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Steelers Under Fire For Questionable Handling Of Rookie Eli Heidenreich

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing growing questions about their special teams unit, and one rookie's lack of opportunities is becoming an interesting part of the conversation.

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Steelers' Mike McCarthy Facing Massive Decision On Coach's Future After Troubling Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty to evaluate as the 2026 NFL season continues, but one area of growing concern involves their special teams unit. Head

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Steelers Rule Out Two Players Early Against Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already ruled out two players for their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints. Before flying over to Paris, the Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 22

Amid unrest, Steelers cancel fan event in Paris

A planned Pittsburgh Steelers fan event scheduled for Sunday in Paris has been canceled amid civil unrest in the French capital. The Steelers and New Orleans Saints are scheduled to play the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on Sunday at Stade de France.

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T.J. Watt News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

T.J. Watt Injured Before Steelers’ Paris Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most injured teams in the NFL currently, and the bad luck continues. As the Steelers prepare to board their flight for Paris, France, the team got one final practice in before departing from Pittsburgh.

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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 / Yardbarker / October 22

Steelers, NFL scrap Paris fan gathering amid civil unrest

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL have canceled a planned fan event in Paris because of security concerns surrounding recent civil unrest.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 22

DeShon Elliott Could Be On Pitch Count In Return to Steelers’ Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw DeShon Elliott practice in full on Wednesday, and the team released Rayshawn Jenkins that same day. By all indications, Elliott appears to be on track to make his return Sunday morning when the Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has Intriguing Opportunity To Revive Justin Herbert's Career

The Pittsburgh Steelers could face an important quarterback decision following the 2026 NFL season, and one insider has raised an intriguing possibility involving Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert.

Christian Kuntz News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Christian Kuntz Reveals What NFL is Telling Steelers About Paris

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to take to the sky as the New Orleans Saints await them in Paris, France. The team tries to secure their third consecutive victory in an effort to keep pace with the rest of the AFC North division. This game comes with just a bit more than bragging rights between the Steelers and Saints.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Rayshawn Jenkins' Release Leaves the Steelers Leaning on a Seventh-Round Rookie at Safety

Pittsburgh’s safety room got thinner Wednesday. The Steelers released veteran Rayshawn Jenkins before practice, which puts even more on the rookie the team was already betting on in September.

Sebastian Joseph-Day News / Field Level Media / October 22

Steelers place DT Sebastian Joseph-Day on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day on injured reserve Thursday. Joseph-Day did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a triceps injury.

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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.

Chris Boswell News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Fans Find Out Referees Sabotaged Chris Boswell's Important Field Goal Attempt

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to take down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Week 6 by a score of 26-19, and the game was probably much closer than it needed to be.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Steelers Have Concerning Matchup Against Saints Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a challenging matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7, with their offensive tackles facing a particularly difficult test in Paris.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' DK Metcalf Earns Unusual Praise From Trai Essex For Blocking Through A Slow Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers paid for a receiver who could change games with his hands, but some of his most revealing work lately has happened without the football anywhere near him.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Patrick Graham Reveals Key Focus For Pittsburgh's Defense In Week 7 Against New Orleans

The Pittsburgh Steelers helped Head Coach Mike McCarthy complete his first victory on the road in 2026 this past Sunday. The team now looks ahead to Week 7 for a matchup in Paris, France.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Spun / October 22

Steelers Criticized For 'Dumb' Travel Plans To Paris This Weekend

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t exactly eager to fly to Paris for their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints. According to Jeff Hathhorn, the Steelers will take a redeye flight to Paris tonight.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Make Quick Move As Veteran Defender Hits Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already been bitten by the injury bug pretty bad throughout the first third or so of the 2026 NFL season. The wide receiver position has been beat up, the secondary has had some problems, and the defensive line has just become a major issue.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Face Major Hurdle In Pursuit Of Several Intriguing WR Targets

The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared like they finally had a well-rounded wide receiver room heading into the 2026 season. Now, just six weeks into the season, Pittsburgh's No.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Steelers Star Receives Major Trade Update Before NFL Deadline

As the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10, attention has turned to several veteran edge rushers who could potentially change teams. One name that has surfaced is Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Steeler Nation / October 22

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.

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.

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.

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.