The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an up-and-down start to the Mike McCarthy era. The team is 2-2 after four weeks of play and has already played two games within the AFC North.
The Pittsburgh Steelers sit at 2-2 under head coach Mike McCarthy, but growing issues with their special teams unit have drawn critical attention. Following the offseason departure of longtime coordinator Danny Smith and the hiring of Danny Crossman, Pittsburgh's coverage and kicking units have struggled significantly across the first month of the 2026 season.
Kicker Chris Boswell has experienced a difficult start, while the team ranks near the bottom of the NFL in kick and punt return yards allowed. Despite punter Cameron Johnston averaging nearly 50 yards per punt, poor coverage and roster turnover have contributed to the unit's early-season struggles.
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