The Steelers franchise ranked worst in the NFL among 32 teams in the NFL Players Association’s 2026 team report cards, ESPN reported Thursday.
The NFLPA is no longer releasing its annual report cards following an NFL grievance earlier in the year that found the public release violated the CBA. However, ESPN still obtained a copy, still noting both the NFL and NFLPA declined to comment.
The article states it’s the first time the Steelers have ranked worst in the NFL in the report card’s four-year history,
but the franchise has ranked poorly in past seasons.
Per the report, the Steelers ranked last in the NFL when it came to “willingness to invest in facilities,” as well as home field quality and strength coaches. Pittsburgh’s field was seen as the worst “by a wide margin.”
The Steelers’ locker room was also graded as an “F,” with players reporting it only has five bathroom stalls.
However, the Steelers’ training staff reportedly ranked first in the NFL.
Per ESPN, this season’s survey was conducted in late 2025, with results from 1,759 players. It’s important to note that although the Steelers’ ownership remains the same entering the 2026 season, the team has since revamped most of its coaching and training staff after Mike Tomlin stepped down. However, Pittsburgh has historically ranked high in the “head coach” part of the survey under Tomlin.
