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Steelers’ Most Important Newcomers: Who Needs a Strong Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 season with both urgency and opportunity. After last
year’s late collapse and early playoff exit, the franchise sought reinforcements through bold
free-agent signings and a physical draft class.

The goal is clear: restore toughness while injecting fresh talent into a roster that has not won a
postseason game since 2017. That drought looms large for a team priding itself on a
championship pedigree.

With Aaron Rodgers in what could be his final season and a defense reinforced by new arrivals,
the margin for error is slim. This year’s success may hinge less on established veterans and
more on how quickly newcomers adapt to Pittsburgh’s demanding culture.