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Steelers Seemingly Make Final Call on Mason Rudolph’s Future Amid Backup QB Battle

The Steelers may have stumbled upon a problem most NFL teams would love to have, but it could still force a difficult decision before the regular season gets rolling.

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New York Jets in their second preseason contest, and the excitement is brewing. Young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar will split the game, and their performance could dictate how this depth chart shakes out for the regular season.

Joey Porter Jr. News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Joey Porter Jr and Steelers Clash Over Future Contract as Cornerback’s Future Up in Air

When Joey Porter Jr decided to hold out at the start of training camp, fans thought it was just a matter of time before the former 32nd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft signed an improved deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Steelers Can Build on Preseason Momentum With Three Areas to Watch Friday Night

The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their second preseason game Friday night and will get an extended look at some key personnel. With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph getting a veteran day off, Will Howard and Drew Allar will be under the microscope.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' Will Howard Called Out Over Dangerous Mindset Before Jets Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to give quarterback Will Howard his greatest NFL opportunity yet. Howard will start Pittsburgh's second preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday, providing him with an extended chance to prove that he belongs in the team's future plans.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' Rookie Could Be Forced Onto Injured Reserve So All 4 Quarterbacks Stay On The Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expecting a lot of production out of their rookies in 2026, as the only one who is even tabbed to be a starter outside of special teams is the fifth-round fullback, Riley Nowakowski.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 21

Steelers Have 5 Do-Or-Die Players Against Jets

There are a number of Pittsburgh Steelers who enter the team's second preseason game with a lot on the line. The Steelers' roster outlook became a bit more clear in the team's 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers last week, but there's still plenty of decisions left to be made before final cuts on August 30.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' New-Look Safety Plan Comes With A Dangerous Catch

The Pittsburgh Steelers want their safeties to look interchangeable before the snap, which is useful right up until interchangeability starts pulling one of their best defenders away from what he does best.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Six Key Steelers to Watch in Preseason Game Two

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to kick off their second preseason game Friday night. Mason Rudolph will join Aaron Rodgers for a veteran day off, meaning the team’s young quarterbacks will get the entire game to give head coach Mike McCarthy a closer look.

Mason Rudolph News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers Could Make Foolish Mason Rudolph Decision Despite Trade Interest

The Pittsburgh Steelers have four quarterbacks they could reasonably justify keeping on their 53-man roster. However, carrying Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph,

Carrington Valentine News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Steelers Have Shown Trade Interest in NFC Starting Cornerback

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly reached out to the Green Bay Packers to check on the availability of cornerback Carrington Valentine, according to a report this week.

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers Front Office Shift: Omar Khan To President Would Be A 'Step Back,' Not A Promotion

The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing the start of the 2026 season, and this is the best roster the team has had in years. The appropriate moves were made during the offseason to bring in additional talent in areas of need, and the rookie class has been impressive through training camp and one preseason game.

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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.

Kaleb Johnson News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' Practice Shows That They Have Officially Given Up On Kaleb Johnson

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten a lot of flak for how they have handled former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson. Obviously, everyone knows about the kickoff return blunder that he had early in 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 21

Predicting Steelers Starting Lineup Against Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the New York Jets for their second preseason game of the 2026 campaign. Without many of the starters playing, the Steelers will need to get creative with their first lineup.

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Joey Porter Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21

Teams Viewing Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. As Trade Target?

The Steelers have been busy on the extension front this offseason, but Joey Porter Jr. remains a pending 2027 free agent at this point. Serious talks on a second contract had not taken place by the time training camp began in his case.

Mike Tomlin News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Mike Tomlin's NBC Contract Could Make an NFL Coaching Return Even More Less Likely

When Mike Tomlin stepped away as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, speculation immediately centered on him finding his way into the television business.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

'Be Brilliant In The Basics': Steelers' Will Howard Putting Emphasis On Not Forcing Big Plays

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener was one that showed some very encouraging signs for fans. Now new head coach Mike McCarthy, who was coaching against one of his former teams, has his team busy at practice this week ahead of their second preseason game against the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Report: Teams Monitoring Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr As Potential Trade Option

Jordan Schultz reports multiple teams around the NFL have wondered about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. as a potential trade target. Schultz mentions Porter is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and teams are curious if Pittsburgh would consider moving him given the state of the cornerback market.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' DK Metcalf Gets An Extremely Blunt Message About Aaron Rodgers From A Former Super Bowl Champion

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally in the thick of training camp, as they now have full pads on and the physicality is increasing. The real evaluation can begin for many players, both offensively and defensively.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Receive Two Major Pieces of News

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are expected to play in Week 1 amid current injuries. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers received a positive update on the injuries to Metcalf and Pittman Jr., as both are primed to suit up for the team for their season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept.

Cameron Heyward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Steelers DT Cam Heyward’s 3-word post ahead of Year 16 shows how ready he is

Father Time remains undefeated in the NFL, but Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is putting up a legendary fight. As Pittsburgh gears up for the 2026 season, the veteran anchor is sending a clear message to the rest of the league.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 20

Steelers' Kuntz sets high bar for Rudolph, Howard, Allar

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How Allar has reportedly surprised Steelers since 2026 NFL Draft

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Allar completed 10 of 13 pass attempts for 153 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a rushing score when he made his preseason debut in Pittsburgh's 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 13.

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