Pittsburg, PA
Steelers Making Another QB Change?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, but a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns is still lingering over their heads. With questions on both sides of the ball, the Steelers used their “mini bye week” to self-evaluate and adjust where needed. As for everyone else, they followed reports that have built into a frenzy over the last several days.
We’ll start with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The Steelers are 5-0 against winning teams this season and have had moments where not one, but two quarterbacks have shined. George Pickens remains a superstar wideout and there’s promise in the running game. But according to one report, there are questions about the play-caller. And it’s those inside the Steelers facility who are asking.
Meanwhile, the Steelers may be starting to run out of magic with Russell Wilson. They’ve waited all season to see what their Super Bowl-winning veteran can do, and over the course of four games, at least two have been impressive. One, while not a terrible showing, came with a loss, and now there are thoughts on change.
According to an NFL insider, the Steelers could certainly make another swap at quarterback this season, going back to Justin Fields. So, let’s answer the question of “when?”
And T.J. Watt is holding back on making a switch to the other side? The former Defensive Player of the Year isn’t having the impact the Steelers need him to have, and it could be because teams are putting so much attention to his side. Moving around the defense could make a difference, but there’s a report claiming he’s reluctant to do so.
Why? And can Pittsburgh afford for him to say no?
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One of Pittsburgh’s biggest goals before hosting the NFL Draft was to modernize Market Square. It is just one of the spaces in the downtown area that is being transformed for the massive event.
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2026 NFL Draft Pittsburgh regional transportation plan unveiled
With the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh quickly approaching, city officials and Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveiled its regional transportion plan.
Extensive road closures will be in place around Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium from April 22-25 as the 2026 NFL Draft brings three days of excitement and football fans into the city of Pittsburgh.
During NFL Draft events, the city’s Downtown and North Shore areas will convert to a walkable “Draft Campus,” with motorized traffic limited to Pittsburgh Regional Transit vehicles, the city’s light rail system (the “T”) and other official providers.
Therefore, many streets into and around the “Draft Campus” are closed to vehicle traffic starting April 22. Traffic patterns will be adjusted to allow Pirates fans to access PNC Park for baseball games held during the road closures, according to NFLDraftPittsburgh.com.
In addition to these streets, the Interstate 279 and Interstate 579 High Occupancy Vehicle lanes into the city are closed to vehicle traffic all week; only authorized bus traffic and emergency vehicles will be permitted to use those lanes.
People planning to use the Beaver County Transit Authority bus to reach downtown Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft events can find more information about the authority’s bus service plans on the BCTA website.
Here is the list of road closures in place from April 22-25, according to NFLDraftPittsburgh.com, which has a complete guide to getting into and around the city during NFL Draft events.
- Art Rooney Avenue
- West General Robinson Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Scotland Avenue
- Casino Drive, from Sproat Way
- North Shore Drive, from Chuck Noll Way
- Reedsdale Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Chuck Noll Way
- Tony Dorsett Drive
- Sproat Way
- Allegheny Avenue from Ridge Avenue
- North Shore Drive, from Chuck Noll Way to Mazeroski Way
- Mazeroski Way
- West General Robinson Street
- Lacock Street, from Federal Street
- Federal Street, from Lacock Street
- Merchant Street
- I-279 southbound exit 1B ramp
- I-279 northbound exit 1B ramp
- Route 65 southbound ramp to Fort Duquesne
- Route 65 northbound ramp from Fort Duquesne Bridge
- T1 ramp from Reedsdale Street and Ridge Avenue
- Sixth Street Bridge, aka the Roberto Clemente Bridge
- Seventh Street Bridge, aka the Andy Warhol Bridge
- Isabella Street
- Sixth Street
- Fort Pitt on ramp, from 10th Street Bypass and Fort Duquesne Boulevard
- Commonwealth Place
- Liberty Avenue extension
- Penn Avenue, from Stanwix Street to 9th Street
- Liberty Avenue/PPG Paints Arena exit off the Fort Pitt Bridge
- Smithfield Street Bridge
Pennsylvania’s 511PA.com online transportation website will feature a special NFL webpage providing real-time traffic information in and around the city during the NFL Draft.
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