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Steelers' Mike McCarthy Gave The Buccaneers A Huge Advantage On The Game-Tying Field Goal

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to move to 4-2 on the year. Pittsburgh erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and won in overtime on a game-winning touchdown from rookie Germie Bernard.

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Steelers' Cameron Heyward Explains Why Aaron Rodgers' Pocket Movement Is Still A Nightmare For Defenses

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of Sunday making life difficult for their own quarterback. Pass rushers kept arriving, drives kept stalling, and a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit threatened to turn the trip to Tampa Bay into an ugly afternoon.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Took Over Play Call Duties During Comeback Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers mounted their biggest fourth quarter comeback in decades to escape Tampa Bay with a 26-19 overtime win in Week 6. They were down by 13 points, but a pair of interceptions and some huge kicks by Chris Boswell helped get the offense back on track and send the game to the extra period, where the offense really got going.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Pittsburgh Steelers Named in Massive $76 Million Trade Rumor

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the final stretch before the NFL trade deadline with a defense that has ranked among the league’s better units through the early weeks, yet secondary depth remains a clear area where an upgrade could strengthen the group for a postseason push.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Insider: Steelers Trying To 'Apply Band-Aids' And Won't Trade For WR

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that could be considered a "buyer" ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. The franchise has performed about how fans expected as the group has a record of 4-2 through six weeks, but none of the wins have arguably been really impressive and it is clear that some more talent needs to be added to the roster.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 22

Steelers Week 7 Thursday Injury Report: Latest Updates and Analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to Paris to take on the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first-ever game in France. Pittsburgh has an opportunity to strengthen its position in the AFC North before heading into its bye week.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Seriously Had A Tough Time Dealing With Danny Smith's Mind Games: 'I Took Some Licks'

The Pittsburgh Steelers of course went through a ton of changes after the 2025 season ended as former head coach Mike Tomlin decided to step down from his role and join the broadcasting world.

Sebastian Joseph-Day News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Steelers Place Sebastian Joseph-Day On IR

The Steelers placed Sebastian Joseph-Day on injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. The veteran defensive tackle for at least four games after suffering a triceps injury, presumably in Pittsburgh’s Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Steelers’ Paris bar fan event’s fate sealed amid protests

The Pittsburgh Steelers will no longer hold their planned Steelers House gathering in Paris this weekend after recent protests prompted security concerns around the event’s location.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / October 22

'Not Gonna Bury Everybody': Charles Barkley Fires Shots at Aaron Rodgers as NBA Legend Gets Honest Over Broadcasting Future

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made some intriguing revelations on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. He talked about his relationship with ex-fiancée Shailene Woodley and ex-girlfriend Danica Patrick.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Charles Barkley calls out Aaron Rodgers

Charles Barkley is never afraid to call out people he thinks are in the wrong, and Aaron Rodgers is the latest to receive that treatment. In an appearance on Adam Schein’s SiriusXM show Wednesday, Barkley reiterated that he plans to retire from “Inside the NBA” at the end of the current season.

Eli Heidenreich News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Under Fire For Questionable Handling Of Rookie Eli Heidenreich

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing growing questions about their special teams unit, and one rookie's lack of opportunities is becoming an interesting part of the conversation.

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Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Facing Massive Decision On Coach's Future After Troubling Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty to evaluate as the 2026 NFL season continues, but one area of growing concern involves their special teams unit. Head

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 22

Amid unrest, Steelers cancel fan event in Paris

A planned Pittsburgh Steelers fan event scheduled for Sunday in Paris has been canceled amid civil unrest in the French capital. The Steelers and New Orleans Saints are scheduled to play the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on Sunday at Stade de France.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Steelers, NFL scrap Paris fan gathering amid civil unrest

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL have canceled a planned fan event in Paris because of security concerns surrounding recent civil unrest.

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Saints GM Mickey Loomis responds to warning from team owner Gayle Benson

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson progressing toward NFL debut

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 22

DeShon Elliott Could Be On Pitch Count In Return to Steelers’ Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw DeShon Elliott practice in full on Wednesday, and the team released Rayshawn Jenkins that same day. By all indications, Elliott appears to be on track to make his return Sunday morning when the Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has Intriguing Opportunity To Revive Justin Herbert's Career

The Pittsburgh Steelers could face an important quarterback decision following the 2026 NFL season, and one insider has raised an intriguing possibility involving Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Rayshawn Jenkins' Release Leaves the Steelers Leaning on a Seventh-Round Rookie at Safety

Pittsburgh’s safety room got thinner Wednesday. The Steelers released veteran Rayshawn Jenkins before practice, which puts even more on the rookie the team was already betting on in September.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Spun / October 22

Steelers Criticized For 'Dumb' Travel Plans To Paris This Weekend

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t exactly eager to fly to Paris for their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints. According to Jeff Hathhorn, the Steelers will take a redeye flight to Paris tonight.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 22

Steelers finding new ways to win as young players step into bigger roles

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won two consecutive games, improving to 4-2 heading into Sunday’s international matchup with the New Orleans Saints. While neither victory came without its share of challenges, Pittsburgh is beginning to discover something encouraging about its roster.

Aaron Rodgers News / The Spun / October 22

Aaron Rodgers Accused Of 'Misleading' Public About His Family Life

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is being accused of stretching the truth just in time for this Sunday’s showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

DeShon Elliott News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Steelers DeShon Elliott Could Make Big Return Across the Pond Like in 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers could get a significant boost to their defense in Week 7 if DeShon Elliott returns from injury against the New Orleans Saints in Paris.

Rayshawn Jenkins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Steelers Release S Rayshawn Jenkins

The Steelers opened the 21-day practice window of starting safety DeShon Elliott on 13 days ago, but he may not need to use the remaining eight days of the window to sit this weekend.

Rayshawn Jenkins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Steelers Cut S Rayshawn Jenkins

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have released veteran S Rayshawn Jenkins. Safety has been a sore spot for Pittsburgh this season and Jenkins has unfortunately been part of the problem. Jenkins, 32, is a former fourth-round pick of the Chargers back in 2017 out of Miami.