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Steelers place captain on IR right before TNF game

Ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed safety and special teams captain Miles Killebrew on the Reserve/Injured List (IR) with a significant knee injury, per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.

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Is Darnell Washington playing tonight? Why Steelers TE is off to quiet start in Week 7

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has been quiet early on in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. Here's what's going on with the big tight end.

Kenneth Gainwell News / Sporting News / October 16

Is Kenneth Gainwell playing tonight? Why Steelers RB is off to slow start vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is off to a lackluster start in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here's more information on what's going on with Gainwell.

Pat Freiermuth News / Sporting News / October 16

Is Pat Freiermuth playing tonight? Why Steelers TE is off to quiet start in Week 7

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is off to a slow start in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

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Aaron Rodgers' 11th TD of the season gives Steelers 7-0 lead

The Steelers made it look easy on their first drive. They went 69 yards in eight plays for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Aaron Rodgers had all day on third-and-6 from the Cincinnati 10 and finally threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jonnu Smith.

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Miles Killebrew News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Steelers Place DB Miles Killebrew On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially placed DB Miles Killebrew on injured reserve Thursday. Killebrew suffered a non-contact knee injury last week, so this move was expected. Killebrew, 32, is a former fourth-round pick by the Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 16

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Has High Praise For One Explosive Area On Offense: 'Certainly An Advantage For Us'

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was excellent throughout the majority of the contest and was credited with 235 yards and two touchdowns.

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What does CeeDee Lamb's return mean for Cowboys' George Pickens?

CeeDee Lamb's return creates big questions for Cowboys' George Pickens usage

The Dallas Cowboys are going to get their No. 1 wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, back in the lineup on Sunday when they take on the Washington Commanders. What does that mean for George Pickens?

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Aaron Rodgers News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Looks To Make History Against the Cincinnati Bengals

It’s a tale as old as time in the NFL: records are made to be broken. This week, another legendary quarterback is about to get nudged down the history books.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 16

Steelers Get High Offensive Praise As Group Is Believed To Be Able To Contend With The NFL's Best

The Pittsburgh Steelers were a mysterious team coming into the 2025 season. There was a lot of shake ups on the roster and it was hard to imagine what the team was going to look like, especially on the offensive side of the football.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers Place Captain on Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially lost their special teams captain for at least the next four games. Ahead of the team's Week 7 primetime matchup on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers announced that they've placed Miles Killebrew on the reserve/injured list with a knee injury.

Mike Tomlin News / The SportsRush / October 16

'Let’s Make Sure We Get That Money': Derek Carr Recalls Mike Tomlin’s Pep Talk During A Pro Bowl Game

The Pro Bowl has seen a ton of changes made to its format over the years. One thing that has remained steadfast, though, is that each player gets a cash prize, win or lose, for participation.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 16

Most Exciting Steelers Wide Receiver Trade Target Yet Revealed By ESPN Analyst

The Pittsburgh Steelers once again find themselves enthralled in a ton of wide receiver trade rumors. The NFL's trade deadline is approaching quickly as it lands on November 4th for the 2025 season, and the fan base is clamoring for the Steelers to add another weapon for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers' Pat Freiermuth Created Rare Moment for Aaron Rodgers

Despite spending 21 years in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth became Aaron Rodgers' first teammate to ever make good on a specific plan.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Stats reveal big concern about Aaron Rodgers

Stats reveal big concern about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers ahead of Bengals game

ESPN's Brooke Pryor shared some alarming stats regarding how Aaron Rodgers has played across his first five contests.

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Calvin Austin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers Get Promising Return Date for Calvin Austin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top wide receivers for a second straight game. Calvin Austin III, the team’s number two receiver to begin the season, suffered a shoulder injury during the Steelers’ Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.