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Steelers' Max Iheanachor Has 2 Critical Areas Of Growth To Show Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season kicks off in just a few days against the Atlanta Falcons with anticipation building in the Steel City. With many questions still surrounding the team, now led by new head coach Mike McCarthy, it is almost time for those questions to be answered.

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Steelers' Pass Rush Has A Huge Opportunity To 'Make Blitzburgh Return' In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with the same goal in mind, but a different mindset. Mike McCarthy is now the leader of the organization after Mike Tomlin resigned after 19 years of service.

Joey Porter Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.’s Week 1 status gets bleaker with latest roster move

The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Week 1. However, the club may have to participate in the contest without star cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Steelers Elevate Doneiko Slaughter Ahead of Week 1, What It Means for Their Defense

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Doneiko Slaughter has been elevated ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Slaughter had some strong outings during the preseason, and the Steelers managed to retain him on their practice squad following roster cuts.

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There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Shocking Elandon Roberts Release Has One Possible Explanation

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several difficult roster decisions while reducing their team to 53 players, but releasing Elandon Roberts was the most stunning.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers Are 'Very Proud' Of The Growth Of 1 Particular Offensive Lineman

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of concerns about the offensive line throughout the 2026 training camp and preseason. They decided to completely flip the unit so that they could easily plug in first-round rookie Max Iheanachor whenever he's ready.

Germie Bernard News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Germie Bernard Has Earned Remarkable Trust With An NFL-Sized Homework Assignment

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not spend a second-round pick on a receiver just to teach him one patch of grass. Mike McCarthy's offense demands movement, interchangeable responsibilities and enough understanding that a player can change locations without changing what the offense is capable of doing.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Presents 1 Bold Question About An Interesting Roster Decision For 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 regular season will have no shortage of eyes on it as they have a new coaching staff for the year. With the team busy at practice this week ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Head Coach Mike McCarthy is set to embark on his first season with the storied franchise.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers Get Uncomfortable Warning About What Their Offense Still Lacks

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason making their offense deeper rather than simply searching for one player to fix everything. They added another proven receiver, paired two productive running backs and surrounded Aaron Rodgers with enough different skill sets to attack defenses in several ways.

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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.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 12

Steelers Most Important Player Against Falcons is Obvious

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2026 regular season schedule in front of their home crowd at Acrisure Stadium. It’s a fitting first chapter for the organization’s campaign, allowing new head coach Mike McCarthy to hopefully lead the team to a victory on home field.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers May Force Mike McCarthy To Go Back And Use Unusual Offensive Scheme

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to have any sort of offensive consistency for the last seven years, which was part of the reason that they hired Head Coach Mike McCarthy in the first place.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 12

Steelers vs. Falcons Bold Predictions: New WR Takes Over

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to ring in the new season. After heading to Atlanta for a Week 1 matchup against the Falcons just two years ago, the Steelers will now host them in the season opener this time around at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy's first game as the team's head coach.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 12

4 Key Matchups That Could Determine Steelers vs. Falcons In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, and several individual matchups could play a major role in determining the outcome.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Receiver Makeover Still Hides An Alarming 17-Game Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally built a receiver room that looks good from the top down, which is exactly why the bottom now matters more. DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' AFC Rival Has Executive Completely Devalue Joey Porter Jr's Worth

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never been shy about rewarding guys who have performed while on their rookie contracts. That was very evident when a trio of individuals from the 2023 NFL Draft class received extensions during the 2026 offseason.

Aaron Rodgers News / EssentiallySports / September 12

'Make it Sound Like I’m Pro Covid': ESPN’s Mina Kimes Fires Back After Aaron Rodgers’ Scorched Earth Interview

ESPN’s Mina Kimes, who once shared a great bond with Aaron Rodgers and even worked on a cover story in 2017 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gradually became skeptical of the QB, whose personality she felt had changed over the years.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Mike McCarthy's Unconventional Steelers Shakeup Earns Aaron Rodgers' Approval

The Pittsburgh Steelers are changing more than schemes under Mike McCarthy. One of the clearest cultural departures from the previous era will appear at midfield each Sunday, where Pittsburgh will use weekly captains instead of granting the honor to the same players for an entire season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Pro Sports / September 12

Shailene Woodley’s Friends Are Reportedly 'Alarmed' By Aaron Rodgers’ Accusations That She Asked To 'F–k' Another Man Just Days After Their Proposal

Aaron Rodgers did not stay quiet on Cam Heyward’s podcast this week. He went back to his engagement with Shailene Woodley and flipped the old story. He proposed in December.