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Mike McCarthy’s & the Steelers’ Post-Bye Records Could Spell Success for Them

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a bye this week. They will play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week Ten Sunday Night Football game. Pittsburgh has a chance to sweep the Bengals in 2026.

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Why TJ Watt Should Win Defensive Player of the Year for the NFL Channel Midseason Awards

On November 5, the NFL Channel announced the nominees for the 2026 NFL Channel Midseason Awards. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt is nominated for Defensive Player of the Year.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Steelers Rookie Robert Spears-Jennings Is Pushing DeShon Elliott Back for Snaps

When DeShon Elliott returned, the expectation was probably that the Pittsburgh Steelers would ease him back into the lineup. He missed most of 2025 and opened this season on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Spun / November 7

Steelers Legend Jack Ham Hospitalized After Medical Emergency Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Penn State radio analyst Jack Ham was rushed to the hospital this Saturday after suffering a medical emergency. Ham, who is widely considered one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, was set to call this Saturday’s game between Penn State and Washington.

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How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers' Key Road Statistical Could Prove To Be A Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been perfect at home this season. On the road, their offense has looked like a different unit, and that is something to watch with a trip to Cincinnati up next.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers Legend Jack Ham Rushed To Hospital After Medical Emergency In Seattle

The Pittsburgh Steelers family received concerning news on Saturday afternoon. Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham, one of the cornerstones of the Steel Curtain defense that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s, was hospitalized after a medical emergency in Seattle.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Steelers' Mason McCormick Avoids NFL Fine for Body Slam on Browns' Jared Verse

Jared Verse spent the week before the Cleveland Browns’ trip to Pittsburgh saying the team was going to make the place its own. He left Acrisure Stadium with no sacks, a 27-6 loss and a highlight that keeps getting replayed in Steelers country.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Could Find Openings In A Bengals Secondary Still Searching For Jessie Bates' Replacement

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face a Cincinnati Bengals secondary on Sunday Night Football that is still trying to settle one of its most important spots, and it comes with a former Bengals star back in the news this weekend.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

NFL Fines Steelers Safety Jaquan Brisker $17,911 for Hit on Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns fans spent the week waiting on news from two places: the training room in Berea and the league office in New York. The second answer came Saturday, when NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the league fined Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker $17,911 for the hit that eventually put Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 7

Steelers Legend Jack Ham Experiences Medical Emergency at Penn State Game

Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jack Ham, experienced a "medical emergency" before the Penn State Nittany Lions game against the Washington Huskies, Penn State announced.

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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 / Athlon Sports / November 7

Steelers' Dominant Win Was a Statement The NFL Going Into Bye Week

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered their Week 9 bye on a high note after crushing their longtime rival, the Cleveland Browns, 27-6. Perhaps this is a performance they can build on.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers Have Direct Eyes On Important Collegiate Game Saturday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently enjoying their bye as they sit atop the AFC North before they return to action in Week 10 to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Insider Provides Steelers Warning About 2027 QB Plans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent years searching for a long-term answer at quarterback, and the organization could face another defining decision at the position following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 7

Injury Rundown: When Steelers Players Can Return From IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers are awaiting the return of several key contributors from the reserve/injured list as they enter the second half of their schedule.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers Now Have A New Seller Coming Into The Picture As Trade Deadline Approaches

The Pittsburgh Steelers and General Manager Omar Khan are always snooping around the NFL trying to find a potential trade option, whether it's a blockbuster deal or a low-key one in exchange for a late-round pick.

T.J. Watt News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Former Super Bowl Champion Says Steelers’ T.J. Watt Should Be the DPOY Favorite, and He's Right

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers under the most pressure to deliver in 2026 was T.J. Watt. He finished 2024 with 11.5 sacks, and some may have immediately raised a red flag about his regression.

Josh Downs News / Steeler Nation / November 7

Steelers Have Odd Route To Essentially Get Josh Downs For Free

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been snooping around the receiver market as the trade deadline approaches, as numerous reports have stated. General Manager Omar Khan is always looking for a quality player to add to the team without outright breaking the bank to do so.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 7