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Is anyone else sick of the way the Pittsburgh Steelers conduct their business? The move everyone knew was coming for weeks finally happened, as the Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr.

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Steelers Legend Ben Roethlisberger Calls Out CBS Over Unbelievable Aaron Rodgers Coverage

The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced the enormous attention that comes with having Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Rodgers helped Pittsburgh earn a 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but CBS cameras also found him during moments of frustration.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Steeler Nation / October 1

Steelers' 3 Best Options For Cornerback Depth After Dealing Joey Porter Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally put an end to the non-stop drama revolving Joey Porter Jr. The cornerback has found a new home via trade after being dealt to the Dallas Cowboys late on Wednesday evening.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 1

Steelers' Deshon Elliot Has Direct Message For Joey Porter Jr After Big Trade

No one ever really knows when Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan is getting ready to make a move. The rumors have been swirling surrounding cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

4 Key Steelers Matchups in Week 4 at Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face their second AFC North opponent of the season when they travel to Cleveland for a Thursday night showdown with the Browns.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 1

This was 'final straw' for Steelers before agreeing to trade Porter to Cowboys

This was the 'final straw' for Steelers before agreeing to trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys

Porter didn't play for the Steelers over the season's first three weeks due to an alleged back issue that initially flared up on the opening day of training camp.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 1

Browns' Todd Monken Has Hope for Steelers' T.J. Watt: 'Retire'

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is tired of facing the Pittsburgh Steelers' veteran defensive stars. When asked about Watt ahead of a Week 4 Thursday Night Football showdown against the Steelers, Monken joked that he believes it's time for him, as well as Cam Heyward and others, to retire.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 1

Cowboys acquire CB Joey Porter Jr. in trade with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended their lengthy contract dispute with Joey Porter Jr. late Wednesday night, dealing the cornerback to the Dallas Cowboys. While the Cowboys' website confirmed the acquisition of Porter, the details of the deal weren't 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.

Aaron Rodgers News / HITC / October 1

Mike Florio calls out Aaron Rodgers after spotting something he really doesn’t like

Aaron Rodgers got the Pittsburgh Steelers back to winning ways on Sunday, but even the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals did not come without criticism.

Mike Tomlin News / HITC / October 1

‘We were trying to win…’ – Former Steelers star takes a shot at Mike Tomlin after Minecraft revelation

Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has gone viral after he revealed his Minecraft city and one of his former superstars has something to say about it.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Joey Porter Jr. gets traded to a prominent NFC team

The Joey Porter Jr. saga in Pittsburgh is finally over. The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading the disgruntled cornerback Porter to the Dallas Cowboys, Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team reported on Wednesday night.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Steelers To Trade CB Joey Porter Jr. To Cowboys

The Steelers’ standoff with Joey Porter Jr. has come to an end. The star cornerback is being shipped to the Cowboys, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. Dallas is sending a second-round pick along with a conditional sixth-rounder to Pittsburgh in the swap, NFL insider Jordan Schultz adds.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'Doing It on Purpose': Ben Roethlisberger Calls Out CBS Over Its Treatment of Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers had just helped the Pittsburgh Steelers put a frustrating Week 2 behind them, but the biggest conversation around the veteran quarterback did not come from one of his touchdown passes.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Revamped Line Faces Its First Real Road Test

The Pittsburgh Steelers received the encouraging debut they wanted from rookie tackle Max Iheanachor and guard Brock Hoffman against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 30

Mike Tomlin's Minecraft city is real, and it is spectacular

Tomlin didn't leave out any details, including a CVS pharmacy, restaurants, multiple stadiums and everything else a functioning city needs.

Why Week 4 game vs. Browns is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

Lions' Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Ben Johnson

Bombshell rumor surfaces about alleged rift between Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel

Patriots' Drake Maye responds to report about rift with Mike Vrabel, makes firm shoulder injury statement

Patriots' Mike Vrabel offers strong response to report about supposed issues with Drake Maye

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Why Browns matchup is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

Why Week 4 game vs. Browns is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy passed his first big test as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with their 30-27 Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Will Mike McCarthy help Steelers overcome recent struggles in Cleveland?

Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gets tough update about potential trade, contract extension

NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Steelers Rookie Cornerback Could Be in Line for Bigger Role

Though the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in limbo with Joey Porter Jr., they have gotten steady play from the cornerback opposite Jamel Dean. Asante Samuel Jr.

Aaron Rodgers News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Aaron Rodgers Puts Steelers Offense on Notice Before Week 4

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field Thursday night against Cleveland after posting their most complete offensive outing of the young season. The unit piled up 411 total yards in a 30-27 victory over Cincinnati.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 30

Steelers' Porter gets tough update about potential trade, contract extension

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gets tough update about potential trade, contract extension

The situation involving the Steelers and Porter continues to have more questions than answers as the 2-1 Steelers prepare to play the 2-1 Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. linked with NFC East team other than the Cowboys

Jerry Jones gives update on possible trade, addresses Cowboys' loss to Ravens

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey is trying to play through a crazy injury

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 4 picks.

Todd Monken admits Browns' problem is becoming 'counterproductive to winning'

Analyst shares bold prediction for how NFL will respond to pass interference controversies

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

Will Mike McCarthy help Steelers overcome recent struggles in Cleveland?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 30

Steelers look to carry offensive breakthrough into Browns matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first two weeks of the season searching for offensive consistency. Against Cincinnati, they may have finally found a formula that works: and surprisingly, it didn’t involve adding more.

Mike McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 30