Even with Joey Porter Jr. absent from the Pittsburgh Steelers lineup, he continues to impact the roster. The Steelers declared the cornerback inactive ahead of their Week 2 contest against the New England Patriots, but the reason why depends on who you ask.
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason talking about versatility as though it were a defensive luxury. Week 2 could turn it into a weapon. New England already put one specific protection problem on film, and Pittsburgh has a veteran defensive back whose value has increasingly come from doing more than standing in one place.
In 2019, current Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey wanted to be traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to a contender. He took extreme measures to avoid being fined while making it clear he wasn’t going to play another down in Jacksonville.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are just over a week away from the team's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. The date of that game
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.
The current saga surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers centers on contract negotiations between the team and Joey Porter Jr. The two sides appear to remain relatively far apart and no deal seems imminent.
The Steelers activated star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the active/physically unable to perform list, per a team announcement. Ramsey, 31, suffered a knee injury during mandatory minicamp in June and was placed on the PUP list at the beginning of training camp in late July.
Jalen Ramsey was back at practice on Monday, and he didn’t pull any punches when discussing the ongoing contract situation between the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers activated eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the physically unable to perform list on Monday. Ramsey, 31, sustained a knee injury during the team's minicamp but did not require surgery.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on the grass Monday ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale, and the team had some great news on the injury front, which included the return of four key players and one for the first time all summer.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be activated from the physically unable to perform list. The move comes as the team prepares for its third preseason contest against the Buffalo Bills.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced four roster moves on Monday, including activating CB Jalen Ramsey. The Steelers also signed CB Jaylon Guilbeau and RB Alex Tecza while placing DB Israel Mukuamu on injured reserve.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are very close to the start of the regular season as the group has already played in two preseason games. The preseason finale is on Thursday, and then the roster will be trimmed down.
ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports the Steelers are activating DB Jalen Ramsey off PUP list and he will return to practice on Monday. Pryor adds first-round OT Max Iheanachor is expected to return to practice on Monday as well.
The Pittsburgh Steelers initially presented Jalen Ramsey's knee injury as a manageable summer setback. General Manager Omar Khan said in late July that Ramsey would not require surgery, estimated a recovery of a couple of weeks and expressed confidence that the veteran would be ready for the regular season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of positives come from training camp and from the team's first preseason matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The positives have been great to acknowledge and talk about, but there have also been some concerning signs throughout the process so far that need to be addressed.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 offseason determined to change how their defense operates. After former head coach Mike Tomlin chose to walk away and hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator created an opportunity to build something less predictable around an expensive collection of talent.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been forced to wait patiently for encouraging news regarding Jalen Ramsey. The veteran defensive back suffered a knee injury during mandatory minicamp, which landed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list and immediately created uncertainty surrounding his availability.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers placed cornerback Jalen Ramsey on the physically unable to perform list after the eight-time Pro Bowler sustained a knee injury before training camp.
There was one piece of news that came out of general manager Omar Khan's talk with reporters that did cause some reason for concern.
Per Mark Kaboly, the Steelers are placing CBs Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent on the PUP list to start training camp. Ramsey suffered a knee injury in mandatory minicamp, and GM Omar Khan expects he will be out a few weeks, according to Ray Fittipaldo.
Steel City Underground presents our 2025 Plays of the Year series: a weekly rewind through the biggest moments, breakout performances, and unforgettable highlights from last season’s Pittsburgh Steelers campaign.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has finally owned up to his spitting incident with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.
The NFL accepted Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s reasoning for punching Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in Week 11, but they did not let him get away with it completely.
After a 3-7 start, every game is a must-win for the Cincinnati Bengals, which makes star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's suspension even more costly.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey was ejected from Sunday’s game for throwing a punch at Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
Tempers flared early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.
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