Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 12

Steelers Likely Lose First-Round Rookie in Preseason Opener

One of the most exciting battles occurring at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp was the one between linemen Dylan Cook and Max Iheanachor to determine the starting right tackle.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Steelers Could Give Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard More Work in First Preseason Game

As the Pittsburgh Steelers approach their first preseason game, they could be without a few key players. While the result will not impact their quest for the playoffs, the game still provides an important opportunity to evaluate the roster before the regular season.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 12

'Got A Little Chippy': Steelers’ No-Tackling Experiment Is Already Getting Wild In Latrobe

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a fairly simple rule for Mike McCarthy’s first training camp: practice hard, stay on your feet and save the full collisions for somebody wearing another uniform.

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Aaron Rodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Draws Trade Speculation Before Season

Trade deadline chatter usually waits until the regular season settles into a clear pattern, but the Pittsburgh Steelers already find themselves the subject of speculation about a potential quarterback move involving Aaron Rodgers.

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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 / Steeler Nation / August 12

Mike McCarthy Had His Tense Approach With Steelers' Drew Allar Revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stuck in quarterback purgatory ever since Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season. The organization did not have a great plan for life after Roethlisberger, and the franchise has been piecing things together at the position ever since.

Broderick Jones News / Athlon Sports / August 12

After Surprising OT Development, Could Steelers Trade Broderick Jones?

As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their first week of game preparation under new head coach Mike McCarthy, one name remains a bit of a mystery heading into the 2026 season.

Roman Wilson News / TWSN / August 12

Former Third-Round Pick Impressing at Steelers Camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been waiting for Roman Wilson to have a breakthrough, and it appears that time has finally come. Wilson was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2024 draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 12

Steelers Training Camp Gives Way to First Preseason Test

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the last several weeks installing new systems, evaluating a revamped roster, and sorting through position battles at training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 12

Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: Three QBs, New Rookies

The Pittsburgh Steelers are about to play actual football. Their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers is here, putting over two weeks of training camp practices to the test and giving plenty of players an opportunity to showcase themselves in live-game action for the first time this summer.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 12

Former Steelers Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Recalls One Massive Regret During His Time In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 offseason is slowly starting to come to an end as the team is just about a month away from kicking off the regular season at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

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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.

Mason Rudolph News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Mason Rudolph Is Proving His Value as Steelers' Backup QB Competition Heats Up

One of the battles under the microscope at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has been the backup quarterback position. Will Howard was once viewed as a favorite to win the job coming out of minicamp, but the incumbent is proving his worth early and often.

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Aaron Rodgers News / HITC / August 12

Mike Florio moots blockbuster Aaron Rodgers exit from Steelers before trade deadline

Mike Florio is still mooting a potential trade away from the Pittsburgh Steelers for Aaron Rodgers before the November trade deadline. The 2026 season will be Rodgers’ final in the NFL after he announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 11

New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy May Have Just Completely Solidified Who Pittsburgh's TE3 Is For 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the 2026 offseason bring about several changes, especially to the current roster. Now that the team has officially started training camp in Latrobe, PA, they are getting looks at who will fit in with players from last year's roster in hopes to quickly turn things around in the Steel City.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Biggest Offensive Hurdle Has Absolutely Nothing To Do With Aaron Rodgers In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a major organizational change. The team will be going from Arthur Smith's offensive scheme to Mike McCarthy and Brian Angelichio's, a much more modern system in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Former Steelers Running Back Granted Early Prison Release Due To Tragic Family Circumstance

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long and storied history, but there are countless players that have come through the organization that many fans won't even remember.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Is Completely Unable To Give Young Players Same 'Quarterback School' As He Did With Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have raved nonstop about new head coach Mike McCarthy's "QB School." Many have praised him for his intense attention to detail and hands-on approach to developing a passer.

Max Iheanachor News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers Rookie Max Iheanachor Earns Rare Review From 2x Super Bowl Champion

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the 21st overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, knowing the rookie would immediately face significant expectations.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers' TJ Watt Sounds Haunted By Playoff Failure During Raw Moment With James Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched TJ Watt build a career worthy of being mentioned alongside the greatest defensive players in franchise history. He has collected sacks, shattered records and earned nearly every individual honor available, but none of it has erased the one failure that continues to eat at him.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 11

Steelers’ Massive Install Menu Has Mike McCarthy Already Editing 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not played a preseason snap under Mike McCarthy yet, and their head coach is already editing next summer’s syllabus. Pittsburgh has thrown so much information at its roster during camp that missed assignments are running a little hotter than McCarthy prefers.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 12

Three most likely trade destinations for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Kevin O'Connell addresses future of J.J. McCarthy after Murray decision

Pressure is on Kyler Murray to 'save a lot of jobs' after being named QB1 over J.J. McCarthy

Raiders' preseason opener vs. Cardinals could be Fernando Mendoza show

Todd Monken rips offense amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

‘Growing Possibility’ Steelers Carry Four QBs In 2026

It is uncommon – but not unprecedented – for NFL teams to carry four quarterbacks on their roster to begin a season. The Steelers have long loomed as a candidate to do so in 2026.