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Insider: Steelers Could Be In Mix As Top-Tier Player Is Drawing Trade Interest Across The NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers have liked what they have seen at the defensive back position so far in 2026, but that usually doesn't stop General Manager Omar Khan from trying to keep improving that unit.

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Steelers' Reason For Not Executing Massive Trades Anymore May Be More Apparent Than Omar Khan Would Like To Believe

The Pittsburgh Steelers have extra time to find a quality player to trade for, since it's the bye week. General Manager Omar Khan is always working the phones, trying to figure out who would be a great fit without outright mortgaging the future on one player.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 5

Insider Floats Steelers QB as Potential Trade Target

Though the Pittsburgh Steelers are buyers, it's still possible that they could receive some interest in one of their backup quarterbacks ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

Troy Fautanu News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers' Troy Fautanu May Have Found A Breakthrough In Cleveland's Trash-Talk War

The Pittsburgh Steelers heard plenty from Cleveland before Sunday's rematch. Their offensive line was accused of playing dirty, and a rival pass rusher wanted another crack at them.

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Steelers' Joey Porter Jr Trade Carries A Hidden Risk Behind Pittsburgh's Winning Streak

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the past month making their critics look foolish. Four straight wins, a league-leading pass rush and first place in the AFC North aren't exactly the ingredients for a defensive crisis.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Steelers 2026 Remaining Schedule Ranked From Hardest to Easiest After Week 9 Bye

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 at their Week 9 bye and face a tough second-half schedule that will test their playoff push. However, compared with the preseason outlook, the second half of the season may not be as daunting as it first looked.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders Makes Unusual Aaron Rodgers Admission About Super Bowl XLV

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against a younger Aaron Rodgers in Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, the Packers were able to get the best of Pittsburgh, handing the Steelers a heartbreaking 31-25 loss.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Warned That A New Wide Receiver Trade Could Ruin Everything Mike McCarthy Has Built

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the entire fan base convinced that General Manager Omar Khan must bring in another wide receiver via trade to compete after a 6-2 start in the 2026 season.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Could Steelers take surprise approach and try to land Marvin Mims Jr. before trade deadline?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been labeled as a team that should be active on the trade market with the NFL's trade deadline coming up in less than a week.

Former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders Makes Unusual Aaron Rodgers Admission About Super Bowl XLV

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Steelers Rookie Stock Report: Germie Bernard Rises as Kaden Wetjen Falls at Halfway Point

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 roughly halfway through the season. A big reason for that has been the play of key rookies. Each win has featured a critical contribution from a Steelers rookie who was a difference-maker in how the game played out.

Roman Wilson News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Fans Get Called Out For Not Being Thankful Enough Regarding Roman Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers fan base waited patiently for Roman Wilson to get his moment. When he finally did in 2026, all was well until an injury once again set him back.

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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 / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers' Cheap Wide Receiver Trade Plans Could Disappoint Fans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been surrounded by wide receiver trade speculation, but the latest insight from insider Ray Fittipaldo suggests General Manager Omar Khan has a strict price range in mind.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Behind The Scenes Details Emerge About James Harrison Wanting To Fight Before Steelers' Week 8 Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of their biggest game of the season as the team was able to beat the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 8. This was a highly-contested matchup between the two teams due to how pivotal the game would be towards the standings in the AFC North.

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Mason Rudolph News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Dealing Mason Rudolph Has New Twist Amid Rumors

The Pittsburgh Steelers have given fans plenty to discuss as the trade deadline approaches. Much of the attention surrounds who could come to the Steel City, but there are also questions about players potentially leaving.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Great Ben Roethlisberger Takes Jab At Today's Quarterbacks

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to dominate the Cleveland Browns in Week 8 as they took down the division rival with ease. Both teams entered the game with records of 5-2, and the win gave the Steelers sole possession of first place in the AFC North heading into the team's bye week in Week 9.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Trading For Josh Downs Hits Massive Aaron Rodgers Roadblock

The Pittsburgh Steelers have given fans plenty of reasons to believe that a productive second half of the season could lead to something special. That has put extra attention on the front office as the trade deadline approaches.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Ben Roethlisberger Says Steelers Found Their Next Great Center in Zach Frazier

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rising young players is center Zach Frazier. The third-year pro out of West Virginia has given Pittsburgh the stability at center it sought for nearly half a decade.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Likely Have Aaron Rodgers And Mike McCarthy Discussing Failed Scheme In The Bye Week

The Pittsburgh Steelers have exploded on offense during this four-game winning streak. While they haven't scored nearly as much as everyone hoped, the run game has proven to be stable and consistent, which helps keep the team out of three-and-out situations.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Should the Steelers Buy at the Deadline? Their 6-2 Start Has Only One Win Over a Contender

Pittsburgh just earned an A+ grade for a 27-6 rout of Cleveland, and the Steelers are 6-2 heading into the final stretch before the deadline. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell still doesn’t think Omar Khan should be buying, and the reason starts with who the Steelers have beaten: only one of those six wins came against a likely contender.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Ben Roethlisberger May Have Played A Role In The Steelers' Dominating Victory Over The Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed back a legend on Sunday in Week 8 ahead of the team's home game against the Cleveland Browns. Former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was at Acrisure Stadium as he did The Terrible Towel Twirl before the game alongside a member of the U.S.