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Steelers Make Quick Move As Veteran Defender Hits Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already been bitten by the injury bug pretty bad throughout the first third or so of the 2026 NFL season. The wide receiver position has been beat up, the secondary has had some problems, and the defensive line has just become a major issue.

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Steelers Place DE Sebastian Joseph-Day On IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have placed DE Sebastian Joseph-Day on injured reserve. Joseph showed up on the team’s injury report on Wednesday with a triceps injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Face Major Hurdle In Pursuit Of Several Intriguing WR Targets

The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared like they finally had a well-rounded wide receiver room heading into the 2026 season. Now, just six weeks into the season, Pittsburgh's No.

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 22

Steelers Star Receives Major Trade Update Before NFL Deadline

As the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10, attention has turned to several veteran edge rushers who could potentially change teams. One name that has surfaced is Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith.

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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.

Yahya Black News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Steelers NT Yahya Black Reveals Actual Weight, And It's Shocking

You'd be hard-pressed to find an NFL player bigger than Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Yahya Black. During Week 6, Black's conversation with Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs, both of whom played at Iowa, was caught since the latter was mic'd up for NFL Films.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Expects Former Assistant Coach To Challenge Pittsburgh In Week 7

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a strange homework assignment waiting in Paris: prepare for a coach their head coach once trusted to run his own offense. That sounds like an advantage until you consider how much the other guy remembers, too.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Doneiko Slaughter Turns 2 Roster Cuts Into A Promising Special Teams Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put one defensive back through the NFL equivalent of a revolving door, yet every time he returns, the coaching staff finds another reason to keep him around.

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Former Browns HC Slams Steelers' Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers

PITTSBURGH — The start of Mike McCarthy’s era as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach has been met with mixed reviews. You cannot deny that this team is 4-2 and in the middle of the AFC North divisional race.

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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 / HITC / October 22

‘Never seen this happen’ – Ben Roethlisberger has spotted ‘unusual’ Aaron Rodgers issue

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to Paris, France, where they will be facing the New Orleans Saints with the opportunity to extend their record to 5-2 on the season.

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.

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Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Explains Why Joey Porter Jr's Contract Talks Died At Week 1 Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never needed a clock on the wall to know when a contract negotiation is running out of time. Their deadline arrives with a kickoff, and the franchise has spent years refusing to let unfinished business follow players into the regular season.

Terry Bradshaw News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Terry Bradshaw Makes Career Announcement Amid NFL Season

Before Terry Bradshaw became one of the most recognizable voices in sports media, he built a career as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Ranking Steelers Top Trade Needs And Their Best Targets

Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' plans for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. The team hasn't waited long to make improvements, adding cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terrell Smith as well as wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

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.

Brandon Smith News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Insider Claims Offense Faces Massive Disadvantages Playing Essentially 10-On-11

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a serious problem developing within their offense, and one insider believes the situation has reached an unacceptable level.

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / October 21

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers rolling into historic Paris clash vs. Saints

Aaron Rodgers is back to doing Aaron Rodgers things. The four-time NFL MVP has thrown 11 touchdown passes over the past four games after throwing just one in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two contests.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Troy Fautanu And Max Iheanachor Face Serious Warning Signs After Bucs Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers won a game Sunday that their pass protection made unnecessarily difficult. Aaron Rodgers eventually authored a comeback, but Tampa Bay made him pay for every extra second he needed.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Get Encouraging Update On Safety DeShon Elliott Ahead Of Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to kick off the Sunday slate of Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season with their game in Paris, France against the New Orleans Saints.

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.

Germie Bernard News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Germie Bernard Might Have Just Taken Permanent Promotion From Two Steelers Receivers

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Germie Bernard, it was unclear how quickly the rookie would earn significant playing time. The team had just traded for Michael Pittman Jr., and as training camp got underway, Roman Wilson appeared poised for a major career turnaround.

Jalen Ramsey News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers React to Jalen Ramsey News on Wednesday

Jalen Ramsey and the Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a thrilling 26-19 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 33 of 49 passes for 253 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception.