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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 29
One Roster Bubble Player Steelers Must Cut
With the roster cutdown deadline rapidly approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of business to attend to. Because they have solid depth at a majority of their position groups, the Steelers are going to have to release a number of viable players as they reach the 53-man roster limit.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / August 29
'Makes No Sense': Steelers Legend Calls Out Pittsburgh for Disrespecting Joey Porter Jr
Whether it’s Mike Tomlin as the head coach or Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers historically don’t do contract extensions during the season. It’s been evident this season as well, as Joey 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?
Joey Porter Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29
Report: Steelers Haven’t Made CB Joey Porter Jr. Formal Offer Yet
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. are in a “classic stalemate” regarding a long-term extension. Porter reportedly isn’t happy with the team’s decision to prioritize other players long-term over him.
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.
Gennings Dunker News / Steeler Nation / August 29
Steelers Have Fascinating Long-Term Plan Brewing On Offensive Line
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 NFL Draft needing to continue strengthening an offensive line that has undergone a youth movement. Pittsburgh traded up to select Gennings Dunker with the 96th overall pick, adding another powerful blocker to a room filled with young talent.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 29
Steelers 2026 Draft Pick at Risk of Being Cut This Weekend
As the Pittsburgh Steelers approach the final hours before rosters must be submitted for the regular season, the organization finds themselves in an intriguing position.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Steelers Have Two Valuable Practice Squad Candidates They May Lose on Waivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a little over 24 hours to make some difficult decisions ahead of the roster cutdown deadline. Head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff have gathered plenty of valuable information on their players throughout the preseason.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 29
'Anywhere Close to Being Benched': Geoff Schwartz Makes Bold Aaron Rodgers Claim Ahead of Steelers’ Opener
Going into his 22nd NFL season, all eyes continue to be on Aaron Rodgers simply due to what he can still produce on the field. Last season was his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he was able to help them win the AFC North title.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 29
Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger is clear on which QB he thinks has the biggest long-term upside for Pittsburgh
He made comments that back both young quarterbacks, but thinks one of them is a favorite to have a possible long-term future due to their upside.
Max Iheanachor News / Steeler Nation / August 29
Steelers May Have Been Completely Wrong About Max Iheanachor
The Pittsburgh Steelers waited the entire preseason to see Max Iheanachor in an NFL game. When the 21st overall pick finally debuted against the Buffalo Bills, his performance offered both a glimpse of his physical potential and a reminder that missed development time cannot be recovered instantly.
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 / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 29
Steelers Have Clear Favorite for Future QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been starved of a franchise quarterback for half a decade. As a result, Steelers youngsters Will Howard and Drew Allar generated a ton of hype and fanfare throughout the offseason, more than most sixth- and third-round picks, respectively, would typically garner.
Ben Skowronek News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Ben Skowronek's Preseason Play Could Push Him Into a Real Offensive Role
The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed their preseason campaign and the regular season is up next. Before they begin game planning for the Atlanta Falcons, they have a few tough choices to make ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
3 Steelers Who Could Be Traded Before Roster Cut Down Deadline
The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed their preseason and are a little over a day away from roster cuts. Their roster must be trimmed to 53 players and they already got that process started Friday.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 29
Steelers' Favorite Player In Baltimore Now On The Verge Of Losing His Job After Another Troubling Performance
The Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC North in 2025, but that did not stop the organization from having to go through an incredible amount of change. Mike Tomlin stepped down from his post as the team's head coach and Mike McCarthy was brought in to defend that division title.
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.
Breiden Fehoko News / EssentiallySports / August 29
'I Lost My Respect for Him': Former LSU Star Who Once Idolized Deion Sanders Recalls Cold Encounter That Changed His Opinion
Deion Sanders built his reputation as a man of the people, someone who bridges the gap between superstar culture and everyday football fans. But former LSU defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko paints a very different picture.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 29
Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: QB Room, Rookie Class Finalized
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially headed into the regular season - almost. First, they need to trim their roster down to 53 players. The team started by cutting 11 players, moving their roster down from 90 to 89.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / August 28
Steelers Officially Cut Ties With 11 Players Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline
The Pittsburgh Steelers wasted no time in roster decisions on Friday after their preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys. HC Mike McCarthy started trimming the roster, releasing 11 players in the first wave of cuts, and many of them had been signed only earlier this week.
Kaden Wetjen News / TWSN / August 28
Kaden Wetjen’s Game-Changing Ability Demands a Pittsburgh Steelers Roster Spot
After an uneven preseason created some uncertainty early on with his roster status, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now gotten the reassurance they needed once again to keep a roster spot for Kaden Wetjen as roster cuts approach.
Joey Porter Jr. News / 5 GOATs / August 28
Jeremy Fowler delivers latest on Joey Porter Jr’s contract impasse: ‘Something’s gonna have to give’
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is heading into his fourth NFL campaign this season, all of which have come with the organization that drafted him in 2023.
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
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 27
Will Howard or Drew Allar? Steelers' backup QB situation just got murkier
The Steelers were hoping this game would answer whether Will Howard or Drew Allar should be the team's QB3 behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 27
Adam Schefter shares update on Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. contract standoff
While Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been on the physically unable to perform list throughout the summer due to an alleged back issue, it's widely assumed his not practicing is related to the fact that he remains in the final year of his contract.
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