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Steelers Head Coach Hints at WR Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of some offensive improvements, and they need those changes to happen in a hurry. After a dismal, 10-point showing in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, their offense is now the key issue to correct as they enter the gauntlet that is their remaining regular season schedule.

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Steelers activate QB Will Howard from IR

After winning the national championship in his lone season at Ohio State in 2024, quarterback Will Howard entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Steelers last spring.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / November 12

Insider Suspects An Issue With Steelers' Aaron Rodgers: 'There Was Something Off'

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 25-10 loss on Sunday night to the Los Angeles Chargers is one that the fan base is trying to forget. This Steelers team has been wildly inconsistent all across the gridiron for the duration of the 2025 season.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to rack up at least 500 passing yards in a single NFL game can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL receivers with multiple 1,000-yard seasons' quiz

The '4,000-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / November 12

Steelers shuffle the deck again including signings of Samuel, Valdes-Scantling

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2025 season with a new balance between youth and experience. The offensive philosophy was updated this offseason while the aggressive defense also saw changes.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Steelers Announce Four Moves Including Activating QB Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have activated sixth-round QB Will Howard from injured reserve before his practice window closed. The team also officially signed CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 12

When Steelers Will Likely Debut Asante Samuel Jr.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move that they hope can salvage their secondary and defense as they reach the midway point of the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 12

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Gets Brutally Honest About Juan Thornhill’s Exit: 'Wasn't Up To Snuff'

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football by a score of 25-10. The Steelers played one of their worst games of the season collectively, with the offense unable to gain momentum and the defense unable to stop the Chargers' playmakers from controlling the tempo of the game.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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'

NFL News / Steeler Nation / November 12

Steelers' 2026 Draft Plans Take Another Big Hit Following A Questionable Decision In New York

The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to not trade away any significant draft capital before, or at, the league's annual deadline. Many speculated if the team would go out and look for help at the wide receiver position, but General Manager Omar Khan felt inclined to hold off on giving that one extra pick.

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The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 12

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Linked to New Head Coach Job

As has become customary over the past few years, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin's name has been tossed out there in relation to open jobs throughout the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 12

Steelers' Tomlin makes feelings on long-term Rodgers concerns clear

Steelers' Mike Tomlin makes feelings on long-term Aaron Rodgers concerns clear

Rodgers' play during the Week 10 "SNF" loss caused some fans and other observers to openly wonder if the 41-year-old is running out of gas halfway through what could become the final season of his Hall of Fame career.

Aaron Rodgers gives shallow answer when asked how Steelers move on from loss to Chargers

Inconsistent Steelers show no signs of escaping mediocrity

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey shares hyped reaction to Asante Samuel Jr. reunion

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move that sparked both excitement and nostalgia among NFL and college football fans alike. On Tuesday, the team signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Bengals vs. Steelers bold predictions for Week 11 clash

The AFC North has rarely lacked drama, and Week 11 promises more of the same. The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) in a divisional rematch dripping with playoff implications.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / November 11

Steelers News: Ben Roethlisberger Wonders Why Mike Tomlin Is Not Using Jaylen Warren for Third Downs

For the third consecutive year in a row, Mike Tomlin has managed to net five wins for the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout the first part of the regular season.

DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / November 11

Steelers Get Hit With Alarming Update About DK Metcalf Gamble

The Pittsburgh Steelers shocked the NFL world when they traded to land superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf. Immediately, there was a wave of optimism that Pittsburgh’s offense had transformed overnight, pairing Metcalf with George Pickens to create one of the league’s most dangerous receiving duos.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Reports: Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their defense with the signing of former second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad, according to multiple media reports Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 11

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Seriously Questions Aaron Rodgers And Mike Tomlin

Everything that could go wrong seemed to go wrong for the Steelers, with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers turning in arguably the worst performance of his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 11

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Takes Wild Shot From Former Teammate Sauce Gardner

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of their worst performance of the 2025 season as the team fell to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night by a score of 25-10.

Darrick Forrest News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 11

Steelers Releasing S Darrick Forrest From PS

Per the wire, the Steelers are releasing S Darrick Forrest from their practice squad on Tuesday. Forrest, 26, was a fifth-round pick by Washington in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Steelers have signed a top free agent

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a top free agent in the middle of the season to bolster their run for the AFC North. Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / November 11

Steelers kill two birds with one stone after beating out multiple playoff contenders for highly regarded free agent

Far too often for the liking of the Pittsburgh Steelers have they seen a player in their secondary go down with injury. DeShon Elliott is missing an extended period of time with injury, Joey Porter Jr., missed multiple games, and following Sunday's loss, Darius Slay is in concussion protocol.