Breaking down the 12 biggest Steelers storylines at midseason.

Discover how Pittsburgh's rebuilt trench unit transformed Jaylen Warren into an offensive weapon by shielding him from heavy defensive fronts.

Ben Roethlisberger compared Steelers center Zach Frazier to Maurkice Pouncey and Dermontti Dawson and said the third-year pro is headed for All-Pro nods.

Alan Saunders uses the Steelers' bye week to argue that the offensive line coming together is the biggest development of the 6-2 start to 2026. He credits Zach Frazier's All-Pro level play, Brock Hoffman's fit at right guard next to Frazier and Mason McCormick, and Troy Fautanu's move to left tackle. He also notes that pass protection against top edge rushers hasn't really been tested yet. Saunders ties the line's progress, and the defensive line's growth, to the trenches investment by Omar Khan and Andy Weidl and to James Campen's coaching. He then explains why that foundation matters for whoever replaces Aaron Rodgers.

Though the Pittsburgh Steelers have a Hall of Fame quaterback running the show under center, the ground game has been Mike McCarthy’s bread and butter in the Steel City . Raking 14th in total rushing yards but third in yards per attempt at 4.9, Mina Kimes took some time on ESPN’s NFL Live to give Pittsburgh some love especially to their center, […] The post Steelers lineman gets ‘run blocking’ flowers from Mina Kimes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a mixed bag as of late, but some players have been a sweet treat for this team while others have disappointed.

General manager Omar Khan and assistant GM Andy Weidl have established a young, physical core that is redefining Pittsburgh Steelers football.

The hosts make the case that Steelers center Zach Frazier is now the best center in football. One host says he called Frazier a top-five center before the season and expected him to be top three by the end of it. The argument rests on the interior linemen Frazier has faced, including DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart, Dexter Lawrence, Milton Williams, Christian Barmore and Vita Vea. They also credit Mason McCormick and point to Jaylen Warren, an undersized back, having success running between the tackles as proof the interior line is doing its job.