The AFC North is no stranger to intense and competitive matchups for divisional supremacy. However, it appears Head Coach Mike Tomlin is looking to introduce another competitive aspect to the division.

For the first time, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series that will also feature the AFC North's other three teams during the final six weeks of the 2024 regular season.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't want the cameras to become a distraction for his 8–3 team, especially as they still have four AFC North matchups left on the schedule. He has some solace knowing the other three teams—Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns—also have this obstacle to deal with.

HBO released the trailer for their new series, Hard Knocks In-Season with the AFC North. The classic HBO drama will cover the division as the teams push for the playoffs. The show premieres Tuesday, December 3 on Max.

In the summer, it was revealed that Hard Knocks will return this December... but this season, there's a twist. For the first time ever, Hard Knocks will follow an entire division, and they've selected a competitive bunch in the AFC North,

HBO released the initial trailer for Hard Knocks In-Season with the AFC North featuring the Ravens, Bengals, Browns and Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin have always been a match made in heaven. That’s because he embodies everything the team has always been. He’s stout, savvy, defensive-minded, and utterly competitive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, along with the rest of the AFC North, will be featured on the in-season version of Hard Knocks, which will only make the second half of their schedule even more difficult than it already is.