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Highly anticipated rookie will miss preseason debut vs. Packers according to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be on the field for the first time in 2026 this Thursday, and everyone is excited to see what the team looks like. But one of the most important rookies in the 2026 class won’t be on the field.

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Steelers' Mason Rudolph Admits Frustration From Sharing A QB Room With Kenny Pickett: 'I Know I'm Better'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have what is probably the team's best quarterback situation in years currently. The group of four players has a good mixture of everything a franchise may need.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers’ Drew Allar Turns The Roller Coaster Upward With An Impressive Aaron Rodgers Assist

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already seen enough from Drew Allar to understand what his rookie development may look like. There will be throws that make the third-round pick look like a future starter, followed occasionally by one that makes the coaching staff reach for the rewind button.

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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

Riley Nowakowski News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Riley Nowakowski Determined To Bring Unique And 'Physical' Edge To Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era of football with an expected big offensive shift under hometown head coach Mike McCarthy. What he can do might be limited with an aging Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, but that shouldn't stop him from getting creative with the rest of his weapons on offense.

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Grok projects the Pittsburgh Steelers’ depth chart ahead of their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their preseason this week, with the Green Bay Packers coming to town for what figures to be a fun battle between two historic franchises.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Steelers Receive Concerning Report About Rookie Wide Receiver

A second-round draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers is drawing early concern in training camp as he works to grasp the finer points of the offense. Germie Bernard, selected after the team moved up in the 2026 NFL Draft, has spent much of his recent practice time with the second-string unit.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey Nearing Return as Steelers Defense Takes Shape

Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ key defenders are currently on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List. Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey are both working their way back as training camp progresses, though each player has a different circumstance surrounding his placement on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Patrick Queen Breaks Down 'Crazy' Training Camp Practices Against Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now in the process of preparing for their first preseason game coming up on Thursday. There's still a lot for both sides of the ball to work on, especially the communication on the offensive side of the ball.

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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.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers Great Ben Roethlisberger Gets Sobering News About His 2027 Hall Of Fame Bid

The Pittsburgh Steelers' last losing season came in 2003. An ugly 6-10 year had fans nervous for the future as there were a lot of questions surrounding the state of the roster.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

With Steelers-Porter Negotiations Ongoing, Khan Makes a Clear Deadline

One of the biggest offseason developments has been the ongoing contract negotiations between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. Porter is in the final year of his rookie deal and, understandably, wants to reach a long-term deal.

Pittsburgh Steelers 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.

Baker Mayfield News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 11

Baker Mayfield Could Take Less Money to Join Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers, in all likelihood, are going to have another quarterback search next offseason. The 2027 NFL Draft is the Steelers' best option

Aaron Rodgers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 11

Watch Aaron Rodgers surprisingly play defense during Steelers practice

Aaron Rodgers is having the time of his life in training camp, it seems. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is entering his age-42 season, yet the star is still having fun in training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph, Will Howard training camp stock heading in opposite directions

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered training camp with a clear mission: figure out the quarterback hierarchy behind Aaron Rodgers. Right now, the high-stakes battle for the primary backup job is heavily favoring a familiar face.

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 / Steeler Nation / August 10

Steelers See Huge Defensive Breakthrough As Promising Defender Finally Shines

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look like a much different team in 2026, even though there wasn't a ton of roster turnover during the offseason. The franchise will have a new offensive system in place, and the defense will also look a little bit different under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 10

Steelers' Asante Samuel Jr Reveals Exactly How He Has Improved After Scary Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers were thrilled when then-free agent Asante Samuel Jr. decided to sign with them after being cleared from his spinal surgery. He provided the youth and depth that the team desperately needed after trying to load up on aging veterans.

Cameron Heyward News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Steelers’ Cam Heyward Still Dominating at Camp, Could Continue Extending His Career

Aaron Rodgers may be the oldest active member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Cam Heyward is the team’s longest-tenured Steeler. To this point, Heyward has given Father Time a run for his money and doesn’t appear to be slowing down.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Steelers dodge multiple bullets with pair of intriguing rookies following latest sightings at training camp in Latrobe

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t practice for very long on Monday, but that didn’t stop us from seeing where the team was on the injury front, and it was good news all around for a pair of rookies who missed time last week.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 10

Steelers encouraged to cut ties with player with Rodgers history

Steelers encouraged to cut ties with player with Aaron Rodgers history

The Steelers may have a bit of a surplus. If they can't use all of their offensive pieces, they might as well trade one.

Steelers GM shares how Aaron Rodgers is helping prepare the team for the future

Steelers training-camp standouts who could play crucial roles

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 10

Steelers training-camp standouts who could play crucial roles

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several position battles taking shape as training camp continues.

Steelers GM shares how Aaron Rodgers is helping prepare the team for the future

The 'Most TD's by a tight end' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Steelers’ Drew Allar Is Showing Why Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers Reunion Matters

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their second week of training camp with their annual under-the-lights practice. The team loaded onto school buses and headed to Latrobe Memorial Stadium, where it held an amped-up and competitive practice in front of a strong crowd.