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Steelers Give Aaron Rodgers Another Familiar Option
The Steelers promote practice‑squad wideout Brandon Smith to the active roster for a third straight week, giving Aaron Rodgers another trusted target. Smith, who logged 57 offensive snaps this season—including 41 in the 24‑17 win over Tampa Bay—has a history with Rodgers from their Jets days. After signing a reserve/future deal last year and stints with the Jets, Patriots, Cowboys and Cardinals, Smith impressed Rodgers with his work ethic, speed and football IQ, earning the quarterback’s confidence to step in whenever needed.
Steelers Add Experienced Wide Receiver for Saints Game
The Steelers promote veteran wideout Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Johnson, 27, previously saw limited action in the Week 6 win over Tampa Bay and steps in for injured receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek. This marks his fourth stint with Pittsburgh after brief spells with the Raiders, Broncos and Buccaneers; he has 26 career catches for 335 yards and five TDs. The move bolsters a depleted receiving corps ahead of the overseas matchup.
Steelers DeShon Elliott Makes Massive Step Toward Return
The Pittsburgh Steelers activate seventh‑year safety DeShon Elliott from injured reserve, setting up a probable return Sunday in Paris against the New Orleans Saints. Elliott, who missed almost a full calendar year after hamstring/knee surgery last October, participated fully in recent practice sessions and has cleared his 21‑day practice window. Coach Mike McCarthy expresses optimism about his availability, ending a season where Jaquan Brisker, Jenkins and rookie Robert Spears‑Jennings have filled the safety spot.
Steelers to Debut New Uniform Combination in Paris
The Pittsburgh Steelers will unveil a brand‑new uniform combo for their October 27 game in Paris against the New Orleans Saints. For the first time, the team pairs its classic white road jersey with black pants featuring the thick gold stripe normally reserved for its color‑rush kits. While the Steelers have mixed throwback and color‑rush looks before, this specific pairing is unprecedented. The announcement comes just 24 hours before kickoff, adding extra buzz to the international matchup.
Future Steelers Opponent Loses Starter For Season
A future opponent of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be shorthanded when they meet later this season.
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Saints Preview & Predictions
In the October 23 episode of Steelers Afternoon Drive, co‑hosts Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are joined by analyst Derrick Bell to preview the Steelers' upcoming clash with the New Orleans Saints. The trio breaks down both offensive and defensive matchups, offers bold predictions, and reveals their projected final scores for the game. Listeners can catch the full discussion on YouTube, Megaphone, or their favorite podcast platform.
The Pittsburgh Football Show, Episode 7, Oct. 23, 2026
The Steelers Now team launches The Pittsburgh Football Show, a three‑hour weekly program debuting Oct. 23, 2026. The broadcast covers the Steelers, Pitt Panthers, Penn State Nittany Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers, plus WPIAL and City League football. Guests include Donny Chedruck (93.7 The Fan), Nick Farabaugh (PennLive.com), Chris Carter (Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette), Jack Hillgrove (FOX 53), Bob Konarski (CBS Sportline), Jorden Hill (RotoBaller), and Brendan Howe and Mike Asti (Pittsburgh Sports Now/West Virginia Sports Now). The show streams on Steelers Now’s Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, with audio‑only options available.
Soccer Match in Paris on Sunday Postponed at Request of Police
Paris police postpone the PSG vs. Lyon Ligue 1 match scheduled for Sunday night at Parc des Princes, moving it to Monday amid heavy protests and riots in the city’s southwest. Meanwhile, the NFL’s Steelers‑Saints game at Stade de France on Oct. 25 proceeds as planned, with heightened security. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and NFL officials stress safety, despite a canceled fan event and nationwide unrest that has sparked curfews and violent demonstrations across France.
