The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2024 season on a five-game losing streak, culminating in another unceremonious playoff exit. After jumping out to a 10-3 start, they lost their final four regular-season games. Having lost out on the division title, they visited the Ravens in the Wild Card Round, and were promptly put in their place.
The denouement was so final and clear that even Steelers president Art Rooney II came away dispirited. Speaking to reporters recently, he conceded that they cannot in good conscience say they’re closer to winning in the playoffs than they were a year ago.