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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 26
Why keeping four quarterbacks makes sense for the Steelers
Keeping four quarterbacks on a 53-man roster isn’t normal, and for most NFL teams it probably wouldn’t make much sense. The Pittsburgh Steelers, however, may be in one of the rare situations where carrying an extra quarterback is easier to justify than cutting one simply to follow conventional roster construction.
Calvin Austin News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Giants WR Calvin Austin Suffers Torn ACL
Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin had been a lock to earn a roster spot, but he will instead miss the season after leaving Tuesday’s practice with a non-contact knee injury.
Calvin Austin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Giants WR Calvin Austin Out For Season With Torn ACL
Per Adam Schefter, Giants WR Calvin Austin will be out for the season due to a torn ACL he sustained in practice on Tuesday. According to Connor Hughes, Austin was hurt in a one-on-one drill, and the entire team crowded around him on the cart.
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Steelers insider predicts if Mike McCarthy will get quarterback wish granted
Will the Steelers carry four quarterbacks on the active roster?
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 26
Steelers Veteran Put On Blast For Controversial And 'Uncomfortable' Comments About Joey Porter Jr
The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again in the middle of some contract drama despite already extending three players from the 2023 NFL Draft class, as well as kicker Chris Boswell.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Projecting Steelers’ Week 1 Starters Right Now
After Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t play again for 17 days. By then, the 53-man roster will have been established and the depth chart set.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Steelers reporter shares 'bad news' for Joey Porter Jr. after contract report
Will Porter Jr. find that he's overestimating his value?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 26
Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: Four QBs Isn't Realistic
As the Pittsburgh Steelers head into their final game of the preseason against the Buffalo Bills, they have to start making some tough decisions. With final cuts just days away as the deadline looms on August 30, the Steelers will have one more contest to evaluate where things stand before ultimately trimming their roster down to 53 players.
Aaron Rodgers News / EssentiallySports / August 26
Steelers Rookie Admits 'Anxiety' Over Messing Up in Front of Aaron Rodgers
Being a rookie in the NFL is stressful enough without a 42-year-old, four-time MVP watching every rep. For the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-round pick wide receiver Germie Bernard, playing with Aaron Rodgers creates a complex. “I be having low-key a little bit of anxiety when I’m out there with him.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Pittsburgh Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Controversial’ QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers already understand that 2026 will mark the end of an era at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers has made clear this season will be his last in the NFL, leaving the organization with a mix of veteran and young options behind him in Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and 2026 third-round pick Drew Allar.
Roman Wilson News / Steeler Nation / August 25
Steelers Preparing To Unleash Roman Wilson In Never-Before-Seen Role
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be preparing Roman Wilson for a role he has never performed during an actual football game. The third-year wide receiver has been fielding punts in practice, creating another possible avenue for him to contribute under Mike McCarthy.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 26
Steelers Could Make A Stunning Week 1 Gamble: 'Just Sink Or Swim'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent most of August waiting for somebody to win the right tackle job. Matt Williamson is starting to wonder whether Pittsburgh should stop waiting and simply hand it to the most talented player in the competition.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 25
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Pushes Back On Will Howard Panic After Brutal Jets Showing
The Pittsburgh Steelers watched one difficult preseason half create a sweeping verdict about Will Howard. Two interceptions against the New York Jets were enough for some observers to suggest the young passer had wasted his opportunity to become Pittsburgh's primary backup.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 25
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr Encouraged To Read The Room: 'They Really Get Offended Over There In Pittsburgh'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting closer to the 2026 NFL regular season and their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. New head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff will have to cut down the roster to 53 players by 6:00 PM ET on August 30th prior to the opener.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 25
The Breakout Performance Nobody Expected From Steelers Preseason or Training Camp
One of the under-the-radar stories coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason has been rookie defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio. Once an unknown prospect, Rubio has quietly played outstanding football in training camp and the preseason, particularly against the run.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 25
Steelers' Drew Allar Sheds Light On How Great Of A Teammate Mason Rudolph Truly Is
The Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest priority for the next few years is making sure some young quarterback can pass Mike McCarthy's quarterback school and become the franchise player that they have desperately needed for years.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Pittsburgh Steelers Terminate Contract of 6-Year NFL Veteran
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released safety Israel Mukuamu, ending a brief training-camp stay that began as a familiar reunion and closed as another late-August roster squeeze.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 25
Former Scout Thinks Steelers May Have A Hidden Gem On The Defensive Side Of The Ball
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting ready to cut their roster down to the 53 guys that the team will be carrying into the regular season. This is a tough time of the year for every team across the NFL as roster cuts mean saying goodbye to some players that may have made some serious strides during training camp and the preseason.
Kaleb Johnson News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Kaleb Johnson Admits Uncertain Roster Standing Ahead of Steelers Finale
When the Pittsburgh Steelers take the field Thursday night in Buffalo, there will be a number of uncertainties. Some players may be playing their last snaps in Pittsburgh or the NFL in general.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 25
Steelers' Mike McCarthy discusses narrative about having four quarterbacks on the roster
Whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers will keep four quarterbacks on their active roster through the start of the regular season has been a massive question hovering over the franchise since even before training-camp practices got underway.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 25
Steelers 53-man roster projection with one preseason game remaining
Two preseason games have changed the outlook of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster considerably since our first 53-man projection at the start of training camp.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 25
Insider suggests Steelers will make surprising quarterback decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers are all set at quarterback for the 2026 season, but there's plenty of uncertainty beyond that. It sounds as though that could lead to the team making a surprising decision.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 25
Insiders share alarming Joey Porter Jr. update after Jalen Ramsey comments
Could the Steelers take a drastic measure in their standoff with Porter Jr.?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Steelers' Mike McCarthy makes alarming Joey Porter Jr. admission
McCarthy's comments on Porter Jr. will do little to spark optimism that a resolution is on the horizon.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24
Three veteran NFL offensive free agents still on the market
Most NFL rosters are already taking shape with the 2026 regular season approaching, but several recognizable veterans are still searching for another opportunity.
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