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Steelers stock report after Day Five of training camp
LATROBE- There were plenty of reactions from people when it was reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers would not be having live tackling in camp this year. However, when the pads went on for the first time this season in Latrobe today, you could hear plenty of popping and the defense showing their physicality. Let’s take […]
Steelers release statement following Aaron Rodgers’ Anthony Fauci comments
The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice on Monday, which also featured a live broadcast of The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe. Following practice, several Steelers joined the program, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers touched on several matters, including his relationship with his teammates and Year Two in Pittsburgh. However, it was the non-football […]
Rookie edge rusher tries out for Steelers
The Steelers hosted edge rusher Terrell Tilmon for a visit Monday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported. Undrafted in 2026, Tilmon posted a 6.70 RAS coming out of college. The 6’4, 242-pound outside linebacker reportedly ran a 4.72-second 40-yard dash pre-draft. Tilmon spent the final three years of his college career at Texas Tech, where he played […]
Steelers QB Aaron Rodger rips Dianna Russini after Mike Vrabel scandal
The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice of the year on Monday, but what happened afterwards will be talked about just as much as what took place on the field. With The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe, Aaron Rodgers appeared on set following practice. During his appearance, the four-time MVP quarterback took aim at […]
Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw
LATROBE – The Pittsburgh Steelers put the pads on for the first time on Monday, taking another step toward their first game action of the year when they host the Green Bay Packers next Thursday. As always, there is much to discuss – including a breakout day from an under-the-radar quarterback, another big throw from […]
Three Rivers Report: Aaron Rodgers playing in preseason?
It’s a new week, and one that will feature the first game of the 2026 season when the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers square off in the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday. We will have a football game on our screens every week until the week of February 21st. The Steelers also put the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers roster 2026: Zach Frazier, Jamel Dean, Eli Heidenreich are underrated
Reunions can be splashy things, but they don’t always work out. For every Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, or Eagles, there’s a Van Hagar, Sex Pistols, or Velvet Underground. Just because you worked well together once upon a time doesn’t mean that you can recreate the magic. Obviously, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are hoping to wind […]
Jaquan Brisker gives high praise to new DC Patrick Graham
When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Jaquan Brisker in the offseason, it was met with understandable excitement. The Penn State product has become one of the game’s most versatile safeties over his first four years in the NFL, posting four interceptions and eight sacks from 2022-25. Now in Pittsburgh, he will be one of the […]
Steelers release veteran safety
By signing one veteran safety, the Steelers have released another. Pittsburgh announced the release of safety Darnell Savage on Sunday afternoon, in the same release announcing the official signing of safety Rayshawn Jenkins. Jenkins was reported to be signing with the Steelers on Saturday. The 32-year-old started three games and appeared in all 17 as […]
The Steelers couldn’t have asked for a better start to training camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense faced fourth down in the two-minute drill as rookie quarterback Drew Allar came to the line. After taking the snap, Allar saw he had a one-on-one matchup downfield, launching a pass to A.T. Perry. The fans in attendance at St. Vincent College on Saturday came to life when a perfectly thrown […]
T.J. Watt praises Mike McCarthy for not wasting time during practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first week of training camp practices on Saturday, going into an off day Sunday before the pads go on for the first time on Monday. After their Saturday practice, T.J. Watt sat down with Kyle Brandt of NFL Network and was asked about the biggest differences between a Mike […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping…
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). 2026 training camp is underway and it feels and looks a lot different under Big Mike. The new era continues, and with each noticeable change there is hope for a different result for […]
Steelers stock report after Day Four of training camp
LATROBE- After Friday’s “game practice” gave us plenty of walkthrough and offensive install notes, the helmets were back on for a well-attended Saturday practice at Saint Vincent College. It’s time to take a look at who is rising and who may be falling after the Steelers Saturday practice, and their last before pads come on […]
Steelers training camp: Aaron Rodgers lights up fourth practice
LATROBE – After what was a very lax practiced on Friday, he Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first week of training camp with the helmets back for a team-drill-heavy Saturday morning. Today marked the final practice before the pads go on Monday, and there was plenty to discuss. Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf continue hot start […]
Steelers signing former Browns safety
The Steelers are signing safety Rayshawn Jenkins, former NFL safety and teammate of Jenkins, Jahleel Addae, posted on Twitter/X Saturday. Insider Jordan Schultz later reported the same new. Jenkins spent 2025 with the Cleveland Browns, starting three games but playing in all 17, recording 45 total tackles and one interception. He played over 200 snaps […]
Steelers announce 2026 Hall of Honor class at training camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled their 2026 Hall of Honor class Saturday, recognizing former general manager Kevin Colbert, longtime offensive lineman and broadcaster Craig Wolfley, and former cornerback J.T. Thomas for their lasting contributions to the franchise. The announcement was made at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe as a part of the Steelers Back Together Weekend celebration. Colbert, […]
Three Rivers Report: Steelers host veteran defender, Broderick Jones’ road back
Welcome to our new daily Steelers news hub, Three Rivers Report. This will serve as a daily roundup of Steelers news, both internal and external, as well as a meeting place for our frequent visitors and commenters. Additionally, you’ll get a quick roundup of NFL news from our SB Nation family of sites as well […]
Alex Highsmith breaks silence on long-term future with Steelers
The future may be complicated for one Pro Bowl Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher. T.J. Watt signed a new deal to pay $41 million per year before week one last year, and Nick Herbig inked a four-year, $100 million contract this offseason. Needless to say, it puts Alex Highsmith in a difficult position. With two years […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Training camp is finally here edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Song rec of the week: My favorite from the new Strokes album, which I enjoyed a bit more than I thought I would:
Steelers host former Browns safety for workout
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins for a workout today, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. Jenkins spent the 2025 season with the Cleveland Browns, intercepting one pass and registering 45 tackles across 17 games played. Jenkins was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Miami by the Los […]
Former Steelers offensive lineman announces retirement
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Andrus Peat has announced his retirement from the NFL. He spent the 2025 season with the Steelers, starting three games. Peat was a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Stanford. He was one of the top guards in the NFL from 2018-20, […]
Steelers training camp: Mike McCarthy’s thumbprint already visible in Pittsburgh
LATROBE – Day Three of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp was unlike any Steelers practice I’ve covered in terms of its layout. It was an incredibly light day for the Steelers that featured players in caps and bucket hats rather than helmets as the team ran a walkthrough for the entire two hour practice. The plays […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 schedule and scores
After a miraculous division-clinching win in the final moments of their Week 18 games against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a much different look to them in 2026. For the first time since 2007, they will have a new head coach at the helm in Pittsburgh’s own Mike McCarthy. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]
Mike McCarthy sees big things coming for Asante Samuel Jr
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear that he believes cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. can become an important part of the team’s defense, offering one of his strongest endorsements yet for the talented defensive back. Speaking about Samuel’s outlook, McCarthy expressed confidence in both the player’s ability and his fit within Pittsburgh’s defensive […]
Submit your questions for Read & React’s 2026 training camp mailbag
Steelers training camp is underway, and the Steelers’ upcoming season is starting to take shape. In just under two weeks, Black and Gold will square off against the Green Bay Packers on August 13 for the team’s first preseason action. Early reports out of Latrobe are that practices are looking quite different under new head […]
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