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Depot After Dark: Roethlisberger And Batch Golf, Broncos Waive Ex-Steelers WR, Frazier’s Meet And Greet
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 Aug. 25. ROETHLISBERGER AND BATCH GOLF It took the Steelers a while to find their next franchise quarterback after Terry […]
‘Got Some Bad News For Him’: Beat Writer Pushes Back On Rumors Joey Porter Jr. Will Be Highest-Paid CB
After an offseason of extensions, Joey Porter Jr. is the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 draft class the team is attempting to re-sign. Despite coming into the offseason as the most obvious extension candidate, he has proven to be the toughest to sign. There is reportedly a significant difference between what Porter wants […]
‘That’s Bad Business’: Former NFL OL ‘Can’t Imagine’ Joey Porter Jr. Sitting Out Regular Season Games
The noise around Joey Porter Jr.’s contract situation is getting loud for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s going into the final year of his rookie contract, and he wants an extension. However, the Steelers reportedly haven’t even given him an offer yet. It seems like the two sides are far apart, and Porter still isn’t practicing. […]
Watch: The Depot 180 — August 25 — Episode 616
Episode 616 — Aug. 25, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]
Offensive Chemistry Could Be ‘An Issue’ If Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Play In Preseason, Bryant McFadden Says
At age 42, Aaron Rodgers doesn’t need to play much preseason football. He’d be the first to tell you that. It’s not a huge surprise that Rodgers hasn’t played a snap during the Steelers’ first two preseason games. He didn’t play at all last preseason under Mike Tomlin. Thursday night’s game in Buffalo is Rodgers’ […]
Citing Member Of Organization, Kaboly Says Roman Wilson Not To Blame For Will Howard’s Interceptions
Roman Wilson has taken plenty of heat for being Will Howard’s target on both of his interceptions in Friday’s preseason game against the New York Jets. Speaking to someone within the organization, Mark Kaboly says that’s not the case. “Literally somebody associated with the team and that offense pulls me aside and said, ‘Nah, you […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,000)
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. […]
Trai Essex Thinks Spencer Anderson Has ‘Locked Up’ Steelers’ Starting RG Job
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a few ongoing position battles during training camp. That includes determining who their starting guard opposite Mason McCormick will be. McCormick moved to left guard this offseason, leaving the Steelers with a hole at right guard. Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, and Gennings Dunker were all candidates for that job. However, […]
‘When It’s Time To Ramp It Up, Joey Will Be There’: Teammate Weighs In On Porter Contract Saga
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has found himself in the news lately due to the latest developments — or lack thereof — in his contract situation. No negotiations are happening at the moment, as the team wants Porter to return to practice first, and the franchise hasn’t even offered Porter a deal yet. DB Jalen […]
‘It’s Pretty Tough’: Broderick Jones Attributes Struggles To Difficulty In Flipping Tackle Spots
Broderick Jones has had an up-and-down career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They drafted him in the first round in 2023, and he played decently as a rookie. But he’s struggled to improve since then. Jones looked alright in Pittsburgh’s first preseason game this year, his return to action after suffering a serious neck injury last […]
Ben Roethlisberger Has ‘Sneaky Feeling’ Patrick Queen Will Have ‘Big Season’ In 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers had high hopes while signing Patrick Queen to a big-money contract before the 2024 season. Those hopes have been met at times during Queen’s first two years as a Steeler, but not consistently enough. Heading into his contract year, Queen will play his first season in Pittsburgh under a coach not named […]
‘I See Them As The Same Guy’: Todd Haley Explains Why Steelers’ RB Duo ‘Worries Me Just A Little Bit’
Kenneth Gainwell was a pleasant surprise for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. They signed him to a one-year deal, and he was excellent, winning the team MVP award. He left the Steelers this offseason, and they didn’t do a bad of a job replacing him, signing Rico Dowdle. He and Jaylen Warren will be the […]
Former Steelers WR Calvin Austin III Appears To Suffer ‘Serious’ Knee Injury At Practice
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III, who now plays for the New York Giants, suffered a knee injury at practice on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Austin was carted off the field with a “serious” injury, via a tweet on X. Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off today from practice with […]
‘Makes Absolutely No Sense’: James Harrison Questions Steelers’ Handling Of Joey Porter Jr. Situation
