Steelers Try Weekly Captains | Pittsburgh Steelers News

The Steelers are shaking up their captaincy model this season, switching from annual captains to weekly leaders chosen by Coach Mike McCarthy. Veteran stars like Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt remain involved, but the new system opens the door for younger players and special teams contributors to step into leadership roles. Aaron Rodgers praised the move, calling it a smart way to spotlight everyday leaders—not just the biggest names—and give more players a chance to shine through recognition and responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e615d8f1f2c794b9