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Missed Tackles Report: Steelers Vs. Packers
Leading up to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers Thursday night, there was a lot of concern about Pittsburgh’s ability to tackle cleanly. After all, the Steelers chose not to do live tackling in Mike McCarthy’s first training camp. That led to plenty of conversations about why the Steelers weren’t tackling […]
‘We Expect Him To Score’: McCarthy Challenges Kaden Wetjen To Finish Big Plays
Kaden Wetjen will have a large role as the starting kick and punt returner for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Whether he factors into the offense remains to be seen, but he made a strong first impression in his first preseason action on Thursday with a 74-yard catch-and-run that set up the offense at the […]
‘That’s Really My Brother:’ Nick Herbig Thrilled To See Close Friend Keeanu Benton Sign Steelers Extension
It’s hard to have a better summer than the one Nick Herbig has enjoyed. Not only did he receive a $100 million extension, but his close friend and teammate Keeanu Benton just inked a long-term deal of his own. Speaking to reporters after Saturday’s practice, Herbig could barely describe – and hardly contain – his […]
PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs. Packers
Football is back! The new-look Pittsburgh Steelers thankfully did well in their first game action of 2026, beating the Green Bay Packers, 28-9, Thursday night. In this article I will provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): TE Robert Tonyan graded out the highest offensively (93.5, 19 snaps). He […]
‘Don’t See It Changing’: McCarthy Likely Won’t Designate Staffer For Challenges
Earlier this week, the NFL announced a rule change allowing a team’s head coach to designate an assistant to throw a challenge flag. Previously, only head coaches could throw the red challenge flag, but now a coach can designate someone else to do so. But don’t expect Mike McCarthy to delegate that responsibility. Speaking to […]
‘Great To Have Him’: McCarthy Talks ‘Credibility’ Elandon Roberts Brings To Steelers’ Defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers upgraded several parts of their defense this offseason, but the inside linebacker position still worried fans. Now, it’s one the Steelers have added to, signing Elandon Roberts to a one-year deal. Roberts has been around the block, especially with the Steelers. He spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Pittsburgh before playing […]
The Terrible Podcast – 2026 Steelers Training Camp – Twelfth Public Practice 8/15 – Special-Edition Episode
Welcome back. This is the ninth special edition of The Terrible Podcast, which we will post nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each 2026 training camp practice. It’s Saturday night, and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe during the team’s twelfth training camp practice. As […]
‘We’re Gonna Have One Of The Best Defenses In The NFL’: Eli Heidenreich Impressed With Steelers Unit
There was a lot to be frustrated about with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. That includes their talented defense underperforming. While they’ve invested heavily in that unit, it finished 2025 ranked 26th in the league. However, there’s hope that will change with a new coaching staff in place. Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has received […]
Steelers 2026 Training Camp Diary: Day 12
After a couple days off and a few rained-out practices, the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to an open and outdoor session Saturday. While the weather held up, the team went through a light, padless, and very short practice. It was shortest of the year in the Steelers’ first day back following Thursday’s preseason opener. It makes […]
Steelers’ Receiver Room Runs Thin As Kaden Wetjen Sits Out Saturday Practice
One of the stars of Thursday’s preseason opener, WR/RET Kaden Wetjen, suffered an apparent ankle/foot injury during Saturday’s practice, according to Steelers Depot’s Alex Kozora. With several other receivers sitting out with minor injuries, the room is running thin. “Rookie Kaden Wetjen has spent the last several minutes alongside trainers. Getting his left ankle/foot taped. […]
McCorkle: Why Witherspoon’s Record Deal Is Good News For Steelers In Porter Talks
Devon Witherspoon reset the cornerback market just weeks after Denzel Ward did the same in Cleveland. Is it time to panic as the Pittsburgh Steelers wait for a possible deal with Joey Porter Jr.? Not yet. In fact, Witherspoon’s contract news is arguably good news for Pittsburgh. $101 million in guarantees is hefty, and $33 […]
Metcalf, Pittman Will Be ‘Hard-Pressed’ To Return This Week, McCarthy Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot of strong showings in their first preseason game of the year. However, they also had plenty of notable players sit out, including their top two wide receivers, Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf. Both have been dealing with injuries, which has also kept them out of practice. Unfortunately, that […]
Steelers Incur $668,513 Salary Cap Charge For Offseason Workout Bonuses