Joey Porter Jr.’s contract saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers has taken a surprising turn. Reports indicate that Steelers haven’t even made a contract offer to Porter and that the two sides haven’t talked at all, with the Steelers wanting to see Porter back on the field before negotiating. According to NFL Network insiders Tom Pelissero […]
Ben Roethlisberger Highlights One Area Where Drew Allar Must Improve
One week after putting together a stellar debut in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar came back down to Earth in Week 2 against the New York Jets. Though Allar showed some flashes of brilliance, like his 38-yard strike to undrafted rookie tight end Lake McRee while […]
‘A Great Teammate:’ Drew Allar Thankful For Mason Rudolph Mentoring Him
Aaron Rodgers brings a level of experience and knowledge that’s unparalleled, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have another veteran quarterback on the depth chart. Mason Rudolph enters his ninth NFL season and is doing all he can to help out young quarterbacks like Drew Allar. “Mason’s been great. He’s great for everybody,” Allar told reporters via […]
Roethlisberger Urges Steelers To Keep Both Young QBs, Consider Putting Rudolph On Practice Squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have any question about who their starting quarterback will be this season. However, they’ve still got some things to figure out at that position, mainly how many signal callers they’re going to keep. They have four currently, but teams don’t usually carry that many on their 53-man roster. That’s left Mason […]
Steelers Are A ‘Different Defense’ With Jalen Ramsey In The Mix, Mike McCarthy Says
Things might look a bit bleak in the secondary right now for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the Joey Porter Jr. contract situation, but the franchise got a nice boost Monday with the return of standout defensive back Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey, who suffered an injury in minicamp that landed him on Active/PUP to open training […]
‘I Liked What I Saw From Will:’ Ben Roethlisberger’s Defends Howard’s Performance Against Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers got shut out 17-0 in their second preseason game against the New York Jets, and a big reason why was two interceptions that QB Will Howard threw in enemy territory in the first half. Both came on throws to WR Roman Wilson, and both offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio and head coach Mike […]
McCarthy Shares Vision For Steelers’ Third Running Back Spot
Whoever becomes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-string running back won’t have an immediate offensive role behind Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. One injury, however, can change those circumstances in a hurry, and Mike McCarthy knows it. It’s why he wants a player capable of doing everything to fill that spot. “I’m not a fan of a […]
Beat Writers Provide Injury Updates On Several Steelers
Tuesday provided some clarity on the health of several Pittsburgh Steelers, with multiple players dealing with injuries as the team continues to prepare for the start of the regular season. Payton Wilson, Sebastian Castro, Jaquan Brisker and Sebastian Joseph-Day were among the biggest updates, with several other injury notes worth passing along. Second-year S Sebastian […]
Draft Analyst Outlines Best-, Worst-Case Scenarios For Germie Bernard’s Rookie Season
In a new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy, one that is much more WR-friendly compared than previous ones, rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard has a chance to have a productive first season in the NFL. The Steelers traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to take Bernard, […]
Steelers Make Roster Moves Tuesday
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive back Brandon Hill on Tuesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Steelers released WR Joaquin Davis. We have signed DB Brandon Hill to a one-year contract & released WR Joaquin Davis. @BordasLaw https://t.co/t05asi309i — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 25, 2026 Hill played his college football at Pitt before […]
‘Could Be An All-Pro’: Zach Frazier Named To CBS Sports’ Breakout Team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in the trenches on both sides of the football during recent years. That investment is starting to pay off. The defensive line looks very strong entering the 2026 season, but don’t overlook the offensive line. Expectations are high for the group under new position coaches James Campen and Jahri […]
Steelers’ ‘Focus’ Will Be Playing Howard And Allar In Preseason Finale, Says McCarthy
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ plan for their preseason finale will look similar as the plan for their second preseason game. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Mike McCarthy said the “focus” will be on playing young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar. “We definitely will focus on those two young guys,” McCarthy said, per the Trib’s Chris Adamski. […]