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Another Trade Could Be On The Horizon For The Steelers As Desperate Teams May Come After Jalen Ramsey

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in the headlines a ton since before the 2026 season even began. A lot of that attention had to do with the fact that the franchise had a new coaching staff for the first time in nearly two decades, but there was also some drama going on behind the scenes that led to narratives being created.

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Steelers Get Concerning Michael Pittman Jr. Injury News

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an injury development worth watching with Michael Pittman Jr. On the first day of practice ahead of the Steelers' Week 5 matchup against Pittman Jr.'s former team, the Indianapolis Colts, the veteran wide receiver was seen moving around with his left foot on a scooter.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Joey Porter Jr Takes Quick Jab At Steelers After Trade: 'Licking My Chops'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some infamous contract disputes over the years, and another one was added to that list in 2026 with Joey Porter Jr. The

DeShon Elliott News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

Steelers Have Never Needed DeShon Elliott More

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 after their first four games of the 2026 season. Things haven't reached a total sense of panic, but any time you lose to the Cleveland Browns, you have to take a long look in the mirror.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers Made A Huge Mistake With Week 4 Preparation

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a heartbreaking 27-24 defeat to the rival Cleveland Browns in Week 4. One of Pittsburgh's weaknesses throughout the contest was the secondary.

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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.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

Steelers Re-Sign Recently Waived CB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reuniting with a cornerback that they previously waived at the beginning of the week. Per an announcement from the Steelers, they have re-signed Doneiko Slaughter to their practice squad after he cleared waivers.

Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Turns Browns Star's Complaint Into A Powerful Compliment

The Pittsburgh Steelers heard plenty from Cleveland after Thursday night's loss, and some of it was designed to linger until the rematch. Trash talk is hardly breaking news in the AFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers WR Michael Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic for children at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Michael Pittman Jr. had a day away from football, but the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver still found a way to stay close to the game. Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, giving children an opportunity to learn from an NFL player and enjoy an afternoon around the sport.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Sean Murphy-Bunting Has One Great Advantage To See Playing Time

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has taken several blows ahead of their Week 5 home matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. They will have a tall task as they look to slow down star running back Jonathan Taylor on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers Depth Chart: One Position Is Becoming a Concern

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the season believing they had built one of their deeper cornerback rooms in recent memory. That depth has quickly disappeared, though, leaving the Steelers with questions in the secondary heading into the heart of the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

NFL Injuries Give Steelers Bigger Hopes

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 entering their Week 5 contest, but the sense within the organization is that the next few weeks are must-win games. Facing

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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.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Is Likely Not Comfortable With The Solution To Pittsburgh's Receiver Woes

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still struggling to have any sort of consistency on offense. Head Coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were expected to use their experience together to take this unit to the next level.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 7

Steelers bolster secondary with two new additions amid depth concerns

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t wasting any time addressing what has quickly become a depth concern in their secondary. Within a matter of days, Pittsburgh has added two cornerbacks to its 53-man roster from other teams’ practice squads, first signing veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting from Tampa Bay before adding Terell Smith from Washington.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 7

Ben Roethlisberger Issues Challenge To Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Ahead Of Colts Showdown

Pittsburgh has relied on Rodgers to provide stability and efficiency, but Roethlisberger wants to see the offense push the football downfield in this matchup.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers Have a Very Odd Advantage Over Colts

It’s no mystery that the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the tougher venues to play in. Whether it’s the swirling winds from the confluence of the rivers, the harsh late-season elements, or the Pittsburgh faithful making noise and waving their Terrible Towels, the Steelers have plenty of advantages at home.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Jaylen Warren Stands Alone on One NFL Rushing Chart, and It Complicates Rico Dowdle's Return

Good blocking makes every running back look better, which makes it hard to know who deserves the credit. A chart from analyst Ben Baldwin sorts that out, and it puts Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren in a spot no other back occupies.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 7

Punturi Panic Meter: Steelers Reaching Boiling Point

Some losses sting more than others, and for the Pittsburgh Steelers, their Week 4 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Browns was just that. Any AFC North loss is a difficult blow, but the Steelers were exposed in Week 4.

Cameron Heyward News / NFL Analysis Network / October 7

Cam Heyward wants NFL scheduling rule change using Steelers-Browns example, ‘I don’t think that’s right’

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward is calling for change in the NFL schedule. Cam Heyward and the Pittsburgh Steelers have had time to reflect since their narrow Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Mike McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy gets real about Pittsburgh’s ‘self reflection’ day after Browns loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not pretending everything is fine. Following their painful 27-24 last-second loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, Mike McCarthy canceled Pittsburgh’s scheduled Tuesday practice.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Steelers’ Michael Pittman Jr. shares powerful story of overcoming a childhood struggle

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has battled through injuries this season, but despite the physical challenges, he has still managed to suit up for three games.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Ben Roethlisberger Calls Out Steelers' Embarrassing Defensive Flaw

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty to correct following their 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns, but Ben Roethlisberger believes one of their biggest problems was also one of the most basic.

K.J. Henry News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Steelers Make Three Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed CB Terell Smith to the 53-man roster off the Commanders’ practice squad. The Steelers also signed LB K.J.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 7

Steelers players react to 'clean house' comments from McCarthy

Steelers players react to eyebrow-raising 'clean house' comments from Mike McCarthy

McCarthy raised eyebrows when he said on Monday that "we need to clean our own house" because "our house is not clean right now," coming off Pittsburgh's 27-24 prime-time loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Mike McCarthy expands on heated moment with Aaron Rodgers during Steelers' loss to Browns

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Steelers Placing DT Derrick Harmon On IR

Per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said they are placing DT Derrick Harmon on injured reserve. Harmon suffered a foot injury in the team’s loss on Thursday night against the Browns in Week 4.