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Steelers Sign Keeanu Benton to Massive Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers can scratch another extension off their to-do list. As reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Steelers have signed interior defensive lineman Keeanu Benton to a four-year, $72 million deal, which will make him the highest-paid player at the position in franchise history.

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Steelers Signing DT Keeanu Benton To Four-Year, $72M Extension

According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are signing DT Keeanu Benton to a four-year, $72 million extension. He adds this deal makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Steelers Legend Ben Roethlisberger Calls For Ruthless Mason Rudolph Move After Will Howard's Latest Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered their 2026 preseason opener with four quarterbacks and only three realistic spots available on the final roster. Aaron Rodgers remains the unquestioned starter for one last season, but the competition behind him became significantly more interesting during Pittsburgh's 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr Gets Powerful Warning From Ben Roethlisberger About Asante Samuel Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 offseason determined to improve a secondary that lacked consistency and reliable depth. General Manager Omar Khan responded by bringing back Asante Samuel Jr., signing Jamel Dean and retaining Jalen Ramsey, creating a suddenly crowded cornerback room.

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'Going To Be Hard For Him': Steelers' Promising Max Iheanachor Plan Hits Its First Major Roadblock

The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to have discovered something exciting during the early stages of training camp. Rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor was developing quickly, impressing the coaching staff and positioning himself to potentially start at some point during the 2026 season.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Will Howard News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Insider: Steelers' Will Howard Expected To Be Odd Man Out As Future In Pittsburgh Falls Into Jeopardy

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 preseason with four quarterbacks and no easy way to keep all of them. Aaron Rodgers remains the unquestioned starter, while Mason Rudolph entered training camp as the trusted veteran backup under Mike McCarthy.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Medical Emergency Caused Steelers To Scramble Before First Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked reasonably organized Thursday night, which is exactly why Mike McCarthy's explanation the next day was so revealing. From

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Steelers Rookie Ends WR Debate

Let's hope that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson enjoyed those first three weeks of training camp. Because it took just one half of preseason action for Steelers rookie pass-catcher Germie Bernard to show exactly why he was the team's second-round pick in the most recent draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Steelers Have A Clever Strategy Put Together To Trade Former Starter

The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a show on Thursday night as the team beat the Green Bay Packers by a score of 28-9 in its first preseason game of the 2026 season.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Exposed The Organization's True Feelings On The Future Of Drew Allar

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very exciting showing on Thursday night as the team won its first preseason game of the 2026 season by defeating the Green Bay Packers 28-9.

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Jordan Love reveals Aaron Rodgers encounter at Steelers-Packers preseason game

Aaron Rodgers didn't play on Thursday in the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. But he was there, and so was Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

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Jerome Bettis News / EssentiallySports / August 14

'Did Everything to Sabotage My Career': Steelers Legend Jerome Bettis Revealed How Beef With Rams Coach Almost Led to Early Retirement

Jerome Bettis spent 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before wrapping up his NFL career after the Super Bowl XL triumph in 2006. However, 10 years before that moment, when Bettis was playing for the St.

Robert Tonyan News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Steelers' Robert Tonyan Shined Against Packers, Could Earn Bigger Offensive Role

The Pittsburgh Steelers ushered in the Mike McCarthy era Thursday night with a 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers. There were plenty of positives to take away from the contest, along with a few concerns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 14

Steelers Rookie Quarterback Drew Allar Laughs About Nervous Preseason Debut

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a lot of good work out of their young quarterbacks in their preseason Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers. Between Will Howard and Drew Allar, they combined to lead all four scoring drives that Pittsburgh had in the game.

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