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After Roethlisberger: the Pittsburgh Steelers story
Franchise era
2022—present
After Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers
The story in one sentence
Pittsburgh has leaned on Watt and its defensive identity while searching for the long-term offense to begin its next championship chapter.
The standard meets a quarterback transition
T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward and George Pickens gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2022
What came before
Mike Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII in his second season and kept Pittsburgh in contention through elite defenses and increasingly explosive passing teams.
2024-01-15
Wild Card: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills
2025-01-11
Wild Card: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens
2026-01-12
Wild Card: Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core