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Depot After Dark: Herbig Helping Hawaii, Fallon Jokes About Steelers’ Logo, Frazier Cares For Dogs
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. 10. HERBIG HELPING HAWAII Nick Herbig had a big offseason. While he’s been a backup with the Steelers, he’s […]
‘Y’all Have Questions And Concerns As Well’: Ex-Falcons RB Thinks Pittsburgh Isn’t ‘Much Better Team’ Than Atlanta
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday for their first game of the year. It doesn’t look like the toughest matchup, especially with Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s status up in the air. However, former Falcons running back Michael Turner doesn’t think that there’s a significant talent gap between Pittsburgh and Atlanta. […]
49ers Vs. Rams – 2026 Week 1 Thursday Night Game Open Discussion Thread
The second game of the 2026 NFL regular season gets underway tonight as the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Netflix. This Thursday night game between the Rams and the 49ers is a key NFC West divisional game. It will be their first of two meetings this season. Below […]
DK Metcalf Shares What Stands Out About ‘Great Teammate’ Michael Pittman Jr.
It remains to be seen how veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meshes with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. But in the locker room and in the position group rooms, the veteran has made a seamless transition to the Black and Gold. According to veteran receiver DK Metcalf, […]
Rapoport: Patriots’ Top Wide Receiver A.J. Brown Expected To Miss Steelers Game
New England Patriots star wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss the Week Two contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brown avoided a fracture but suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday night’s season opener, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who noted Brown is set to miss at least the next month. “A.J. Brown […]
‘They Want Some Answers’: Fittipaldo Senses Porter Contract Saga Reaching ‘Boiling Point’ Among Steelers’ Leaders
Joey Porter Jr.’s contract saga has been dragging on for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Porter is practicing, it’s still unclear whether he’ll play in Week 1 as he waits for an extension. The Steelers have given him an offer, but the two sides reportedly aren’t close. Players haven’t made any negative comments, but the Pittsburgh […]
Rapoport Offers Update On Injured Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa: ‘Status Is TBD’
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa left practice today with an oblique injury, so Cooper Rush worked with the 1s ahead of the Falcons’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Tagovailoa suffered an oblique strain and is currently day-to-day, putting his status up in the air for Sunday’s Week 1 matchup. […]
Analyst Predicts Rico Dowdle Will Rush For ‘120+ Yards’ In His Steelers Debut
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a two-headed running back tandem. One is Jaylen Warren, a familiar face who’s taken on a growing role on offense. The other is Rico Dowdle, who followed his former head coach Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh this past offseason. Against an Atlanta Falcons defense missing some key players, both will get plenty […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,016)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Alex Highsmith Details What Changes If Steelers Don’t Face Tua Tagovailoa Sunday
Although it’s the offense usually doing so, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense might have to call an audible for the weekend. News of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his Thursday back injury is opening the door for veteran Cooper Rush to start. If so, the Steelers won’t just face a different skill set but a […]
‘We’ll Be In A Good Spot’: Falcons Defenders Feeling ‘Confident’ Against Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their first game of the year. They’re facing the Atlanta Falcons, who don’t look like a threat on paper. Injuries have really hurt the Falcons, with who will start at quarterback on Sunday even up in the air. Despite that, this still might not be a walk in […]
Steelers’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: Porter Jr. Limited For Second Straight Day
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team’s release, only CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) was limited during today’s session. Everyone else practiced in full. It’s identical to Wednesday’s report. Steelers Thursday injury/participation report for Week 1 game versus Falcons: CB Joey […]
Falcons’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Jawaan Taylor Added
The Atlanta Falcons released their second injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. One significant addition was QB Tua Tagovailoa. Named the Falcons’ Week 1 starter earlier this week, Tagovailoa was listed as a limited participant with an oblique injury. Tagovailoa reportedly grabbed his back and briefly went to the […]
‘Trade Him To The Dallas Cowboys’: Analyst Has Solution If Steelers Don’t Pay Joey Porter Jr.
