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‘Don’t Care About The Other Team’: McCarthy Hopes Steelers Will Establish Their Identity In Week 1
For the first time in a couple of decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a new identity. The 2026 version of the team is different from top to bottom, and Mike McCarthy hopes the Steelers start on the right foot against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. It’s a game McCarthy sees as a step towards […]
Germie Bernard Shares Private Conversation He Had With Aaron Rodgers During Training Camp
Aaron Rodgers will let his teammates know exactly where they stand. If he can’t trust a receiver, that receiver isn’t going to play. Rodgers made those expectations clear to rookie Germie Bernard early in camp. Speaking to reporters, Bernard shared details of a one-on-one conversation he had with Rodgers during training camp. “Early in camp […]
‘He’s A+ To Me’: Patrick Graham Talks Role And Respect For Jalen Ramsey
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost veteran safety DeShon Elliott for the first four weeks of the season, dealing a significant blow to first-year coordinator Patrick Graham’s secondary. Elliott is a vital piece who has proven to be the heart and soul of the Steelers’ defense in recent years. His absence will be quite noticeable. Fortunately, the […]
Steelers Defensive Back Receives Fine From Preseason Finale
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter has been fined for taunting during the team’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Per the NFL, Slaughter was fined $4,917 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Doneiko Slaughter was fined $4,917 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Taunting) in the Steelers preseason finale against the Bills. He is now on the practice squad. #Steelers #NFL […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,013)
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. […]
Amid Uncertainty In Steelers’ Secondary, Patrick Graham Is ‘Gonna Lean’ On Front Seven
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season with a whole lot of talent on the defensive side of the football. The problem is, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham won’t have all that talent in Week 1. DeShon Elliott is surprisingly on injured reserve to start the year, after playing in one preseason game. The Steelers have […]
‘Outstanding Football Player’: Special Teams Coordinator Raves About Rookie Robert Spears-Jennings
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their draft picks on the 53-man roster entering the 2026 season. One of the biggest surprises so far for the Black and Gold has been seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings’ rapid development. The Steelers have dealt with injuries in the secondary since mandatory minicamp, which opened the door for […]
‘Work In Progress’: McCarthy Talks Chemistry Between Aaron Rodgers, WR Corps
Aaron Rodgers has made several headlines during his short career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. It happened again recently when he commented that Roman Wilson made a “repeat mistake” during practice. With Week 1 just days away, the Steelers are running out of time to sort out any chemistry issues. Rodgers has also publicly given feedback […]
Eli Heidenreich Ready For Critical Role On Special Teams
Eli Heidenreich might be listed as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-string running back, but he’s already earned a starting spot to begin his NFL career. The personal protector on the punt team, special teams coordinator Danny Crossman said the team has plenty of trust in Heidenreich to get the job done. “It’s a challenging position for […]
McCarthy Confirms ‘Business Conversations’ Happening Between Steelers, Porter
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the Atlanta Falcons this week. However, they still have a few things to figure out. That includes working things out with Joey Porter Jr., who is seeking a contract extension. While recent reports indicated that the Steelers haven’t yet offered Porter an extension, head coach Mike McCarthy mentioned […]
‘They Look Awesome’: McCarthy ‘Very Pleased’ With Steelers’ RB Duo
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran running back Rico Dowdle in free agency this offseason, raising expectations for their running back room. Dowdle has experience with head coach Mike McCarthy from their time in Dallas, while Jaylen Warren is coming off a career year in the Black and Gold. Together, the two former undrafted free agents […]
Steelers Will Have Weekly Captains Under Mike McCarthy
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an offseason of change with a new coaching staff, and at least one philosophical shift will carry into the regular season. Instead of having season-long captains as they have in the past, Mike McCarthy said in his press conference on Monday that the Steelers will name captains each week. “We’ll […]
Mike McCarthy ‘Not Yet’ Declaring Steelers’ Week 1 Starting Right Tackle
