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Merry Christmas to all the members of the Behind the Steel Curtain community: the best Steelers fans anywhere on the internet. Christmas for me as a kid meant a 2.5 hour drive from Erie, PA along snow-lined roads down I-79 to the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Those trips felt magical, knowing that bustling homes were filled with relatives. Every stop was […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
With two weeks left in the 2025 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns are in the “Race to the Bottom” with a strong chance at selecting with one of the first two picks in the 2026 NFL draft order. In Week 17, the Pittsburgh Steelers could “ruin” the Browns chances for one of those top picks, […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Defense rankings and projections for Week 17. “Looking for Week 17 Streamers at defense? Our Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings will help point you in the right direction.” 2025 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Defense rankings ! # Team FF Pts 1 Broncos 11.2 2 Patriots 8.3 3 Steelers 7.6 4 Lions 6.6 5 Texans...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Browns have nothing but 2026 NFL draft order positioning on the line in Week 17, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are either set to win the AFC North or enter Week 18 in a do-or-die situation for the division. The Steelers could ruin the Browns draft plans, but the NFL might be interested in […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Steelers are back at practice as they prepare for an AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Both teams released lengthy injury reports as they opened the week of practice on Christmas Eve, but Pittsburgh got some good news, with star outside linebacker T.J. Watt limited in his first practice since […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
After signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, the Steelers announced they released defensive tackle Kyler Baugh in a corresponding move. Baugh has had a few stints with the Steelers, first joining the team’s practice squad in December of 2024. He’s yet to appear in a regular season NFL game. He […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Ryan Kennedy, the fan Pittsburgh wide receiver D.K. Metcalf confronted and made contact with during Sunday’s Steelers-Lions game, will be holding a press conference with his lawyers on Friday, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported. The conference will be to “address the assault, correct misinformation that has been publicly repeated as fact, and discuss the serious consequences […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
In preparation for their Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions have elevated two players from their practice squad. Just like last week, the Lions are temporarily bringing up tight end Giovanni Ricci and offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun. Eguakun got his first career start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star wide receiver DK Metcalf for the final two games of the regular season after the NFL upheld his two-game suspension stemming from an altercation with a fan in Detroit. While the loss of Metcalf is a significant on-field blow, one former franchise icon believes the situation may ultimately […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Oregon Duck is having a phenomenal rookie year, one that his defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin, is taking note of. “When Derrick Harmon plays, we’re good,” Austin said on Wednesday. When talking about Harmon’s snaps against two-time […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Steelers got an early Christmas present on Wednesday as their T.J. Watt returned to the practice field for the first time since suffering a partially collapsed lung. Their star defender has missed the last two games since suffering the injury. While Watt did return to the practice field, it seems as if he was […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Browns close out the home portion of the 2025 regular season on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most years, the home game against Pittsburgh is a highlight, as even in the worst of times, the Browns tend to play the Steelers tough at home, having won five of the last six […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren will be up against the 14th-ranked tun defense of the Cleveland Browns (113.7 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Warren worth starting? For analysis on his game against the Browns, we’ve got you covered. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Jaylen Warren Week 17 Game Info Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s vi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Whether you think QB Shedeur Sanders is nothing more than an overhyped product of his Hall of Fame father, Deion Sanders, or think he is the savior for the Cleveland Browns, everyone would agree that A) He’s struggled as a starter and B) his fans/followers are a bit over the top in their support. Sanders […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson to their practice squad, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Johnson appeared in three games for the Steelers in 2024, catching one pass on 19 offensive snaps. He has 26 catches and five touchdowns in his career. The addition of Johnson comes after the NFL […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Browns have officially signed OG/C Kendrick Green to the active roster off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad. The Steelers originally drafted Green in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he spent time at both center and guard for Pittsburgh. He started 15 games at center as a rookie, but then […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? (More from Dawgs by Nature): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin discusses T.J. Watt’s status ahead of Week 17 (From Steelers Wire’s […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Steelers continue to work out potential names for their current and future roster, with 12 names trying out for the team on Tuesday per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. According to Wilson, the Steelers worked out defensive linemen Ryder Anderson, Keondre Coburn, Christopher Hinton, and Jahvaree Ritzie, and offensive linemen Matthew Cindric (C), Braeden Daniels (G), […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has had his two-game suspension upheld by the NFL, per Adam Schefter. “NFL upheld DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension,” Schefter reports. “He now will miss Pittsburgh’s final two regular-season games at Cleveland and against Baltimore. Metcalf now loses $555,556 in salary and has the guarantees on $45 million voided.” Metcalf […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
If DK Metcalf becomes a surprise free agent in 2026, the Los Angeles Rams might want to kick the tires on him as an heir apparent to Davante Adams and somebody who might thrive, as other receivers have, with Matthew Stafford. How could this even be possible just a year after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded […]
From Turf Show Times | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
With two weeks remaining in the 2025 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns are floundering to the finish line with the 2026 NFL draft and Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the single-season sack record the only glimmers of hope on the horizon. The Browns could play spoiler versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, but that would […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
History is on the line this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, in multiple respects. The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Cleveland with a chance to clinch the AFC North for the first time since 2020, when they lost to the Browns in the first round during the pandemic-affected season. Pittsburgh could clinch before the ball is kicked […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
In previous years, poor quarterback play doomed the season in December and January, not giving the Steelers much of a chance in the playoffs. In 2025, Aaron Rodgers is elevating them. The Steelers have won three games in a row and are one win, or a Baltimore loss in Green Bay, away from clinching the […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-7) fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in Week 16, a game that delivered a massive blow to the Lions’ chances of making the postseason. Despite being touchdown favorites, the Lions were never able to gain control of the game and once again failed to live up to their potential. Let’s take […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The NFL Pro Bowl rosters have been announced, and three Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to the annual week of All-Star festivities. Safety Jalen Ramsey, edge rusher T.J. Watt, and special teams ace Ben Skowronek have all been named Pro Bowlers. Ramsey has been a Swiss army knife for the Steelers’ defense in his first season […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 0 reads