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Three Rivers Report: It’s game week, Big Ben Hall of Fame debate
Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the preseason with a visit from some familiar faces from Wisconsin. While it’s unlikely Aaron Rodgers will play against his former team, new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has no choice. There is much on the line for players fighting for playing time and a roster spot. The preseason […]
Steelers sign former Jets WR, teammate of Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to cycle wide receivers in and out of the roster. Per James Larsen of PFN, the Steelers are signing UFL standout receiver Isaiah Winstead. The East Carolina product caught 36 passes and four touchdowns in 10 games with the Louisville Kings during the 2026 UFL season. He was last on an […]
Steelers release recently-signed receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing wide receiver Colton Dowell, per the NFL transaction wire. The Steelers claimed Dowell late last week, but did not partake in the Steelers’ Saturday night practice, per Alan Saunders. Dowell last appeared in a regular season game in 2023 with the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers claimed him off waivers after […]
Aaron Rodgers’ advice to Drew Allar already paying off
It’s been an explosive first training camp for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar. The Penn State product has routinely made throws that raise the eyebrows of media and coaches alike over the course of the last two weeks, and he unleashed a pair of deep throws during Saturday’s annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial. […]
Steelers plans for Pat Freiermuth will excite fans
The Steelers are looking to find even more ways to utilize tight end Pat Freiermuth. Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio said the Steelers will continue to “push the envelope” with Freiermuth’s usage, especially when the coaching staff recognizes opportunities to isolate him one-on-one against opposing defenders. “Pat’s done a great job of controlling the middle of […]
Steelers training camp: DK Metcalf circus catch highlights Saturday night lights
LATROBE – A crowd of 8,499 Steelers fans packed Latrobe Memorial Stadium to welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers on one of the most unique training camp traditions in the National Football League. The practice gave us no shortage of fireworks and big plays all around. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Steelers’ ninth training camp […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Saturday Night Lights!
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Tonight at 6 p.m. is the annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, Friday Saturday Night Lights! Over 10,000 of the black and gold faithful will be watching starters and camp bodies alike honing their craft. […]
Asante Samuel Jr. is forcing himself into a major role with Steelers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers took the practice field for the first time of training camp, they did so without Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey. The two most vital pieces of the Steelers’ secondary were placed on the PUP list ahead of the team’s first practice – Ramsey dealing with a knee injury while Porter […]
Steelers work out bevy of players Week 2 of training camp
The Steelers worked out six players over Thursday and Friday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported. Only one of those players, safety Israel Mukuamu, has been signed by the team so far. The other names to come to Pittsburgh were edges Xavier Thomas and Andre Carter II, safety Donovan Wilson, and wide receivers Cornell Powell and Isaiah […]
Steelers sign former Titans wide receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed wide receiver Colton Dowell off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, per the NFL transaction wire. They have also claimed tight end Lance Mason from the Seattle Seahawks. These moves come in direct correspondence with the releases of wide receiver A.T. Perry and tight end J.J. Galbreath. Dowell signed with […]
Steelers release veteran wide receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver A.T. Perry on waivers, per the NFL transaction wire. Additionally, the Steelers have also released tight end J.J. Galbreath. Perry had been having a solid camp, being a consistent target of Drew Allar during team periods. He hasn’t appeared in a regular season game since 2023 when he […]
Steelers Friday Night Happy Hour: Vacation edition
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Steelers’ DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr ranked outside top 35 receivers
With the NFL season rapidly approaching, the top player lists are coming in at a fast and furious pace. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an interesting position this season. Mike McCarthy has taken over for Mike Tomlin, reunited with Aaron Rodgers, who is in his final season, and the team added offensive pieces like Rico […]
Mike Tomlin gives vote of confidence to Mike McCarthy
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made his NBC debut on Thursday as part of the network’s coverage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. The Super Bowl champion head coach joined NBC after stepping down as head coach of the Steelers in January following the […]
Steelers get injury update on Max Iheanachor
Thursday was a very physical practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers that featured several brief brawls and skirmishes. It also, however, featured multiple injuries. The most notable name to leave practice on Thursday was first-round pick offensive tackle Max Iheanachor. The Arizona State product left in the early portion of practice with a team trainer. Head […]
Steelers stock report after Day Seven of training camp
LATROBE – It was a chippy day of practice on Thursday as we saw receiver Ben Skowronek get into it with linebackers Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen. Later in practice, it was running back Lew Nichols and D’Shawn Jamison in a scuffle on the ground who had to be separated. After all of the fighting […]
Steelers training camp: Defense dominates a chippy practice
LATROBE – The Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the practice field on Thursday for what would end up being their longest – and chippiest – practice of training camp thus far. There were also multiple players that left with injuries on a day that was dominated by the defense. Let’s dive in. Multiple scuffles take place […]
Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor leaves practice early with apparent injury
The Steelers were dealt a potential injury concern during Thursday’s training camp practice after first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor exited the field with a trainer following an apparent injury. According to reports from practice, Iheanachor walked under his own power back toward the locker room after leaving the field early. The nature and severity of […]
Steelers’ Joey Porter ranked outside top 25 NFL cornerbacks
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to view Joey Porter Jr. as a potential cornerstone of their defense, but a new set of rankings suggests not everyone is as high on the former second-round pick. Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department ranked Porter as the 27th-best cornerback in the NFL entering the 2026 season, placing him between Minnesota Vikings corner Byron Murphy […]
Steelers release rookie DB
The Steelers made the signing of safety Israel Mukuamu official Thursday morning, releasing cornerback Ahmari Harvey to make room on the team’s offseason roster. Mukuamu, a former Cowboys defensive back who played under Mike McCarthy in Dallas, came to terms with the Steelers yesterday, his agency announced. Harvey played college football at Georgia Tech before […]
Mike McCarthy highly complimentary of Drew Allar
LATROBE – As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to take the practice field on Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media. I asked McCarthy about what the progression he’s seen in Drew Allar from rookie minicamp up through the first week of training camp, to which the Steelers’ head coach said the rookie […]
Steelers news: The first depth chart is released at training camp
Today, NFL football will be on our TV screens. Arizona vs. Carolina isn’t inspiring, but former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will get the start. Either way, I and many others will take any matchup possible. Next week, the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first preseason game. As for the Steelers, the first depth chart has […]
Steelers sign former Dallas Cowboys safety
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu. The South Carolina product was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Mukuamu played for Mike McCarthy in Dallas from 2021-23, playing in 33 games. He appeared in one game in 2025 with the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers released veteran safety […]
Steelers release first depth chart of 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially released their first depth chart of training camp, just over a week ahead of their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. Offensively, it’s a lot of chalk. All eyes have been on the battle for the backup quarterback spot. As it currently stands, Mason Rudolph is listed in the […]
Steelers get clarity on Falcons QB plan ahead of Week 1 matchup
In just over one month’s time, the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their regular season when they host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This marks the second time in three years that Pittsburgh and Atlanta will face one another in Week 1, with the Steelers winning in 2024 by the score of 18-16. Chris Boswell’s […]
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