Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Mike McCarthy gives an update on Joey Porter Jr.’s Week 2 status

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. dealt with contract issues all offseason. While nothing came to fruition, Porter was inactive in Week 1 due to his conditioning.

DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' $132 Million Star Gets Brutal Week 1 Awakening After Costly Mistakes

The Pittsburgh Steelers did enough offensively to survive Week 1, but survival left plenty of opportunities sitting on the field. Pittsburgh's passing game produced several chances to turn a close afternoon into something far more comfortable, only for promising plays to disappear before they reached the box score.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14

'Definitely Have To Be Better': Mike McCarthy Was Critical Of The Steelers Receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but Mike McCarthy did not allow the result to excuse an obvious offensive problem.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Pro Sports / September 14

Shailene Woodley’s Reaction Says It All After Aaron Rodgers Claims She Asked To 'F–k' Another Man Days After Their Proposal

Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley haven’t shared much publicly since their engagement ended in 2022. That changed recently, when Rodgers brought their relationship back into headlines during an appearance on Cam Heyward’s podcast.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Shows Frustration In Weekly Press Conference: 'I Think I'll Stop Right Here'

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2026 season off on the right foot with a win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Head Coach Mike McCarthy was able to get the victory in his regular season debut as the coach of his hometown team, and there were a lot of storylines surrounding his homecoming leading up to the season kicking off.

Patrick Queen News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' Patrick Queen Fires Back At Stunning Doubt After Superstar's Vintage Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered their opener with plenty of questions surrounding whether one of the most decorated players on their roster could still produce the kind of afternoon that once felt almost routine.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers fans get exciting offensive update after sluggish Week 1 win

The offense scored just one touchdown in the win, and that came on a pass from Aaron Rodgers to tight end Pat Freiermuth in the back of the end zone. The tight end spoke to the media after the win, and he spoke about the offensive outlook moving forward.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers criticizes referees after ugly performance in Week 1

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EasySportz / September 14

Aaron Rodgers Had This To Say About Donald Trump

Aaron Rodgers has never been afraid to say exactly what he thinks. And he just did it again. During an appearance on teammate Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Rodgers unloaded on President Donald Trump and declared that the MAGA movement is essentially dead.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Steelers’ Week 1 snap counts show that rookie wide receiver has an uphill climb to crack the starting lineup in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled mightily against the Atlanta Falcons, leading many to wonder where rookie WR Germie Bernard was. Well, the snap count totals tell a very important story after Sunday.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' TJ Watt Has High Praise For Defensive Counterpart Following Week 1 Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the 2026 offseason wondering whether the speed inside their defense could finally become something more dependable than an occasional highlight.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Steelers AFC North Round Up: Division Outlook After Week 1

The Steelers opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, giving Mike McCarthy a win in his first regular-season game as Pittsburgh’s head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers criticizes referees after ugly performance in Week 1

Following the game, the future Hall of Famer gave the referees an earful, calling them out for some blatant missed calls on the Steelers' star wide receiver.

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems

Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons

The 'Most starts by an active NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' Darnell Washington Gets A Big-Time Message From Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away from their season opener with a win and plenty of offensive film left to dissect. Some pieces immediately found their place in Mike McCarthy's new system, while others barely had opportunities to show what months of offseason planning might eventually produce.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

Steelers Must Start Max Iheanachor in Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their Week 1 matchup over the Atlanta Falcons in spite of a mediocre performance from their defense. The Steelers’ defense

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14

New Porter-Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

Porter spent the majority of August on the physically unable to perform list with a supposed back injury that he aggravated on the first day of training camp.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga

Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14

'Throw It In January': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Detailed Focus On Passing Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons. However, there were still plenty of issues and growing pains with the team, particularly regarding the offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Snap Counts From Steelers' Week 1 Win, and What They Mean

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons provided the first real look at how Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff plan to deploy their personnel in meaningful games.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / TWSN / September 14

Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 Win Revealed One Uncomfortable Truth: Full Takeaways

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their season with a win against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This wasn’t a dominant win by any means, but it was exactly the way that you’d expect a Steelers season-opening game to go. T.J. Watt had perhaps his worst season in the NFL in 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 14