The Steelers Shouldn’t Be Playing in Paris | Steelers Morning Rush
In the latest Steelers Morning Rush podcast, Alan Saunders critiques the Steelers' Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, arguing the overseas game may be ill‑fated despite last year's Dublin success. He highlights logistical worries and looming protests, questioning whether playing abroad is worth the risk.
Steely Resolve: Jalen Ramsey Sewing Fabric of Steelers Defensive Tradition
Jalen Ramsey is cementing his place in Steelers lore, helping the team rank No. 7 in the NFL (No. 2 in the AFC) in yards allowed (307.5 per game) as they prepare to face the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Despite a fractured right wrist, Ramsey posted two sacks in the 24‑17 win over Tampa Bay on Oct. 18 and has become a vocal leader, drawing lessons from Steelers legends like Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark. Teammates such as Jaquan Brisker praise his relentless physicality and “steely resolve,” noting how he embodies the historic toughness of Pittsburgh’s defense. Ramsey’s impact on the secondary, paired with his mentorship from former greats, signals a new chapter in the Steelers’ storied defensive tradition.
Aaron Rodgers Is Annoyed with Steelers’ Travel Schedule to Paris
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers complains that the team’s Thursday night red‑eye flight to Paris left them arriving on Friday morning, saying a Monday arrival would have been better—a gripe he voiced last season in Ireland. Coach Mike McCarthy explains the schedule aims to keep a seven‑day preparation flow after a road game in Tampa, while offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio praises the NFL’s European logistics. Former lineman Breiden Fehoko slams the travel plan on X, calling it “one of the dumbest things” he’s seen. The travel debate intensifies ahead of the Steelers‑Saints matchup.
Aaron Rodgers Opens Up on Safety Concerns in Paris
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers assures fans that the NFL’s heightened security plan will keep the Steelers‑Saints matchup safe despite Paris’ recent unrest. The game stays on Oct. 25 at Stade de France after the league announced extra precautions, and the Steelers have canceled a fan event in the protest‑hit Bastille district. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and executive Peter O’Reilly emphasize constant vigilance, while Rodgers says the league would not proceed if conditions were unsafe. The backdrop includes massive protests over inflation and government cuts, with curfews and property damage reported across France.
Steelers Get Good News on Alex Highsmith
Alex Highsmith is cleared to play in the Steelers’ Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris after a brief groin issue limited his practice participation earlier this week. He returned to full practice on Friday, though the team’s Friday session was canceled due to weather. Highsmith sits second on Pittsburgh’s sack list with three, trailing only T.J. Watt (4.5), and has 11 tackles and a pass defensed this season. Despite offseason trade‑rumors following Nick Herbig’s contract extension, Highsmith affirmed his commitment to Pittsburgh, saying he wants to be a Steeler for life and help bring another Super Bowl to the city.
Steelers Could Be Without Key Offensive Weapon vs. Saints
Running back Rico Dowdle remains questionable with a knee injury ahead of the Steelers' Sunday matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Dowdle has been a limited participant in practice since Oct. 21 and missed three games after a toe injury earlier in the season. Backup Travis Homer has been filling in alongside Jaylen Warren, who has emerged as Pittsburgh's leading rusher. Dowdle contributed 40 yards on seven carries in the recent overtime win over Tampa Bay, but his availability will be crucial to keep Warren fresh moving forward.
Steelers Reveal DeShon Elliott’s Status vs. Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott, recovering from a hamstring/knee surgery that sidelined him since October, is listed as questionable for the Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. After a full‑practice showing on Wednesday and Thursday, Elliott missed Friday’s rain‑canceled session but remains poised to return, with head coach Mike McCarthy expressing optimism. The team released veteran backup Rayshawn Jenkins earlier this week, signaling confidence in Elliott’s comeback. He has been a limited participant in practice since early October and was on injured reserve at the start of the season.
