Report Card 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers

Overall Ranking

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Overview

The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding steady at 28th overall, with head coach Mike Tomlin receiving high praise. Players credit him for developing a strong team culture. It is no surprise that Tomlin once again received an A grade as head coach.

The team made some positive changes, including introducing game-day daycare, which raised their family support grade from an F- to a C-.

When asked to identify the top improvement areas, players mention the locker room, which is in serious need of renovation, and the strength staff, which scores low on providing individualized training plans and contributing to the players’ success.

Ranking Breakdown

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Category Grade Rank
Treatment of Families
C-
26th
Food / Dining Area
B-
21st
Nutritionist / Dietician
C+
30th
Locker Room
D
27th
Training Room
C+
25th
Training Staff
B
18th
Weight Room
C+
28th
Strength Coaches
C-
32nd
Team Travel
B+
15th
Head Coach
A
7th
Ownership
D
28th
  • Treatment of Families

    Grade/Rank

    C- 26th out of 32 teams

    The Steelers began providing daycare during home games this year.

    They are one of 10 teams that do not provide a family room during home games.

    • Players rate the post-game family area 6.59 out of 10, ranking them 26 out of 32 teams.
    • The players feel that the team organizes family events several times per year, which ranks 17 out of 32 teams.
  • Food / Dining Area

    Grade/Rank

    B- 21st out of 32 teams
    • The Pittsburgh Steelers rate the taste of their team’s food 7.91 out of 10, a ranking of 20 out of 32.
    • They rate the freshness of their food 8.17 out of 10, a ranking of 20 out of 32.
    • The players rate their dining area 7.81 out of 10, ranking it 24 out of 32 NFL team dining areas.
  • Nutritionist / Dietician

    Grade/Rank

    C+ 30th out of 32 teams
    • 71% of players report that they get an individualized nutrition plan, ranking the Steelers 25 out of 32 teams.
    • The players feel that their dietician is not accessible enough, a ranking of 31 out of 32.

    Players want their team nutritionist to be there more often.

  • Locker Room

    Grade/Rank

    D 27th out of 32 teams
    • 70% of players feel they have enough room in their individual lockers, a ranking of 25 out of 32.
    • 77% of players feel the locker room size is adequate, ranking the Steelers 22 out of 32 teams.

    Players report that the locker room needs renovation.

  • Training Room

    Grade/Rank

    C+ 25th out of 32 teams
    • 85% of Steelers players feel they have enough full-time trainers, ranking them 22 out of 32 teams.
    • 82% of players feel they have enough full-time physical therapists, a rank of 20 out of 32.
    • 74% of players feel they have enough hot tub space, a rank of 22 out of 32.
    • 76% of players feel they have enough cold tub space, a rank of 22 out of 32.

    Players feel that the training room needs an additional staff member and more space to make room for updated equipment and newer recovery modalities.

  • Training Staff

    Grade/Rank

    B 18th out of 32 teams
    • 89% of Steelers players report that they receive enough one-on-one training treatment, ranking them 13 out of 32 teams.
    • The players feel that the training staff slightly contributes to their overall success, ranking them 21 of 32.
  • Weight Room

    Grade/Rank

    C+ 28th out of 32 teams
    • The players feel their weight room equipment is good quality, ranking them 20 out of 32 teams.
    • The players do not feel like they have enough space to train effectively, a ranking of 25 out of 32.
  • Strength Coaches

    Grade/Rank

    C- 32nd out of 32 teams
    • 75% of players report that they get an individualized training plan from their strength coaching staff, ranking the team 31 out of 32.
    • The players feel that their strength coaches slightly contribute to their overall success, a rank of 32 out of 32 teams.
  • Team Travel

    Grade/Rank

    B+ 15th out of 32 teams
    • 94% of the Steelers players believe they have a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights, ranking them 10 out of 32.
    • The players feel their team's travel schedule is somewhat efficient, a rank of 21 out of 32 teams.
  • Head Coach

    Grade/Rank

    A 7th out of 32 teams
    • 95% of Steelers players believe their head coach Mike Tomlin is efficient with their time, a rank of 15 out of 32.
    • The players feel that Tomlin is moderately receptive to locker room feedback on the team’s needs, ranking him 15 of 32 head coaches in the league.
  • Ownership

    Grade/Rank

    D 28th out of 32 teams
    • Owner Art Rooney II’s average rating for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities is 6.00 out of 10 from the Steelers players, a ranking of 30 out of 32 owners in the league.
    • The players feel that Rooney slightly contributes to a positive team culture, a rank of 25 out of 32.
    • The players feel that Rooney is committed to building a competitive team, a rank of 22 of the 32 NFL owners.

Pittsburgh Steelers Overall Ranking 2025

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