1985 Pittsburgh Steelers Season

Season Summary: The 1985 Steelers limped to a 7-9 finish, their first losing season since 1971. Mark Malone was erratic, the offense sputtered, and the team struggled to move the ball or finish games. Louis Lipps remained electric, and Mike Merriweather led a solid defense, but the team was wildly inconsistent. Read More...

Injuries, turnovers, and a thin roster exposed just how far things had slipped. Chuck Noll was still on the sideline, but the Steelers had no identity and no longer resembled a contender.