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Steelers Rookie RB Surprisingly Inactive vs. Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a surprise among their inactives for their Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson will not suit up despite being healthy, which will mark the first time that he's been inactive this season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions: Inactives for Week 16 matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their list of inactives for Sunday’s Week 16 road game against the Detroit Lions. Pittsburgh, looking to improve upon its 8-6 record and extend its lead in the AFC North, will be down some key players in Detroit.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Steelers Special Teamer Cleared From Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some good injury news on the special teams front for their Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Long snapper Christian Kuntz was added to the injury report on Dec.

Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Mike Tomlin Names Steelers New Starting OT

After a strong performance in his first career start against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has officially announced that Dylan Cook will remain in the lineup alongside the rest of the first-stringers at left tackle for the team's Week 16 contest vs.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Steelers’ Kenneth Gainwell Offers Strong Endorsement Of Arthur Smith Amid Offensive Turnaround

The Pittsburgh Steelers are firing on all cylinders after their dominant 28-15 Week 15 win against the Miami Dolphins. Vibes are at a season high for fans, and for good reason.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Steelers Fans Get Revealing Truth On Why Team's New Wide Receivers Get More Playing Time Than Younger Players

The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious in one of their best games of the season, defeating the Miami Dolphins 28-15 in a contest where the team finally seemed to click on both sides of the ball.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Steelers' Teryl Austin Compares Rookie To Former Pittsburgh First-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest weakness in 2025 has been their run defense. They have had a tendency of letting running backs run wild all game long, with the exception of a couple specific contests.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Former Steelers WR Says Knee Injury Ruined NFL Career

Life in the NFL can be an extremely rough way of living, and one former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is expressing regret over some of his career choices.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Steelers Offense Without Veteran Starter Against Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16, in a game that could help decide their playoff fate. But in the matchup, they'll be without one of their top offensive players.

T.J. Watt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Latest On T.J. Watt’s Return From Partially Collapsed Lung

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Steelers OLB T.J. Watt is focused on getting healthy first and foremost after suffering a partially collapsed lung a few weeks ago. Schefter mentions that “returning to play is secondary, and has not been his focus” at this time. The expectation has been that Watt will be able to play again this season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Wild Turn Of Events Has Rest Of Season For Steelers' TJ Watt In Serious Doubt

The Pittsburgh Steelers seemed to have had some kind of massive internal error regarding star edge rusher TJ Watt. The strong belief is that a member of the team's medical personnel made a grave mistake that led to the defender needing surgery for a hole in his lung.

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Steelers Make Roster Moves Before Lions Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding to their roster to prepare for a short-handed group of players heading into Week 16. Against the Detroit Lions, the Steelers will be without several starters, and even some key backups, meaning they need to add to fill their positions of need.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / December 21

The Steelers’ Keys To Victory Against The Lions In Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a heater. They have won two straight games, and they have control of their own destiny in the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season.

Arthur Smith News / Steeler Nation / December 20

Steelers' Arthur Smith Sheds Light On 1 Key Detail In His Playbook

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been experimenting with a couple new wrinkles for the offense. The main one that they have gone to is the "Pittsburgh Plunge," which is their own version of the Tush Push play.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 20

Steelers vs. Lions Bold Predictions: Big Win Coming

With the likes of T.J. Watt, Isaac Seumalo and James Pierre sidelined while Nick Herbig is currently doubtful to play, the Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions rather short-handed.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / December 20

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Sends Direct Message To Offensive Tackle Dylan Cook

The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with a ton of injuries at left tackle, and they are now down to their fourth-string option. However, that has worked well so far, as undrafted lineman Dylan Cook has shined in the game and a half that he has played in so far.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

Steelers Elevate CB Daryl Porter Jr. & OL Jack Driscoll

The Steelers announced the elevation of CB Daryl Porter Jr. and OL Jack Driscoll for Week 16. Porter Jr., 23, was a three-star recruit and the 89th-ranked cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 18