No. 8 in Pittsburgh carries a rich legacy. Rodgers dons it now, bringing two decades of playoff-ready expertise as the Steelers chase a deep run. Kenny Pickett wore it in 2022-23; Corliss Waitman wore it in 2024; Melvin Ingram and Karl Joseph wore it in 2021. Tommy Maddox is hailed as the best 8 in franchise history, with Roethlisberger’s era following. The piece links leadership, durability, and postseason drive to a number that defines Pittsburgh’s ongoing identity.