The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines this offseason—but not always for the reasons fans expected.
From bold front office moves to surprising draft decisions, Omar Khan and company faced intense scrutiny. One of the most talked-about moments came during the 2025 NFL Draft, when the Steelers passed on former Colorado State quarterback Shedeur Sanders—not once, but multiple times.
At the time, it left fans stunned and critics loud. But after watching Sanders' rough preseason unfold in Cleveland, it’s clear the Steelers may have dodged a major distraction.
Let’s rewind.
Heading into the draft, Pittsburgh had an obvious need at quarterback.