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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Defender Is Making An Unexpected Splash With New Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to grab a win over in Paris, France in Week 7 as the team beat the New Orleans Saints. It was a defensive game as the Steelers won by a score of 16-10, and there are some clear things that the offense is going to have to work on moving forward.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Who Will Be the Steelers’ Week 8 X-Factor? Pittsburgh May Be Relying Heavily on Rookie Once Again

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take the field against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8, they will be even thinner at wide receiver than they were during their Week 4 matchup.

Joe Haden News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Joe Haden Wants Pittsburgh To Punish A Ridiculous Third-Down Habit

The Pittsburgh Steelers left Paris with another victory and a defensive performance that looked pretty impressive on the scoreboard. New Orleans could barely run the football, Pittsburgh made several timely stops, and the Saints managed just 10 points.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Germie Bernard Is Becoming Exactly What Aaron Rodgers Needed After Missing Out On Makai Lemon

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 16-10 win against the New Orleans Saints Sunday sets up a huge divisional showdown against the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 8.

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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.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Makes Bold Marquez Valdes-Scantling Admission

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent weeks piecing together a receiving corps, and their quarterback isn't hiding how much the rotating cast complicates his work.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Has An Urgent Assignment For Receivers Cleveland Already Exposed

The Pittsburgh Steelers are about to meet a defense that already knows which buttons to push. There was no elaborate disguise needed the first time, and the result left Pittsburgh chasing a game it nearly stole anyway.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Passing Game Is Seriously Starting To Raise Red Flags Ahead Of NFL Trade Deadline: 'Should Have Been Caught'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' pass-catching group had another disappointing game in Week 7, but that did not stop the team from escaping Paris with a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Shocked A Lot Of People With Offensive Decision In Win Over The Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers got their third win in a row on Sunday as the team took down the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France. The game was really led by the defense of the Steelers as the offense was only able to score one touchdown on the day, but the defensive unit held the Saints to just 10 points.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Now Have A Cheap Veteran Option Available To Reunite With Patrick Graham

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active in negotiations as we get closer to the 2026 trade deadline. General Manager Omar Khan has been confirmed to be very interested in multiple high-profile players on the market, although it's unclear if he's willing to win a bidding war to secure any of them.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Defensive Line Depth Is Surging When Needed Most

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had to rely on their defensive line depth throughout the 2026 season, and several players are making the most of their opportunities.

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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.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Identifies Dangerous Challenge Against Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers know divisional games rarely provide an easy afternoon, regardless of what the standings suggest. That reality is especially important as Pittsburgh prepares to face the Cleveland Browns in another AFC North showdown.

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / October 28

'They Are Not': Steelers Insider Shuts Down Recent Trade Rumors

There has been plenty of speculation about the Pittsburgh Steelers getting ready to engage in trade talks. This should not come as a surprise due to the fact that the team is sitting at 5-2 with just one week left prior to the bye.

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Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

ESPN: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Gets Completely Exposed For 'Utter Nonsense' Amid International Controversy

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been known in years past to bring in whatever talent they could find, regardless of the drama they might bring. The Killer Bs era was the epitome of this thinking, as they had one of the most talented offenses of all time, but also arguably the most volatile locker room ever.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

3 potential destinations for Josh Downs after Colts WR requests trade

Wide receiver Josh Downs reportedly wants out of Indianapolis. Here are three teams that should pursue a trade.

Josh Downs 'open to whatever' after reportedly requesting a trade amid Colts' fire sale

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Wife of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor says 'mind is spiraling' after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner trades

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Could Quickly Regret Unforgivable 2026 Offseason Decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers have pretty much an entirely new coaching staff in 2026. While the splash hire was Mike McCarthy coming in to lead the way, other fresh faces have had a lot to do with the team's 5-2 start.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Why Jaguars may not trade Thomas amid Steelers, Chiefs links

Why Jaguars may not trade Brian Thomas Jr. amid Steelers, Chiefs links

Thomas tallied just nine receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown over Jacksonville's first four games of the campaign before he tallied no catches against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 and against the Houston Texans the following Sunday.

Liam Coen insists Brian Thomas Jr. will 'make plays' for Jaguars despite trade deadline rumors

Steelers linked with Chargers' Ladd McConkey, Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. amid trade deadline rumors

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Cameron Heyward vows that Browns' Jared Verse calling Steelers 'dirty' will be 'addressed' during Week 8 game

Shortly after the Cleveland Browns earned a gritty 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1, Browns pass-rusher Jared Verse said that he had "no respect for anyone who plays dirty and does extra stuff after the game." It appears the Steelers heard those comments.

Justin Jefferson has healthy attitude about his stats amid Vikings' 6-0 start

Why Giants coaches, Cam Skattebo are good with each other after demotion

Jim Harbaugh comes to decision on Mike McDaniel's play-calling duties

Raiders in no rush to bench Kirk Cousins for Fernando Mendoza

Numbers show just how dominant Lions' Jared Goff was against Packers