Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis has been approved as a limited partner in the Pittsburgh Steelers ownership group, sources told ESPN. This move deepens the bond between “The Bus” and Steelers Nation.Bettis, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, played 10 seasons with the Steelers, rushing for 10,571 yards and 78 touchdowns. His crowning achievement was a Super Bowl XL win in 2006 in his hometown of Detroit.“This is home,” Bettis told ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “Pittsburgh and the Steelers shaped me, and I’m thrilled to give back in this new role.” His addition strengthens the team’s storied legacy.The Steelers’ ownership, known for its tight-knit structure, has selectively added partners recently. Bettis joins as the team, led by Russell Wilson’s 3,146-yard 2024 season, targets a 2025 playoff run.General Manager Omar Khan lauded Bettis. “Jerome is Steelers toughness and heart,” Khan said. “His presence will inspire us as we chase a championship.” The team holds $22.8 million in cap space for roster moves.This offseason, Pittsburgh invited Minkah Fitzpatrick and Alex Highsmith to OTAs for extensions, while eyeing free agent Mike Hilton. Bettis’s iconic status unites the locker room and fans.A Detroit native turned Pittsburgh legend, Bettis supports youth through his Bus Stops Here Foundation. His ownership role cements his commitment as the Steelers prepare to face the Cleveland Browns on September 7.As OTAs heat up, Bettis’s addition fuels Steelers Nation’s hopes for a title, with George Pickens’s 1,140-yard season and a fierce defense driving the charge. Follow the Steelers on X for 2025 updates.