Dylan Cook is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He receives the nod over first-round pick Max Iheanachor. Though never officially confirmed by head coach Mike McCarthy, who declined a definitive answer throughout last week, Cook took the first snap versus the Falcons Sunday. Cook starting matches the team’s first regular-season depth chart released Tuesday with Cook over Iheanachor. Cook ran as Pittsburgh’s first-team right tack...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean got rolled up on by teammate Nick Herbig after a six-yard catch-and-run by […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant changes this offseason, from the coaching staff and the roster to how they are handling the captaincy under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. After years of having season-long captains, McCarthy implemented weekly captains, something he’s done throughout his coaching career in Green Bay and Dallas. On Sunday against the Atlanta […]
Dylan Cook is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He receives the nod over first-round pick Max Iheanachor. Though never officially confirmed by head coach Mike McCarthy, who declined a definitive answer throughout last week, Cook took the first snap versus the Falcons Sunday. Cook starting matches […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium as he continues to deal with a back injury, and the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract extension. Reports surfaced Sunday morning that Porter has requested a trade and that he […]
PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward, Aaron Rodgers and Carson Bruener served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ captains for Sunday’s season opening matchup […]
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off their 2026 NFL season with a home tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. Out of that game will be star cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is reportedly healthy enough to play despite dealing with a back injury, but has been sitting out of practice in hopes of securing […]
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Who: Steelers (0-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-0). What: NFL regular season, Week 1, 94th franchise opener. When: 1:02 p.m. Eastern. Where: Acrisure Stadium Weather: 81°, partly cloudy, 22% rchance ain, 8-mph wind. TV: Fox.
On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field at home for the first game of the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons. Out of the lineup in this game will be star Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who has been holding out of practice at times in search of a new contract, […]
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The Steelers’ 2026 season is finally here, with Pittsburgh opening the year at home against the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. EST Sunday. For this week only, both teams enter the matchup at 0-0; it’s a clean slate and a time to set the tone for the 2026 season. The game will be broadcast nationally […]
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been making headlines once again as he faces injury issues as Falcons QB ahead of week 1. Tagovailoa spent the offseason looking for another opportunity to start in the NFL. The former Miami star entered the 2026 season hoping for a fresh start in his career after a difficult […]
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The Atlanta Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa their Week 1 starter against Pittsburgh after he won the job in training camp, but that plan lasted until Thursday’s practice, when he grabbed at his side, sat down on the grass, and was eventually ruled out with an oblique injury. Michael Penix Jr., the team’s starter for most […]
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Joey Porter Jr.’s status has become a key development before the Steelers face the Falcons in their 2026 season opener.
The wait is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers play a meaningful game today when they kick off the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. They enter the season in good health with just DeShon Elliott (undisclosed) on IR and Joey Porter Jr. (back/contract) to miss Week 1. The secondary’s depth will be tested right […]
The Atlanta Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers today with their third-string quarterback. If they can gut out a road win to open the season with Cooper Rush under center against a team they’ve historically struggled against, it’ll be cause to stand up and pay attention. If they lose, well, none of us can say we’re […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers open the 2026 NFL season at home Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, with both teams beginning the year under new head coaches. How to Watch Falcons vs Steelers Pittsburgh begins the Mike McCarthy era at Acrisure Stadium…
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been ruled out of the team’s season opener against the Atlanta […]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, all eyes are on whether Joey Porter Jr. will suit up. Porter has been dealing with a back injury for a while and sat out the entirety of training camp, but the Steelers opted against placing him on the reserve/PUP list during roster cuts […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is officially inactive for Pittsburgh’s Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. It was reported earlier in the day that Porter was unlikely to play, and now that has come to fruition. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Pittsburgh has now grown open to a […]
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their picks from April’s 2026 NFL Draft — and an undrafted […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their list of players who will be inactive for the team’s Week 1 Sunday afternoon regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and it includes CB Joey Porter Jr. in addition to a few rookies. After being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game on the Friday injury report, Porter is on the […]
Pregame Blog: Steelers vs. Falcons Sep 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM Teresa Varley Steelers.com Copied! Game Theme: Today’s game will honor the 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 and the heroes of Flight 93. A moment of silence will be held before the National Anthem. Family members of the victims of Flight 93 will stand on the field for the Anthem. Players will wear special ribbons on their helmet marking the 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11, while sideline personnel will have pins. There will also be other mar...
With Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. not playing in the team’s Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons, the […]
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was fully cleared from his torn ACL in late August, but the young passer isn’t playing in Week 1 as he continues to clear hurdles in his recovery, primarily mental ones since he hasn’t had a lot of practice or re-acclimation time. Atlanta also won’t have veteran QB Tua Tagovailoa after a mid-week injury to his oblique in practice, and third-string QB Cooper Rush will start despite back spasms. There’s a real chance the Falcons have to turn to rookie UDFA Jack Stran...
Third-string Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms, the team reported on Saturday, but is still expected […]