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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a concerted effort to improve their wide receiver room in the offseason. The team traded for Michael Pittman Jr. and drafted Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen (though Wetjen has been more of a special teams player early on), but the returns haven’t been good so far. Right now, the Steelers’ receiver […]
According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers expect to be without DL Derrick Harmon and CB Jamel Dean for a few weeks. Harmon injured his foot in Thursday night’s loss to the Browns, while Dean has been battling an ankle injury. Rapoport says injured reserve is a consideration for Harmon, but the team has some hope […] The post Steelers Won’t Have DL Derrick Harmon Or CB Jamel Dean For Multiple Weeks appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
After the Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, it sounds like the trade market will continue to heat up.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to trade Joey Porter Jr to the Dallas Cowboys was about more than money. According to league sources cited by ESPN, Pittsburgh’s refusal to guarantee compensation beyond the first year of a veteran contract ultimately derailed negotiations with the standout cornerback. That exposed a rigid financial philosophy that cost the franchise […] The post NFL rumors: The Steelers’ stingy contract ‘philosophy that pushed Joey Porter Jr to Cowboys appeared first on Clu...
According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers’ policy of not guaranteeing money past the first year of a contract is what ultimately cost them the services of CB Joey Porter Jr. Per Rapoport, Pittsburgh offered Porter an extension that hit $28 million a year in average annual salary, a good enough starting point for a deal […] The post Lack Of Year 2 Guarantees Killed Potential Deal Between Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
For most of the first quarter Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like the better team. Then the Cleveland Browns found their Thursday-night mojo on the banks of Lake Erie. They steamrolled the Steelers, rattling off 21 straight second-quarter points. That wasn’t what Steelers fans expected. Yes, the Steelers have historically struggled in Cleveland on […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have as rich of a Super Bowl history as any franchise. While the days of competing for a championship may feel far away, especially after Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers franchise has plenty to be proud of. On Saturday, ESPN revealed their selections for the all-time rosters for franchises […]
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was carted to the locker room in the team’s Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns. When he came back out, he was in street clothes and a walking boot. And as was to be expected after seeing that, he is expected to miss some time, Per Ian Rapoport. […]
From 9:30 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST today, we’ll have an NFL game kicking off. While the Steelers already played this week, enjoy a less-stressful Sunday watching the rest of the league’s slate here at Behind the Steel Curtain. Games to watch: Which games will you be watching this Sunday? Any predictions or players to […]
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jamel Dean, who suffered an ankle injury on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, could be sidelined for “a couple of weeks,” per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Rapoport previously reported the team would be without DL Derrick Harmon for “a few weeks.” The #Steelers also could be without CB Jamel Dean for […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys because of their refusal to include a second-year guarantee during contract discussions.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon avoided a long-term injury after being carted off during Thursday night’s 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Harmon suffered a foot injury in the second quarter and was ruled out after initially being listed as questionable to return. He was seen wearing a walking boot on his left […] The post Steelers’ Derrick Harmon catches break after nasty TNF injury vs. Browns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t play on Sunday after their 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. But plenty of the Sunday action could affect the Steelers now and throughout the rest of their season. Here are three storylines that could impact the Steelers and are worth watching on Sunday. CAN THE COLTS […]
Pittsburgh Steelers DL Derrick Harmon exited the team’s Thursday Night Football loss to the Cleveland Browns with a foot injury. NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided more clarity on his status on Sunday. Rapoport said Harmon is expected to “miss a few weeks,” but the injury isn’t long-term. He added that IR is a potential consideration, […]
New Dallas Cowboys star Joey Porter Jr. is set to make his Cowboys debut against the Houston Texans in Week 4 after recently being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Porter will take the field Sunday. However, the newly acquired cornerback is not expected to receive a full workload in his […] The post Is Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. playing vs. Texans in Week 4 after the Steelers trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers just traded starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas. According to The Athletic's Jonathan Jones , they might not be finished dealing from the defense. Jones named Alex Highsmith among six players he's keeping an eye on ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, after what he described as shaking down sources around the league this week. "After shaking down sources this week, I'm keeping an eye on a number of players: Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith, Commande...
New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy embraces analytics, but beat writers are wondering whether he is outthinking himself in one respect. One element he has talked about is going into games with a snap distribution plan. While games might not always unfold in a way conducive to executing the plan, the principle itself seems sound. In […]
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who arrived in town after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him on Wednesday, is set to make his debut Sunday at the Houston Texans after recovering from a back injury.
Joey Porter Jr. will play for the Dallas Cowboys today, just five days after he told the Pittsburgh Steelers he re-injured his back and wouldn’t play Thursday against the Cleveland Browns. It was Porter’s way to force the Steelers to trade him, and they did, with Omar Khan working the phone on Wednesday to find […]
Breiden Fehoko strongly defended Aaron Rodgers following his heated sideline clash with head coach Mike McCarthy over play-calling delays. The former Steelers defender said a four-time MVP has earned the right to question coaches during tense moments. Rodgers became frustrated with slow communication and problems managing the play clock, leading to a sharp response from […] The post Former Steelers Player Takes Side in Heated Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy Sideline Spat appeared first on Gridi...
Given the Steelers’ inability to tackle or communicate lately, DeShon Elliott cannot return to the starting lineup soon enough. Those are two areas in which the veteran safety excels. Especially in light of all the changes in the secondary, a familiar face is even more valuable. While the Steelers have been pleased with Elliott during […]
The Cleveland Browns are enjoying a day off after a big win against the Pittsburgh Steelers moved the Browns into first place of the AFC North Division. With the day off, Browns fans can kick back and enjoy a day of football without a lot of stress. The day kicks off with Indianapolis and Washington […]
It’s “GameDey”! The solid Jacksonville Jaguars come to town in an attempt to assert themselves as a viable AFC powerhouse, while the Cincinnati Bengals are trying for the same. The Jags are coming off of a dominating win against the Patriots, while the Bengals are recovering from a heartbreaking loss against the Steelers. Cincinnati comes […]
The Steelers thought they had the answers at cornerback, but this year is putting that to rest. Of course, the meltdown of the Joey Porter Jr. situation didn’t help matters. Putting yourself in a position to be forced to trade, by far, your best cornerback is never ideal. But that’s in the past now, and […]
Is the Steelers’ offensive line closer to its Week 3 Jekyll play or its Week 4 Hyde? The Steelers’ offensive line was arguably the biggest reason they won in Week 3. Just days later, it had a hand in their loss. Over four games, the unit has had only one performance above the line, with […]