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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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), […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games after an altercation with a fan during Pittsburgh’s 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions. Metcalf is appealing the suspension in hopes that it will be reduced to one game. In the meantime, though, this opens the door for the Steelers to bring in another […]
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The Steelers have a new star. With 50 rushing yards, 78 receiving yards, and an unbelievable touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Pittsburgh running back Kenneth Gainwell further established himself as one of the most important players on the Steelers’ offense. He’s been a steal, too, playing on a one-year, $1.79 million contract he […]
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While he’s yet to hear back regarding his appeal, Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game suspension after an altercation with a fan on Sunday might’ve hurt him more than initially thought. According to a report from CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, Metcalf’s suspension fits the bill for “conduct detrimental” to the league, voiding “at least $45 […]
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The 10-4 San Francisco 49ers have a chance to inch even closer to winning the NFC West as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the reeling 8-6 Colts. This could be a good one, and if not, you’ll still get to watch Philip Rivers play football in the big 2025. As always, let us […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games by the NFL, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Metcalf made contact with a fan during the Steelers’ win over the Detroit Lions. “NFL suspended Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf two games for the swipe he took at a fan during Sunday’s game in Detroit,” Schefter […]
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What a 24 hours it has been. The Pittsburgh Steelers got their ninth win of the season in an upset win over the Detroit Lions, and the New England Patriots did the Steelers a solid by defeating the Baltimore Ravens to push them to the brink of elimination from playoff contention. And, on a personal […]
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A bizarre on-field incident involving Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf during Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions has taken on new context following a report from NFL Network. Video circulating during the second quarter showed Metcalf reaching into the stands, grabbing a fan by the hair, and appearing to swipe at him near the […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have won three consecutive games, the most recent over the Detroit Lions being the biggest of the season, to put them just one win away from clinching the AFC North. And while the division is within reach for Pittsburgh, by no means is Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns a game that […]
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Week 16 could not have gone better for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They pulled off the upset on the road against the Detroit Lions, defeating the reigning NFC North champions 29-24, and were able to watch the New England Patriots defeat the Baltimore Ravens 28-24. That sequence of events puts the Steelers on the brink of […]
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In a game where the word “dramatic” hardly does it justice, the Steelers escaped Detroit with a five-point win over the Lions. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. This incredible, horrible, so good, very frustrating game The Steelers survived on Sunday. Did your blood pressure? In a back and forth […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers had the chance to make a massive late-season statement in Week 16. Going on the road to face the Detroit Lions, who were in desperate need of a win to stay alive in the NFC playoff race, a win to get Pittsburgh to 9-6 put a ton of pressure on the Baltimore […]
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Well, after 60 minutes, 90 seconds of deliberation on the final play, one slap to a fan from DK Metcalf, and one Yahya Black middle finger, the Pittsburgh Steelers came out the victors in Detroit by the score of 29-24 to improve to 9-6 on the season, and get one step closer to locking up […]
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Two Steelers were injured in Pittsburgh’s dramatic, down-to-the-wire 29-24 win in Detroit on Sunday. Speaking to the media in his postgame press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said cornerback Brandin Echols suffered a groin injury and wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a hamstring injury. Neither were able to return to the game after […]
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We’re rooting for WHO this week? The Pittsburgh Steelers won on Sunday, so the AFC playoff picture is more in focus. The 11-3 New England Patriots have a chance to drop the 7-7 Baltimore Ravens below .500 in Week 16’s Sunday Night Football. Let us know what you’ll be watching for and how you’re faring […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions have yet to reach the end zone at the time of writing, as the Week 16 tilt between the two teams is tied 3-3. However, it is what took place on the sideline that got the attention of both the broadcast and social media. Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf […]
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The 8-6 Steelers travel to take on the also 8-6 Lions in Detroit in a game that could matter a lot for both teams’ playoff chances. It’s the rare late afternoon window game for Pittsburgh: Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. EST on CBS. You can read BTSC’s preview of the game here. Join the discussion by signing […]
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