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Steelers will face depleted Falcons pass rush Week 1
In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons went all-in on improving their edge rusher room, spending two first-round draft picks on the position in Georgia’s Jalon Walker (No. 15 overall) and Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. (No. 26 overall). However, the Falcons will be without the contributions of both players for most of the 2026 […]
Steelers could face Falcons fourth-string QB in Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers open their season in t-minus one week against the Atlanta Falcons. Pittsburgh has never lost to Atlanta at home, and it will mark the third time in the last 16 years the two teams have faced one another in Week 1. It’s not controversial at all to say the Steelers are the […]
Steelers offensive line named one of the ‘best bargains’ in NFL
Much like most Steelers fans, NFL offensive line expert Brandon Thorn is cautiously optimistic about Pittsburgh’s starting five entering the upcoming season. In his “2026 OL Almanac” published Aug. 28 on his Trench Warfare Substack, Thorn ranked the Steelers’ starters as the 18th-most talented offensive line in the league, while also noting they are the […]
Trade prediction links Joey Porter Jr to NFC power
The Pittsburgh Steelers could face a difficult decision regarding Joey Porter Jr. as contract negotiations continue to stall, and one NFL analyst has proposed a blockbuster solution. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has predicted that the Detroit Lions could acquire Porter in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick, a move that would give Pittsburgh another premium asset […]
Steelers film room: Pittsburgh’s most forgotten rookie
He was a third-round pick and a top-100 selection, but there might not be a single member of the Steelers’ 10-man 2026 NFL Draft class who has received less buzz this offseason than former Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette. When it comes to media attention, Everette has had a few things working against him from the […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: And so it begins…
The NFL season starts on Wednesday with Seattle and the *Cheatriots kicking things off with a Super Bowl rematch on… (checks notes)… a Wednesday. We are just over one week from our Steelers’ opener against the Falcons! This 6-pack of questions is here to get the conversation going, and also let us know what you’re eating/drinking! […]
Former NFL lineman has major concerns about Steelers’ new-look O-line
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2026 season with a revamped offensive line and a new offensive philosophy under head coach Mike McCarthy. According to former NFL center A.Q. Shipley, the transition could create some significant problems. Shipley, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, joined The Pat McAfee Show this week to discuss Pittsburgh’s offensive line […]
Steelers QB watch: Five draft-eligible passers to watch CFB Week 1
College football Week 1 is upon us, and for the NFL Draft nerds, there are plenty of potential Steelers storylines to be found in Labor Day weekend’s slate of games. Notably, at the quarterback position. With Aaron Rodgers publicly announcing that he plans to retire after the 2026 season, quarterback remains a clear top need […]
Friday Night Open Thread: Calm before the Storm
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Three Rivers Report: Do the Steelers regret moving on from George Pickens?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and former head coach Mike Tomlin made a tough decision to trade star receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys amidst alleged turmoil between Pickens and the locker room. Dallas is very happy with the trade, as Pickens turned in a huge season in 2025, and the Steelers pivoted to trading for […]
Aaron Rodgers emphasizes importance of DK Metcalf to Steelers offense
Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf is coming off a down year, by his standards. The Steelers traded for the two-time Pro Bowler last March and then immediately signed him to a four-year extension before he put up just 59 catches, 850 yards, and six touchdowns. Considering that he currently is the seventh-highest paid wide receiver […]
Recently released Steelers LB signs with Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran linebacker Malik Harrison as part of their roster cutdowns following preseason play. Harrison had a cap hit of just under $7 million for the 2026 season, and Pittsburgh saved just under $5 million by releasing him. On Thursday, he found a new home. Harrison has signed a deal with the […]
Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers traded George Pickens
Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and new NBC NFL analyst Mike Tomlin has been doing the media rounds, as NBC gets ready for season No. 21 of Sunday Night Football. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Tomlin and the titular host discussed a variety of topics, including to the […]
Mike Tomlin believes Steelers can win Super Bowl
For the first time in 20 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their season with someone other than Mike Tomlin as their head coach. The former longest-reigning head coach in all of major American sports resigned from the position in January following the Steelers’ 30-6 wild card loss to the Houston Texans, leading to the […]
Three Rivers Report: Did the Steelers lie about Joey Porter Jr’s injury?
As the saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter, Jr continues, a Steelers reporter believes there is something off about Porter, Jr’s “back injury,” and the connection to his search for a contract extension. While the former Penn State cornerback would have sat out any team activities while “holding in,” Alan Saunders of […]
Payton Wilson takes jab at previous Steelers coaching staff
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense will look much different in 2026. Pittsburgh’s defensive unit was the highest-paid defense in the entire league in 2025, but finished 26th in total defense. Under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and key additions like Jamel Dean and Jaquan Brisker, there is plenty of reason to be optimistic about the direction […]
Steelers sign former Titans safety, round out practice squad
By announcing the signing of safety Bishop Fitzgerald on Wednesday, the Steelers have officially filled all 17 spots on their 2026 practice squad ahead of the regular season. According to Steelers.com, the initial squad is as follows, with outside linebacker Julius Welschof filling the International Player Pathway Program exemption slot: Steelers 2026 practice squad Three […]
Aaron Rodgers continues to praise Steelers young pass catchers
The Pittsburgh Steelers made it a point of emphasis this offseason to add to their wide receiver room. Last season, it felt like too much of the pressure fell on the shoulders of DK Metcalf. After trading for Michal Pittman Jr, drafting Germie Bernard, and having another offseason to continue to develop Roman Wilson, the […]
Joey Porter Jr may request trade from Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing saga with Joey Porter Jr. doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. The team and their star cornerback don’t appear to be anywhere near agreeing on a long-term extension, which has led to the Penn State product sitting out all of training camp and preseason. Now, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler […]
Three Rivers Report: The Joey Porter Jr contract saga continues
The Pittsburgh Steelers and star cornerback Joey Porter, Jr are in a tough spot on September 2nd. The cornerback spoke to the media and was noncommittal about playing without an extension, and even acknowledged the potential of missing the season opener, at least. The Steelers and the cornerback could take the negotiations all the way […]
Broderick Jones explains what went wrong with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded former first-round pick Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. This came off the heels of the Georgia product playing deep into preseason games as he worked his way back from a neck injury and missed the entirety of spring workouts. It also came after the Steelers declined to pick […]
Biggest surprises and questions from the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster
Real football is almost here. The preseason has come to an end, and we’re just 11 days from the Steelers kicking off their season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Before the season could begin, each team had to make cuts to comply with the 53-man roster limit. Read & React made our roster predictions […]
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. doesn’t close door on sitting out Week 1
Three players from the Steelers’ 2023 draft class received big-money extensions from the team this offseason. Not among that group was arguably the best player in that Pittsburgh draft class: cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who didn’t practice over the summer while on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a reported back injury — and […]
Mike McCarthy explains why Steelers released Elandon Roberts
One of the Steelers’ most unexpected moves on roster cutdown day was the decision to release veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts. Talking to the media on Tuesday, Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy was asked to explain the reasoning in cutting Roberts, who signed with the team in mid-August. McCarthy emphasized special teams ability in his response, […]
Joey Porter Jr. to return to practice Tuesday for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are under two weeks away from taking the field for their season opener at Acrisure Stadium against the Atlanta Falcons. However, one issue still hanging over the Steelers is the contract “impasse” with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. While no reports suggest a deal is close to being done, Porter Jr. will be […]
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