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Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. Negotiations Take Turn for Worst

The Pittsburgh Steelers and star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. apparently won't come to a deal this offseason. According to DK Pittsburgh Sports' Chris Halicke, the two sides are not close on a deal, and unless something drastic happens between now and Week 1 of the regular season, it seems no extension will get done.

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What Steelers' Will Howard Needs to Do Against Jets

After laying a strong foundation in the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener, which also served as his professional debut, Will Howard is looking to build on that performance heading into the team's bout with the New York Jets.

Joey Porter Jr. News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Joey Porter Jr. Gets Bad News About Steelers Future as NFL Teams Show Trade Interest

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is heading into the most uncertain stretch of his young NFL career. He is currently entering the final year of his rookie deal while sitting on the physically unable to perform list with a back injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Pittsburgh Radio Host Says Mason Rudolph Took a 'Backhanded Slap at Mike Tomlin' With Mike McCarthy Comments

Mason Rudolph said he was “jealous” about Pittsburgh‘s new quarterback environment after Wednesday’s training camp practice. However, it threw bad light on former head coach Mike Tomlin’s regime, which lacked a proper quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Receive Two Major Pieces of News

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are expected to play in Week 1 amid current injuries. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers received a positive update on the injuries to Metcalf and Pittman Jr., as both are primed to suit up for the team for their season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept.

Joey Porter Jr. News / TWSN / August 20

Pittsburgh Steelers Face Franchise-Altering Decision With Joey Porter Jr.

Joey Porter Jr. has developed into one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL and a franchise cornerstone for the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ defense. Yet, the Steelers have a growing issue when it comes to Porter Jr as they don’t have the ability to use a fifth-year option on him, and he is on an expiring contract.

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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.

Cameron Heyward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Steelers DT Cam Heyward’s 3-word post ahead of Year 16 shows how ready he is

Father Time remains undefeated in the NFL, but Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is putting up a legendary fight. As Pittsburgh gears up for the 2026 season, the veteran anchor is sending a clear message to the rest of the league.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'They Don’t Even Call it Football': Steelers Legend Slams Roger Goodell’s Plan to Put an NFL Team Outside the U.S.

Roger Goodell’s latest NFL comments on the league’s expansion are drawing attention for the wrong reasons. Goodell said on Germany’s RTL/ntv that he has “no doubt” there will be an international team.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers’ Omar Khan Holds Growing Advantage Over Joey Porter Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched Joey Porter Jr.'s contract situation become more expensive and more complicated throughout the offseason. Every new cornerback extension has seemingly strengthened Porter's position, but Mark Kaboly believes the negotiations contain a major advantage for Pittsburgh that many people are overlooking.

Mason Rudolph News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers May Have Already Made Critical Mason Rudolph Trade Decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have to settle their crowded quarterback situation when the initial 53-man roster is formed. Their final answer on Mason Rudolph could remain several months away.

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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 / August 20

Steelers Saw A Proven Trait When Their Young QB Will Howard Hit Rock Bottom

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not become interested in Will Howard because everything went right at Ohio State. Assistant General Manager Andy Weidl remembers the opposite.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers' Omar Khan Faces Harsh Questions Over Jalen Ramsey Injury Truth

The Pittsburgh Steelers initially presented Jalen Ramsey's knee injury as a manageable summer setback. General Manager Omar Khan said in late July that Ramsey would not require surgery, estimated a recovery of a couple of weeks and expressed confidence that the veteran would be ready for the regular season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Every Steelers Draft Pick's Roster Status Going Into Preseason Game Two

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play their second preseason game of the season on Friday night. New head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff got plenty of information from their first preseason contest.

Will Howard News / Steeler Nation / August 20

'Will Howard Has Made Strides': Steelers Insider Sees Improvement Lately From The Quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be approaching the point where a backup-quarterback competition stops being a depth-chart exercise and starts becoming a roster-management headache.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Backs Exciting Plan Around Michael Pittman Jr And Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not bring Aaron Rodgers back for a second season without changing the picture around him. Pittsburgh spent the 2026 offseason building a deeper receiving corps, and Art Rooney II sees the combination of Rodgers and Michael Pittman Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers' Offensive Overhaul Could Have An Unexpected Downside

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally going to have a different offense in 2026. While many of the faces from the 2025 season are back, the scheme will be completely different under Mike McCarthy.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers Have A Few 'Surprise Cuts' Directly In The Hands Of Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to get a better idea of what the roster is going to look like for the 2026 season, and the final two preseason games are going to help put the finishing touches on the 53-man roster.

Keeanu Benton News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 20

Full Details of Steelers' Keaanu Benton Extension Revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to an impressive extension during the final days of training camp. The 2023 second-round pick has become an important of the defensive line, and heading into his fourth season, he's now slated to make a total of $72 million over the life of his new deal.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

'Multiple Explosive Plays': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Detailed How Roman Wilson Is Developing Into A Duel Threat

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting massive improvements from their wide receiver room in 2026. In the previous season, they relied heavily on two aging midseason acquisitions to get through the rest of the year with some level of comfort for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / August 20

ESPN just blasted Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan when grading the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers via their NFL power rankings

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the NFL’s model of stability for decades, and they don’t plan on changing that under Mike McCarthy. But according to ESPN, the Steelers are about to head into uncharted waters.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 20

Steelers' Kuntz sets high bar for Rudolph, Howard, Allar

Steelers' Christian Kuntz sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers will begin the 2026 regular season as the starting quarterback of the Steelers, but he is expected to retire following the campaign.

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