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‘Best It Looked In A While’: Julian Edelman Impressed With Steelers’ Offense Despite Week 1 Struggles
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers starting this season with a win, plenty of people aren’t impressed with them. The Steelers’ offense has received a lot of criticism. Considering that unit only scored 13 points and needed the defense to save the day, that’s not totally unfair. However, former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman liked a lot […]
Beat Writer Pinpoints When Steelers Should Give Max Iheanachor His First Start
The Pittsburgh Steelers moved a lot of pieces around on their offensive line this offseason, and things are still sorting themselves out. That including the right tackle position, where Max Iheanachor feels destined to take over the starting role in the near future. The Steelers won without him starting in Week 1, but they play […]
‘We Are Falling Behind’: James Harrison Slams Steelers’ Way Of Doing Business
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0, but they aren’t free of drama. Joey Porter Jr. has yet to receive the contract extension that he’s looking for, and he didn’t play in the Steelers’ first game of the year. It’s unclear if he’ll ever suit up for the team again, with trade rumors starting to fly. It’s […]
Rapoport Suggests New Team That Could Trade For Joey Porter Jr.
Yesterday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggested five teams that could have interest in trading for Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Tuesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added one more. Rapoport suggested the Kansas City Chiefs could have interest in making a deal during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “We’ll see because if [Mansoor] Delane […]
Analyst ‘Would Be Surprised’ If Joey Porter Jr. Plays For The Steelers Again
We are deep into one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most dramatic contract sagas in recent memory. It revolves around Joey Porter Jr., who went into the offseason feeling like the Steelers’ most obvious extension candidate. No extension ever happened, and Gerry Dulac has reported that the Steelers cut off negotiations. He also thinks Porter could […]
‘Not Enough Rush Opportunities’: Vince Williams Outlines How To Maximize Nick Herbig
The Pittsburgh Steelers signing OLB Nick Herbig a four-year, $100 million extension this offseason raised immediate questions. Chief among them: How do you justify that price tag for a third outside linebacker, and how will they manage the rotation to ensure he gets enough snaps? While the sample size is just one regular-season game thus […]
Referee Announced For Steelers-Patriots Game, And There Could Be Plenty Of Flags
Carl Cheffers will serve as the head official for Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots. The referee-focused Twitter/X account Football Zebras shared the news Tuesday morning. Referee for Steelers at Patriots — Carl Cheffershttps://t.co/HRPxOnx61h #PITvsNE #HereWeGo #NEPats pic.twitter.com/YUwi95qRn4 — Fᴏᴏᴛʙᴀʟʟ Zᴇʙʀᴀs (@footballzebras) September 15, 2026 It will be only the […]
Steelers Release Week 2 Depth Chart For Patriots Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their Week 2 depth chart ahead of their matchup against the New England Patriots. They came out of Week 1 unscathed from injuries, so the roster remains the exact same as it was a week ago. With that, no changes were made to the depth chart. Will Howard, Drew Allar, […]
Trai Essex Wants Troy Fautanu To ‘Get Back In The Lab’ After Rough Performance
He stated he was ready to go after transitioning from right tackle to left tackle, but Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Troy Fautanu’s first showing there Sunday was a bit discouraging. Fautanu played 66 of 67 snaps in the Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, missing one snap due to an injury. While he didn’t […]
In The Battle For WR3, Pittsburgh Provides A Clear Answer
One of the main summer storylines was Roman Wilson versus Germie Bernard. The returning player in Wilson who struggled to make an impact his first two years versus the fresh-faced rookie looking for a hot start. Wilson made plays in training camp. Bernard made them during preseason games. Aaron Rodgers had praise – and critiques […]
Where Do Steelers Stand In Week 2 Power Rankings?
With all the hype leading up to the start of the Mike McCarthy era Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, things felt…familiar for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The star-studded defense led the way, thanks to four sacks and two interceptions, one of which was returned 35 yards by T.J. Watt […]
ESPN Analyst Tabs Ideal Team To Trade For Joey Porter Jr.
