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Steelers' enticing free agent acquisition is finally set to make debut vs. Bills after key starter goes to injured reserve

After a stretch where the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense looked like it had finally caught fire, all of the issues in the secondary resurfaced to plague the team against the Chicago Bears, and there were simply too many errors in the backend.

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Steelers Place Starting LT on Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers are down one of their starting offensive lineman for their upcoming contest and beyond. Just before the Steelers welcome the Buffalo Bills to Acrusure Stadium for a Week 13 matchup, the organization announced that their starting left tackle was placed on the Reserved/Injured List.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Steelers Elevated CB Asante Samuel, Placed LT Broderick Jones On IR

Per Tom Pelissero, the Steelers elevated CB Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad for Week 13 and placed LT Broderick Jones on injured reserve due to a neck injury.

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How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Steelers Make Asante Samuel Jr. Announcement Everyone Was Waiting For

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a player many have been waiting for just before thier Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The team announced that practice squad cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Steelers Path to AFC North Crown is Doable

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North. For the first time this season, the Steelers surrendered their AFC North crown, going 2-4 in a matter of six games and watching the Baltimore Ravens climb from 1-5 to 6-5 and surpass them.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

Steelers Ripped For Lack Of Production From Big Offseason Addition In 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers were on an aggressive tirade throughout the 2025 offseason as General Manager Omar Khan made a handful of trades in order to fill out the roster for the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

Steelers Suddenly Hold Major Advantage Over Bills In Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped to 6-5 on the 2025 season after losing 31-28 to the Chicago Bears in Week 12 at Soldier Field. The contest began with adversity for Pittsburgh as it was quickly revealed that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers would have to miss the game.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Steelers Have History on Their Side Against Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Buffalo Bills in a tough matchup at home, one that could decide whether or not the Steelers make the playoffs when the season is all over. The Bills are entering the game as the favorite, as the Steelers' inconsistency has lent itself to not being a surging team moving forward.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

Steelers Great Ben Roethlisberger Has A Message For Pittsburgh Regarding James Pierre's Viral 'Flop'

The Pittsburgh Steelers made numerous crucial mistakes during their Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. One of them was by cornerback James Pierre, who allegedly (and probably) flopped after tripping over DJ Moore's foot.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Steelers Receive Major Joey Porter Jr. Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue dealing with more injury news as they prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in a critical Week 13 matchup. Needing a win to re-take their lead over the AFC North division, their path to doing so has been greatly impacted by injuries on both sides of the ball.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

Steelers In Danger Of Losing Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had quite the 2025 offseason with major trades and notable free agent additions. The move-making carried into the regular season, highlighted by a trade for defensive back Kyle Dugger and the signing of several recognizable names.

Aaron Rodgers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Steelers Will Start QB Aaron Rodgers In Week 13

Per Ian Rapoport, the Steelers will start QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 13 in a matchup against the Bills. Rodgers had been pushing to play with a brace after fracturing a bone in his wrist, but ultimately, backup QB Mason Rudolph made the start in Week 12.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

NFL Gave Steelers Brutal Break With Schedule That Almost Nobody Acknowledged

The Pittsburgh Steelers play within a division that no team seems to want to win. The AFC North has been a disaster throughout the majority of the 2025 season, with injuries, inconsistent play and odd outcomes occurring almost each and every week.

Lamar Jackson News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Former Steelers DT Calls Out Lamar Jackson

After falling to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving by a score of 32-14, which snapped the Baltimore Ravens' five-game win streak, two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson was on the receiving end of some pointed criticism by former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / November 29

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 13 vs. the Buffalo Bills

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / November 28

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) cleared to return vs. Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to return on Sunday against the host Buffalo Bills after being cleared from a left wrist injury that sidelined him for one game, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Friday.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / November 28

Steelers Are Gearing Up To Have Brutal Conversation With Mike Tomlin: 'It's About The Situation'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have once again found themselves starting hot in a season and fading as the year progresses. The 2025 offseason was one of the most ambitious in recent franchise history, with Pittsburgh going all-in to acquire 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers in hopes of finally pushing the team back into true contender status.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 28

Steelers Defense Gets Big-Time Boost Before Bills Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting one of their top defenders to return for a critical Week 13 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. After missing the past two games with a pectoral muscle injury, starting outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is expected to return against the Bills.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / November 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin May Become Less Powerful If Struggles Continue

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost four of their last six games, which also means they no longer have total control of a weak AFC North. They are now tied with the Baltimore Ravens for first place in the division, with the Purple and Black having the edge via tiebreaker for now.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / November 28

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Headlines Great News For Pittsburgh's Injury Report In Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a laundry list of injuries after their Week 12 loss, and that included two players being ruled out quickly. That included key starters being out, with many more potential injuries.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 28