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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
Steelers Open DeShon Elliott’s Practice Window; Michael Pittman Jr. To Miss Time
DeShon Elliott was among the players moved to injured reserve-designated for return during roster cuts. The veteran safety could soon be back in the lineup for the Steelers, though.
Michael Pittman Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 8
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) to miss multiple games
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will not have a reunion on the field versus his former team. Pittman, in fact, will be sidelined for longer than just Sunday's game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Eli Heidenreich News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers Have An Updated 2026 Plan For Fan-Favorite Rookie Eli Heidenreich
The Pittsburgh Steelers had quite an overwhelming offseason as the organization went through a ton of changes, with the most notable being on the coaching staff as Pittsburgh saw a change at head coach for the first time in nearly two decades.
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 / Yardbarker / October 8
Steelers share brutal Michael Pittman Jr. injury update ahead of Colts game
The Steelers offense took a hit with the latest Pittman Jr. news.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers Players Highlight Mike Tomlin's Main Downfall That Mike McCarthy Is Managing To Avoid
The Pittsburgh Steelers begin the 2026 season with a record of 2-2, and it marks the third consecutive year that the team has won its season opener. It is important to get off to a good start, especially with how difficult the second half of the schedule is for the Steelers in 2026.
Keeanu Benton News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Steelers Legend Blasts Keeanu Benton, Questions His Impact on Steelers Defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have received plenty of strong performances from their defense early this season, but former Pittsburgh linebacker Vince Williams believes one key piece needs to do more.
DeShon Elliott News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers Will Be Getting A Very Important Defender Back Soon As DeShon Elliott Takes Major Step Towards Return
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 through the first four games of the 2026 regular season, and the team currently sits in third place in the AFC North. While it has been a bumpy ride to begin new Head Coach Mike McCarthy's first season in Pittsburgh, he has the team at .500 through four games, which is nothing to be too upset about.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Aaron Rodgers Praises DK Metcalf at Steelers Practice
Aaron Rodgers is not concerned about his connection with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf despite the scrutiny surrounding their passing game.
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.
Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Cam Heyward Calls Out Steelers Fans For Lame Behavior
The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to move on from Joey Porter Jr. has created plenty of emotion around the fan base, but Cameron Heyward believes one reaction has gone too far.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers' Heated Sideline Blowups Spark A Controversial Question Pittsburgh Isn't Buying
The Pittsburgh Steelers gave national television almost everything it needed Thursday night to manufacture a week of locker-room body-language analysis.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 8
Steelers know what needs fixed. Now comes the hard part.
Four games were apparently enough for Mike McCarthy to reach a pretty simple conclusion about his Pittsburgh Steelers: “Our house is not clean right now.” At 2-2, it would be difficult to argue otherwise.
Cameron Heyward News / Yardbarker / October 8
Steelers DT Cameron Heyward refuses to apologize for Week 4 sideline outburst
Over its past two games, Pittsburgh has allowed 27 points per game, above the league average.
Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers Get An Unexpected Split Decision On 2 Young Tackles Protecting Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed five sacks Thursday night, which makes handing out compliments to anybody responsible for protecting the quarterback feel slightly strange.
Robert Spears-Jennings News / Steeler Nation / October 8
Steelers' Robert Spears-Jennings Forces A Critical Decision Pittsburgh Can No Longer Avoid
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of Thursday night proving how quickly a defensive problem can become a tackling problem. Coverage calls broke down, Cleveland found space underneath and too many completions were allowed to keep breathing after the catch.
Chris Boswell News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Should the Steelers Be Concerned About Chris Boswell?
Chris Boswell has been one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most reliable players for over a decade, but the veteran kicker has gotten off to an uncharacteristically slow start in 2026.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / HITC / October 8
Aaron Rodgers leaves reporters laughing with response on Mike McCarthy exchange
Aaron Rodgers’ on-field frustrations have been there for all to see in the early stages of the 2026 NFL season. During the recent game against the Cleveland Browns, Rodgers was caught by the broadcast cameras venting his anger towards head coach Mike McCarthy.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 8
7 Losers, 5 Winners From First Quarter of Steelers Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. From the Joey Porter Jr. contract dispute (and trade) to getting embarrassed
Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / October 7
Aaron Rodgers says Steelers need to turn passion into winning against Colts
Aaron Rodgers has rarely been shy about expressing his emotions during his 22 NFL seasons, occasionally letting his frustrations boil over on the field.
Shane Steichen News / Steeler Nation / October 7
Steelers' Defense Just Heard Important Tell From Colts' Shane Steichen
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't consistently played the level of defense they expect through four games, but taking the football away hasn't been the problem.
Rico Dowdle News / TWSN / October 7
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Backfield Outlook Hinges on Rico Dowdle’s Recovery
The Pittsburgh Steelers have received an encouraging update on Rico Dowdle. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Dowdle would increase his work while remaining in the rehab group.
Michael Pittman Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Steelers Receive Concerning Michael Pittman Jr. Injury Update
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has started to come alive in recent weeks, even without Michael Pittman Jr. contributing much. Pittman has recorded just two receptions in each of the Steelers’ last two games for a total of 31 yards.
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 / 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 7
Steelers players react to eyebrow-raising 'clean house' comments from Mike McCarthy
McCarthy raised eyebrows when he said on Monday that "we need to clean our own house" because "our house is not clean right now," coming off Pittsburgh's 27-24 prime-time loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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