{"id":954903,"date":"2026-07-25T07:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T07:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/954903\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T07:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T07:30:39","slug":"steelers-2026-season-countdown-photos-greatest-players-to-wear-no-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/954903\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers 2026 season countdown photos: Greatest players to wear No. 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>July 25, 2026, 3:05 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046300007-usatsi-24742952.jpg\"  elementtiming=\"pg-lead-image\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) celebrates while leaving the field after defeating the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) celebrates while leaving the field after defeating the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Amber Searls, Amber Searls-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046312007-usatsi-27934464.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Barry Reeger, Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046310007-usatsi-9797731.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) celebrates with fans after defeating the Miami Dolphins 30-12 in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) celebrates with fans after defeating the Miami Dolphins 30-12 in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046305007-usatsi-9812906.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) reacts to an interception during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) reacts to an interception during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Jay Biggerstaff, Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046315007-usatsi-9813066.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) spins the ball during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) spins the ball during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Denny Medley, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046319007-usatsi-10293961.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 17, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 26-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sep 17, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 26-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046306007-usatsi-10365732.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 17, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sep 17, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Mark Konezny, Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046303007-usatsi-10303176.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 24, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sep 24, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Mike Dinovo, Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046314007-usatsi-10335036.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Oct 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Philip G. Pavely, Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046307007-usatsi-10452331.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 26, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before playing the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field.  Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 26, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before playing the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Philip G. Pavely, Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046316007-usatsi-10452629.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 26, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before playing the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 26, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) takes the field before playing the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Philip G. Pavely, Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046311007-usatsi-9110513.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 15, 1998; Nashville, TN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Earl Holmes (50) on the field against the Tennessee Oilers at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 15, 1998; Nashville, TN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Earl Holmes (50) on the field against the Tennessee Oilers at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n<p>Tony Tomsic, Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046313007-usatsi-6704788.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"October 28, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) on the sidelines against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>October 28, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) on the sidelines against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046301007-usatsi-6682080.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"October 21, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) fires his team up on the sidelines before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>October 21, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) fires his team up on the sidelines before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Greg Bartram-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046302007-usatsi-6744638.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"November 12, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) reacts after a defensive stop on third down against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-13 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>November 12, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) reacts after a defensive stop on third down against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-13 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046308007-usatsi-6760010.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"November 12, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) on the field before playing the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-13 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>November 12, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) on the field before playing the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-13 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046309007-usatsi-6766650.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"November 18, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) carries the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Baltimore Ravens won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>November 18, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) carries the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Baltimore Ravens won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046317007-usatsi-6904808.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"December 30, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) and inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) smile on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>December 30, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) and inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) smile on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046318007-usatsi-7271307.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"May 21, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) participates in organized team activities at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>May 21, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) participates in organized team activities at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sport, USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046304007-usatsi-7298347.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jun 11, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) participates in pass catching drills during minicamp at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jun 11, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) participates in pass catching drills during minicamp at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sport, USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046320007-usatsi-7271315.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"May 21, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Jarvis Jones (95) and Larry Foote (50) participate in organized team activities at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>May 21, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Jarvis Jones (95) and Larry Foote (50) participate in organized team activities at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sport, USA TODAY Sports<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/91046321007-usatsi-7397638.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aug 24, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Aug 24, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"July 25, 2026, 3:05 a.m. ET Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50)&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":954904,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2052],"tags":[95939,184,117,2282,7,6,169,119737,96718,96719,95888,118065,96720,96673],"class_list":["post-954903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-baltimore-ravens","tag-accessmetered","tag-baltimore","tag-baltimore-ravens","tag-baltimoreravens","tag-football","tag-nfl","tag-ravens","tag-sourcesteelers-wire","tag-sstssportsnflsteelers","tag-sstsnsteelers","tag-tagnfl","tag-tagpittsburgh-connect","tag-tagpittsburgh-steelers","tag-typegallery"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116979449021227081","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/954903","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=954903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/954903\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/954904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=954903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=954903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=954903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}