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Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: Three QBs, New Rookies

The Pittsburgh Steelers are about to play actual football. Their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers is here, putting over two weeks of training camp practices to the test and giving plenty of players an opportunity to showcase themselves in live-game action for the first time this summer.

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Mason Rudolph Is Proving His Value as Steelers' Backup QB Competition Heats Up

One of the battles under the microscope at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has been the backup quarterback position. Will Howard was once viewed as a favorite to win the job coming out of minicamp, but the incumbent is proving his worth early and often.

Aaron Rodgers News / HITC / August 12

Mike Florio moots blockbuster Aaron Rodgers exit from Steelers before trade deadline

Mike Florio is still mooting a potential trade away from the Pittsburgh Steelers for Aaron Rodgers before the November trade deadline. The 2026 season will be Rodgers’ final in the NFL after he announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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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.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 11

New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy May Have Just Completely Solidified Who Pittsburgh's TE3 Is For 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the 2026 offseason bring about several changes, especially to the current roster. Now that the team has officially started training camp in Latrobe, PA, they are getting looks at who will fit in with players from last year's roster in hopes to quickly turn things around in the Steel City.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Biggest Offensive Hurdle Has Absolutely Nothing To Do With Aaron Rodgers In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a major organizational change. The team will be going from Arthur Smith's offensive scheme to Mike McCarthy and Brian Angelichio's, a much more modern system in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Former Steelers Running Back Granted Early Prison Release Due To Tragic Family Circumstance

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long and storied history, but there are countless players that have come through the organization that many fans won't even remember.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Is Completely Unable To Give Young Players Same 'Quarterback School' As He Did With Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have raved nonstop about new head coach Mike McCarthy's "QB School." Many have praised him for his intense attention to detail and hands-on approach to developing a passer.

Max Iheanachor News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers Rookie Max Iheanachor Earns Rare Review From 2x Super Bowl Champion

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the 21st overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, knowing the rookie would immediately face significant expectations.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' TJ Watt Sounds Haunted By Playoff Failure During Raw Moment With James Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched TJ Watt build a career worthy of being mentioned alongside the greatest defensive players in franchise history. He has collected sacks, shattered records and earned nearly every individual honor available, but none of it has erased the one failure that continues to eat at him.

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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.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers’ Massive Install Menu Has Mike McCarthy Already Editing 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not played a preseason snap under Mike McCarthy yet, and their head coach is already editing next summer’s syllabus. Pittsburgh has thrown so much information at its roster during camp that missed assignments are running a little hotter than McCarthy prefers.

Germie Bernard News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 11

Germie Bernard Has Huge Opportunity After Steelers WR Injuries

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very impressed with the work of rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard. The team's recent second-round draft pick arrived at camp ready to compete, and it didn't take long for him to cut into the first-team snaps.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Omar Khan May Have His Price To Trade Broderick Jones After Commanders Disaster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched Broderick Jones battle his way back from spinal fusion surgery while attempting to prove his future still belongs in the Steel City.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 11

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers willing, not eager, to play vs. Packers, Jordan Love

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is willing but nowhere near eager to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers and protege-turned-replacement Jordan Love.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Has More Strong Comments About Roman Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent more than two years waiting for Roman Wilson to become the dynamic playmaker they believed they were getting in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Steelers' Gennings Dunker Has a 2026 Challenge That Could Shape His 2027 Role

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers rookies who hasn’t received much attention is former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gennings Dunker. Though he has the makings of a Steelers fan favorite, he appears relatively buried on the depth chart.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Puts Will Howard And Drew Allar On Notice Before Critical Audition

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent training camp attempting to evaluate a quarterback room with competing priorities. Aaron Rodgers is preparing for one final championship pursuit, Mason Rudolph offers experienced insurance, and Will Howard and Drew Allar are trying to prove they belong in the organization's future.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Disaster Occurs For Ravens As Steelers' Rival Sees Top Defender Suffer Scary Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers were quite literally just a couple of yards away from not making the NFL's 2025 playoffs. In a thriller of a regular-season finale, the Baltimore Ravens had the AFC North well within their grasp until Tyler Loop missed a field goal as time expired during a Week 18 matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Broderick Jones Could Ascend on Steelers RT Depth Chart After Max Iheanachor Injury

When Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Broderick Jones suffered a neck injury last season, it threw a major wrench into the team’s offseason plans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 12

Three most likely trade destinations for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Kevin O'Connell addresses future of J.J. McCarthy after Murray decision

Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy

Raiders' preseason opener vs. Cardinals could be Fernando Mendoza show

Todd Monken rips offense amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Why Jaxson Dart was seemingly mad with Giants at the start of training camp

Eagles HC praises Jalen Hurts for development in new offense

NFL News / Steel City Underground / August 11

2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Steelers found their groove in primetime rout of Dolphins

Steel City Underground presents post-game takeaways in our Steelers Offseason Recall series, revisiting key moments from the 2025 season and how they shaped the year that followed.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

‘Growing Possibility’ Steelers Carry Four QBs In 2026

It is uncommon – but not unprecedented – for NFL teams to carry four quarterbacks on their roster to begin a season. The Steelers have long loomed as a candidate to do so in 2026.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 10