Eagles GM Howie Roseman tortures Steelers fans after pulling 2026 NFL Draft heist

TL;DR

Eagles GM Howie Roseman has upset Steelers fans by trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select USC star Makai Lemon, who Pittsburgh was targeting. The rivalry intensified with a controversial chant from Steelers fans during the draft coverage.

Key points

Eagles GM Howie Roseman is known for his roster-building skills
Roseman traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft
USC star Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles
Steelers fans were upset as they were targeting Lemon
A controversial chant from Steelers fans added to the rivalry

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is one of the best in football at building a roster, and his latest 2026 NFL Draft heist is surely upsetting Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

The Eagles and Steelers fans are in a heated rivalry during the draft for reasons outside of football. It started Thursday when Pittsburgh created a NSFW chant caught on ESPN’s draft coverage targeting NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers.

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However, Roseman’s adept draft prowess proved to be on display once again when the Eagles moved above the Steelers to make their first-round selection. USC Trojans star Makai Lemon is now heading to Philadelphia, which looks to be hurting many Pittsburgh fans at heart.

OMG this Rap Sheet report is incredible. Steelers were on the phone with Makai Lemon telling him they were about to pick him. When the Eagles traded up and stole him. Max is NOT who Steelers wanted. This blows. pic.twitter.com/DsQIkoxsvD

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) April 24, 2026

NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed Thursday that Lemon was actually on a call phone call with the Steelers before the Eagles swooped in. Philly made the move to trade a spot above Pittsburgh in order to acquire the standout wide receiver.