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5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills
The Steelers ended their preseason with a one-point loss to the Buffalo Bills. The final score doesn’t matter, but the play of those involved certainly impacted the rapidly-approaching NFL cutdown deadline. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. Rookie playmakers make plays While it’s only the preseason, I’ve been impressed with […]
NFL waiver wire rules and the Steelers’ position in the waiver order
With the NFL preseason nearing its conclusion, teams will have to begin the process of cutting players to be compliant with the 53-man limit for the regular season. The Steelers themselves just played their final preseason game and will need to make some tough decisions by the cutdown deadline this Sunday, August 30, by 6 […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 live cut tracker
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason is officially behind them, and we are full steam ahead to the 2026 regular season. Before the Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in week one, the team must cut its roster from 90 men to 53 over the weekend. The deadline for teams to cut their rosters […]
Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially wrapped up exhibition play with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and will now begin cutting their roster from 90 to 53. One of the biggest names on the roster bubble is second-year quarterback Will Howard. The Ohio State product finished the preseason with two touchdowns to three interceptions […]
Steelers stock report after 28-27 preseason loss to Buffalo Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills 28-27 in their 2026 preseason finale. After jumping out to a 14-3 lead early in the first quarter, Bills quarterback Shane Buechele led a game-winning touchdown drive to give Buffalo the win. More importantly, we got to see pivotal performances from some players who had to make […]
Kaden Wetjen locks up roster spot as Steelers close preseason with loss to Bills
The best thing about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills is that it’s now over. I’m only kidding. Sort of. The Steelers closed their preseason with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With this being the final exhibition contest, it also marked the final chance for several players to show they […]
Steelers vs. Bills: Preseason Week 3 open thread
Just one more game until the regular season… The Steelers will kick off their third preseason game of the year at 7 p.m. EST Thursday in Buffalo against the Bills. Like every Steelers preseason game this year, the game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and NFL+, as well as locally on KDKA-TV (CBS). […]
Three Rivers Report: Who is making the final 53-man roster?
The Pittsburgh Steelers created $18 million in cap space after reworking D.K. Metcalf’s contract. That is a significant chunk of money, which will lead to speculation about Joey Porter Jr.’s potential contract extension. The star cornerback will likely become the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, and any salary cap addition will only strengthen confidence in […]
Steelers restructure DK Metcalf’s contract to free up cap space
The Pittsburgh Steelers are restructuring the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, per Field Yates. The team is converting his base salary into a signing bonus, which will create nearly $18 million in cap space. Upon being acquired via trade from the Seattle Seahawks in March, 2o25, Metcalf and the Steelers agreed to a four-year, […]
Three Rivers Report: The great QB debate continues
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a very unique position ahead of cutdown day. With the new league rules implemented after the San Francisco 49ers ran out of quarterbacks in the 2022 NFC Championship Game against the Eagles, teams have three QB options on the roster. Now, the Steelers have a choice to make. Aaron Rodgers […]
Jets showing interest in Mike Tomlin, Lamar Jackson in 2027, says NFL insider
The 2026 NFL season officially kicks off in just over two weeks. For fans of some teams, however, they already have one eye on 2027. One of those teams is the New York Jets, who are coming off a three-win season in 2025 and currently have a head coach in Aaron Glenn who may be […]
Ben Roethlisberger urges Steelers to keep both Will Howard and Drew Allar
For as large as the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase and media following can be, just about everyone can express their opinion on how the team should operate from a personnel standpoint, but sometimes the weight and influence of certain individuals can matter more than others. Look no further than the former franchise starter and two-time Super […]
Steelers 53-man roster prediction: Who makes the final cut?
NFL cutdown day will be here before we know it on Sunday, Aug. 30, as teams whittle down their offseason 90-man rosters to an initial 53 and a practice squad. The next Read & React column will be published after that date, meaning this article marks our annual roster prediction exercise, where both Ryan and […]
NFL analyst suggests 4 potential trade partners and packages for Joey Porter Jr
As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue with contract negotiations with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr, one NFL analyst has come up with four teams and trade packages that make sense. Now, I’ll stick with my prediction that the Steelers and Porter Jr will come to an agreement and won’t agree to a trade, but let’s have […]
Mike McCarthy open to keeping four quarterbacks
Mike McCarthy is not opposed to an unusually crowded quarterback room. In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach believes keeping four quarterbacks could provide a meaningful benefit once the regular season begins, particularly given the depth and experience Pittsburgh has assembled at the position. “I’d take six QBs in the building if it worked,” McCarthy […]
Three Rivers Report: Joey Porter contract saga continues, Browns name Deshaun Watson starter
As the preseason finale approaches for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the non-quarterback storyline dominating the team is the contract negotiations with star cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wants to get to work with Porter, but understands the nature of the business. “I learned this in my early years as a head coach; […]
Steelers sign former Pitt safety
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety Brandon Hill to a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, they have released wide receiver Joaquin Davis. Hill has ties to the area, as he played his college ball at the University of Pittsburgh. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 […]
Asante Samuel Sr critical of Joey Porter Jr’s contract hold in
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Asante Samuel Jr. share some things in common. Both are young and successful NFL corners in the Steelers secondary who are capable of being Pro Bowl players. Their dads both played in the NFL and are vocal supporters of their sons on and off the field. A four-time Pro […]
Former Steelers WR announces retirement from NFL
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson has announced his retirement from the NFL. The Penn State product finishes his career with 564 catches and 43 touchdowns. Robinson was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In just his second season, he proved to be one of the […]
Steelers OT Max Iheanachor preparing to play Thursday vs. Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting closer to seeing their first-round pick on the field in game action for the first time. Right tackle Max Iheanachor told the media on Monday that the team is planning for him to play against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Iheanachor hasn’t appeared in either of the Steelers’ first two […]
Jalen Ramsey tells Steelers to pay Joey Porter Jr
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a double shot of good injury news on Monday. Rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor returned to practice after missing north of two weeks with an injury sustained earlier in the month during training camp. Additionally, Jalen Ramsey was activated off the PUP list after not practicing at all in Latrobe. Speaking […]
Broderick Jones not enthused about flip-flopping positions
Recently coming off of a season-ending injury, surgery, and recovery timeline from last season, Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive tackle Broderick Jones has had an up-and-down training camp and preseason. Most recently, he struggled in Week 2 of the preseason against the New York Jets at home, getting beat for a pair of sacks. A first-round draft […]
Mike McCarthy: Steelers at an ‘impasse’ with Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers got some good news Monday morning as head coach Mike McCarthy announced that both rookie tackle Max Iheanachor and defensive back Jalen Ramsey will return to practice this week ahead of their final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. This will be the first time Ramsey has been cleared to practice since […]
Steelers sign Eli Heidenreich’s Navy teammate
The Steelers announced a series of roster moves Monday morning, signing running back/fullback Alex Tecza and cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau. The team released safety Israel Mukuamu in a corresponding move. The veteran defensive back signed late in the summer, recording a sack in the Steelers’ first preseason game. Tecza was a tryout for the Steelers at […]
Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey, Max Iheanachor return to practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play their final preseason game this Thursday when they take on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, which will then lead into every NFL team needing to cut their respective rosters down to 53 players ahead of Week 1. Speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Mike McCarthy provided positive […]
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