{"id":906082,"date":"2026-05-31T09:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T09:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/906082\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T09:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T09:59:20","slug":"rico-dowdles-mom-predicted-steelers-signing-months-before-it-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/906082\/","title":{"rendered":"Rico Dowdle&#8217;s mom predicted Steelers signing months before it happened"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/steelers-running-back-made-big-172508514.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pittsburgh Steelers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pittsburgh Steelers&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> seemingly hit home run after home run this offseason following a plethora of excellent roster acquisitions. And one such signing, running back <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/steelers-rb-rico-dowdle-major-182845767.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rico Dowdle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rico Dowdle&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rico Dowdle<\/a>, shared a surprising revelation about his journey to the Steel City.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dowdle, his mother predicted his signing with Pittsburgh after Mike McCarthy was hired as the new head coach of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/pittsburgh-steelers\/356\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steelers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Steelers&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Steelers<\/a> \u2014 several months before the standout running back put pen to paper.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe called me and said, \u2018You\u2019re going to Pittsburgh,\u2019\u201d Dowdle said at OTAs. \u201cLike, soon as [McCarthy] got hired, that\u2019s the first thing she said.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dowdle, who signed with the McCarthy-led Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2020, spent his first five seasons in the NFL with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/dallas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dallas;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dallas&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas<\/a> before joining the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/carolina\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carolina Panthers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Carolina Panthers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> in March 2025.<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/426d10866c4d342e6cca9f9912860d95.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4c57d850a8b4498980e457875e8bfde1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c1259d20714d0e669cc92e364c26bca.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9b43fa2ff23b1df29090cf7768a6ec26.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e17b20387e9b75484bd9005894f27f49.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/214db3a7bd3b06fc0d9d6f349c8b00e6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17a8eefeb3c8e1c87b2c12e4b6bee39f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/87989cdafffae2c2a0a30202e2c284be.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c31b6904e7cd6c53ab3a0beed58e756a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith (87) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/505244afcc3f56ce1bc459971b45496a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17683f625b1936a9b0206b519b73e0d7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac7d81f2a5933bd160fe81d9e20a213e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b8a343243273fe4f1f5b0c2742bda3a4.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith (87) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0c6d64744e3a64ffcf60639e004f1672.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/507460b95e60b158e93c702959b6d68f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (10) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/944a30798ec4f8c1032421bd448b2162.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/37e67abdd232ea5af98010d14fb391b7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (14) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7970baccb05acc9815b300cf4292ad19.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b2bc18202ab13dc1abb2a9421134b8aa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/91c2673d641074016b1cd1ca91e1bdc3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d84169169e420dfd038f6be862a32112.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4b7b84f26cab5aa60186c2e5442f1d29.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5813138eddf49260349b60e1c23bf0de.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>23 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e15550cba3a3584cc9369b10b0060635.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>24 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9b0d543eb221c4161cd2acd8571fc09e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>25 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Eli Heidenreich (29) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/97e1060e72b1f7c4bea4eeddbd903798.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>26 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Lew Nichols (35) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e8c70b26b305bb4a623bdcabf190204e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>27 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ab1fd26cd02fbf0ec4ac9723e8d53694.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>28 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67c741fe311d9e013f20d0c9fc7a43b2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>29 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be91c1946881246b37e1c87159ec5d1c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>30 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/812ad4b051f717aac406d1df670dabed.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>31 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a9b98f8c479241f843222c584fa068e9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>32 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) and DK Metcalf (4) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6401620fdfe5efa092dac75f866f312b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>33 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/00831902c1330ca4d9e711f3447c7e48.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>34 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (73) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/715d419737a84a8f4e790e10173fcdb3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>35 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (73) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/64409a90b63b32e441df5a25a40f461b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>36 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (71) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f356eafe7addddce26ccf8407d6a184.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>37 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54 left) and Gennings Dunker (73 right) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18c205102123de19462b89af46fff1f2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>38 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (73) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/131486fb5b8ae6fa36a88035c7e4eeef.