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' decision to replace former special teams coach Danny Smith with Danny Crossman has come under scrutiny following early struggles in the 2026 season. Under head coach Mike McCarthy, the Steelers sit at 2-2, but their special teams unit has experienced difficulties in coverage, return games, and placekicking by Chris Boswell. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer Ray Fittipaldo noted that Crossman is "not off to a great start" amid growing fan questions.
Steeler Nation highlights that the team ranks in the bottom half of the NFL in kick return yards allowed and sixth-worst in punt return yards allowed. The article suggests that roster turnover, including the departure of Miles Killebrew, alongside poor execution, has contributed to the unit's early inconsistencies despite solid punt distances from Cameron Johnston.
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