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Steelers vs. Texans no-call on Aaron Rodgers deep ball to Calvin Austin sparks social media controversy

Aaron Rodgers‘ deep pass to Calvin Austin in the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans playoff game sparked an interesting conversation on social media.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 6

Watch: Calvin Austin blows past Ravens for TD

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).

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 5

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Drops A Powerful Response After Game-Winning TD Versus Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped out of Acrisure Stadium with a narrow 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens to clinch the AFC North. What had been an up-and-down season for Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin turned dramatic in the final moments, as Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal that would have won the game as time expired.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Steelers’ Calvin Austin III credits ‘too lit’ crowd for spooking Tyler Loop

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to survive the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 after a missed field goal from Tyler Loop. The Steelers had just scored a go-ahead touchdown, but Chris Boswell missed the PAT to give them a three-point lead.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Tyler Loop, Chris Boswell trade missed kicks in wild ending

Kickers Tyler Loop and Chris Boswell traded missed kicks in what turned out to be a wild ending for the Week 18.

'SNF' takeaways: Steelers take down Ravens in thriller to win AFC North, clinch final playoff spot

NFL Week 18 winners, losers: Raiders win No. 1 pick; Ravens sent packing

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 3

Steelers Get Starting WR Back for Ravens Finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense hit its lowest point in their Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Down DK Metcalf and losing star tight end Darnell Washington midgame, their passing game was atrocious.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 31

Steelers' Calvin Austin Takes Huge Injury Step

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking pretty good heading into their Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. As they finish their first practice of the week, the team announced one key player is back in uniform.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 28

Steelers WRs Look Different After Losing Both Starters

Without DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III available for their Week 17 matchup on the road against the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be forced to reach further into their depth chart at wide receiver for production against one of the top defenses in the NFL.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 24

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Throws A Little Shade At The Lions After Massive Win Over Detroit

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to take down the Detroit Lions in Week 16 by a score of 29-24. The game had a crazy ending that some people in Detroit are still complaining about, but the Steelers were in control for most of the contest.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 10

Calvin Austin Reveals The Truth About Steelers Fans And Mike Tomlin

The Pittsburgh Steelers' fan base had left the team for dead as Mike Tomlin faced some of the harshest criticism of his long and storied tenure. The veteran head coach, who has never endured a losing season, suddenly seemed on the brink of one in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 19

Steelers Had An Obvious Shift At The Wide Receiver Position In Big Week 11 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers won a key divisional game in Week 11, as they beat the Cincinnati Bengals by a final score of 34-12. The defense had their best performance of the season, as they took a white-hot offense and outscored them by themselves.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 18

Steelers Might Have New Starting WR

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a new WR2. After holding onto the spot all season, Calvin Austin III took a backseat to a player many have been wondering about, and the continuous growth of the second-year wideout makes you question if the trend will continue.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 13

Steelers Could Make Another Punt Returner Change

The Pittsburgh Steelers had refrained from making Calvin Austin III their primary punt returner immediately upon returning from a shoulder injury in Week 8, but they may move him back into that role in the near future.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Aaron Rodgers appears to curse about Calvin Austin III after dropped pass

Aaron Rodgers couldn’t help but show off his colorful vocabulary during his team’s latest loss. Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers had a nightmare game on “Sunday Night Football” this week against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 26

Steelers Lose WR for Packers Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting one wide receiver back for their Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers, but are losing another due to injury. Calvin Austin III will return to the lineup for the first time since Week 4 when he suffered a shoulder injury against the Minnesota Vikings.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 24

Steelers Offense Gets Playmaker Back From Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally get one of their biggest offensive weapons back as Calvin Austin III is officially cleared from his shoulder injury and off the injury report heading into Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 23

Steelers WR Suffers Finger Injury Before Packers Game

Though Calvin Austin III is in line to return from a multi-week absence against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, another member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiving corps is dealing with a new injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 22

Starting WR Could Make Big Return to Steelers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are eagerly anticipating the return of a top wide receiver. As they make their final preparations for their Week 8 contest against the Green Bay Packers, one of the stingiest defenses in the NFL, the Steelers expect to have one of their best offensive weapons back in the mix.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 22

Steelers Receive An Extremely Promising Update On Calvin Austin lll Prior To Matchup With Green Bay

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be receiving a major reinforcement prior to their matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Calvin Austin lll has been sidelined since Week 4 in Ireland, but the receiver could be ready to make his return as soon as this weekend.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers Get Promising Return Date for Calvin Austin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top wide receivers for a second straight game. Calvin Austin III, the team’s number two receiver to begin the season, suffered a shoulder injury during the Steelers’ Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Calvin Austin lll Reveals An Alarming Update On His Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without one of their top receiving options in Week 6. Calvin Austin lll suffered a shoulder injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland and was unable to return in the matchup.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 1

Calvin Austin Injury Sparks Blockbuster Saints-Steelers Trade Speculation

The Pittsburgh Steelers are comfrotably sitting atop the AFC North after beginning the year 3-1. But their wide receiver room has been depleted all year and it recently recieved another crushing blow.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 30

Steelers WR Shares Promising Update on Calvin Austin

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III was slow to get up and exit the field during the team’s Week 4 victory after catching a normal-enough looking pass in the second half.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 22

Watch: Austin over-the-shoulder TD for winning score

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EasySportz / September 11

Calvin Austin Delivers Breakout in Steelers’ Week 1 Victory

Wide receiver’s speed and timing fuel late win over Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Calvin Austin III had been waiting for a game like this. On Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the Pittsburgh wide receiver finally showed how dangerous he can be.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 7

Aaron Rodgers looks like he has something left in stellar Steelers debut

The big question for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming into the 2025 season was whether or not Rodgers could still play at a high level and help them compete for a Super Bowl.

Aaron Rodgers' Steelers win on dramatic kick in Jets reunion game

Justin Fields, former college teammate showcase renewed chemistry vs. Steelers

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Steel City Underground / April 5

Steelers Plays of the Year: Austin grabs go-ahead TD against Browns

Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits and everything else in-between from the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28, 2024

Watch: Steelers' Calvin Austin III returns a punt for TD on 'MNF'

The Steelers were tied up 9-9 with the Giants when the second-year wideout broke the game wide open for Pittsburgh.

The best nicknames in NFL history

The 'Most career NFL passing yards' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 23, 2024

Watch: Calvin Austin caps off Steelers win with 55-yard TD reception

Steel City Underground will pick an exceptional play of the game as a highlight each week of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL regular season. Stay tuned as we hand-select the very best from the Black and Gold!