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Steelers Add Two Practice Squad WRs for Bucs Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again bringing up one of their training camp standouts from the practice squad. Ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Steelers have announced that they've elevated wide receiver Brandon Smith for a second-straight week.

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Steelers Linebacker Payton Wilson Has Not Received The Spotlight Due To One Major Issue

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some struggles on the defensive side of the football through five weeks of the 2026 season. The secondary has lost key pieces due to injuries and has underperformed, but its output in Week 5 gave reason to be optimistic.

Roman Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Steelers Announced Four Roster Moves, Placed WR Roman Wilson On IR

The Steelers announced multiple transactions, including placing WR Roman Wilson on injured reserve. In his place, the Steelers signed RB Lew Nichols to the active roster.

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How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

4 Things to Watch When Steelers Face Buccaneers in Week 6

The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Tampa Bay in Week 6 looking to build momentum and establish some consistency after alternating wins and losses through their first five games.

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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 / Field Level Media / October 17

Steelers' DK Metcalf off injury report, Pat Freiermuth added

The Pittsburgh Steelers removed one player from the injury report and added another on Saturday. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was taken off the report by the Steelers (3-2) for Sunday's game against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4).

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers' Young Offensive Line Is About To Face Its Toughest Test Yet

The Pittsburgh Steelers tried something very risky with their offensive line under the new coaching staff: they had everyone flip sides so first-round rookie Max Iheanachor could plug-and-play at right tackle when he was deemed ready.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Steelers Rookie Daylen Everette Is Thriving Under Fire

One Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiving unexpected playing time in 2026 is cornerback Daylen Everette. Pittsburgh appeared to have a deep cornerback room entering the season, and Everette looked more likely to contribute on special teams than earn a significant defensive role.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers Uncover Something Special Brewing Between 2 Rookie DBs In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two rookie defensive backs who are developing a special relationship behind the scenes. Daylen Everette and Robert Spears-Jennings are learning what it takes to succeed in the NFL, and they are doing it together.

Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers' Nick Herbig Drawing Strong Praise For Unexpected New Role

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been asking outside linebacker Nick Herbig to do more than rush opposing quarterbacks this season, and his position coach is impressed with the results.

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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.

DK Metcalf News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 17

Steelers Get Relief With Good DK Metcalf News

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the unluckiest teams in the NFL this season. One injury after another has piled up through the first five weeks, and no position has been more affected than wide receiver.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers Are Seeing Consistent Growth Thanks To 1 Player In Particular

Despite working with a new coaching staff, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing very similar to how they have in recent years: consistently inconsistent.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Bill Cowher Has Alarming Take As Legend Believes Steelers' Defensive Line Is 'Uncomfortable'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a perplexing defensive stance through the first five weeks. Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham promised all these different blitzes with guys moving around and quarterbacks getting confused.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 17

'Really Good': Steelers Rookie Gabriel Rubio Starting To Turn Heads

The Pittsburgh Steelers hit the road in Week 6 to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they have not yet won a game away from Acrisure Stadium in 2026. In the first year for head coach Mike McCarthy, he is undefeated at home after a Week 5 win against the Indianapolis Colts and their star running back Jonathan Taylor.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 17

Steelers Should Consider Surprise Trade Candidate

While names such as Patrick Queen and Jalen Ramsey profile as the likeliest candidates to be dealt on the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster should they ever opt to move any of their veterans, there's one name that's flown under the radar in that respect and may ultimately garner some interest from around the league.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

3 Trade Targets Steelers Could Pursue Before NFL Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several areas they could address as the NFL trade deadline approaches in less than a month. Whether they want to add another weapon to Aaron Rodgers’ offense or bolster their secondary for a playoff push, Pittsburgh has the draft capital to explore potential upgrades.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers Reunion At Cornerback Suddenly Within Reach As Chargers' Demise Continues

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of the "easy part" of their schedule. As long as they do well overall, they will be in a position to add pieces at the trade deadline while they're on their bye week.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Former Steelers QB Expresses 1 Big Problem With Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting set to to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road as head coach Mike McCarthy looks for his victory away from Acrisure Stadium.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / Steeler Nation / October 17

Steelers Facing Devastating Michael Pittman Jr Injury Setback

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for longer than initially expected, raising new questions about the team's depth at the position as the NFL trade deadline approaches.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

DK Metcalf Development Spells Bad News for Aaron Rodgers

DK Metcalf’s status for Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is uncertain after the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver missed Friday’s practice because of an illness.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Steelers Projected Inactives for Week 6 at Buccaneers

The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Tampa Bay in Week 6 to face a Buccaneers team looking to build on its recent success. Pittsburgh also needs to string together wins, as the Steelers have alternated wins and losses since opening the season with a victory.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

1 player Steelers must trade before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are all-in on making a Super Bowl run in 2026, but that doesn’t mean they should ignore the future of the franchise. With Aaron Rodgers at the helm for what is expected to be his final NFL season, Pittsburgh has a narrow window to compete for a championship.