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USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 64: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 64 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 64 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 64 wearer: OG Max Scharping Scharping was drafted by the Houston Texans with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In 2022, he was waived after playing in 48 games, 33 of which were starts. He was quickly claimed off waivers by the Bengals, where he played in 31 games for Cincinnati over the course of two seasons. Scharping signed with the Eagles as a free agent in 2024 but failed to make roster cuts. He would join the Commanders' practice squad, but the Steelers signed him off it in October of 2024. Scharping appeared in just two games last season but was re-signed by Pittsburgh last April on a one-year deal. The journeyman guard's experience is a great addition to the Steelers' offensive line and figures to be the top backup guard behind Isaac Seumalo and Mason McCormick. Last five Steelers to wear No. 64: Best No. 64 in Steelers history: C Jeff Hartings While an honorable mention for No. 64 is DT Steve Furness, the best Steeler to ever wear the number is center Jeff Hartings. He signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent in 2001 and made the transition from guard to center — a move that proved crucial for the Steelers' offensive success in the early 2000s. From 2001 to 2006, Hartings was named First-Team All-Pro, Second-Team All-Pro, and earned two Pro Bowl selections. He was a key part of the Steelers' Super Bowl XL-winning team and anchored the offensive line during that championship run. Hartings retired in 2006 but left a legacy deserving as greatest Steeler to ever wear No. 64 in Pittsburgh. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers re-signing ex-Texans 2019 second-round offensive lineman
Steelers re-signing ex-Texans 2019 second-round offensive lineman The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing veteran offensive lineman Max Scharping — who played two games for the Steel City in 2024 after being signed off the Washington Commanders' practice squad — to a one-year contract. Scharping was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has had a journeyman-like NFL career since being waived in 2022 — spending time with the Bengals, Eagles, and Commanders. Scharping brings both experience and versatility to the Steelers, as the offensive lineman has taken snaps at tackle, guard, and center since 2019, in 81 games — while starting in 33 of those contests. Scharping is set to be the Swiss Army knife of the Pittsburgh offensive line. The need to draft an offensive lineman in the later rounds of the draft hasn't diminished with Scharping's return, however, as starting LG Isaac Seumalo is set to turn 32 years old in 2025 and had injury concerns heading into last season.
