Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / CBSSports.com / October 28

Steelers reportedly signing veteran safety Darrick Forrest as Mike Tomlin looks to fix sagging secondary

Pittsburgh likely isn't done retooling its secondary

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Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Not Alarmed By Lack Of Fight On Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in which the team looked completely lost and confused for the entire fourth quarter, especially the defense.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

DeShon Elliott News / Field Level Media / October 28

Steelers work out safeties with DeShon Elliott out vs. Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety DeShon Elliott will sit out Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 28

Steelers Sign Former Commanders DB

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a move to address their need in the secondary ahead of their Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Steelers have signed safety Darrick Forrest to their practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Make Move And Sign Safety After Huge Injury Blow To The Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been bit by the injury bug as all teams around the league are dealing with the attrition that comes with a NFL season. DeShon Elliott went down with a knee injury during Pittsburgh's Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers, which is a huge blow for the defense as he is seen as one of the leaders of the unit.

Aaron Rodgers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Steelers expected Marquez Valdes-Scantling signing gets huge update

The Steelers are set to reunite Aaron Rodgers with a familiar deep threat. Pittsburgh is adding veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who spent four seasons catching passes from Rodgers in Green Bay and brings proven vertical speed to a receiver room that’s been searching for more pop on the perimeter.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 28

'I've Largely Been Pleased': Steelers' Mike Tomlin Offers Big Defense Of Teryl Austin

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an unrecognizable team during the 2025 season. The defense has been atrocious throughout the year as the group seems to continue to regress, and it has been largely disappointing when it is compared to what was expected of the unit ahead of the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Makes Controversial Statement Defending Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an unrecognizable team during the 2025 season. The defense has been atrocious throughout the year as the group seems to continue to regress, and it has been largely disappointing when it is compared to what was expected of the unit ahead of the season.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Makes Crazy Comments About Defense: 'Keep Doing What We Are Doing'

The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their second straight contest of the 2025 season, losing 35-25 to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Now the Steelers sit at 4-3, but still hold first place in the AFC North.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Confirms Organization's Interest In Defensive Help As Team Works Out Pair Of Intriguing Safeties

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently going through the trials and tribulations of a NFL season as the team has saw a handful of guys go down with an injury.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 28

Steelers Work Out Two Former Rival DBs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are wasting no time in their search for defensive improvements. Their defense overall has been atrocious this season and now with an injury to star safety DeShon Elliott, the pass defense is in a dire position.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Report: Steeles Fans Lied To As Marquez Valdes-Scantling Not Expected To Sign With Pittsburgh

It has been widely known that the Pittsburgh Steelers could be interested in adding wide receiver help with the 2025 NFL trade deadline right around the corner.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Steelers Not Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling This Week, Buccaneers Among Other Teams Interested

Despite reports that the Steelers planned to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract, multiple Steelers beat reporters said Tuesday a deal was not

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Have Absurd Fact Revealed As Former Player Spills All On The Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of a rough stretch of games as the team has lost two weeks in a row. The offense has been promising in the two contests, but the defense has been frustrating to watch.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers insider reveals likely timeline for when Mike Tomlin could be fired

The Steelers seem to be stuck in a very average state as an organization. So what does that mean for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin's future?

Steelers' Mike Tomlin officially calls out biggest problem with his defense

Analysts blast Steelers defense after being further exposed by Packers

'SNF' takeaways: Packers' Jordan Love outplays Aaron Rodgers in comeback win

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 28

Time For a Complete Steelers Rebuild

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a rebuild. A big one. One that could change the entire landscape of the franchise, and could cause some pain, but also the success they've been searching for.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / October 28

Steelers vs. Packers: 5 Surprises in Sunday’s Loss

The Steelers didn’t just lose to the Packers—they unraveled. What looked like a winnable matchup turned into a fourth-quarter collapse that exposed cracks across the roster, from defensive lapses to offensive inconsistency.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 28

Watch: Rodgers hits Metcalf on quick-slant for Steelers touchdown

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).

DeShon Elliott News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Steelers safety DeShon Elliott unlikely to return this season

While Elliott’s ACL is intact, he’s unlikely to return this year, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Analysts blast Steelers defense after being further exposed by Packers

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers opens up about feelings on Packers after 'SNF' loss

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Steelers DL Daniel Ekuale suffers ACL tear

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a group which has received considerable criticism so far this season. The unit will be without a depth contributor moving forward.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27