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Steelers’ Yahya Black Questionable vs. Browns for Personal Reason

The Pittsburgh Steelers may lose one of their top interior defensive linemen in Week 4. Ahead of their Thursday Night Football showdown on the road against the Cleveland Browns, Steelers senior director of communications Burt Lauten announced that defensive tackle Yahya Black (personal) is now questionable.

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Steelers' Young Defensive Front Seriously Facing Early Growing Pains In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason treating their defensive line like one of the roster's biggest reasons for optimism. Pittsburgh had the established star, several young investments and enough depth to rotate players without dramatically changing what the front could accomplish.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 23

'He's Giving His Best Effort': Steelers' Yahya Black Draws Big Time Praise From Patrick Graham

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not have a lot of positives in their 17-0 loss on Friday evening. One of the few great things to take away is how well the front seven played, especially against the run.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 10

Steelers’ Yahya Black May Hold The Secret To Unlocking Keeanu Benton

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have spent the last few seasons asking the wrong question about Keeanu Benton. Instead of wondering whether he can become the nose tackle Pittsburgh wants, the better answer may be sitting a few lockers away.

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Steelers’ 336-Pound Project Yahya Black Is Showing A Surprising Second Gear

The Pittsburgh Steelers knew Yahya Black could occupy space in the middle of their defense. The more intriguing development is how well the 336-pound lineman continues to move after adding size.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Steelers Coach Domata Peko's Focus on Yahya Black Could Unlock Breakout Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin their second week of training camp on Monday, marking their first full week of work. Most importantly, it will be the Steelers' first padded practice of camp.

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Steelers Throwback Thursday: Jersey colab connects Pittsburgh, Iowa

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Steelers' Promising Defensive Duo Receives Powerful Message

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the last few years trying to rebuild the defensive foundation of the roster, and two young players could become important pieces of that plan if their development keeps moving forward.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 6

Steelers' Yahya Black Gets Crucial Warning About His Technique

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of reasons to be intrigued by Yahya Black, but his next step is going to come down to more than just size. Black already looks the part as a useful defensive lineman.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Yahya Black Could Become Steelers' Prototype for a New-Age Nose Tackle

When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Yahya Black, he looked like a typical Steelers interior defensive line pick. As a prospect, he possessed the size, length, and run-stopping ability the organization has traditionally valued.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 11

Steelers' Yahya Black Gives Extremely Positive Update On Impact From Newly Hired Coach Domata Peko

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a very busy offseason in nearly every possible way. Of course, every team goes through the cycle of adding new players on the trade market, free agency, and the draft.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 30

Steelers Have Massive Second-Year Breakout Candidate

First-year Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach Domata Peko is the conductor of the Yahya Black hype train heading into the former fifth-round pick's second year with the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 29

Steelers' Practice Ends With Crazy Sentence Nobody Expected To Hear About Yahya Black

All Pittsburgh Steelers fans’ attention in the 2025 NFL Draft went to first-round pick Derrick Harmon, and rightfully so. Harmon proved in the 2025 season that he should be a cornerstone player on the defensive line for the foreseeable future.

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Steelers' Yahya Black Opens Up About Secret Injury He Suffered During Rookie Season

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the move was viewed as a smart investment in fixing one of the team’s biggest issues.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Steelers’ Yahya Black flips the bird during win over Lions

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Yahya Black is already looking like a hardened veteran out there. The Steelers kept on rolling Sunday, securing their third straight victory with a 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 14

Steelers Need Two Rookies to Reach Next Level

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for answers on both sides of the ball as they begin the second half of their regular-season schedule. Sitting atop the AFC North with a 5-4 record, there is an overwhelming sense of dread as their lead has shrunk over the past few weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 8

Steelers Coach Reveals The Secret Behind Their 2025 Draft Steal

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave up 299 yards on the ground in their playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens to end the 2024 season. It was a loss that clearly stood out to the organization, highlighting the urgent need to improve their run defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 11, 2025

Steelers Expected To Make Big Change In Week 2 To Fix Major Issue

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. It is going to be an interesting game as the Steelers should be able to find a way to win the contest as Seattle clearly struggled in Week 1.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 11, 2025

Steelers' Defense Should Absolutely Improve After Mike Tomlin Called Out Players' 'Manhood'

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have won their Week 1 game, but it did not stop concerns from being raised. The highest-paid defense gave up 32 points, 182 rushing yards, with three touchdowns coming from the ground game against a New York Jets offense that has struggled to take flight in recent years.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 22, 2025

Watch: Yahya Black bull-rushes for back-to-back Steelers sacks

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2025

Steelers have major injury concern leaving preseason

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Cameron Heyward's threat could add pressure to rookie first-round pick

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward addressed his hold-in on Monday, and his comments could put increased pressure on rookie first-round pick Derrick Harmon.

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