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Steelers Need to Have Kick Returner Replacement Ready

As inconceivable as it was even a matter of weeks ago, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen might be on thin ice. On the penultimate play of the first quarter, the fourth-round pick fumbled on a punt return and nearly handed the New York Jets fantastic field position at the Steelers' 31-yard line.

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Roman Wilson's Slow Start Could Define His Final Steelers Chance in 2026

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers who entered 2026 with a critical season ahead was wide receiver Roman Wilson. He has high upside and excellent traits, but he just hasn’t been able to consistently turn them into production on the field.

Will Howard News / Steeler Nation / August 22

Steelers' Will Howard Confronts Painful Reality After Jets Disaster

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave Will Howard his largest NFL audition Friday night, and the result became a painful lesson about how quickly two throws can overshadow an otherwise encouraging performance.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Steelers' Offensive Line Struggles Again, Raising Camp Physicality Questions

The Pittsburgh Steelers got embarrassed and beat up on Friday night. After flying high in the first preseason game, the Steelers took a brutal gut punch in the 17-0 shutout loss to the New York Jets.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 22

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Fumes About Team's Failures After Loss To Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot to be excited about after their 28-9 win in the preseason opener, but that all came crashing down. They got shut out 17-0 by the New York Jets, and there was not a lot to be excited about.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Broderick Jones News / Steeler Nation / August 22

Steelers' Broderick Jones' 'Biggest Problem' Has Been Brought Back To Light

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not look good at all in their 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. Any time the offense had some momentum going, a negative splash play happened that ruined it — whether it was a sack or an interception.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 22

Steelers Rookie Making 'Strong Push' For Surprise 53-Man Roster Spot

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very strategic approach to the 2026 NFL Draft. General Manager Omar Khan played the compensatory pick game and ended up making out really well.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22

Steelers To Keep QBs Will Howard, Drew Allar On 53-Man Roster

The Steelers are planning to keep both Will Howard and Drew Allar on their 53-man roster, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. That will likely cause the team to carry four quarterbacks heading into the regular season with starter Aaron Rodgers assured a spot and Mason Rudolph expected to reprise his role as the backup.

Drew Allar News / Steeler Nation / August 22

'Those Sacks Were My Fault': Steelers Rookie Drew Allar Owns Slow Decisions In The Pocket

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very rough game in their preseason Week 2 loss against the New York Jets. They got blanked 17-0 in a contest that had very few positive things to take away.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 22

Steelers Have a Massive Problem They Need to Fix

The left side of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line found their way in the second preseason game. Left tackle Troy Fautanu was already back to his All-Pro form, Mason McCormick has transitioned well to the left guard position, and Zach Frazier is, well, Zach Frazier.

Will Howard News / Steeler Nation / August 22

Steelers' Will Howard Gets Honest About Poor Performance: 'That's A Shame'

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a horrible showing on Friday night in the team's second preseason game of 2026. The team got shut out by the New York Jets by a score of 17-0, but the product on the field was probably worse than the scoreboard indicates.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 22

'The Wait Continues': Once-Promising Steelers Playmaker At Risk Of Tumbling Down The Depth Chart

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a relatively ugly performance on Friday evening as the New York Jets won handily by a score of 17-0. There were both positives and negatives to take out of the matchup; however, the team certainly still has a lot of work to do as the regular season approaches.

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Drew Allar News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 22

Report: Steelers Will Keep Both Drew Allar & Will Howard

Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Steelers are planning to keep both quarterbacks, Drew Allar and Will Howard, on their 53-man roster this coming season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / TWSN / August 22

The Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Cut Decision Just Became Obvious

When the Pittsburgh Steelers originally drafted Will Howard, it was with Mike Tomlin still as the head coach. Now, it is Mike McCarthy that has taken over, meaning there are no ties for Howard to hang onto.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Steelers' Run Game Faces Identity Test in 2026 With New Offensive Scheme

One of the calling cards of former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was the ground game. For all of his flaws, Smith did a good job developing a rushing attack defenses had to respect.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 22

Steelers Come Back to Earth in Ugly Preseason Loss to Jets

One week after the Pittsburgh Steelers gave fans plenty to feel good about in their preseason opener, Friday night’s follow-up against the New York Jets went in the opposite direction.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Former Steelers and Chiefs WR Forced to Retire Early Due to Injury Dies at 76

Barry Pearson spent more than fifty years being remembered for a pass that was never actually thrown to him, on a play that was designed for him from the start.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Can Drew Allar Be the Steelers' Franchise QB of the Future?

It’s hard to find a true franchise quarterback, and if you don’t have one, it’s hard to be a legit Super Bowl contender in the NFL. No matter where you find one, it can be a transformational moment for any team in the league, whether it’s a No.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Has Reportedly Died

Pittsburgh Steelers fans across the country are remembering Barry Pearson, the wide receiver whose brief time in black and gold forever tied him to one of the greatest moments in franchise history, after he died at age 76.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Jets grab two interceptions in preseason game

Andre Cisco, Samuel Womack remind Jets defenders it is possible to intercept a pass

The New York Jets made the wrong kind of history during the 2025 season when they became the first team to ever go an entire regular season without intercepting a single pass.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the offseason locking in several of their young players to long-term contract extensions, but Joey Porter Jr. may have to wait.

Why Steelers' Mason Rudolph is jealous of Will Howard, Drew Allar

Steelers' Christian Kuntz sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

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Joey Porter Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21

Teams Viewing Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. As Trade Target?

The Steelers have been busy on the extension front this offseason, but Joey Porter Jr. remains a pending 2027 free agent at this point. Serious talks on a second contract had not taken place by the time training camp began in his case.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 20

Steelers' Kuntz sets high bar for Rudolph, Howard, Allar

Steelers' Christian Kuntz sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers will begin the 2026 regular season as the starting quarterback of the Steelers, but he is expected to retire following the campaign.

Steelers want to see this from Will Howard with roster spot in jeopardy

Steelers' Mike McCarthy explains interesting QB plan for Jets game

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