Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ben Roethlisberger Calls Out Steelers' Embarrassing Defensive Flaw

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty to correct following their 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns, but Ben Roethlisberger believes one of their biggest problems was also one of the most basic.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Steelers' Michael Pittman Jr Gets Seriously Questioned As Lingering Injury Issue Continues

The Pittsburgh Steelers will return home looking to put their Week 4 loss on the road to the Cleveland Browns far behind them. As they welcome the Indianapolis Colts to Acrisure Stadium, they look to carry over some momentum on offense as it has looked better the past two weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers Legend Ben Roethlisberger Questions Aaron Rodgers' Critical Decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one final opportunity to steal a victory against the Cleveland Browns, but former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't completely sold on how Aaron Rodgers handled the final 10 seconds.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Jaylen Warren News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers Seriously Urged To Make Jaylen Warren The Center Of Their Offense Ahead Of Week 5 Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has been hot and cold to start the 2026 regular season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the pass catchers have connected on some big plays, but have failed to move the ball consistently.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Biggest Worry Should Be Evident With Mighty Challenge Ahead

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a rough spot currently after losing a big game to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. Had Pittsburgh been able to win that game, the Steelers would have been on top of the AFC North heading into Week 5.

Rico Dowdle News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Rico Dowdle Makes Injury Admission After 2 Missed Steelers Games

Rico Dowdle revealed new details about the toe injury that has sidelined him for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ past two games. The running back said he dislocated the same toe twice during Pittsburgh’s Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Pittsburgh Steelers Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers released outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson from the practice squad on Tuesday, ending a five-week stay that never produced a call-up to the active roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Steelers Need More From Their Offseason Payday Defenders

One of the sticking points for fans regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers trading away Joey Porter Jr. is the fact that the team paid the rest of his draft classmates.

K.J. Henry News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Steelers Make Three Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed CB Terell Smith to the 53-man roster off the Commanders’ practice squad. The Steelers also signed LB K.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Threw Aaron Rodgers 'Under The Bus' After Tense Week 4 Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not all in sync offensively, primarily with the head coach and the quarterback. The whole world saw them cursing each other

Joey Porter Jr. News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 6

Joey Porter Jr. Calls Out Steelers: 'Can't Wait For That Matchup'

Joey Porter Jr. can't wait for the opportunity to face the Pittsburgh Steelers down the line. During an appearance on Michael Irvin's "The White House" podcast following his trade to the Dallas Cowboys, Porter Jr.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Jared Verse News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers Get Tense Message From Browns' Jared Verse After Offensive Line Battle Turns Chippy

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need another reason to circle their second meeting with Cleveland. Losing a three-point Thursday night game to an AFC North rival usually handles that job without any assistance.

Kaden Wetjen News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Surprising Decision To Draft Kaden Wetjen Continues To Become More Confusing

In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a shocking decision by selecting wide receiver/return specialist Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round. Pittsburgh hasn't had a strong returner since Antonio Brown was in the Black and Gold, and they believed Wetjen would change that.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 6

2 Week 4 Stats That Explain Steelers Offensive Inconsistency

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their Week 4 battle in Cleveland with an impressive 17-play drive that ended with a touchdown. It felt like the momentum from Week 3 would carry over and the Steelers could finally shake their historical Thursday night woes.

Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Nick Herbig Gives Honest Assessment Of His Play

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached the first meaningful checkpoint of their season at 2-2, and Nick Herbig isn't interested in finding positives in his individual performance while the team sits at .500.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 6

'Broke That Policy for TJ Washed': Steelers Ripped Apart Over Failed Joey Porter Jr Negotiations After Dallas Trade

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. only allowed a 55% completion rate in 47 games (4th-lowest among NFL corners since 2023). Considering

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers Continue Frenzy Of Signings As Franchise Brings In Even More Help On Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy making moves heading into Week 5 of the 2026 season. General Manager Omar Khan has not sat on his hands as depth throughout the roster has been questioned, most notably in the secondary.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Former Steelers LB Vince Williams Blasts Keeanu Benton For Lousy Play After His Big Payday

The Pittsburgh Steelers gained a ton of momentum after beating the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 and gave themselves a real chance to take a firm lead in the AFC North, but the group squandered that opportunity.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 6

Steelers Sign Second CB, Poach Commanders Veteran

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in additional help at cornerback before they take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. According to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh, the Steelers have signed Terell Smith off the Washington Commanders' practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 6

Steelers players react to 'clean house' comments from McCarthy

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.

Mike McCarthy expands on heated moment with Aaron Rodgers during Steelers' loss to Browns

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Roman Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 6

It’s Time for Steelers to Feature More Roman Wilson in Their Offense

In 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson found himself listed as a healthy scratch in multiple games toward the end of the season. He entered the 2026 offseason without a guaranteed roster spot.

Derrick Harmon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Steelers Placing DT Derrick Harmon On IR

Per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said they are placing DT Derrick Harmon on injured reserve. Harmon suffered a foot injury in the team’s loss on Thursday night against the Browns in Week 4.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5

Steelers To Sign CB Sean Murphy-Bunting Off Buccaneers’ Practice Squad

In need of healthy cornerback options, the Steelers are in line to add a veteran to the mix. Sean Murphy-Bunting is being signed off the Buccaneers’ practice squad, The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4

Steelers Could Place DT Derrick Harmon On IR; CB Jamel Dean To Miss Time

The Steelers saw defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and cornerback Jamel Dean exit Thursday night’s loss. Both players are now in line for missed time. Harmon was carted off the field with a foot injury, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports an absence of multiple weeks is in store.