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In a gritty 16-10 Week 7 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Steelers credit two undrafted standouts—wide receiver Brandon Smith and defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr.—for their impact. DL Cam Heyward highlights Smith’s clutch catches and Jobity’s relentless pressure that helped seal the win, underscoring how these late‑round finds are shaping Pittsburgh’s season.
Veteran winger Rickard Rakell (33, $5 M cap hit, contract through 2028) reappears on national trade chatter as the NHL enters its fifth week. Analysts Frank Seravalli, Nick Kypreos and Chris Johnston list him among the top 20 "Big Board" names, noting his 29‑goal‑per‑82‑game pace over four seasons but a sluggish start for both player and Penguins. Reports suggest Pittsburgh has wanted to move Rakell since summer, with rumors of Ottawa’s 25th‑overall pick potentially tied to a roster swap. Alongside Bryan Rust and Erik Karlsson, Rakell remains a key target as the Penguins consider a younger rebuild.
The Cleveland Browns have become one of the NFL’s most fascinating teams this year. They have genuinely been resilient enough to keep winning. However, they have also been inconsistent enough to leave serious questions about their staying power. Their upcoming trip to Pittsburgh is the perfect test. Cleveland has already beaten the Steelers once this […] The post Are the Browns for real? Tough road test against Steelers will prove it once and for all appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Amid a 5-2 start and mounting injuries, Steelers beat writers say the team will aggressively pursue a wide receiver trade this season. They argue that front office and coaching staff will use every tool—particularly leveraging Omar's (likely GM Omar Khan) authority—to secure a pass‑catcher and keep the Steelers atop the AFC North. The consensus is that the organization feels pressure to act now to preserve its division‑leading momentum.
Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward counters teammate DK Metcalf’s aversion to overseas play, expressing a dream of competing in Tokyo and Germany. On the Rich Eisen Show (Oct. 27), Heyward praised the appeal of international games, recalling the team’s 16‑10 win over the New Orleans Saints in a turbulent Paris setting and earlier outings in Dublin and Rio. He noted the enthusiastic French fans, the Eiffel Tower’s design, and the logistical challenges of a Friday‑arrival schedule. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers preferred more travel time, and the NFL plans ten international games next season, with commissioner Roger Goodell urging every team to participate.
After a disappointing loss before their bye week, New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore faces pressure from owner Gayle Benson to make decisive changes or risk being fired. The roundup highlights potential roster moves, a possible Chase Young contract extension, and notes on recent trade news, while also referencing a Steelers LB comment about Saints QB Tyler Shough’s play‑calling. Fans are urged to weigh in on the needed adjustments as the team looks to rebound.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora predicts the Steelers will pursue at least one receiver before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, eyeing Chargers' Ladd McConkey and Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. Injuries to Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek have left Pittsburgh thin at the position despite a recent trade for DK Metcalf. McConkey, a 13‑catch, 200‑yard, 1‑TD rookie, fits Aaron Rodgers' style, while Thomas brings 9 catches for 105 yards and a TD in six games. Both are listed as top targets in the upcoming market.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward has seen almost everything in the NFL in his tenured career. However, in all these years, he seems to have developed hatred for one move that is mutually understood and respected by all teams. “No more kneel downs,” Heyward declared, stating his demands during his appearance on The Rich […] The post “Get Rid of It All”: Steelers Veteran Cam Heyward Calls for Double NFL Rule Changes Before Browns Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pittsburgh Steelers may pull another offensive trade before the Nov. 10 deadline, NFL insider Jason La Canfora says. Despite acquiring DK Metcalf, quarterback Aaron Rodgers still connects on only 58% of his passes to Metcalf (7 TDs, 3 INTs in 21 games). With injuries to Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek, the Steelers are eyeing Ladd McConkey (Chargers) or rookie Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) to boost their passing game and prevent defenses from keying on Metcalf.
Aaron Rodgers is giving the Pittsburgh Steelers another reason to believe in his ability to lead their offense. Despite being 42, the veteran quarterback has shown improved mobility this season, earning praise from ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky. Rodgers’ movement has become an important part of his game as the Steelers navigate the season under head […] The post ‘His Legs Have Looked’ — Dan Orlovsky Sees Major Difference in Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers Play appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Steelers Depot notes that inside linebacker Payton Wilson’s stock climbs after a breakout third-year performance, highlighted by a third‑quarter red‑zone interception that helped swing the game in Pittsburgh’s favor. The article cites the play as one of Wilson’s best and suggests his rising value heading into the remainder of the 2026 season.
