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Four Steelers didn’t participate due to injury in Pittsburgh’s Wednesday practice report. Those players included linebacker Patrick Queen (glute), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left wrist), outside linebacker T.J. Watt (toe), and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee). Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin already ruled Harmon out for Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Limited on the Steelers […]
The Buffalo Bills have added veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr. to their 53-man active roster, per a report by ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Slay has played for three teams in 13 NFL seasons. Slay was more recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom he had signed a one-year, $10 million contract […]
Despite the Eagles and Darius Slay reportedly having mutual interest in reuniting after the veteran CB was waived by the Steelers, he’ll be headed to the Buffalo Bills, instead. Slay needed to clear waivers in order for him to make his way back to Philly, but the Bills ended up putting in a claim and […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games and are noticeably struggling on offense. Their most recent seven-point performance has raised frustrations among Black and Gold faithful and even some players. Tight end Pat Freiermuth has taken a step back in the offense this season with the emergence of Darnell Washington and […]
The Buffalo Bills dominated time of possession with methodical drives that eventually led to a pretty decent scoring day. That’s gotten a lot of rightful attention, but none of that would have happened if it weren’t for a dominant defensive performance that defines “complementary football.” The Bills managed a meager three points in the first […]
The Steelers signed linebacker Kana’i Mauga to the practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. Pittsburgh had an open spot after releasing wide receiver Cornell Powell on Tuesday. Mauga went undrafted in 2022. He’s since had stints with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers over his NFL career. Mauga, 25, has played […]
A member of the Steelers’ 2025 draft class could be making his NFL debut before the season ends. The team announced Wednesday that it has opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback and kick returner Donte Kent, who was a Steelers’ seventh-round pick this year. Kent was placed on injured reserve in late August before […]
The Ravens (6-6) are 5.5-point favorites for their upcoming game against the Steelers (6-6), a surprising line considering the two teams’ even record and history of competitive matchups. Both teams lost in Week 13. The Ravens were embarrassed by the Bengals at home on Thanksgiving, while the Steelers got run over by the Bills. That […]
The calls for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin are louder than they have ever been. Fans chanting “Fire Tomlin” at the end of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills encapsulated the frustration that has finally boiled over after years of mediocrity. But it’s not just fans and media saying […]
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin tried to relate to local reporters during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The Steelers are 6-6 and have lost five of their last seven games. They haven’t won a playoff game in eight years and are tied for first place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh is tied with Baltimore, […]
After being a healthy scratch for the Steelers in Week 13, Pittsburgh announced that they were releasing the former Eagles CB, Darius Slay. Rumors quickly started swirling about the veteran Super Bowl winner returning to the Eagles, but John Clark of NBC Sports reported on Wednesday that there was mutual interest in a reunion. When […]
For the past month, we’ve been trying to seek out the positives in what feels like another lost season. We’ve found the silver linings in the Steelers’ long-term prospects, even if we haven’t felt many reasons to be optimistic about the chances of Pittsburgh finally snapping their playoff victory drought this season, let alone climbing […]
The Miami Dolphins still could use cornerback help, and the Steelers just gifted a player who will help any CB-needy team.
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? (In this case, more from Baltimore Beatdown): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: What’s wrong with the Steelers? Who’s the NFL Coach of the Year? Our […]
After releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay on Tuesday, the Steelers have bolstered their defensive back depth. The team announced the signing of cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as well as the signing of cornerback Daequan Hardy to the practice squad. The team also released wide receiver Cornell Powell […]
Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay was reportedly released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, so, it’s time for the age-old question: should the Birds bring him back to Philly? First, it should be noted that all NFL players are subject to waivers after the trade deadline. The waiver wire order reflects the current 2026 NFL Draft […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thielen requested his release from the Minnesota Vikings after being traded back to Minnesota from the Carolina Panthers ahead of the season. Thielen was a healthy scratch in the Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which prompted the release […]
The Buffalo Bills entered a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 down both starting right tackles, and a starting tight end, among other positions. A revolving door in the wide receiver room and a windy day in Pittsburgh didn’t give any of us Bills fans great confidence in a strong passing day. […]
Sunday was a low point for Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Late in the 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans at Acrisure Stadium began chanting, “Fire Tomlin.” There have been Steelers fans who have called for Tomlin to be fired for what feels like forever, but this was the first time audible chants […]
Caleb Williams’ box score wasn’t pretty in Philly, but there is a much bigger picture here that we need to consider. This season, Williams is throwing with anticipation, but the accuracy hasn’t been there at times. However, many times when it has been there, the receiving corps has failed him. It’s a shared problem that Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson acknowledged this week when speaking to reporters on Monday . “The primary receiver, when he’s open, we’ve got to make sure we hit him,” ...
5:30 p.m. ET: The Ravens officially announced Ward’s signing on Tuesday afternoon. The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran running back Jonathan Ward to their practice squad, per KPCR2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens needed to add another running back after placing Justice Hill on injured reserve on Saturday. They brought in three for workouts on Monday; […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 6-6 after an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The loss dropped them out of first place in the AFC North, and as the playoff picture sits today, they are currently on the outside looking in. This week, they will take on the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup […]
During Sunday’s bounce-back win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills were playing without their top two offensive tackles in Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown. Yet James Cook III, Ray Davis, and Buffalo’s rushing attack didn’t miss a beat, amassing the most yards on the ground against a Steelers team playing at home in 50 […]
It was a complete and total team failure for the ages for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday as they fell to the Buffalo Bills 26-7. It was the worst performance defending the run for the Steelers in the last 50 years. You heard that right, the 249 rushing yards they conceded to Buffalo were the […]
Jack Sawyer was not happy with how Steelers fans reacted to Sunday’s loss. During the second half of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans took it out on their head coach. “Fire Tomlin” chants flooded parts of the stadium with the Steelers on their way to back-to-back losses. “You’re frustrated because that’s […]