Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Reveals How 1 Teammate Hit The 'Rookie Wall' Hard

The Pittsburgh Steelers are notoriously hard on young players in general, let alone rookies. It typically takes injuries and/or the need for a spark before they get a real chance to start and show what they can do.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers Week 7 Wednesday Injury Report: Full Report 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 21

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Pushes Back On Revealing Question About Aaron Rodgers' Usage

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions to answer about their offensive approach after showing signs of life late in their latest game. Head coach Mike McCarthy faced one of those questions during his Monday press conference when reporter Chris Carter challenged the team's fourth-quarter play-calling.

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Omar Khan Gets Strong Warning About Dangerous Trade Deadline Strategy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching the NFL trade deadline with several important decisions facing General Manager Omar Khan. Injuries throughout the receiving corps have created additional pressure to find help for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Germie Bernard's mistake brought a profane response on sideline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are absolutely loving what they see with rookie receiver Germie Bernard. He was forced into the WR2 role in Week 6 due to injuries, and he did not disappoint.

Troy Fautanu News / Steeler Nation / October 21

'It's A Lot': Steelers' Troy Fautanu Gets Honest About Move To Left Tackle

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a very clear effort to build in the trenches ever since Omar Khan was promoted to be the team's general manager in May of 2022.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Let Him Do His Thing': Ben Roethlisberger Urges Steelers to Allow Aaron Rodgers More Freedom Amid Recent Concerns

Last December, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense was going nowhere in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. Ben Roethlisberger, watching at home, floated a simple idea: unhook the helmet and let Aaron Rodgers do his thing.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Latest Move Abruptly Ends Time With Veteran Defensive Piece

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made another roster move as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. With the organization continuing to evaluate its personnel during an important stretch of the 2026 NFL season, Pittsburgh has reportedly decided to part ways with veteran defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins.

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.

Chris Godwin News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Chris Godwin Trade Idea Runs Into Huge Financial Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for help at the wide receiver position. The injury to Michael Pittman Jr. has landed him on Injured Reserve, and it seems like he could be out for a while.

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.

Roger Goodell News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Get Important Message From Roger Goodell About Paris Game Safety

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a historic international matchup against the New Orleans Saints, but growing concerns surrounding safety in Paris have become a major storyline ahead of Sunday's game.

Mike McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 21

McCarthy has Steelers doing something fans haven't seen in years

Steelers' Mike McCarthy has Pittsburgh doing something fans haven't seen in years

It's all good signs for a franchise that's hungry for another trip to the big game.

Tristan Wirfs understands why Steelers fans took Buccaneers' stadium over during OT loss

Steelers signing familiar face to reunite with Aaron Rodgers

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Steelers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, the Steelers are planning to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad. Pittsburgh has numerous injuries to their receiver room, including Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek.

Aaron Rodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Steelers signing familiar face to reunite with Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are running it back with one of Aaron Rodgers’ longtime targets. The Steelers have reportedly signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a new contract.