The Penguins’ prospect pool gets a mid‑season check as the 2026‑27 campaigns unfold worldwide. Standout Carter Sanderson, a 2025 sixth‑round pick, leads the WHL with 15 goals in 11 games (21 points) and eyes a World Junior roster, while committing to the University of North Dakota for 2027‑28. Returning from injury, Joona Vaisanen posts 7 points in five games for Western Michigan, aiming to reclaim his defensive form. The update also recaps the Top‑25 Under‑25 list, noting modest AHL stats for Chase Pietila, a freshman year for Ryan Miller at Denver, and early production from Finn Harding, Peyton Kettles, Zam Plante, Brady Peddle, and Melvin Fernstrom.
Veteran reporter Jeremy Fowler says every opponent now rates Steelers running back Jaylen Warren as Pittsburgh’s top offensive weapon and urges the team to lean into his play even more. On The Insiders, Fowler relays league-wide consensus that the Steelers should feature Warren more heavily in the coming weeks.
The Steelers‑Saints Week 7 showdown drew a record‑breaking 7.7 million viewers on NFL Network, the highest audience for any Sunday‑morning international game, and helped push the four European games in October to a 7.1 million average. Meanwhile, HBO Max premieres the documentary “Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn,” examining Stewart’s rise with Pittsburgh and the false 1998 rumors that derailed his season, featuring interviews with Jerome Bettis, Bill Cowher and others. Former QB Chris Simms warns against trading for a wide receiver, Cam Heyward lauds Aaron Rodgers’ preparation as the Steelers sit 5‑2, and former OC Todd Haley stresses outside play for playoff success. Jeff Darlington says the upcoming Browns‑Steelers game will test both clubs.
The Browns travel to Pittsburgh on Sunday aiming to snap a 23‑season winless streak in the Steelers’ stadium, a drought dating back to 2003 and part of the historic “Three Rivers Jinx.” The blog revisits the jinx’s origins in 1970, highlights the 1986 breakthrough when Gerald McNeil’s 100‑yard kickoff return helped Cleveland finally win in Pittsburgh, and notes the team’s recent surge, including a strong fourth‑quarter performance and key roster moves. With the defense tightening and rookie Dylan Sampson back in the lineup, fans wonder if the Browns can finally turn the tide in the Steel City.
Ben Kindel is back in full-contact practice, returning a week after a vasovagal episode on the team plane that forced an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The 19‑year‑old forward missed two games but says he feels good and is focused on moving forward. Meanwhile, rookie Ville Koivunen shows renewed confidence and chemistry with Hendrix Lapierre, aiming to translate his AHL success into the NHL after signing an eight‑year, $32 million deal. Forward Elmer Soderblom remains day‑to‑day with an undisclosed upper‑body injury as Pittsburgh prepares to host the Utah Mammoth Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired former Houston Astros Triple‑A pitching coach Sean Buchanan to work with their upper‑level Minor League staff, according to The Athletic. Buchanan, who helped the Sugar Land Space Cowboys post the fewest runs allowed, a 4.97 ERA and a league‑best nine shutouts in the PCL, joins longtime Astros pitching mentor Bill Murphy in Pittsburgh. His five‑year stint with the Astros organization also includes roles at Double‑A Corpus Christi, High‑A Asheville and Astros Blue. The move marks the second recent Astros coach hired by the Bucs and could position Buchanan for a future major‑league role.
The 2026 NFL offensive line rankings have been updated after Week 7, with the Detroit Lions retaining the top spot. The San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers round out the top three, while injuries and lineup changes affect units throughout the league.
Cleveland head coach Todd Monken admits the Browns view the Steelers as the benchmark for success, despite both teams sharing identical records. He highlights Pittsburgh’s long‑standing organizational consistency, a stability the Browns haven’t experienced in years, and frames Sunday’s matchup as a chance for Cleveland to prove they can compete with their division rival. Monken stresses that beating Pittsburgh would signal progress toward the franchise’s broader goals.
The Steelers consider expanding the jumbo package featuring rookie Spencer Anderson as multiple WRs remain sidelined. After successfully debuting the formation on Sunday—a tactic that proved effective last season—the team weighs whether to rely on Anderson more heavily amid the injury crisis. The article examines the potential impact on the offense and whether the strategy can sustain the Steelers’ passing game going forward.
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The Steelers and Browns meet Sunday in what the author calls the most pivotal regular‑season showdown in years. Both clubs enter the game with impressive records, raising the stakes far beyond a typical division rivalry. After the Browns’ shocking Wild Card win over Pittsburgh in 2020, this matchup now carries added weight as each team fights for playoff positioning late in the season.
The Steelers went into Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris with the will to run the ball right at them, and it led to a 16-10 win. And in their effort, they showed this can be a great way to produce more consistent offense this season.
The Steelers post their Week 8 depth chart ahead of the October 28 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, noting only IR-related adjustments. Defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day drops off after landing on injured reserve with a triceps injury, while Kevin Jobity Jr. remains in his current spot. No other position changes are reported.