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Steelers' TJ Watt Forced To Face Brutal Reality Against Colts In Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was seriously thought to be one of the most dominant units on paper heading into the 2025 season. Through the first eight weeks, however, the Steelers have not lived up to that billing.

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Steelers Seriously Need To Break Trend And Do 1 Thing They Always Refuse

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be on the brink of yet another total collapse, as they have given up over 30 points in back-to-back games, each of which they lost.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Draws Adequate Defense From Radio Host: 'Not The Same Thing As Matt Canada'

The struggles for the Pittsburgh Steelers continue after the loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, losing 35-25 in a game that simply got away from them late as the defense collapsed in on itself.

Jalen Ramsey News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Gives Clarity To Relationship Between Defense And Teryl Austin

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been catching a lot of heat from everyone outside of the building, and the only way to simmer it down is to have a quality defensive performance against possibly the best team in the NFL.

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In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

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Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers Owner Growing Frustrated With Mike Tomlin

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a two-game losing streak and their NFL's highest-paid defense is the biggest contributor to it. But it's not just their recent struggles that everyone is focused on, it's the lack of success for the last decade, and apparently, more than just the fans are growing frustrated.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / November 1

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 9 vs. the Indianapolis Colts

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.

Kyle Dugger News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

New Details Emerge in Steelers, Kyle Dugger Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a mid-season move this year, in an attempt to address issues with an ailing secondary. The Steelers sent a sixth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots in return for a seventh-round pick and veteran defensive back Kyle Dugger.

NFL News / Sporting News / November 1

Steelers, Bills named possible trade partners for former 1,282-yard wide receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills are both rumored to be in the market for a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline and one analyst believes the two teams will make a play for a former 1,282-yard wideout.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers Players Hit With Illness Before Colts Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room is dealing with some sort of illness before their Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts, leaving two players questionable heading into the weekend.

Derrick Harmon News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Pittsburgh DT Derrick Harmon Leads All NFL Rookies in One Key Statistic

Derrick Harmon has impressed this season He ranks first in a key stat The Steelers' defense needs work The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-3 on the season, keeping their heads above water in the AFC North which is more than the other three teams in the division can currently say.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Embarrassing Recollection From Future Hall Of Famer Comes Out About The Steelers' Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had the same issues plaguing the team for the last several seasons. One of those was an inefficient offense that struggled to remain consistent, but that problem has seemingly been fixed in 2025 with new veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers being under center.

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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 / Sporting News / October 31

Steelers tickets 2025: Best prices, full schedule, stadium guide for every NFL game in Pittsburgh

Here's everything you need to know about the Steelers' 2025 NFL season, including full schedule and links to the best and most affordable tickets.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Discusses Meticulous Changes For His Team Defensively: 'I'm Open'

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in what was the team's second loss in a row. It dropped Pittsburgh to 4-3 after getting off to a 4-1 start, and the franchise's lead in the AFC North has begun to stagnate.

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Jabrill Peppers News / ESPN / October 31

Steelers' DB woes worsen as Peppers ruled out

Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts with a quad injury. Peppers is the latest Pittsburgh defensive back to be slowed by injury.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Former NFL Scout Poses Important Question To Steelers' Mike Tomlin: 'Is It Finally Time?'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a rough stretch during the 2025 season. The team started the year off with a 4-1 record and a commanding lead in the AFC North, but after two consecutive losses, that lead has dwindled.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Talk / October 31

Jabrill Peppers out, Chuck Clark questionable for Steelers in Week 9

The Steelers won't have safety Jabrill Peppers in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Colts and they may not have Chuck Clark, but they should have the newest addition to their secondary available.

Arthur Smith News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers' Arthur Smith And Teryl Austin's Level Of Control Is Truly Revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers laid a massive egg in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football. They got outscored 28-9 in the second half against the Green Bay Packers, partially due to poor coaching.

Cory Trice News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 31

Steelers' Cory Trice Suffers Another Injury Setback

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t see the season debut of one of their top young defenders after all. After beginning the 21-day practice window for cornerback Cory Trice Jr., his return from injury seemed imminent.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 31

Steelers Lose Second Safety Before Colts Game

An already-banged up Pittsburgh Steelers safety group will be down another member when the team takes on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. A day after

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers Receive Detailed Mission From Colts On How Indy Plans To Stop Aaron Rodgers In Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, and there are a lot of mixed feelings around the Steel City right now.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers' Lack Of Attention To Detail Goes Beyond Defensive Failure

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been chastised all week about how atrocious their defense has been lately. They have given up 68 combined points in their last two games, and they have an even tougher matchup on the docket to try and rebound from that in Week 9.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Steelers places 2 players on IR ahead of Colts clash

Ahead of the team’s Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, the Pittsburgh Steelers are placing two defensive players on injured reserve, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 31

Steelers place S DeShon Elliott, DT Daniel Ekuale on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve Friday. Elliott already had been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

T.J. Watt News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Is It Time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Trade T.J. Watt?

Another year is passing, and it seems like we’re getting closer and closer to the era shift that the Steelers have dodged for half a decade. They currently sit at 4-3, and ESPN projects their final record as 8.8-8.1.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 31