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Former Steelers DB Announces NFL Retirement

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now in a fully new era of defensive back play. With James Pierre, Brandin Echols and Kyle Dugger being the new faces of the Steelers' secondary, the team is far from the era of Minkah Fitzpatrick and Levi Wallace.

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Steelers Playoff Hopes Are in Trouble Without T.J. Watt

After being hospitalized due to lung discomfort earlier this week that reportedly stemmed from treatment he received at the team's facility, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J.

Aaron Rodgers News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Aaron Rodgers Announces Plan for His NFL Retirement Decision

Questions about retirement have followed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for years. After tearing his Achilles tendon with the New York Jets in 2023, there were doubts about whether or not the Green Bay Packers legend would play another game.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Dolphins vs. Steelers bold predictions for Week 15 Monday Night Football clash

The suddenly competitive Miami Dolphins received encouraging injury news for De’Von Achane. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers got the same thing for D.K.

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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.

T.J. Watt News / Field Level Media / December 11

Red-hot Dolphins head to frigid Pittsburgh with T.J. Watt's status in doubt

The Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting Miami Dolphins each are working to improve their chances of making the playoffs as they prepare to clash on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Steelers 42-Year-Old QB Aaron Rodgers Reacts to Philip Rivers' Decision to Return to NFL

Aaron Rodgers had an unwanted distinction stolen away from him earlier this week. The 42-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is no longer the NFL's elder statesman.

Alex Highsmith News / Steeler Nation / December 11

Steelers' Teryl Austin Reveals The True Impact Of A 'Healthy' Alex Highsmith

The Pittsburgh Steelers might need their edge rusher depth to step up, as superstar linebacker TJ Watt suffered an unfortunate lung injury this week at practice and is currently questionable for Week 15.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 11

Adam Schefter Shares Discouraging Update on Steelers’ T.J. Watt

More updates have come in on Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt's status following the news that he was hospitalized over night while having his lung evaluated.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Aaron Rodgers shares why he is happy about Philip Rivers’ comeback

Philip Rivers has made an NFL comeback at the age of 44, and that has Aaron Rodgers happy for at least one reason. Rivers had retired after the 2020 season, but he decided to sign with the Indianapolis Colts this week after they sustained injuries to quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Mike Tomlin provides more details on T.J. Watt situation

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin provides more information on T.J. Watt's hospitalization, status

The Steelers announced Thursday that Watt, tied for fifth in the league in forced fumbles (three), has been hospitalized.

Some within NFL think Tomlin could make this decision after 2025 season

Tomlin's comments about being on hot seat don't hold up

Ben Roethlisberger advises Steelers to embrace 'outside noise' on Tomlin

Daniel Jones shares first post after suffering season-ending injury

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb explains his mindset as he returns from concussion

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 11

Steelers' Teryl Austin Drops Bombshell: Team Unleashed A Strategy He Never Used In Seven Seasons Against Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season and they got just that. They headed into Baltimore at 6-6 and walked out at 7-6 with a 27-22 win.

T.J. Watt News / Pro Football Rumors / December 11

Steelers OLB T.J. Watt hospitalized with lung injury

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been hospitalized due to a lung injury.

Mike Tomlin's comments about being on hot seat don't hold up

Some within NFL think Steelers' Mike Tomlin could make this decision after 2025 season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 11

ESPN analyst views Steelers as landing spot for Joe Burrow

ESPN analyst views Steelers as landing spot for Bengals' Joe Burrow after his concerning comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in a constant state of quarterback purgatory over the last several seasons.

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's reassurance, Bengals should still be worried about Joe Burrow's comments

Ben Roethlisberger advises Steelers to embrace 'outside noise' regarding Mike Tomlin

Possibility of history repeating itself should make Bengals take Joe Burrow's comments very seriously

Derrick Harmon News / Steeler Nation / December 11

Steelers Rookie Derrick Harmon Gives Optimistic Update On Latest Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered through numerous injuries in recent weeks. The upcoming home game for Monday Night Football has been a blessing to the team, as it has given all these players another day to rest and recover from their injuries before practice starts back up.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / December 11

Steelers now control their own path to the playoffs

The Steelers have spent most of the season fighting uphill, waiting for the right breaks to fall their way. Now, after a late surge and a little chaos elsewhere in the AFC, the picture has finally shifted.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 11