The Terrible Podcast — Steelers' Tuesday Additions, Ravens Renege With Raiders, Heyward Extension & More

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips

The Ravens just backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby, sparking conspiracy theories across the NFL.

The episode begins with hosts Dave Bryan and Alex Kozora reacting to the major NFL story of the Baltimore Ravens reneging on a trade for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby and instead signing Trey Hendrickson. They debate the ethics and implications of the move, comparing the two players. The conversation shifts to Pittsburgh Steelers-specific news, starting with a false report about the team signing offensive lineman Brock Hoffman, which was quickly deleted. The hosts confirm the signings of punter Cameron Johnston and veteran safety Darnell Savage, analyzing Savage's career and fit. They express concern about the Steelers' punting situation and new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman's poor track record. A significant segment is dedicated to breaking down Cam Heyward's contract extension, explaining how it gives him a raise, lowers his 2026 salary cap charge, and adds a non-guaranteed 2027 year. Dave provides a salary cap update, estimating the Steelers have about $34.5 million in space. The hosts discuss the team's remaining needs, like backup nose tackle, and speculate on potential moves for players like Ashawn Robinson. They analyze the Steelers' approach to free agency, questioning if compensatory pick calculations for the 2027 draft are influencing decisions, using Jamel Dean's signing as an example. The episode concludes with reader emails covering topics like Aaron Rodgers' future, the potential trade of Patrick Queen, and a comparison of the Michael Pittman Jr. and D.J. Moore acquisitions.

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A steady Steelers roster discussion built around the salary-cap details of Cameron Heyward's deal.

The Terrible Podcast treats Steelers roster movement as a working football conversation, first touching on the Ravens and Max Crosby before Dave Bryan and Alex Kizora settle into Cameron Heyward's deal.

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You get a focused Steelers offseason listen: the Ravens-Max Crosby twist as the jumping-off point, then Cameron Heyward's 2026 cap relief and possible 2027 dead-money consequences.

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