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Joey Porter Jr Trade Targets Become Clear As Steelers 'Are Willing To Deal Him'

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get a big win to start the 2026 season on Sunday, and a big defensive performance was a huge part of the win. The defense was missing a notable piece though as Joey Porter Jr. did not take the field for the season opener.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 Win Revealed One Uncomfortable Truth: Full Takeaways

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their season with a win against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This wasn’t a dominant win by any means, but it was exactly the way that you’d expect a Steelers season-opening game to go. T.J. Watt had perhaps his worst season in the NFL in 2025.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Mike McCarthy just revealed the Steelers’ plan for CB Joey Porter Jr after missing Week 1 opener against Atlanta Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers were without Joey Porter Jr. during Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, but will that hold for Week 2? Mike McCarthy updated Porter’s status after the game.

DK Metcalf News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

DK Metcalf's Performance Should Concern Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons in spite of a disappointing showing from their offense. The Steelers closed out the day with just 264 yards on that side of the ball, 221 of which came through the air. As Pittsburgh’s No.

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32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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Aaron Rodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Aaron Rodgers Gets a Top Early PFF Grade From Steelers Win Over Falcons

Aaron Rodgers entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions surrounding what he could still bring to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. After not playing in preseason, the 22nd-year veteran faced the Atlanta Falcons in his first meaningful game with Mike McCarthy since the two were together in Green Bay.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Jaquan Brisker News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' Victory Brought Out Extreme Emotions For New Safety Jaquan Brisker

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 season on Sunday as the team took on the Atlanta Falcons at home. The Steelers were able to get the win and start the season off 1-0, but it was a sloppy victory.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 14

Steelers Takeaways: Defense delivers as McCarthy era begins with a win

Steel City Underground presents post-game takeaways from every Pittsburgh Steelers game of the 2026 NFL regular season. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh officially begins with a win.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

'Rest Of Your Life': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has Bold Statement About TJ Watt's Week 1 Interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era in the Steel City with a Week 1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons by a score of 20-13. While the final score could have been a lot uglier for the NFC foe, the Black and Gold earned a home win to start off the 2026 regular season.

Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

Ex-Steelers' Mike Tomlin Uses Famous Quote to Roast Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 and joined two other teams in the AFC North with wins on opening weekend of the NFL season. The one team in the division that didn't win was the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Grading Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Performance in Win vs. Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. While the Steelers came away with a win, it was far from a clean performance, particularly on offense.

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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.

T.J. Watt News / Steel City Underground / September 14

Watch: T.J. Watt’s pick-six seals Week 1 win

Steel City Underground highlights the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top play from their latest game. Who gets the game ball for making the biggest impact when it mattered most?

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3 Winners, 3 Losers From Steelers Win Over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers took down the Atlanta Falcons in their regular season opener, defeating their NFC South opponent by a final score of 20-13. Thanks to an incredible individual effort on defense, the Steelers begin the 2026 campaign with a 1-0 record.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Joey Porter Jr. Mock Trades: See what the Steelers can fetch in return for disgruntled corner who wants out of Pittsburgh

While Sunday was the beginning of the Steelers’ 2026 season, just hours before kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons, new reporting from ESPN suggests that it could be the end of Joey Porter Jr.’s time in Pittsburgh.

Aaron Rodgers News / HITC / September 14

Aaron Rodgers shares blunt reaction after playing the first game of his 22nd and final NFL season

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers spoke frankly about his first game of the 2026 NFL season, which will be his final after a 22-year NFL career. Rodgers was in good spirits after starting his final season in the NFL as the Steelers picked up a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons for a strong start to the season under new coach Mike McCarthy.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Steelers Position Group Report Card Following Win Over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. While the offense experienced its share of ups and downs, Pittsburgh’s defense consistently made big plays and kept Atlanta from finding any sustained rhythm.

Darnell Washington News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Watch Steelers' Darnell Washington Dribble a Falcons Defensive Back Like a Basketball

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away victorious on Sunday afternoon with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike McCarthy’s debut was a success as Pittsburgh secured a big Week 1 victory.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 13

'It Is Much Better': Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Sends Direct Message To Art Rooney II

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 victory provided plenty of smiles given their 20-13 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons. As Head Coach Mike McCarthy was filled with emotion in his debut coaching for the Black and Gold, his team made sure to bring him off the field in the proper fashion.

Aaron Rodgers News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Aaron Rodgers Risks NFL’s Fury After Publicly Calling Out Referees Over Controversial Call

Aaron Rodgers may have walked away with a 20-13 win against the Atlanta Falcons, but the veteran quarterback was not ready to let pivotal moments disappear into the box score.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 13

TJ Watt Has Simple Response For Steelers' New Approach For Edge Rushers: 'I Liked It'

On September 13, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 at Acrisure Stadium to move to 1-0. Mike McCarthy's run as the head coach in the Steel City got off to a hot start.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13

Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived an ugly game vs. the undermanned Atlanta Falcons to secure a 20-13 Week 1 win.

Shocking stat proves Steelers are planning to trade Porter Jr.

Steelers' trade partner for Porter Jr. quickly emerges in NFC

Aaron Rodgers takes chance as discipline could be waiting after win

Steelers' winners and losers from first regular-season game against Falcons

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. gets his potential return date

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

5 Steelers Who Pushed The Steelers to Victory In Week 1 Over the Falcons

The Mike McCarthy era is off to a good start with a win for his Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh’s debut wasn’t pretty, though. There are plenty of positives to take away, along with a number of concerns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13

T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after INT vs. Falcons

Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will need to make some room for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong

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Joey Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 13

Reports: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. expected to sit Week 1

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is expected to sit out Week 1 with a back injury with the fourth-year defensive back and Pittsburgh's front office at "an impasse" in contract extension talks.