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Steelers Trade Candidates to Watch in Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't in action during Week 9, but a future member of their franchise might be. With the 2027 NFL Trade Deadline just days away, the Steelers are trying their best to upgrade this team.

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Steelers Legend & Hall of Famer Hospitalized After Suffering Medical Emergency

A Pittsburgh Steelers legend sounded the alarms on Saturday after he suffered a sudden medical emergency. Coincidentally, the legendary linebacker played for both the Steelers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Lamar Jackson News / Steeler Nation / November 8

Latest Jackson news changes everything for Steelers in AFC North

Latest Lamar Jackson news changes everything for Steelers in AFC North

Baltimore has been trying to keep its season together following injuries at the quarterback position.

Ravens, Lamar Jackson reportedly want to stay together 'for a very long time,' but trade rumors persist

Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett after blowout loss to Jaguars

Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars

The '40-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 8

Steelers Are Going to Do It Again, Aren't They?

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a wide receiver. They're one of three teams that appear to be really looking at the NFL trade deadline. But once again, they're being linked to the least exciting option available.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

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

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

DK Metcalf's Drops Have Become a Problem for Mike McCarthy's 6-2 Steelers

Mike McCarthy took the Pittsburgh Steelers into their bye week at 6-2 after a 27-6 win over the Browns, alone atop the AFC North. The run game is humming and the home crowd at Acrisure Stadium has yet to see a loss, but DK Metcalf is still giving McCarthy headaches.

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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.

Mike McCarthy News / TWSN / November 7

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.

T.J. Watt News / TWSN / November 7

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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.