers, Peyton Manning w/Broncos? Jun 24, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Aaron Rodgers in the later part of his career to help the offense. But could Rodgers' late career team change follow a similar path as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning? Christopher Carter explore that question, along with the makeup of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos teams and how they compare to the current Steelers roster. Could the Steelers' defense with T.J. Watt compare to the Broncos' defense with Von Miller? Also, does Rodgers come to the Steelers with a chip on his shoulder from how the media has portrayed him in recent years?

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Steelers' 2026 QB Draft Plan: Will Omar Khan Go All-In? | Will Aaron Rodgers Come Back for Year Two? Jun 23, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers look ready to go after their potential franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. But would Omar Khan go all-in for a top quarterback prospect? Christopher Carter dives in on that question, looking at prospects like Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Garrett Nussmeier, and others, relating it to how the Steelers have made the rare aggressive move to trade up in the first round. Also, Chris answers your questions from the Locked on Steelers call-in line, including about whether Aaron Rodgers would come back for a year two with the Steelers and if Broderick Jones can be a better left tackle in 2025 than Dan Moore was in 2024.

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Steelers' Real Players for Jalen Ramsey Trade? | Why Aaron Rodgers Could Be Big Boost for Tight Ends Jun 20, 2025

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a team who could be a player in trade talks for the Miami Dolphins' cornerback Jalen Ramsey. But while Christopher Carter thinks Ramsey could help the Steelers' defense, he explains why he thinks it's unlikely the Steelers actually make a move for the veteran defensive back. Also, Chris takes more of your cals from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Who benefits the most from Aaron Rodgers being in the Steelers' offense as a playmaker? And have the Steelers been unfair to Mason Rudolph in his career and stopped him from being a starting quarterback?

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