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Steelers' Mike McCarthy Expects Former Assistant Coach To Challenge Pittsburgh In Week 7

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a strange homework assignment waiting in Paris: prepare for a coach their head coach once trusted to run his own offense. That sounds like an advantage until you consider how much the other guy remembers, too.

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Steelers' Doneiko Slaughter Turns 2 Roster Cuts Into A Promising Special Teams Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put one defensive back through the NFL equivalent of a revolving door, yet every time he returns, the coaching staff finds another reason to keep him around.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 22

Steelers finding new ways to win as young players step into bigger roles

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won two consecutive games, improving to 4-2 heading into Sunday’s international matchup with the New Orleans Saints. While neither victory came without its share of challenges, Pittsburgh is beginning to discover something encouraging about its roster.

Aaron Rodgers News / The Spun / October 22

Aaron Rodgers Accused Of 'Misleading' Public About His Family Life

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is being accused of stretching the truth just in time for this Sunday’s showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Former Browns HC Slams Steelers' Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers

PITTSBURGH — The start of Mike McCarthy’s era as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach has been met with mixed reviews. You cannot deny that this team is 4-2 and in the middle of the AFC North divisional race.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / HITC / October 22

‘Never seen this happen’ – Ben Roethlisberger has spotted ‘unusual’ Aaron Rodgers issue

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to Paris, France, where they will be facing the New Orleans Saints with the opportunity to extend their record to 5-2 on the season.

DeShon Elliott News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Steelers DeShon Elliott Could Make Big Return Across the Pond Like in 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers could get a significant boost to their defense in Week 7 if DeShon Elliott returns from injury against the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Explains Why Joey Porter Jr's Contract Talks Died At Week 1 Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never needed a clock on the wall to know when a contract negotiation is running out of time. Their deadline arrives with a kickoff, and the franchise has spent years refusing to let unfinished business follow players into the regular season.

Terry Bradshaw News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Terry Bradshaw Makes Career Announcement Amid NFL Season

Before Terry Bradshaw became one of the most recognizable voices in sports media, he built a career as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Ranking Steelers Top Trade Needs And Their Best Targets

Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' plans for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. The team hasn't waited long to make improvements, adding cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terrell Smith as well as wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Rayshawn Jenkins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Steelers Release S Rayshawn Jenkins

The Steelers opened the 21-day practice window of starting safety DeShon Elliott on 13 days ago, but he may not need to use the remaining eight days of the window to sit this weekend.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Brandon Smith News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Insider Claims Offense Faces Massive Disadvantages Playing Essentially 10-On-11

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a serious problem developing within their offense, and one insider believes the situation has reached an unacceptable level.

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / October 21

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers rolling into historic Paris clash vs. Saints

Aaron Rodgers is back to doing Aaron Rodgers things. The four-time NFL MVP has thrown 11 touchdown passes over the past four games after throwing just one in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two contests.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Troy Fautanu And Max Iheanachor Face Serious Warning Signs After Bucs Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers won a game Sunday that their pass protection made unnecessarily difficult. Aaron Rodgers eventually authored a comeback, but Tampa Bay made him pay for every extra second he needed.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Get Encouraging Update On Safety DeShon Elliott Ahead Of Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to kick off the Sunday slate of Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season with their game in Paris, France against the New Orleans Saints.

Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Reveals How 1 Teammate Hit The 'Rookie Wall' Hard

The Pittsburgh Steelers are notoriously hard on young players in general, let alone rookies. It typically takes injuries and/or the need for a spark before they get a real chance to start and show what they can do.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers Week 7 Wednesday Injury Report: Full Report and Analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to Paris to take on the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first-ever game in France. Pittsburgh has an opportunity to strengthen its position in the AFC North before heading into its bye week.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Pushes Back On Revealing Question About Aaron Rodgers' Usage

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions to answer about their offensive approach after showing signs of life late in their latest game. Head coach Mike McCarthy faced one of those questions during his Monday press conference when reporter Chris Carter challenged the team's fourth-quarter play-calling.

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Omar Khan Gets Strong Warning About Dangerous Trade Deadline Strategy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching the NFL trade deadline with several important decisions facing General Manager Omar Khan. Injuries throughout the receiving corps have created additional pressure to find help for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Germie Bernard's mistake brought a profane response on sideline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are absolutely loving what they see with rookie receiver Germie Bernard. He was forced into the WR2 role in Week 6 due to injuries, and he did not disappoint.

Rayshawn Jenkins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Steelers Cut S Rayshawn Jenkins

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have released veteran S Rayshawn Jenkins. Safety has been a sore spot for Pittsburgh this season and Jenkins has unfortunately been part of the problem. Jenkins, 32, is a former fourth-round pick of the Chargers back in 2017 out of Miami.

Jalen Ramsey News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers React to Jalen Ramsey News on Wednesday

Jalen Ramsey and the Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a thrilling 26-19 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 33 of 49 passes for 253 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception.