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‘Outstanding Football Player’: Special Teams Coordinator Raves About Rookie Robert Spears-Jennings

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their draft picks on the 53-man roster entering the 2026 season. One of the biggest surprises so far for the Black and Gold has been seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings’ rapid development. The Steelers have dealt with injuries in the secondary since mandatory minicamp, which opened the door for […]

Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers, on his availability for Week 1 vs. Falcons

Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. addresses the media after Monday’s practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. #Pittsburgh #Steelers #HereWeGo #NFL Hear award-winning reporter/commentator Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Steelers podcasts every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4 p.m. Eastern! We also have regular shows from our beat reporter Chris Halicke, former NFL scout Matt Williamson and much more! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.c...

Jaquan Brisker, Steelers, on facing Tua Tagovailoa in season opener

Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker addresses the media after Monday’s practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. #Pittsburgh #Steelers #HereWeGo #NFL Hear award-winning reporter/commentator Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Steelers podcasts every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4 p.m. Eastern! We also have regular shows from our beat reporter Chris Halicke, former NFL scout Matt Williamson and much more! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_ste...

Eli Heidenreich Ready For Critical Role On Special Teams

Eli Heidenreich might be listed as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-string running back, but he’s already earned a starting spot to begin his NFL career. The personal protector on the punt team, special teams coordinator Danny Crossman said the team has plenty of trust in Heidenreich to get the job done. “It’s a challenging position for […]

Patrick Queen, Steelers, on how he communicates with secondary

Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen addresses the media after Monday’s practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. #Pittsburgh #Steelers #HereWeGo #NFL Hear award-winning reporter/commentator Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Steelers podcasts every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4 p.m. Eastern! We also have regular shows from our beat reporter Chris Halicke, former NFL scout Matt Williamson and much more! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_...

Mike McCarthy ‘Not Yet’ Declaring Steelers’ Week 1 Starting Right Tackle

One of the only starting positions on the Pittsburgh Steelers up for grabs entering training camp was at right tackle, and it remains that way just days before the start of the regular season. Mike McCarthy was non-committal when asked if Max Iheanachor or Dylan Cook would receive the Week 1 start on Sunday. Iheanachor, will eventually start as a first-round rookie, but they need to assess if he can play assignment-sound football to keep 42-year-old QB Aaron Rodgers upright and healthy. Missin...

Steelers A Healthy Group Ahead Of Season Opener, McCarthy Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a healthy 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Speaking to reporters during his Monday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t note any injury concerns. “We’re healthy. I don’t really expect anyone having a hard time getting ready,” McCarthy said via the team’s YouTube channel. The most notable injury is to SS DeShon Elliott, who will miss at least the first four weeks of the season as he continues recovering from a s...

Steelers Will Have Weekly Captains Under Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an offseason of change with a new coaching staff, and at least one philosophical shift will carry into the regular season. Instead of having season-long captains as they have in the past, Mike McCarthy said in his press conference on Monday that the Steelers will name captains each week. “We’ll […]

Steelers looking healthy entering Week 1 vs. Falcons

After a weekend off from football between the end of the preseason and the start of the regular season, the Steelers are unsurprisingly looking healthy ahead of their season opener on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. “We’re healthy,” head coach Mike McCarthy said at his press conference Monday afternoon. “I don’t really expect anyone to […]

Ray Fittipaldo Raises Major Concern About Steelers’ Running Game Before Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions heading into Mike McCarthy’s first season; however, Ray Fittipaldo believes one of them could become a real problem fast. The Steelers spent the preseason sorting through their quarterback situation, and that came with a cost. According to Fittipaldo, the Steelers never really got a true look at their […] The post Ray Fittipaldo Raises Major Concern About Steelers’ Running Game Before Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Steelers A Healthy Group Ahead Of Season Opener, McCarthy Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a healthy 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Speaking to reporters during his Monday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t note any injury concerns. “We’re healthy. I don’t really expect anyone having a hard time getting ready,” McCarthy said via the team’s YouTube channel.  The […]

“I’m Not Where I Want to Be”: Michael Penix Jr. Sends Blunt Message to Kevin Stefanski After Losing QB Battle

Michael Penix Jr. has already endured setbacks with two separate torn ACLs in College and a torn ACL in his left knee during the 2025 season, which brought his season to a halt. Now, his return has hit another roadblock. Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa the starter for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving […] The post “I’m Not Where I Want to Be”: Michael Penix Jr. Sends Blunt Message to Kevin Stefanski After Losing QB Battle appeared first on EssentiallySports .

‘Got Me Shook:’ James Harrison Shares Big Worry About Steelers’ Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of moving parts along their offensive line throughout the offseason under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. That led to some serious struggles throughout training camp and the preseason for the Black and Gold. Those struggles have former outside linebacker and Hall of Honor member James Harrison very concerned entering the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. “…Our offensive line? Bro, they have not showed any consistency. I’m not even ask...

Cam Newton drops absolute knowledge on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s injury recovery

On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons raised eyebrows when it was announced that Tua Tagovailoa would be their starting quarterback for Week 1 on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move comes despite Michael Penix Jr. being medically cleared for the new season, and with Tagovailoa having suffered through a largely brutal preseason performance with […] The post Cam Newton drops absolute knowledge on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .