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Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has 1 Huge Problem With All Of His Quarterbacks After Preseason Win Over Packers

After a shaky first two quarters, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to explode offensively in the second half to come away with a 28-9 victory on Thursday night.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers Found Their Next WR1

While the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to add Michael Pittman Jr this offseason in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. Pittman Jr joins a wide receiver room that also has DK Metcalf.

Broderick Jones News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Broderick Jones' Solid Steelers Return Could Slow Trade Speculation

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away victorious in their first game under Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-9 and gained plenty of valuable information from their first preseason game of the McCarthy era.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Will Howard News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Steelers' Will Howard Takes Shot At Packers After Thursday Night Beat Down

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to take down the Green Bay Packers in the team's first preseason game of the 2026 season on Thursday night. The final score wasn't pretty for Green Bay as it was 28-9 in Pittsburgh's favor, and the Steelers' offense was able to move the ball downfield at will for most of the contest.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 14

Drew Allar provides hope for Steelers' future in preseason debut

Drew Allar provides hope for Steelers' future with impressive preseason performance

Rookie quarterback Drew Allar performed at such a level that made him stand out in comparison to his teammates who also took snaps under center and triggered excitement for even the most pessimistic fan.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers drops harsh truth about NFL preseason games

Raiders' QB plan reinforced after Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut

Dan Orlovsky has strong reaction to Raiders' Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

Tommy Cutlets no more? Mike Vrabel makes change for Tommy DeVito

Joe Burrow’s change in demeanor should worry Zac Taylor

Bills HC explains controversial Josh Allen preseason decision

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Mike McCarthy Has Strong Words For the Steelers' Quarterback Room

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the offseason wondering whether they had enough certainty behind Aaron Rodgers. One preseason game later, Mike McCarthy may have discovered a much friendlier problem: all three quarterbacks who played against the Green Bay Packers gave him reasons to keep watching closely.

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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 13

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Had A Secret Reason For Not Playing Aaron Rodgers Versus Green Bay

The Pittsburgh Steelers played their first preseason game of the 2026 season on Thursday night, and the team won quite easily over the Green Bay Packers by a score of 28-9.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

4 Good, 3 Not-So-Good-Performances in Steelers Preseason Week 1 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially ushered in the Mike McCarthy era Thursday night with a 28-9 exhibition win over the Green Bay Packers. Preseason football isn’t necessarily a barometer for regular-season success, but the Steelers had some encouraging moments in their first preseason game.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Steelers Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers: Quarterbacks steal the show despite sloppy execution and penalty issues vs. Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener, with all three quarterbacks putting on a show, including the two young guns.

Drew Allar News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 13

Drew Allar flashes potential in standout Steelers debut

As far as first impressions go, Allar hit his out of the park.

Dan Orlovsky shares strong reaction to Raiders' Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

Why Raiders' Mendoza sees Las Vegas as a 'boogeyman'

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers drops harsh truth about NFL preseason games

Tommy Cutlets no more? Mike Vrabel makes change for Tommy DeVito

Joe Burrow’s change in demeanor should worry Zac Taylor

Bills HC explains controversial Josh Allen preseason decision

NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Steelers' Winners And Losers From First 2026 Preseason Game Against The Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get the win against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday evening in both teams' initial preseason matchups for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Steelers Owner Art Rooney II Immediately Calls Out Mike McCarthy's Team For Inexcusable Preseason Mistakes

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't have the best ending to the 2025 season. While the AFC North was won thanks to a missed field goal by Tyler Loop of the Baltimore Ravens, a Wild Card Game against the Houston Texans went very poorly.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 13

Steelers Sit 10 Players in Preseason Opener

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally playing their first game of the 2026 preseason, though they won't be at full strength. As they gear up to take on the

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 13

Watch Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers reunite before Packers-Steelers preseason clash

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love are back together again after having a mini-reunion of sorts just before the start of Thursday night’s preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Steelers’ Hometown Dream Runs Into A Brutal Training Camp Reality

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered training camp knowing several promising players would eventually run out of room. A deep roster creates better competition, but it also makes every missed rep more expensive for players fighting near the bottom of the depth chart.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 13

Steelers Quarterback Coach Tom Arth Gets Honest About Mason Rudolph's Development In Mike McCarthy's System

The Pittsburgh Steelers are deep in a backup quarterback battle. There are a lot of conflicting reports and theories about whose job it is to win and who will most likely lose his job after the preseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers drops harsh truth about NFL preseason games

Aaron Rodgers doesn't think much of preseason games.

Aaron Rodgers will wait for an invite from the Packers

Aaron Rodgers may have a new favorite teammate on the Steelers

Steelers' Will Howard, Drew Allar expand on having Aaron Rodgers as a mentor

Packers' Jordan Love discuses 'transition of power' between him, Aaron Rodgers

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Steelers' Howard, Allar expand on having Rodgers as a mentor

Steelers' Will Howard, Drew Allar expand on having Aaron Rodgers as a mentor

If his willingness to help results in the Steelers' next long-term franchise QB being on their roster this summer, Rodgers could go down as a franchise icon for reasons that have nothing to do with what he achieves as a starter in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers will wait for an invite from the Packers

Aaron Rodgers may have a new favorite teammate on the Steelers

Packers' Jordan Love discuses 'transition of power' between him, Aaron Rodgers

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

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