{
  "id": 4026410,
  "title": "Mike McCarthy Admits He’s Losing Sleep Over Steelers’ Brutal Roster Decisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mike-mccarthy-admits-hes-losing-sleep-over-steelers-brutal-roster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:05:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-mccarthy-admits-losing-sleep-200521090.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy admits he is struggling with sleep as he grapples with the difficult roster decisions looming over the NFL offseason. The Steelers must trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday, August 30, with multiple complex battles ahead, including quarterback positions. With Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar on the roster, the team has high expectations for its young passers. McCarthy emphasizes the importance of making the right decisions, as they will set the tone for the team's success moving forward. However, the added pressure of having four quarterbacks creates uncertainty for other players as roster spots are allocated. The Steelers also face unresolved questions in other position groups, such as wide receiver and defensive back, as they prepare for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. With Mike Tomlin retiring after 16 years, McCarthy's first roster decisions carry significant weight for his new team.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching one of the most difficult parts of the NFL offseason. Mike McCarthy knows every decision could have lasting consequences. Pittsburgh must reduce its roster to 53 players by Sunday, August 30. The Steelers have several difficult battles across the roster, including at quarterback, where Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, […] The post Mike McCarthy…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy Hints at Breaking From Tradition With Four-QB Roster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/steelers-coach-mike-mccarthy-hints-at-breaking-from-tradition-with",
        "published": "2026-08-28T14:05:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}