Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is heading to the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. After a 55-23 shellacking of the Washington Commanders, Pickett earns his first Super Bowl berth as the backup quarterback of the Eagles.

Eight former members of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be represented at Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and

45 years ago today, on January 20, 1980, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams clashed in Super Bowl 14 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. While the 12-4 Steelers came in as heavy favorites, the Rams gave them a tougher fight than anyone expected, making it one of the most underrated games in NFL history.

That is precisely what former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl Champion Chris Canty wants to see the team do. Canty wants the Steelers to trade back from the 21st overall selection and select Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, which would give them a young quarterback to invest in overall.

Each of the four teams remaining in the NFL playoffs have a former Pittsburgh Steelers player on their roster. Which means for another season an ex-Steeler is guaranteed to be a Super Bowl champion.

Daniels would be the first rookie quarterback to ever start a Super Bowl if the Commanders win. Other rookies have come close. Daniels is the sixth rookie QB to ever play in a championship game.