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What was just a contract disagreement spiraled and has now led to the Pittsburgh Steelers going on and trading Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. With Porter Jr.

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Joey Porter Jr Has Damaging Words For The Steelers After Big Trade To Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines on Wednesday night when the franchise finally made a decision on what to do with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The two sides were clearly not going to come to an agreement on a deal, and Porter continued to state that his back was flaring up so he could not play.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Joey Porter Jr. Hopes To Finish Career With Cowboys

The Joey Porter Jr. saga came to an end when the Steelers traded the cornerback to the Cowboys for two draft picks late Wednesday. Pittsburgh received a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2027 sixth-round selection, the latter of which is a formality.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Here's What Should Scare the Pittsburgh Steelers About the Cleveland Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have owned this rivalry for most of the last two decades, but that history doesn’t travel well to Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns host Thursday’s AFC North showdown with a share of the division lead on the line, and Pittsburgh has won only one of its last eight games there since 2018.

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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.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 1

Joey Porter Jr. doesn't hold back after Steelers trade

Joey Porter Jr. has spoken out about his feelings and mindset regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers now that he's been traded to the Dallas Cowboys.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Steelers at Browns Week 4 Final Prediction: Who Wins and Why?

The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Cleveland for a Thursday night AFC North showdown with plenty at stake. After a huge win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, Pittsburgh enters the matchup at 2-1 and looking to build momentum within the division.

NFL News / TWSN / October 1

Two Tight Ends Will Turn an Ugly Steelers-Browns Matchup Into Fantasy Gold

The Steelers and Browns are set to face off tonight on primetime. There isn’t a lot to love about either of these offenses. However, the tight ends are an intriguing play.

Doneiko Slaughter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

Steelers Promote DB Doneiko Slaughter

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed DB Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to the active roster. The Steelers also elevated RB Lew Nichols to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 4 against the Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Final Injury Report for Steelers-Browns: Will Rico Dowdle, Jalen Ramsey Play?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Browns in a Week 4 AFC North showdown. Pittsburgh enters Thursday’s game with a 2-1 record after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 3.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Steelers Have One Unit Facing a Massive Test in Week 4 at Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a surging Cincinnati Bengals defense in Week 3, with Cincinnati entering as a road favorite after Pittsburgh’s disappointing performance in Week 2.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 1

Steelers' Key Pieces Might've Lied About Struggling Offensive Weapon Ahead Of Clash With Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally put forth a good offensive performance on Sunday as the team put up 30 points against the Cincinnati Bengals at home. This

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Steelers Rookie Max Iheanachor Draws New All-Pro Comparison

The Pittsburgh Steelers sparked some hope in the fan base after the team was able to take down the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Steelers won the game by a score of 30-27, which was a bit of a shock as Pittsburgh had only scored 16 points on offense throughout the first two games of the season.

Jalen Ramsey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey gets huge injury update for Browns Thursday night game

There’s no doubt that Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey plays with intensity. But a wrist injury has held him back. However, Ramsey got a huge injury update for the game against the Browns on Thursday Night Football, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 1

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Gets Brilliant Endorsement After Answering Major Offensive Concern

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 3 with an uncomfortable offensive question hanging over everything they were trying to build. A week earlier, the operation had looked overloaded, disjointed and incapable of consistently producing easy answers for its quarterback.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

3 Bold Predictions for Steelers at Browns in Week 4

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set for their first AFC North road matchup of the 2026 season as they travel to Cleveland for a Thursday night showdown with the Browns.

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Steelers insider puts Mike Tomlin on blast for Minecraft obsession

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently gearing up for Thursday night’s divisional matchup against the Cleveland Browns, looking to move to 3-1 on the 2026 NFL season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Lead / October 1

Never Count Out the Pittsburgh Steelers

Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers have proven that they cannot be counted out. After one of the worst games in recent memory, scoring just three points,

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Steelers-Browns Fantasy Football Week 4 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

While the Pittsburgh Steelers try to sort through the ramifications of their recent trade, the Cleveland Browns are trying to figure out how to deal with facing Aaron Rodgers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 1

J.J. Watt addresses possibility of Steelers trading T.J. Watt

The Steelers have already made one major move that has raised questions about their direction.

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Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

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Jaylen Warren Week 4 Fantasy Outlook: What Rico Dowdle’s Absence Changes

The Jaylen Warren Week 4 fantasy outlook really improved when the Pittsburgh Steelers officially ruled Rico Dowdle out for Thursday night’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

How Steelers players reportedly felt about Joey Porter Jr.; why he could make bold Cowboys decision

The lengthy contract saga involving the Steelers and the unsettled cornerback came to an end when the Steelers agreed late Wednesday night to trade him to the Cowboys.

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