One of the only starting positions on the Pittsburgh Steelers up for grabs entering training camp was at right tackle, and it remains that way just days before the start of the regular season. Mike McCarthy was non-committal when asked if Max Iheanachor or Dylan Cook will receive the Week 1 start on Sunday. “Not […]
Steelers A Healthy Group Ahead Of Season Opener, McCarthy Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a healthy 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Speaking to reporters during his Monday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t note any injury concerns. “We’re healthy. I don’t really expect anyone having a hard time getting ready,” McCarthy said via the team’s YouTube channel. The […]
‘Got Me Shook:’ James Harrison Shares Big Worry About Steelers’ Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of moving parts along their offensive line throughout the offseason under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. That led to some serious struggles throughout training camp and the preseason for the Black and Gold. Those struggles have former outside linebacker and Hall of Honor member James Harrison very concerned […]
‘Phone Hasn’t Been Ringing:’ Sources Tell Mike Florio No Team Has Tried To Trade For CB Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. remain at an impasse. While Porter is practicing, he still doesn’t have a contract extension. There’s still a chance that he could skip regular season games, and there’s been some speculation that the situation could force the Steelers to trade Porter. However, Mike Florio has heard that teams […]
Joe Haden: ‘Hell To Pay’ If Steelers Fall To Tua Tagovailoa-Led Falcons In Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first regular-season game of the year is almost here. They’re playing the Atlanta Falcons, who don’t look like the toughest opponent on paper. They’ve got some solid players, including superstar running back Bijan Robinson. However, they’ve got a lot of issues under center. The Falcons announced this morning that Tua Tagovailoa will […]
‘Developmental Season’: Pair Of Analysts ‘Can See’ Steelers Going 6-11
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season a new version of themselves. Gone are Mike Tomlin and nearly all of last year’s coaching staff, and in is Mike McCarthy as he takes over his hometown team. The Steelers are running things back with Aaron Rodgers, but many aspects of this roster look different. To some, […]
The Terrible Podcast – 2026 Steelers Season Predictions, Falcons Name Week 1 Starter & More
Season 17, Episode 19 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the first week of the 2026 NFL regular season and how Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy will hold his first press conference on Monday afternoon. The Atlanta Falcons have […]
Beat Writer Believes Aaron Rodgers Will ‘Lean On’ Veteran Tight Ends Over Young Wide Receivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers sought to upgrade their wide receiver talent this offseason. They traded for Michael Pittman Jr. and then drafted Germie Bernard. But could the tight end group be the more influential offensive weapon group this season? That’s what beat writer Ray Fittipaldo thinks, based on hearing QB Aaron Rodgers talk. “I got the […]
Falcons Reveal Backup QB For Opener Against Steelers
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that QB Tua Tagovailoa will be the team’s starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and he also revealed the team’s backup plan. In a press conference on Monday via the team’s YouTube channel, Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive with veteran Cooper Rush backing up […]
‘Sooner Than Later’: Beat Writer Predicts When Max Iheanachor Will Become Starting Right Tackle
The Pittsburgh Steelers did plenty of shuffling along their offensive line this offseason. But of all the decisions they’ve made, a big one remains at right tackle between Dylan Cook and Max Iheanachor. The latter came on strong to start training camp. But an injury sidelined him for the Steelers’ first two preseason games and […]
Jamel Dean Wants To Send Aaron Rodgers Out On High Note In ‘Legendary Career’
As a veteran with a Super Bowl ring, new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean knows what it takes to reach the top of the NFL mountain. Dean, who joined the Steelers in free agency on a three-year, $36 million deal, did so in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing a key role defensively for […]
‘It’s A Huge Concern’: Fittipaldo Lists Steelers’ Biggest Issues Entering 2026 Season
This is the time of year for optimism in every NFL fan base, before the sobering reality of the regular season has a chance to set in. The Pittsburgh Steelers learned that lesson quickly last year, when Justin Fields and the New York Jets exposed some of the cracks in a defense that had been […]
Beat Writer Makes Bold Season Prediction For DK Metcalf
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent significant resources on their wide receiver room this offseason, trading for veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and signing him to a big extension and then trading up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to take Alabama’s Germie Bernard. Those moves seemed to show the Steelers had the position figured […]