The Joey Porter Jr. saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers has taken an unforeseen turn. The young cornerback missed Week 1 as an inactive despite reportedly being healthy enough to play. He didn’t come to an agreement with the Steelers on a new contract extension and has reportedly requested a trade, throwing a wrench into the […]
Steelers’ Danny Crossman Explains How Ben Skowronek Ended Up In New Role
A funny thing happened to Ben Skowronek on the way to the punt coverage meeting room. Or something like that. After earning a Pro Bowl as a gunner for that particular unit, he is now in a new role. At least, it seems to be a new role, though its permanence remains a question mark. […]
Watch: Pittsburgh’s Defense Used Brains And Brawns To Beat Atlanta
Bringing you guys another video. Here, we’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense and how it used brains and brawns to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. We examine the high effort and hustle of the run defense combined with smart and savvy pass rushing to keep QB Cooper Rush in the pocket en […]
Dulac: ‘Wouldn’t Shock Me’ If Steelers Trade Joey Porter Jr., Floats Third-Round Return
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers traded a malcontent star, they received just a third-round pick in return for WR George Pickens. Could history repeat itself with CB Joey Porter Jr.? The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac thinks it’s possible. “He has no leverage in this matter. I can’t tell you what they’re going to do […]
Steelers OC Discusses Playing Time And Future Of Top Two Rookies
While Max Iheanachor and Germie Bernard each made their NFL debut Sunday, the top two Steelers rookies did very little. The former played a whopping one snap, and the latter played three—plus one on special teams. On Monday, HC Brian Angelichio addressed the team’s first- and second-round picks and their current status within the offense. […]
Steelers Won’t Say Whether Joey Porter Jr.’s Absence Forced Defense’s Hand In Coverage
If Joey Porter Jr.’s absence. affected the Steelers’ scheme in Week 1, the coaches don’t want to admit that. Outside accounting suggests that the defense ran zero man-coverage snaps on Sunday against the Falcons. DC Patrick Graham suggested there is some nuance to that. But either way, was that a reflection of their top cornerback […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OLB Alex Highsmith
Player: OLB Alex Highsmith Stock Value: Up Reasoning: If T.J. Watt is too obvious to write about right now, let’s shine a light on Alex Highsmith and his great performance in the Steelers’ season opener. While he didn’t match Watt’s pick-six, he did match his sack total of two. Outside of the sacks, he doesn’t […]
Steelers ‘Felt Really Good About’ Deep Passing Game, Confident Offense Will Connect Soon
The Steelers offense took several downfield shots in Week 1. None of them worked—nor did the officials, I might add. Despite the lack of early returns in that area, the coaching staff is unfazed. Based on offseason success, the trust is there that it will show up in the regular season. Aaron Rodgers attempted six […]
Browns’ Todd Monken Expects Deshaun Watson To Start Week 2, Says Tape ‘Confirmed’ Decision
The Browns will probably have a weekly quarterback debate all season, but for now, Deshaun Watson remains Todd Monken’s answer. After a shaky showing in Week 1 that saw Cleveland lose in a blowout, the first-year head coach is sticking with Watson over Shedeur Sanders for Week 2. Not that it’s common for teams to […]
Should Week 1 Showing From DK Metcalf Raise Concerns?
Should the Week 1 showing from DK Metcalf raise concerns? DK Metcalf is supposed to be a focal point of the Steelers’ offense, but you wouldn’t have known it on Sunday. Not based on his usage, but rather his performance. He led all players with 10 targets but only came down with 4 receptions. While […]
The Forgotten Play That Helped The Steelers Beat The Falcons
A weekly series that captures the forgotten, hidden plays that led the Pittsburgh Steelers to win or lose. Not the touchdowns, turnovers, or plays that will make the Monday morning highlights – the little ones that, looking back, played a key role in the outcome. I’ll start with a hidden moment that helped the Pittsburgh […]
Snap Counts And PFF Grades: Steelers Vs. Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2026 season with a 20-13 win against the Atlanta Falcons. In this article, I will provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways. Offense: NOTE: For a cleaner chart, I excluded kneel downs and the botched field goal attempt. (PFF charted the latter as an offensive play). I […]
Depot After Dark: Tomlin Jokes About Harbaugh Interview, Nelson Praises Watt, Queen Picture Day
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 14. TOMLIN JOKES ABOUT HARBAUGH INTERVIEW It’s still strange seeing Mike Tomlin not coaching the Steelers this season. He’s […]
‘Didn’t Feel Like We Established The Run Enough’: Vince Williams ‘Pretty Critical’ Of Steelers’ Ground Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense didn’t take the jump some expected in the team’s season opener. Mike McCarthy is calling plays now, but the Steelers’ offense looked similar to previous iterations. Pittsburgh still beat the Atlanta Falcons, but it has things to improve. Former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams had a problem with Pittsburgh’s ground game. “I’ve […]
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