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T.J. Watt lung injury occurred during treatment

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday that linebacker T.J. Watt was in the hospital after experiencing lung discomfort. “T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital for further medical evaluation of his lung after experiencing discomfort at the practice facility on Wednesday,” the team said in a statement. “He will not be at practice on […]

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T.J. Watt sent to hospital with lung issue

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has been sent to a Pittsburgh hospital after experiencing discomfort on Wednesday. Team spokesperson Burt Lauten provided an update on Thursday in a statement: “T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital for further medical evaluation of his lung after experiencing discomfort at the practice facility on Wednesday. He […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Mike Tomlin could take break from coaching in 2026

The speculation surrounding Mike Tomlin and his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t going anywhere. While the Steelers currently hold the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoff race and lead the AFC North, there are many who believe that he would welcome a change of scenery in 2026, or could even take a break […]

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Steelers shuffle OT depth Wednesday

The Steelers made a flurry of roster moves on Wednesday, reshaping the team’s offensive line depth entering the final four games of the season. The team announced that it has placed offensive tackle Calvin Anderson on injured reserve and signed practice squad offensive tackle Dylan Cook to the 53-man roster. The team also signed offensive […]

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Steelers pass on QB, take WR in latest ESPN Mock Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heavily expected to draft a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft that will reside in the Steel City. Aaron Rodgers is 42 and is expected to wrap up his career once the season comes to an end. The only other quarterbacks on the roster are Mason Rudolph and sixth-round rookie Will […]

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Steelers bring back gold end zones vs. Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be donning their fan-favorite color-rush uniforms in Week 15 when they host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. Additionally, they appear to be making a change to their field that will have fans excited. The Steelers will be painting the end zones gold for Monday night, and presumably the rest […]

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Minkah Fitzpatrick downplays return to Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to win their second consecutive game in Week 15 when they host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The contest features playoff implications for both sides, as the Steelers can get to 8-6 and hold onto the AFC North lead, while the Dolphins are looking to get to 7-7 […]

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Steelers Read & React: Playoffs???

“Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs. You kidding me?”  Fight the urge to turn into your inner Jim Mora, because we are talking about playoffs. Despite the well-documented problems with this very imperfect Steelers team, they find themselves in first place and controlling their own destiny with four games remaining on the schedule. Look around the […]

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Mike Tomlin admits he has been on the hot seat for a long time

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank 27th in total offense and 28th in total defense through the first 14 weeks of the NFL season. Despite being near the bottom of the league in both offense and defense, the Steelers find themselves with a 7-6 overall record and with a slim lead in the AFC North after their […]

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Wednesday links: Who’s the Steelers MVP so far?

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? Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: NFL Week 14 grades (By CBS Sports’ John Breech): B — Steelers: Aaron Rodgers finally figured out how to get the […]

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Mike Tomlin praises James Pierre for incredible season

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense wasn’t perfect against the Baltimore Ravens. They allowed north of 200 yards on the ground, and the Ravens made it to the red zone six times. However, Pittsburgh was very opportunistic when it came to making big plays. They limited the Ravens to just two touchdowns in those six red zone […]

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Mike Tomlin reveals why Roman Wilson was healthy scratch vs Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several personnel changes to their offense ahead of their Week 14 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Adam Thielen, whom the Steelers signed less than a week before the game, was made active, as was fellow veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling. In response to those moves, Roman Wilson was made a healthy inactive. […]

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Let’s talk Steelers: Can Pittsburgh hold onto the AFC North lead?

What a difference a win makes. After rough pair of losses against the Bears and Bills, the Steelers bounced back on Sunday to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 on the road, rising above .500 and reclaiming the AFC North lead. Four games remain in the regular season. Will the Steelers hang onto their AFC North […]

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Steelers open as slim favorites over Dolphins in Week 15

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-6 and sit alone at the top of the AFC North. They control their own playoff destiny, meaning as long as they win and take care of their business, they don’t have to rely on any outside help to secure a playoff spot. Pittsburgh will host the Miami Dolphins in Week […]

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Varsity & JV: Winners and losers from Steelers win over Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers always do just enough to keep you from completely bailing before the season is over. After consecutive losses that saw the team drop to 6-6, the Steelers went on the road to Baltimore and defeated their arch-rival to take over the lead in the AFC North, and there were plenty of performances […]

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Steelers WR DK Metcalf didn’t travel back to Pittsburgh with team

The Pittsburgh Steelers left Baltimore on Sunday with a 27-22 win, and in lone possession of first place in the AFC North. However, not every player travelled back to Pittsburgh. Per Ian Rapoport, wide receiver DK Metcalf stayed overnight in Baltimore after experiencing stomach pains and going to the hospital. “Steelers standout WR DK Metcalf […]

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5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 27-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens

And just like that, the Steelers are back in business in the AFC North’s first place spot after a nail-biting 27-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had: 1. Football can still be fun, guys The week leading up to Steelers-Ravens was full of a doomsday attitude […]

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Texans at Chiefs: Week 14 SNF open thread

Sunday Night Football this week could matter a lot in the AFC playoff picture as the 7-5 Texans and 6-6 Chiefs clash at Arrowhead. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? And who do have in fantasy football? Let us know in […]

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Steelers defeat Ravens, reclaim first place in AFC North

Despite losing five of their last seven entering Week 14, this felt like the most obvious Pittsburgh Steelers win possible. Backs against the wall with the AFC North on the line against a Baltimore Ravens team they’ve beaten in seven of the last 10 matchups made for the perfect get-right game for the Steelers, and […]

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3 Steelers concussed in win over Ravens

The Steelers enjoyed a meaningful win on the road Sunday afternoon, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 to reclaim their AFC North lead. However, head coach Mike Tomlin noted a number of injuries on the Steelers’ side of the ball in his postgame press conference. “Unfortunately, man, we had a lot of guys go down in […]

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Week 14 NFL late games open thread

The Steelers game is over, but there’s still plenty of football to be played this afternoon. Here’s the NFL’s late afternoon slate for Week 14: As always, here’s the broadcast map on 506 Sports. What games will you be watching? Who will you be rooting for? Who do you have in fantasy? Let us know in […]

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Steelers TE Darnell Washington OUT with concussion vs. Ravens

UPDATE: Washington has been ruled out, as has linebacker Malik Harrison: Darnell Washington has developed into a key piece of the Steelers’ offense in 2025, but he had to leave Pittsburgh’s Week 14 game against the Baltimore Ravens after being hit by two defenders on a second-quarter catch. Washington gained 12 yards, but was hit […]

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