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Steelers Will Be Without Multiple Essential Defenders Against Indianapolis

As the Pittsburgh Steelers get ready to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, they’ll do so short-handed once again. Several key players, especially on defense, will be missing, leaving holes the team will have to cover.

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Steelers Activate LB After Last-Minute Cole Holcomb Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers get back one of their veteran linebackers for their upcoming game, who hasn't played since the beginning of the season.

Roman Wilson News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Roman Wilson Is Quietly Locking Down New Role In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers used their third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Roman Wilson. The wide receiver was expected to come in as a rookie and immediately contribute, showing flashes of the explosive playmaking ability that made him a standout at Michigan.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / November 1

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb, S Chuck Clark both out with illness

The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have linebacker Cole Holcomb or safety Chuck Clark for Sunday's game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Both players were downgraded to out on Saturday due to illness.

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

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Malik Harrison News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Steelers Activate LB Malik Harrison From IR

The Steelers announced they have activated LB Malik Harrison to return from injured reserve. Harrison, 27, is a former third-round pick of the Ravens back in 2020 out of Ohio State.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers Refusing To Pay High Price That AFC Foe Has Set For Talented Wide Receiver

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely looking to make at least one more trade in an attempt to improve the roster for the final stretch of the regular season.

Kurt Warner News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Biggest Offensive Weaknesses Thoroughly Detailed By Kurt Warner Ahead Of Week 9 Battle With Colts

After an impressive 4-1 start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team has lost back-to-back games. The defense has been an obvious issue for Head Coach Mike Tomlin, who watched that side of the football give up over 30 points and at least 450 total yards in his team's last two losses.

NFL News / Sporting News / November 1

Steelers, Bills trade rumors could lead to deadline fight for 329-yard wide receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills are reportedly showing interest in the same wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline and it could lead to both teams entering a struggle for a player who could be the best one available at his position.

Pat Freiermuth News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Dealing With Lingering Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit a wall in their production this season, as their talent, coaching, and health have all seemed to falter in recent weeks.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' TJ Watt Forced To Face Brutal Reality Against Colts In Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was seriously thought to be one of the most dominant units on paper heading into the 2025 season. Through the first eight weeks, however, the Steelers have not lived up to that billing.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers Seriously Need To Break Trend And Do 1 Thing They Always Refuse

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be on the brink of yet another total collapse, as they have given up over 30 points in back-to-back games, each of which they lost.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Draws Adequate Defense From Radio Host: 'Not The Same Thing As Matt Canada'

The struggles for the Pittsburgh Steelers continue after the loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, losing 35-25 in a game that simply got away from them late as the defense collapsed in on itself.

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Jalen Ramsey News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Gives Clarity To Relationship Between Defense And Teryl Austin

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been catching a lot of heat from everyone outside of the building, and the only way to simmer it down is to have a quality defensive performance against possibly the best team in the NFL.

Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers Owner Growing Frustrated With Mike Tomlin

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a two-game losing streak and their NFL's highest-paid defense is the biggest contributor to it. But it's not just their recent struggles that everyone is focused on, it's the lack of success for the last decade, and apparently, more than just the fans are growing frustrated.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / November 1

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 9 vs. the Indianapolis Colts

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.

Kyle Dugger News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

New Details Emerge in Steelers, Kyle Dugger Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a mid-season move this year, in an attempt to address issues with an ailing secondary. The Steelers sent a sixth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots in return for a seventh-round pick and veteran defensive back Kyle Dugger.

NFL News / Sporting News / November 1

Steelers, Bills named possible trade partners for former 1,282-yard wide receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills are both rumored to be in the market for a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline and one analyst believes the two teams will make a play for a former 1,282-yard wideout.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers Players Hit With Illness Before Colts Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room is dealing with some sort of illness before their Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts, leaving two players questionable heading into the weekend.

Derrick Harmon News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Pittsburgh DT Derrick Harmon Leads All NFL Rookies in One Key Statistic

Derrick Harmon has impressed this season He ranks first in a key stat The Steelers' defense needs work The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-3 on the season, keeping their heads above water in the AFC North which is more than the other three teams in the division can currently say.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Embarrassing Recollection From Future Hall Of Famer Comes Out About The Steelers' Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had the same issues plaguing the team for the last several seasons. One of those was an inefficient offense that struggled to remain consistent, but that problem has seemingly been fixed in 2025 with new veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers being under center.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Discusses Meticulous Changes For His Team Defensively: 'I'm Open'

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in what was the team's second loss in a row. It dropped Pittsburgh to 4-3 after getting off to a 4-1 start, and the franchise's lead in the AFC North has begun to stagnate.

Jabrill Peppers News / ESPN / October 31

Steelers' DB woes worsen as Peppers ruled out

Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts with a quad injury. Peppers is the latest Pittsburgh defensive back to be slowed by injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 31

Steelers place S DeShon Elliott, DT Daniel Ekuale on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve Friday. Elliott already had been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

T.J. Watt News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Is It Time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Trade T.J. Watt?

Another year is passing, and it seems like we’re getting closer and closer to the era shift that the Steelers have dodged for half a decade. They currently sit at 4-3, and ESPN projects their final record as 8.8-8.1.

Cameron Heyward News / Yardbarker / October 31