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Steelers Release Veteran Safety Before Paris Trip

The Pittsburgh Steelers shook up their defensive roster ahead of their Week 7 contest against the New Orleans Saints. As the team prepares for an international flight to Paris, France, one of the veteran defenders was informed that he won't be on the flight or on the active roster moving forward.

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Steelers' Latest Move Abruptly Ends Time With Veteran Defensive Piece

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made another roster move as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. With the organization continuing to evaluate its personnel during an important stretch of the 2026 NFL season, Pittsburgh has reportedly decided to part ways with veteran defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins.

Chris Godwin News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Chris Godwin Trade Idea Runs Into Huge Financial Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for help at the wide receiver position. The injury to Michael Pittman Jr. has landed him on Injured Reserve, and it seems like he could be out for a while.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 21

3 WRs Steelers Can Trade Day 3 Draft Picks For

Even after the addition of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Pittsburgh Steelers haven't solved their issues at wide receiver. Some senior voices on the Steelers' beat are convinced that another move is coming.

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Roger Goodell News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Get Important Message From Roger Goodell About Paris Game Safety

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a historic international matchup against the New Orleans Saints, but growing concerns surrounding safety in Paris have become a major storyline ahead of Sunday's game.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Could Turn To New WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling For Help Sooner Than Expected

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to travel to Paris, France to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. They will look to keep their winning streak against the NFC South as the Steelers have already beaten the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2026 season.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 21

'Big Advantage For The Saints': Steelers Could Have A Problem Heading To Paris

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently preparing for the team's Week 7 matchup with the New Orleans Saints which will take place in Paris, France. There

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers Have Very Odd Roster Construction They Will Have to Address Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning their attention to Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints, but an unusual roster situation could soon catch up with them.

Jalen Ramsey News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Draws Intriguing Extension Talk From Arthur Moats After Dominant Tampa Bay Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers already watched one high-profile defensive contract dispute end with a trade this season. Another expensive secondary decision awaits, but the picture looks different after Sunday's overtime victory.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Arthur Moats Raises Bold Theory About Patrick Graham's Post-Bye Plans For TJ Watt

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason promising a pass rush that would be harder to predict. Six games later, opponents have still seen plenty of familiar looks, particularly from the most recognizable player on the edge.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

'Most Important Player': Steelers' Star Jalen Ramsey Continues To Dominate On Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary has looked much improved over the last couple of games. The young cornerbacks are playing their best ball, Jamel Dean has returned from injury, safety DeShon Elliott should be returning soon himself, and nickelback Jalen Ramsey is playing lights out.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 21

Steelers Must Avoid This Veteran WR Trade Target

The Pittsburgh Steelers might not be done adding to their wide receiver room. No one knows for sure at this point, as the team recently added veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Questions Mike McCarthy's Risky Clock Management Against Rookie QB

The Pittsburgh Steelers were three yards from making Sunday's fourth-quarter comeback a lot less stressful. An interception had put them on the doorstep, their opponent was playing a rookie quarterback, and there was barely enough time left for another meaningful possession.

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Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers Kill 2 Birds With 1 Stone In Mike McCarthy Receiver Reunion Trade Pitch

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a wide receiver plan entering the 2026 season that hasn't exactly panned out. The most concerning situation of them all is the fact that Michael Pittman Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers Linked to Chris Godwin Jr. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on IR

Injuries have thinned the Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiver room, and CBS Sports thinks the answer sits in Tampa Bay. Its list of 10 trade deadline moves sends Chris Godwin Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Steelers Urged by Former Super Bowl Champion to Make One Specific Blockbuster Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers may or may not be active at the trade deadline. If they win their next two games, they’ll likely lean more toward buying than trading away players on their roster.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / October 21

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Shouts Out 'Invaluable' Depth Piece That Helps The Defense Be Great

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense looked a little shaky in the first half of their Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it tightened up quickly and opened the door for a potential comeback.

Mike McCarthy News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Going to Give Him Hell': Steelers Captain Shares Locker Room’s Reaction to Mike McCarthy’s Injury After HC Missed Halftime Meeting in Steelers’ Win

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy spent all of halftime in a medical tent on Sunday, and his players noticed. Defensive tackle and team captain Cam Heyward revealed how the locker room felt about it, saying McCarthy only avoided a round of ridicule because he was not in the room.

Cameron Heyward News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'NFL Likes Money': Steelers’ Cam Heyward Gets Blunt on Why Paris Game Isn’t Canceled As League Shares Security Plans for Teams

The Steelers vs. Saints clash in France is raising more and more doubts. With authorities already concerned about the safety of players and fans, many thought the game might get canceled.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 21

McCarthy has Steelers doing something fans haven't seen in years

Steelers' Mike McCarthy has Pittsburgh doing something fans haven't seen in years

It's all good signs for a franchise that's hungry for another trip to the big game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Steelers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, the Steelers are planning to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad. Pittsburgh has numerous injuries to their receiver room, including Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek.

Aaron Rodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Steelers signing familiar face to reunite with Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are running it back with one of Aaron Rodgers’ longtime targets. The Steelers have reportedly signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a new contract.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19