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Steelers Have Perfect Opportunity To Get Their Run Game Rolling Against Falcons

Steelers Have Perfect Opportunity To Get Their Run Game Rolling Against Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just days away from hosting their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and officially kicking off the 2026 season. Mike McCarthy will officially make his regular-season debut as the head coach in Pittsburgh.

Eli Heidenreich News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Eli Heidenreich Has A Proven Edge Before His First NFL Sunday

Steelers' Eli Heidenreich Has A Proven Edge Before His First NFL Sunday

The Pittsburgh Steelers can live with a rookie needing time to learn an NFL offense. Special teams are far less forgiving. One missed leverage point can turn into 40 yards, one protection error can get a punt blocked and one hesitation can decide whether a player is useful on game day at all.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and young star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. still don't see eye to eye.

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Max Iheanachor News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Max Iheanachor Has 2 Critical Areas Of Growth To Show Coaching Staff

Steelers' Max Iheanachor Has 2 Critical Areas Of Growth To Show Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season kicks off in just a few days against the Atlanta Falcons with anticipation building in the Steel City. With many questions still surrounding the team, now led by new head coach Mike McCarthy, it is almost time for those questions to be answered.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Pass Rush Has A Huge Opportunity To 'Make Blitzburgh Return' In 2026

Steelers' Pass Rush Has A Huge Opportunity To 'Make Blitzburgh Return' In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with the same goal in mind, but a different mindset. Mike McCarthy is now the leader of the organization after Mike Tomlin resigned after 19 years of service.

NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Steelers Elevate Doneiko Slaughter Ahead of Week 1, What It Means for Their Defense

Steelers Elevate Doneiko Slaughter Ahead of Week 1, What It Means for Their Defense

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Doneiko Slaughter has been elevated ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Slaughter had some strong outings during the preseason, and the Steelers managed to retain him on their practice squad following roster cuts.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Shocking Elandon Roberts Release Has One Possible Explanation

Steelers' Shocking Elandon Roberts Release Has One Possible Explanation

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several difficult roster decisions while reducing their team to 53 players, but releasing Elandon Roberts was the most stunning.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers Are 'Very Proud' Of The Growth Of 1 Particular Offensive Lineman

Steelers Are 'Very Proud' Of The Growth Of 1 Particular Offensive Lineman

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of concerns about the offensive line throughout the 2026 training camp and preseason. They decided to completely flip the unit so that they could easily plug in first-round rookie Max Iheanachor whenever he's ready.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Germie Bernard News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Germie Bernard Has Earned Remarkable Trust With An NFL-Sized Homework Assignment

Steelers' Germie Bernard Has Earned Remarkable Trust With An NFL-Sized Homework Assignment

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not spend a second-round pick on a receiver just to teach him one patch of grass. Mike McCarthy's offense demands movement, interchangeable responsibilities and enough understanding that a player can change locations without changing what the offense is capable of doing.

Ben Roethlisberger News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Presents 1 Bold Question About An Interesting Roster Decision For 2026

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Presents 1 Bold Question About An Interesting Roster Decision For 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 regular season will have no shortage of eyes on it as they have a new coaching staff for the year. With the team busy at practice this week ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Head Coach Mike McCarthy is set to embark on his first season with the storied franchise.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers Get Uncomfortable Warning About What Their Offense Still Lacks

Steelers Get Uncomfortable Warning About What Their Offense Still Lacks

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason making their offense deeper rather than simply searching for one player to fix everything. They added another proven receiver, paired two productive running backs and surrounded Aaron Rodgers with enough different skill sets to attack defenses in several ways.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 12
Steelers Most Important Player Against Falcons is Obvious

Steelers Most Important Player Against Falcons is Obvious

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2026 regular season schedule in front of their home crowd at Acrisure Stadium. It’s a fitting first chapter for the organization’s campaign, allowing new head coach Mike McCarthy to hopefully lead the team to a victory on home field.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers May Force Mike McCarthy To Go Back And Use Unusual Offensive Scheme

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers May Force Mike McCarthy To Go Back And Use Unusual Offensive Scheme

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to have any sort of offensive consistency for the last seven years, which was part of the reason that they hired Head Coach Mike McCarthy in the first place.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 12
Steelers vs. Falcons Bold Predictions: New WR Takes Over

Steelers vs. Falcons Bold Predictions: New WR Takes Over

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to ring in the new season. After heading to Atlanta for a Week 1 matchup against the Falcons just two years ago, the Steelers will now host them in the season opener this time around at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy's first game as the team's head coach.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 12
4 Key Matchups That Could Determine Steelers vs. Falcons In Week 1

4 Key Matchups That Could Determine Steelers vs. Falcons In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, and several individual matchups could play a major role in determining the outcome.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12
Steelers' Receiver Makeover Still Hides An Alarming 17-Game Problem

Steelers' Receiver Makeover Still Hides An Alarming 17-Game Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally built a receiver room that looks good from the top down, which is exactly why the bottom now matters more. DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.

Aaron Rodgers News / EssentiallySports / September 12
'Make it Sound Like I’m Pro Covid': ESPN’s Mina Kimes Fires Back After Aaron Rodgers’ Scorched Earth Interview

'Make it Sound Like I’m Pro Covid': ESPN’s Mina Kimes Fires Back After Aaron Rodgers’ Scorched Earth Interview

ESPN’s Mina Kimes, who once shared a great bond with Aaron Rodgers and even worked on a cover story in 2017 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gradually became skeptical of the QB, whose personality she felt had changed over the years.

Joey Porter Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Latest On Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Latest On Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. said in the locker room that he isn’t optimistic he will have a new deal with the team in the next 48 hours.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 11
Porter sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Porter seemed to send a strong warning to the Steelers regarding his status for at least the Falcons game while speaking with reporters on Friday.

Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has opportunity to return to Super Bowl
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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 10
Steelers fans get more bad news about Joey Porter Jr. contract saga

Steelers fans get more bad news about Joey Porter Jr. contract saga

Porter Jr.'s contract situation continues to hover over the Steelers with the season opener just days away.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. seems prepared to make Week 1 decision amid contract standoff
Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season
Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers
Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 9
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has opportunity to return to Super Bowl

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has opportunity to return to Super Bowl

There's a lot of buzz and talk about Aaron Rodgers being back with the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season. This one marks the end of his NFL career.

Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season
Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers
Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie
Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update
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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 9
Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie

Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie

Being around an all-time great comes with major perks, but it also has some demands.

Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season
Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update
Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers
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