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>39 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Anthony Goodlow (72) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b34945f67e1cff58ddbdf1458b7b0da0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>40 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/383184cc7ffbd0bc1ace9805a3f81620.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>41 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0c4cb949b852d1264985f649524fcb64.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>42 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy observes OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2789e0a881c4b082627bbf0d54a10f2f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>43 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d9d0dba58643f38209624ca8f0a04c2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>44 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/40b9bb7448d7e11b54af2c833ea7a271.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>45 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Jack Sawyer (33) and T.J. Watt (90) and Alex Highsmith (56) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/66c8ea1890193b11d91daa7fdbb4f058.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>46 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b25775c22387f22c5fa072cc5d671af4.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>47 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/966099e6f724d26f07610e7011b830ae.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>48 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/000bb6b6bbfc5a519cd9d4df56b8fc55.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>49 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11c5be38551b516f2210435650c945ec.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>50 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a705729811874b8d0da058458694ea0c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>51 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mason Rudolph (2) and Aaron Rodgers (8) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2b5d077f0c603a1676df400a68d827cf.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>52 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a63917ab39dbf908aa7d2ec96960de96.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>53 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/053d3b224ff7a10296e3678261b7311f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>54 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/79a0e2cf362a07ed98b26a21fa2928d2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>55 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3cd2e3e6767e3a3c13c054cfb41012d6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>56 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The Pittsburgh Steelers take part in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f3f3247dd965dea84d7c4726f5308482.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>57 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The Pittsburgh Steelers take part in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4367e24c6fa4b32d67449fe992d930a8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>58 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (73) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/88456109cbbf73488152a6928336ec38.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>59 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a072cebf7cd8dea009811bfc4400fe44.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>60 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (76) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/05631f3857bfccd1d09dca8f3fb2cb2c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>61 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Broderick Jones (77) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bad3cb62d6d134e25b3dc264d7292a76.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>62 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker (3) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3a964a0524cf3b1551431158a8b4bb8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>63 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/55b1a8e44eebe112a2e2afbbd4830d5a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>64 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4d9c42849e7cfa1d7dc4c5778e84052d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>65 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (right) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f3d21cbfbbef2e02655eb1af06ea3adb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>66 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/de95cefae42d77fd0d2cccd81ba6ffd7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>67 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks Daylen Everette (23) and Asante Samuel Jr. (22) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eb330324cc451a1bbf63f1e4d4ea2679.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>68 \/ 68<\/p>\n<p>Steelers 2026 OTAs: First look at newest players in Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p> (Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n<p>Recording back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 2024 and 2025, Dowdle joined the Steelers in March 2026 on a two-year contract \u2014 a reunion with McCarthy that was apparently seen from miles away.<\/p>\n<p>For up-to-date\u00a0Steelers\u00a0coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheSteelersWire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@TheSteelersWire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;@TheSteelersWire&quot;}\" class=\"link \">@TheSteelersWire<\/a>\u00a0and give our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SteelersWire\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Facebook page&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0a like.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: <a href=\"https:\/\/steelerswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/steelers\/2026\/05\/31\/steelers-rico-dowdle-mom-predicted-mike-mccarthy\/90330989007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steelers&#039; Rico Dowdle prediction after Mike McCarthy hire goes viral;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Steelers&#039; Rico Dowdle prediction after Mike McCarthy hire goes viral&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Steelers&#8217; Rico Dowdle prediction after Mike McCarthy hire goes viral<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly hit home run after home run this offseason following a plethora of excellent roster&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":906083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2055],"tags":[260,229,7879,7,7866,6,520,57,2360,7152,426],"class_list":["post-906082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh-steelers","tag-carolina-panthers","tag-dallas","tag-dowdle","tag-football","tag-mike-mccarthy","tag-nfl","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-steelers","tag-pittsburghsteelers","tag-rico-dowdle","tag-steelers"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116668609071095847","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/906082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=906082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/906082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/906083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=906082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=906082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=906082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}