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On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk would be out for multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. It turns out he’ll be sidelined for at least four weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 17

Steelers Sign Former Third-Round Pick to Roster

Amidst a rash of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a familiar face to their active roster ahead of a Week 3 showdown with the New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Steelers cut 13 players, set initial 53-man roster

After slowly reducing their roster count over the past week, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially got to their 53-player limit Tuesday afternoon.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Steelers' latest round of roster cuts proves that Pittsburgh's 2022 NFL Draft class is one they will want to forget about

Former Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert aimed to leave the Steelers with a franchise quarterback, star WR, and premier EDGE rusher in his final draft class.

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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 26

Steelers Release Former Third-Round Pick

A once-promising player who has battled through his fair share of injuries, defensive lineman/outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of today's 53-man roster deadline.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 24

Three Players Steelers Can Trade Before Roster Cuts

The Pittsburgh Steelers are down to their final few days before roster cuts, trimming their team from just under 90 to 53 before the NFL's deadline. Plenty of decisions still have to be made, and Pittsburgh may not be done adding to their roster, let alone removing players from it.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 23

Steelers Expected to Cut Former Draft Pick

PITTSBURGH — The final few spots on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster are up for grabs still ahead of the NFL’s mandated cut down day on August 26th.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 8

Steelers' Bubble Player May Desperately Need A 'Change Of Scenery' To Jumpstart Career

The Pittsburgh Steelers are excited for preseason to begin. Training camp has gone on for just over two weeks, and many players are itching to prove they belong on the roster by showing up against someone other than their own teammates in team drills.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 18

Two Steelers defenders in danger of being cut

The veterans could be a little worried as training camp approaches.

T.J. Watt, Steelers reportedly agree on big thing amid contract saga

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / June 1

Steelers are moving DeMarvin Leal to OLB

After struggling to find a positional fit in the NFL, Steelers third-year defender DeMarvin Leal will likely move to outside linebacker in Pittsburgh this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 29

Steelers Defender Reveals Details of Major Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers were without the services of defensive end DeMarvin Leal for much of last season as he suffered a season ending injury during Week 5 of the 2024 season during Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 12

Steelers Won't Have To Worry About Drafting DeMarvin Leal 2.0 In First-Round Of 2025 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers have brought in numerous Day 2-caliber players for their Top 30 visits, which is odd considering the fact that they don't have a second-round pick.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 28

Steelers' DeMarvin Leal Opens Up About His Relationship With The 'Misunderstood' And Polarizing George Pickens

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of an offseason that they were expected to make several moves to improve their roster. However, the only move that had Steeler Nation jumping out of their seats was the trade for DK Metcalf, which provides the Steelers with a second wide receiver who wears his heart on his sleeve.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 18

Fans Get Honest Insight On Steelers' Disappointing Third-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone through two drafts under the leadership of General Manager Omar Khan and Assistant General Manager Andy Weidl. Both the

NFL News / Steelers Now / February 28

Converted DE Shemar Turner Sees Fit with ‘Hard-Nosed’ Steelers at DT

INDIANAPOLIS. — The buzz around the defensive lineman in this class has been all the rage over the past several months and that is a theme that has continued here at the NFL Combine.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 5

Injured Steelers Pass Rusher DeMarvin Leal Gives New Update After Suffering Neck Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost pass rusher DeMarvin Leal for the season in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. Leal collided on a tough hit with Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, resulting in a season-ending neck injury.

NFL News / Steelers Now / October 13, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Depth Chart – Week 6 at Las Vegas Raiders

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hurting at outside linebacker, there’s no question about that, with three players ruled out for Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and DeMarvin Leal expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 12, 2024

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren in vs. Raiders; DE DeMarvin Leal on IR

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, who has missed two games because of a knee issue, was upgraded from questionable to having no injury designation and is expected to play Sunday against the host Las Vegas Raiders.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 12, 2024

Steelers Get Bad Injury News On DeMarvin Leal

The Pittsburgh Steelers received even more disappointing injury news for the defense after key defenders just seem to be dropping like flies through five weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 7, 2024

DeMarvin Leal Exits Game with Injury, Steelers Decimated at OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers DeMarvin Leal suffered a stinger in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. He is doubtful to return.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2024

Young Steelers edge-rushers have big opportunity in Week 4

On Tuesday, it was revealed that linebacker Alex Highsmith is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a groin injury in the Steelers' Week 3 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. While the loss hurts for the Steelers, a pair of players will be looking to take advantage of an increased role.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2024