It’s become a noticeable trend in recent years—one that’s only intensified during the 2025 season. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players are increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the team. Ryan Clark has long been a national-media presence, but now a wave of ex-Steelers such as Ben Roethlisberger, James Harrison, Joe Haden, Trai Essex, and Willie Colon have taken to podcasts and media platforms. The tone has grown strikingly negative.
Joey Porter Sr. weighed in on former players airing their grievances during his appearance on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football.
“You can never be too cool to listen to when the people who made the history has something to say.