Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jaylen Warren News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers Fans Have Reason To Be Optimistic As Jaylen Warren May Save The Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have provided a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for fans through the first four weeks of the 2026 season. It feels as though the team has still not been able to put together a complete game, but the group sits with a record of 2-2 heading into Week 5.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

Meet Steelers New CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

The Pittsburgh Steelers made two additions to their defense ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The biggest name of those two is veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Ben Roethlisberger has questions after Steelers’ final play in loss to Browns

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has plenty of questions after his former team’s loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. Roethlisberger commented on the final play during an episode of the “FOOTBAHLIN” show.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers-Colts Wednesday Injury Report: First Report and Analysis For Week 5

The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the Indianapolis Colts to the Steel City in Week 5, with both teams looking to improve to 3-2. Pittsburgh has enjoyed plenty of success against Indianapolis at home and will look to continue that trend on Sunday.

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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.

Terell Smith News / Steeler Nation / October 7

New Steelers CB Terell Smith Believes He's Fully Recovered And Ready To Make An Impact

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 season believing that they had great depth at the cornerback position. That has already been worn through with Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers Rookie Stock Report: Who is Trending Ahead of Week 5?

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 season with several rookies expected to contribute immediately, while others were viewed as longer-term developmental pieces.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' 4-QB Gamble Is Creating An Unexpected Cost In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the strangest roster bets in the NFL before the season began. At the time, the logic was easy enough to defend. Quarterbacks are valuable, young ones are difficult to hide, and Pittsburgh believed it had four worth protecting.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Michael Pittman Jr. now more seriously injured

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have another injury situation worth closely monitoring.

Steelers players react to eyebrow-raising 'clean house' comments from Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy expands on heated moment with Aaron Rodgers during Steelers' loss to Browns

Steelers bolster secondary with two new additions amid depth concerns

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / October 7

NFL insider hints that yet another Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back could be on the move ahead of the NFL trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already shipped out one defensive back, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler is wondering whether another could follow. A comment from DC Patrick Graham and a closer look at a contract give the idea some real weight.

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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.

Jalen Ramsey News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Another Trade Could Be On The Horizon For The Steelers As Desperate Teams May Come After Jalen Ramsey

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in the headlines a ton since before the 2026 season even began. A lot of that attention had to do with the fact that the franchise had a new coaching staff for the first time in nearly two decades, but there was also some drama going on behind the scenes that led to narratives being created.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Joey Porter Jr. News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Joey Porter Jr Takes Quick Jab At Steelers After Trade: 'Licking My Chops'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some infamous contract disputes over the years, and another one was added to that list in 2026 with Joey Porter Jr. The

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Are the Steelers Using Nick Herbig Properly?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several significant in-house investments that helped lay the foundation for the future of their roster. Two of those investments came on the defensive side of the ball.

DeShon Elliott News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

Steelers Have Never Needed DeShon Elliott More

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 after their first four games of the 2026 season. Things haven't reached a total sense of panic, but any time you lose to the Cleveland Browns, you have to take a long look in the mirror.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers Made A Huge Mistake With Week 4 Preparation

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a heartbreaking 27-24 defeat to the rival Cleveland Browns in Week 4. One of Pittsburgh's weaknesses throughout the contest was the secondary.

Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Turns Browns Star's Complaint Into A Powerful Compliment

The Pittsburgh Steelers heard plenty from Cleveland after Thursday night's loss, and some of it was designed to linger until the rematch. Trash talk is hardly breaking news in the AFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers WR Michael Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic for children at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Michael Pittman Jr. had a day away from football, but the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver still found a way to stay close to the game. Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, giving children an opportunity to learn from an NFL player and enjoy an afternoon around the sport.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Sean Murphy-Bunting Has One Great Advantage To See Playing Time

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has taken several blows ahead of their Week 5 home matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. They will have a tall task as they look to slow down star running back Jonathan Taylor on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers Depth Chart: One Position Is Becoming a Concern

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the season believing they had built one of their deeper cornerback rooms in recent memory. That depth has quickly disappeared, though, leaving the Steelers with questions in the secondary heading into the heart of the season.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Is Likely Not Comfortable With The Solution To Pittsburgh's Receiver Woes

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still struggling to have any sort of consistency on offense. Head Coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were expected to use their experience together to take this unit to the next level.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 7

Steelers bolster secondary with two new additions amid depth concerns

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t wasting any time addressing what has quickly become a depth concern in their secondary. Within a matter of days, Pittsburgh has added two cornerbacks to its 53-man roster from other teams’ practice squads, first signing veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting from Tampa Bay before adding Terell Smith from Washington.

Cameron Heyward News / NFL Analysis Network / October 7