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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 14, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are closing things out in their three-game weekend series against the Miami Marlins with an earlier start for the nationally-televised contest. The Pirates will put their ace on the mound in Paul Skenes, hoping that he can rebound from his struggles […]
The Chicago Bears do not have to live in fear of Aaron Rodgers for much longer. Rodgers recently announced that he will retire after his upcoming 2026 season with the Steelers. One former Bears defender gave Rodgers his proper praise just before the quarterback’s final chapter in the NFL. Bears legend Brian Urlacher couldn’t stop […] The post Brian Urlacher can’t help but shower ‘biggest pain in a**’ Aaron Rodgers with praise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Even after drafting Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers could still be in the market for a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. It’s a draft that looks talent-rich at quarterback as things stand right now, and The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner broke that talent down into tiers. In a draft […]
Aaron Rodgers’ decision to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers had been widely debated by many in NFL circles. The legendary QB is already 42, and in a team that has seen a lot of coaching changes this offseason, it seemed like the franchise was resetting, and that would lead to the four-time MVP announcing his […] The post “It Would Be Disastrous”: Mike McCarthy Would Keep Aaron Rodgers on Short Leash, Per Insider appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Welcome to the 6/14 edition of the PhHN Daily! We’ve got plenty of Flyers news to go over, like the […] The post PhHN Daily: Flyers Rumors; Penguins Trade; Markstrom On the Move? appeared first on Philly Hockey Now .
While the Steelers’ training camp might not be as physical under Mike McCarthy, one beat writer predicts it will be as intense. Especially if spring practices are anything to go on, the roster can expect little downtime once on the field. Under Mike Tomlin, there was hard hitting and popping of pads, but also, seemingly, […]
The Steelers have been working hard to lock up the 2023 draft class, but will Keeanu Benton be the one who gets away? Entering his fourth season, he is due for a new contract before we reach September, though there are no guarantees. The front office’s major priority is fellow 2023 second-round draft pick, CB […]
Rookie Drew Allar might be in Mike McCarthy’s “QB School”, but he’s also learning on the job from Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers’ starting quarterback and a future Hall of Famer, Rodgers has been open with his knowledge and experience. He helped nurture Will Howard a year ago as a rookie, and now he’s doing the […]
A recent trend has inspired several different websites to pop up in order to create a team that can go undefeated. The premise is getting a random team and decade to select a player, locking in that position once it is taken out, making the strategy to blindly make one selection before the next possibility […]
Will the Steelers have a 1,000-yard rusher at running back this year? The Steelers came up shy of having a 1,000-yard running back last year, failing to do so for the first time since 2020. After drafting him in the first round in 2021, Najee Harris rushed for at least 1,000 yards four consecutive years. […]
TJ Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL, but an ex-Pro Bowl linebacker believes that the Steelers will one day release him. Former Steelers defensive stalwart James Harrison believes that, with Nick Herbig receiving a hefty extension, time will come where Pittsburgh will release Watt rather than pay him extra after […] The post Ex-Pro Bowl linebacker explains why Pittsburgh may release TJ Watt in future appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for June 13. FORMER STEELERS HOST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP When you suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers, you become a Steeler […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins have bid adieu to a former third-round pick who was suspended for a chunk of last season, in exchange for the rights to a player who spent this past year winning a championship in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). 🚨 An AHL-level TRADE 🚨 #Pens traded LHD Emil Pieniniemi to Florida in exchange to the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar. Okuliar, 26, is an unsigned RFA on a 2-year deal with Skellefteå AIK (SHL) through 2026-27. He had 15G-14A in 46GP there in 2025-26. @I...
The pass rushers have always been the engine of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense and Nick Herbig has shown plenty of promise in that regard. Now that he has been rewarded with a four-year, $100 million contract extension, Herbig’s responsibilities include more than just getting to the quarterback. Appearing on the “Not Just Football” podcast with […]
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 13, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins have the rare distinction of holding the exact same record going into today’s contest at PNC Park. Both teams find themselves 35-35 through 70 games, making this contest a crucial one for momentum both in the series and […]
Well, here we go again. After two years of offseason speculation connecting the Steelers to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the rumor mill is once again churning. Longtime NFL reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala joined CBS’ sports radio, 93.7 The Fan this past week and was asked about the possibility of Pittsburgh pursuing Aiyuk should […]
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn feels the New York Yankees are the reason the Baltimore Orioles moved the left-field wall at Camden Yards out from 2022 to 2024.
While the Steelers have their eyes set on a Super Bowl, or at least, a playoff win, entering 2026, this offseason has still had more of a long term planning feel to it. Pittsburgh made 10 draft picks, none of whom are guaranteed to start right away, and has started work on extending its young […]
Despite having the NFL’s most expensive defensive unit last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 26th in total defense. Like any team, Pittsburgh dealt with injuries to key players like T.J. Watt and Derrick Harmon, but it was still a disappointing season overall for what many expected to be a top-tier defense. With an entirely new […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the 2026 season with a different feel, though not because of the roster. In fact, it’s the sense of optimism surrounding the team since Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin that stands out. But it’s also worth remembering that we’re talking about the 2026 season. The following year, however, could […] The post Mike McCarthy’s 2026 Gamble Comes With Ruthless Reset Plan if Season Falls Apart appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pittsburgh Penguins offseason sort of began on Saturday with a minor trade that saw them send defense prospect Emil Pieniniemi to the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Oliver Okuliar. The most significant element of this trade is what it means for Pieniniemi and how things just simply did not work out between him […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins put the Eastern Conference on notice this season when they unexpectedly made the playoffs for the first time since 2022. It wasn’t a long playoff stint, but…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped OTAs, meaning the next time they take the field will be in Latrobe for training camp on July 29. It will be the first camp for new head coach Mike McCarthy, as we get closer to seeing what this new era of Steelers football looks like on the field. One […]
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed pass rusher Nick Herbig to a lucrative long-term extension that keeps him in the Steelers fold until 2030. Many felt like it was warranted, as the young edge rusher was giving Pittsburgh his all. But this would not have been possible if the Steelers didn’t plan on freeing up space for […] The post James Harrison Believes Steelers Could Release $123M Star After Extending Nick Herbig’s Contract appeared first on EssentiallySports .