Steelers Abandon Full-Season Captains Under McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are departing from their traditional captain structure with new head coach Mike McCarthy announcing he won't use full-season captains in 2026. Instead, McCarthy will follow the approach he used during his time with the Packers and Cowboys by naming captains for each individual game.

This change marks a clear departure from the practices of former coach Mike Tomlin, who typically designated permanent captains for the entire season. Last year, the Steelers had four permanent captains: quarterback Aaron Rodgers, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, linebacker T.J. Watt, and safety Miles Killebrew. akupunkturabielsko.pl