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Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 2026 53-man roster: Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan create a totally new identity in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made trades, cuts, and roster moves over the past 72 hours to get their team from 90 to 53 players. Here is your initial look at the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 30
Steelers Set Initial 53-Man Roster After Stunning Cutdown Weekend
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent an entire summer collecting information. Practices, preseason snaps, special-teams reps and even the smallest details inside meeting rooms were all part of an evaluation that eventually had to become much less complicated.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 30
Steelers Activate Joey Porter Jr. Before Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers got their star cornerback back, activating Joey Porter Jr. off of the Physically Unable to Perform List, the team announced. Porter Jr.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
Eli Heidenreich News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 30
Steelers Local Rookie, Former Navy Star, Makes 53-Man Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers have included their rookie running back on the 53-man roster. Eli Heidenreich, a seventh-round pick out of Navy in the 2026 NFL Draft, will have a spot on the Steelers' roster, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter.
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 30
Steelers Make Final QB Decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew they were keeping four quarterbacks for some time now, but the room only became official at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 30. With the team's 53-man roster finalized, Pittsburgh is set to head into the regular season with each of their passers on the depth chart in Week 1.
Malik Harrison News / EssentiallySports / August 30
Steelers Make Surprising Release as Malik Harrison Shown the Door Despite $10 Million Extension
When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed 6’ 3”, 255-lb linebacker Malik Harrison off the Baltimore Ravens on a 2-year, $10 million contract, the intention seemed clear.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 30
Steelers need to fix one area to help Aaron Rodgers this season
If the Steelers want to take advantage of a season with Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, they need to address this position.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 30
Steelers have prime opportunity to steal offensive lineman from rival Ravens
The team may need another depth piece at offensive tackle.
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 30
Steelers making trade to send former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson to Packers
The Steelers remained busy on cut-down day.
Kaleb Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Packers acquiring RB Kaleb Johnson from Steelers
The Packers are acquiring RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30
Steelers cut former Ravens LB on $10 million contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently wrapped up their preseason slate with a narrow road loss to the Buffalo Bills by a score of 28-27. The Steelers will now turn their attention to the upcoming regular season, which will get underway in just two weeks.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 30
Steelers make two more notable cuts as 53-Man roster takes shape
The Pittsburgh Steelers are quickly working their way toward their initial 53-man roster.
Malik Harrison News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Steelers To Release LB Malik Harrison
The Steelers are expected to release veteran linebacker Malik Harrison, according to The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, ending his time in Pittsburgh after just one season.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 30
Steelers release another veteran defender as brutal cutdown day continues
Pittsburgh no longer has to figure out whether it has enough playable defensive linemen. It has to decide which useful ones it is willing to lose. One of those decisions has reportedly been made.
Dean Lowry News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Steelers To Release DL Dean Lowry
The Steelers are parting ways with veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, ending his time in Pittsburgh. Lowry, 32, spent the last two years in black and yellow, appearing in 12 games in 2024 (one start) but missing all of last season after tearing his ACL in training camp.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 30
Steelers Now Have 'Escape Path' With Shady Tactic
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a ton of depth at nearly every single position. That makes it very tough for the team's brass to figure out who should stick around on the 53-man roster and who should get cut.
Elandon Roberts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Steelers Releasing Veteran LB Elandon Roberts
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Steelers are releasing veteran LB Elandon Roberts on Sunday as they work to get down to the 53-man limit. Roberts, 32, is a former fourth-round pick by the Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Kaden Wetjen News / Steel City Underground / August 30
Watch: Kaden Wetjen saves his best return for last
Steel City Underground presents Plays of the Game: highlighting the biggest moments and game-changing plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest matchup.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 30
Why the Steelers trading Broderick Jones was predictable
Only three years after drafting Broderick Jones in the first round, the Pittsburgh Steelers gave up on him and traded him away to the Dallas Cowboys.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
CB Joey Porter Jr. Unhappy With Steelers Negotiations
Joey Porter Jr. has not practiced since the Steelers reported for training camp. While Porter is technically on the team’s active/PUP list with a back injury, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes contract negotiations cover much of the issue here.
Germie Bernard News / Steel City Underground / August 29
Watch: Germie Bernard scores his first touchdown as a Steelers
Steel City Underground presents Plays of the Game: highlighting the biggest moments and game-changing plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest matchup.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 28
Steelers, Mike McCarthy get props for big offseason changes
It's Year 1 for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and the team. Expectations are high for what McCarthy can do with the Steelers, especially since he won a Super Bowl with quarterback Aaron Rodgers back in Green Bay. So, can he deliver?
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Insider gives Steelers fans hopeful news regarding Joey Porter Jr. contract situation
During the latest edition of the "Kaboly + Mack" program, which followed Pittsburgh's 28-27 loss to Buffalo, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of "The Pat McAfee Show" shared an update regarding Porter's situation.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 28
Steelers reporters share Joey Porter Jr. contract updates after Adam Schefter report
Schefter raised eyebrows when he reported during a Thursday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Porter "haven't appeared to be close to" coming to terms on a contract extension this summer.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 28
Steelers' Mike McCarthy seems to confirm Will Howard decision after preseason finale
As noted by Alex Kozora of the Steelers Depot website, three different Pittsburgh Steelers insiders said during the team's official radio pregame show
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