Joey Porter Jr.’s status for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons is up in the air. While he’s listed as still working his way back from an injury, that’s likely a cover for a hold-in as a result of his contract dispute with the team. Porter wants a contract extension, and […]
‘DK Has Been Incredible’: McCarthy Blown Away By ‘Absolute Stud’ Metcalf
Taking over as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy walked into a pretty solid situation overall. With a veteran team in place, McCarthy came into a situation with a number of proven players around him. Of course, the front office added to that mix in the offseason with some trades and free […]
‘This Guy Stands Out’: Former Steelers DL Not Surprised Pittsburgh Kept Kevin Jobity Jr.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed their 53-man roster at the end of August, there weren’t many surprises. There was one that stood out and raised a lot of eyebrows, though. Keeping undrafted rookie free agent defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. qualified as a real shock, considering he didn’t do much throughout training camp and the […]
Eli Heidenreich ‘Making A Lot Of Progress’ Ahead Of Season Opener, Mike McCarthy Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 members of their rookie draft class on their 53-man roster, including the last selection in Eli Heidenreich. He had a very tough battle to make the roster, but Heidenreich beat out several players for the third and final running back spot. He was solid as a runner in the […]
Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag
Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions! Nick Schultz: Hey AK, Happy kickoff week. Even Aaron Rodgers admitted this team is a work in progress, not having the full complement of starters get meaningful snaps in the […]
Falcons Starting QB Tua Tagovailoa Injured During Thursday’s Practice
Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury Thursday during practice, 72 hours ahead of their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Local beat writers Josh Kendall and Daniel Flick offered their assessment, noting that it appeared to be a back issue. Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa appeared to suffer discomfort during individual throwing drills […]
‘Pretty Impressive’: OL Expert Ranks Zach Frazier As Best Center In NFL
There are a few questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line going into this season. However, one thing that’s certain is that they’re set at center. The Steelers struggled to fill the void left by Maurkice Pouncey after he retired following the 2020 season, and Zach Frazier has finally given them consistency at that position. […]
‘You’ve Gotta Stop Him:’ Chris Hoke Identifies Number One Player Steelers’ Defense Must Contain Sunday
The Pittsburgh Steelers know which quarterback they’ll face when the Atlanta Falcons come to town to start the 2026 season. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday that the team will start former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa in Pittsburgh. Tagovailoa faced the Steelers twice while playing for Miami and went 1-1. However, he played […]
Aaron Rodgers Wants ‘A Better Ending’ With Mike McCarthy In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and QB Aaron Rodgers have plenty of history. They won a Super Bowl together in Green Bay, and Rodgers won two MVP awards under McCarthy’s tutelage. But their story came to an unceremonious end when McCarthy was fired in 2018 following an early-December loss to the Arizona Cardinals. While […]
‘Blitzburgh Return’: Beat Writer ‘Very Confident’ Steelers Will Break Franchise Sack Record
Dom Capers and Dick LeBeau helped pioneer the famous Blitzburgh defense in the 1990s, with their Fire Zone concepts taking the league by storm. Decades later, Mike McCarthy arrived in Pittsburgh looking to get back to those roots. Now, one Steelers beat writer believes the defense could bring Blitzburgh back with a bang. “I think […]
Pair Of Analysts Predict Steelers Beat Falcons, Force ‘A Couple’ Tua Tagovailoa Turnovers
The Pittsburgh Steelers open their season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. By most accounts, it’s a game the Steelers should win. They only play one 2025 playoff team through the first half of the season, and the Falcons certainly aren’t one of the strongest opponents. Atlanta comes into this game missing some key […]
Steelers Sneak Into Top Half Of PFF’s Offensive Line Rankings
The biggest question facing the Pittsburgh Steelers is whether QB Aaron Rodgers will play better under his once-and-now-again head coach Mike McCarthy. Well, in order to answer that, the Steelers need to answer another question: How well will their offensive line play this year? The offensive line is going through some changes this year. Last […]