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially lost a little more of their available 2026 salary cap space on Friday because the team’s offseason workout bonus amount was finalized. The total of that cap debit was $668,513, according to the NFLPA public salary cap report. The offseason workout bonus charge is related to players who attended sessions throughout […]
‘Different Playing For The Steelers’: Elandon Roberts Shares Why He Wanted To Return To Pittsburgh
The move was a bit of a surprise this late in training camp, but the Pittsburgh Steelers signing veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts makes all the sense in the world. The Steelers signed Roberts to a one-year deal Thursday, bringing him back to where he played in 2023 and 2024. The physical, old-school linebacker should provide […]
‘Definitely More There’: Mike McCarthy Reacts To Keeanu Benton Extension
Mike McCarthy praised the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive line as the deepest he’s ever worked with in nearly two decades as a head coach in the NFL. Now that depth is secured long-term with DT Keeanu Benton’s four-year extension Friday evening. McCarthy reacted to the deal during his Saturday morning media session after practice. “He’s a […]
Seahawks Star CB Devon Witherspoon Inks Record-Setting Deal As Joey Porter Jr. Awaits Contract Of His Own
The Seattle Seahawks and CB Devon Witherspoon have agreed to a record-setting contract extension, resetting the market, as talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. could be heating up. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Witherspoon is signing a four-year, $132 million extension with $101 million guaranteed. It will make him the NFL’s highest-paid […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Training Camp Injury Report – August 15
The Pittsburgh Steelers returned to Saint Vincent College today for one of their final public practices before the team breaks camp on Tuesday. CBs Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Kent, along with DB Jalen Ramsey, did not practice today, as has been the case throughout camp, and remain on the PUP list. DL Logan Lee […]
Jersey Number Revealed For Steelers LB Elandon Roberts
Just a few days after reuniting with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts is back in a familiar look. Roberts, who signed a one-year deal Thursday to return to the Steel City after one season away, is practicing Saturday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in jersey No. 50, the […]
DB Israel Mukuamu Exits Saturday’s Practice With Apparent Injury
Recent defensive back addition Israel Mukuamu suffered an apparent right ankle/leg injury during Saturday’s unpadded practice, according to Steelers Depot’s Alex Kozora. “Trainers taking a look at S Israel Mukuamu’s right ankle/lower leg. He’s off to the side during this team session (walkthrough pace),” Kozora wrote on X . “Mukuamu is now walking off the […]
Steelers 2026 Training Camp: 12th Public Practice Live Blog And Highlights – Saturday 8/15
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on Saturday for their 12th training camp practice that’s open to the public, and our own Alex Kozora will be in attendance once again. Throughout the day, I will live blog Alex’s tweets along with all of the other great tweets and social media […]
‘Drastically Improved’: Former Scout Praises Omar Khan For Digging Steelers Out Of Roster ‘Mediocrity’
Kevin Colbert’s legacy in Pittsburgh is secure. He brought two Super Bowl trophies to the Steelers and helped build multiple Hall of Fame careers, but the final years of his tenure left the franchise with a hole to dig out of. Too many misses in the early rounds of his final several draft classes left […]
Brown: Hey Steelers Fans, Now Is The Time To Dream Powerball Big When It Comes To The Rookies
Dare to dream, Steelers fans. And judging by Drew Allar jersey sales, you are. Mike McCarthy is probably rolling his eyes at the hype surrounding the Steelers youngsters after one preseason game. Heck, he might have had Gabe Rubio give Yahya Black a piggyback ride to the Acrisure Stadium players’ parking lot late Thursday night […]
‘He’s Not There Yet’: Beat Writer Is ‘A Little Bit Concerned’ About Troy Fautanu
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line is going to look much different in 2026 than it did in 2025. We got our first glimpse of that on Thursday night, with many starters from last year playing at a new position. One of them was Troy Fautanu, playing left tackle after spending the 2025 season on the […]
Elandon Roberts’ Contract Details Revealed
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back a familiar face on a one-year deal to help bolster their linebacker room, and they did so at a very affordable rate. The NFLPA sheet disclosed Elandon Roberts’ new contract details this morning, and his cap charge will be just $1,262,500 on a veteran-benefit contract worth a total of $1,487,500. […]
Drew Allar ‘Looked Significantly Better’ Against Green Bay Than Final Year Of College, Mina Kimes Says
We’ve been discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room all offseason long, and Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar finally took the field Thursday night against Green Bay. To put it bluntly, they didn’t disappoint. Allar was the final of the three to take the field, and he quickly engineered three scoring drives. To ESPN’s […]
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