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NFL Expert Breaks Down Exactly How Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Set Up Jaylen Warren's 45-Yard TD Run

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin has had a tough time every offseason of late trying to determine who the starting quarterback will be, as the team remains in a stalemate searching for its next franchise signal-caller.

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Suspension could cost Steelers' DK Metcalf more than $45M

DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan could void $45 million in the Steelers receiver's contract, according to multiple reports.

Kenneth Gainwell News / The Lead / December 24

Kenneth Gainwell’s Breakout Season Has Fueled Steelers Success

Kenneth Gainwell was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 as a fifth-round pick from the University of Memphis. Since then, he contributed to the

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 24

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Throws A Little Shade At The Lions After Massive Win Over Detroit

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to take down the Detroit Lions in Week 16 by a score of 29-24. The game had a crazy ending that some people in Detroit are still complaining about, but the Steelers were in control for most of the contest.

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 24

Top NFL Pundit Delivers Bold Declaration After Steelers Take Down The Lions: 'I Would Not Have Guessed That'

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to grab a narrow win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday as the final score was 29-24. Pittsburgh went into a hostile environment and went against a team that was desperate for a win, as the Lions are currently a long shot to make the postseason, and the Steelers came away with the win.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 24

Steelers' Cam Heyward Has One Problem With DK Metcalf Suspension

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their best players for the final two weeks of the regular season. Wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended without pay for the final two games after an altercation with a fan during the team's Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions.

James Harrison News / Yardbarker / December 24

Browns fan tackled by James Harrison in 2005 credits ex-Steeler star for changing his life

A tackle by James Harrison during a Pittsburgh Steelers game 20 years ago didn’t just end a fan’s dash onto the field — it helped start him on a path to sobriety.

Steelers have reportedly made a decision about DK Metcalf's future

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DK Metcalf News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Steelers Reaffirm Commitment To WR D.K. Metcalf Beyond 2026

Tom Pelissero reports that the Steelers reaffirmed their commitment to WR D.K. Metcalf for next season and beyond, despite his two-game suspension. Metcalf’s suspension has been upheld by an appeals officer jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA.

T.J. Watt News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 24

Steelers Provide Position News on T.J. Watt Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in line for a potential boost on the defensive side of the bal to close out the regular season, which the teams hopes ends in their first AFC North division title since 2020.

Denzel Ward News / Steeler Nation / December 24

Browns' Denzel Ward Tells Steelers Fans They're Planning To Crush Pittsburgh's Playoff Chances

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing the hot surge in momentum after defeating the Detroit Lions 29-24 in one of the most electric games all season last Sunday.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Steelers have reportedly made a decision about DK Metcalf's future

Metcalf's suspension created some questions about his compensation and future in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 24

Ben Roethlisberger Unhappy With Steelers' 'Mind-Blowing' 2025 Pro Bowl Snubs

The Pittsburgh Steelers had three players announced to the Pro Bowl team for the 2025 season on Tuesday. Defensive back Jalen Ramsey, special teams ace Ben Skowronek, and linebacker TJ Watt were voted to the Pro Bowl Games, continuing a strong tradition of individual recognition in Pittsburgh.

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Steelers Sign Familiar Face at WR

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back a familiar face in their wide receiver room before the end of the regular season. According to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo, the team has signed Brandon Johnson to their practice squad ahead of Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 24

Steelers LB Got Snubbed From Pro Bowl

The Pittsburgh Steelers will send three representatives to the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl. Two recurring names in veterans T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey will make their returns to the annual all-star festivities, joined by special teams ace and first-time Pro Bowl player Ben Skowronek.