The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines this week with a mix of historic, controversial, and noteworthy developments. From the official announcement of their 2025 regular-season game in Dublin to T.J. Watt falling short in the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) race, here’s the latest on the Black and Gold.
Steelers to Make History in Ireland
The NFL has officially confirmed that the Steelers will be the home team for the league’s first-ever regular-season game in Dublin, Ireland, set to take place in 2025. The game will be played at Aviva Stadium, with the opponent and exact date still to be announced.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II expressed his pride in the team’s Irish connection:
“This is a historic moment for the Steelers and the NFL. Bringing a regular-season game to Ireland has been a dream of ours for many years, and we can’t wait to see Steelers Nation in Dublin.”
The game marks the Steelers’ second trip to Ireland, following their 1997 preseason game at Croke Park. With a large Irish-American fanbase, Pittsburgh is expected to draw massive support for this milestone event.
T.J. Watt Denied Defensive Player of the Year
Despite another dominant season, T.J. Watt finished runner-up in the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, losing out to Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns. Watt led the league in sacks, pressures, and forced fumbles, yet voters favored Garrett’s impact on a top-ranked Browns defense.
Many Steelers fans and analysts called the decision a robbery, pointing out Watt’s superior statistical production. However, Watt took the high road, saying:
“Awards are nice, but my focus has always been on helping this team win championships.”
Other Steelers News & Notes
Offseason Priorities: With the Ireland game confirmed, the Steelers will look to bolster their roster in free agency and the draft to make a deep playoff push in 2025.
Quarterback Talk: Speculation continues about whether the Steelers will add a veteran quarterback to compete with Kenny Pickett next season.
Key Free Agents: Pittsburgh faces major decisions on players like Cameron Heyward and Patrick Peterson, whose futures remain uncertain.
What’s Next for the Steelers?
With an international spotlight on Pittsburgh heading into 2025, the Steelers are gearing up for one of their biggest seasons in years. Whether it’s rebounding from Watt’s snub, making key offseason moves, or preparing for a historic trip to Dublin, expect plenty of excitement for Steelers Nation in the coming months.
