Roethlisberger noted on his podcast that there is a power imbalance with head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan with Tomlin holding the final say in roster decisions. Perhaps beyond what is typically the case with other teams.

Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh became a point of speculation as the team's playoff win drought was extended another year.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston, who is on a media tour at Super Bowl week, says he would love to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers if that opportunity presented itself. Winston has said the same thing about multiple places, including the New York Giants, but the Steelers present an opportunity with only one quarterback under contract.