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Steelers host former Eagles cornerback to visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks to a visit on Sunday, per the NFL transaction wire. Pittsburgh also hosted cornerbacks Dee Williams and Jaylon Guilbeau. Ricks signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama in 2023. He made the team as a rookie, appearing in 16 games, […]
Five Steelers on the roster bubble ahead of preseason finale
With just one more preseason game on the slate, the Pittsburgh Steelers will close out exhibition play this Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. Through two games, several notable veterans find themselves on the brink of making the roster or being let go. These five names will be ones to highlight over the next week as […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets
It’s just the preseason. The final score doesn’t matter. But when you’re shut out at home by the New York Jets of all teams, the vibes aren’t exactly great. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had after the Steelers’ 17-0 loss Friday night. 1. New updates in the QB battle, but don’t […]
Drew Allar gives brutally honest assessment of his performance vs. Jets
It was a truly disastrous performance all around from the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 17-0 loss to the New York Jets in Week 2 of the preseason. After accounting for three total touchdowns in the Steelers first preseason game, rookie third-round quarterback Drew Allar was unable to light up the stat sheet in the way […]
Steelers insider says Kaden Wetjen is ‘on the bubble’ to make roster
Kaden Wetjen entered the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason as one of the more intriguing rookies on the roster, but according to insider Mark Kaboly, the fourth-round pick still has work to do to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Kaboly, a correspondent for The Pat McAfee Show, appeared on 93.7 The Fan on Friday and discussed […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Who should Jet off?
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The second preseason game was a dud for the black and gold, 17-0 to A-A-Ron’s other former Jets team. Let’s hope the good guys do better in the third and final tuneup of the preseason. This […]
The Morning After: Steelers WRs rob Drew Allar of big night with costly drops
Good morning (or good afternoon in this case) from Pittsburgh after the Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets. To say the Steelers’ didn’t play well on offense would be like saying the Hindenburg disaster was merely a little fire. Pittsburgh ended the night with averaging just 3.6 yards per play, went 5-of-16 on […]
Stock report after the Steelers’ 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the New York Jets, 17-0, on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium. Strangely enough, it was the first time the Steelers were shut out in a preseason game since 2016, when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by an identical score. Although Pittsburgh didn’t put up a single point, there is […]
Will Howard struggles, throws two INTs in Steelers’ loss to Jets
After a preseason opener featuring a duo of fantastic debuts at quarterback, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their offense tumble back down to Earth in a 17-0 loss to the New York Jets in Week 2 of exhibition play. The leadup to the game was highlighted by the announcement that Will Howard would get the start, […]
Steelers vs. Jets: Preseason Week 2 open thread
The Steelers will take the field for their second preseason game of 2026 on Friday night. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. EST, with Pittsburgh hosting the New York Jets. Like every Steelers preseason game this year, the game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and NFL+, as well as locally on […]
Steelers news: Pittsburgh not entertaining calls on Joey Porter Jr trade
It’s gameday for the Pittsburgh Steelers! As the attention turns to the young quarterbacks, the race to make the 53-man roster continues, and tonight’s game will go a long way toward deciding who will or will not start the season on the active roster. Preseason score results matter very little, but each player is one […]
Teams interested in Joey Porter Jr. trade
In what has become an increasingly common chapter in high-profile NFL contract negotiation sagas, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is now the subject of trade rumors, according to insider Jordan Schultz. “Joey Porter Jr. is a name multiple teams around the NFL have wondered about as a potential trade target, per source,” Schultz posted late […]
Andy Weidl emphasizes importance of building the trenches
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it clear in recent years that building in the trenches remains a priority. Few people are more responsible for that philosophy than assistant general manager Andy Weidl, who has played a significant role in Pittsburgh’s scouting and draft process alongside general manager Omar Khan. Since Weidl arrived in Pittsburgh, the […]
Steelers get good news on DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be getting exactly the news they wanted regarding their top two wide receivers. DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are both expected to be ready for the Steelers’ Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. The report provides a significant dose of optimism after […]
Steelers news: All eyes are on Will Howard, Drew Allar
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy will sit both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph in Week 2 of the preseason in an effort to get a better look at Will Howard and Drew Allar against the New York Jets. Pittsburgh has an interesting decision to make. While it appears Rudolph is the backup quarterback, the […]
Dolphins named team to watch for Steelers QB trade
With the summer coming to an end, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room is slowly taking shape. After a strong showing in Week 1 of the preseason against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Mike McCarthy is giving Mason Rudolph the week off, opting to see Will Howard and Drew Allar play the entire game. Because […]
Make-or-break position battles to watch in Steelers’ preseason game against the Jets
The games still don’t count, but the Steelers are looking to maintain positive momentum in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Last week, the team had an impressive if imperfect 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Not many of Pittsburgh’s expected starters suited up for that tilt, though the members of the offensive line […]
Mason Rudolph admits jealousy towards Drew Allar, Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be getting closer to solidifying their quarterback room. After terrific outings for all three of Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar in Week 1 of the preseason, Mike McCarthy has “seen all he needs to see” from Rudolph and is giving him the week off in Week 2, meaning […]
Mike McCarthy provides injury update on Joey Porter Jr, Jalen Ramsey
Training camp is now in the rearview mirror, and we did not see either of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top two defensive backs practice at all at Saint Vincent College due to injuries. Both Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey were placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 28th as training camp began. […]
Steelers news: Pittsburgh gets good news about its top receiver duo
While the Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with multiple injuries, it sounds like D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. will be on their way back soon. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said the two wouldn’t be back this week, but it still feels like it is more precautionary than anything, and taking things slow is the […]
Mike Tomlin nervous but excited to join Football Night in America
Mike Tomlin is going to consume and analyze football from a different lens in 2026 for the first time in over 19 years. The former Steelers head coach stepped down after a disappointing playoff loss to the Houston Texans and joined NBC’s football coverage, marking his first venture into sports broadcasting. Tomlin will be a […]
Will Howard to start at QB vs. Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their young quarterbacks are coming off respective strong performances against the Green Bay Packers. Second-year signal-caller Will Howard went 7-of-9 for 86 yards and led a touchdown drive at the end of the first half, while Allar had the performance of the preseason thus far, going 10-of-13 for 154 yards and […]
NFL analyst says Drew Allar won’t get chance to start for Steelers
Drew Allar shined in his first preseason games with the Pittsburgh Steelers following an up-and-down journey at Penn State. The third-round quarterback led touchdown drives on each of his first three possessions in a Steelers uniform and completed 10-of-13 passes for 153 yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing score. It was a good first impression […]
Steelers news: The national media doubts Pittsburgh’s future
Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are officially overlooked and underrated. ESPN released a list of franchises and their future, with ratings of coaching, overall roster without QB, quarterback, and front office. The Steelers are listed number 30 (!!!) behind the Cleveland Browns, somehow. Just because the Browns have four quarterbacks doesn’t mean they have one. I […]
Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor slated to miss preseason game vs. Jets
We will likely have to wait at least another week to see the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick make his long-awaited debut. After suffering a shoulder/neck area injury during training camp practice on August 6th, we have learned little information as to what exactly the injury is, and how long it could keep Iheanachor out of […]
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