Mike McCarthy Updates T.J. Watt’s Injury Status
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy says outside linebacker T.J. Watt is likely to return for Sunday’s game despite a calf issue that landed him on the injury report Thursday. Watt skipped Wednesday’s practice for rest, was limited Thursday, but showed up in the locker room unhindered and was not on Friday’s final report. McCarthy expects the upcoming practice to confirm his status. Watt enters the matchup with 4.5 sacks, 15 tackles and a recent pick‑six in six games, and hasn’t missed a game since a 2022 pectoral injury.
Steelers Cancel Friday Practice in Paris
The Pittsburgh Steelers cancel their Friday practice at Stade de France after arriving in Paris for their Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Coach Mike McCarthy cites rain and wind forecasts as the reason for scrapping the 30‑minute open‑air session, despite plans to use the practice to acclimate players after a transatlantic flight. Saturday’s full‑strength practice will proceed, though details remain unclear if bad weather continues. This marks McCarthy’s first international game as head coach, echoing the team’s previous European outing—a 24‑21 win over the Vikings in Dublin last season.
Steelers Urged to Trade For Nephew of Pittsburgh Legend
The Pittsburgh Steelers could add another NFL bloodline to their roster.
Analyst No Longer Views DK Metcalf as Steelers WR1
A NFL analyst believes the Pittsburgh Steelers have a new No. 1 wide receiver.
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Nu Leader on D-Line?
In the latest Steelers Afternoon Drive podcast (Oct. 22, 2026), Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith break down injury updates for Sebastian Joseph‑Day, Ben Skowronek, Brandin Echols, T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Rico Dowdle, then spotlight Keeanu Benton’s emerging leadership on the defensive line. They also evaluate Patrick Queen’s performance and discuss which roster spot the Steelers are most likely to address via trade. The episode is available on YouTube, Megaphone and other podcast platforms.
Steelers Will Be Without Key Wide Receiver vs. Saints
The Steelers will enter Week 7 without wideout and special‑teams ace Ben Skowronek, who suffers a calf injury that kept him out of the overtime win over Tampa Bay and forced him to leave the 34‑22 victory over Indianapolis on Oct. 11. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson already on IR, Pittsburgh’s receiving corps now leans on DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith and Kaden Wetjen. Skowronek’s recent highlights include a 23‑yard TD and a game‑saving fumble recovery in the Week 3 win over Cincinnati, praised by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris looms Sunday.
T.J. Watt Unexpectedly Added to Steelers Injury Report
Linebacker T.J. Watt lands on the Steelers injury report Thursday with a calf problem just before the team's Week 7 showdown in Paris against the New Orleans Saints. He missed Wednesday’s practice (listed as rest) and was limited Thursday, though he appeared fine in the locker room. If Watt sits out, rookie Nick Herbig could start, with Jack Sawyer seeing more snaps and practice‑ squad edge rushers KJ Henry and Julius Welschof ready to step in. Despite the setback, Watt has posted 4.5 sacks, 15 tackles, an interception returned for a touchdown and seven QB hits in six games, marking a strong start to the 2026 season.
Steelers Rule Out Veteran Cornerback vs. Saints
The Steelers confirm that backup cornerback Brandin Echols is out with a hamstring injury for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Echols missed Thursday’s practice and left the Buccaneers game early on Oct. 11 after a 26‑19 OT win. With him sidelined, the team will promote special‑teamer Doneiko Slaughter to back up slot corner Jalen Ramsey. The 2025 free‑agent has appeared in six games this season, tallying four tackles, after a productive 2025 campaign with the Jets that included two interceptions and 48 tackles. The injury leaves the Steelers shorthanded in the secondary ahead of the international contest.
Christian Kuntz Reveals What NFL Told Steelers About Safety Risk in Paris
Long snapper Christian Kuntz detailed the Steelers' NFL‑mandated security briefing ahead of the league’s historic first game in France. The NFL warned of widespread riots and protests in Paris, tripling security and assuring player and family safety. Despite canceling the Steelers House fan event, the team remains confident after a Zoom call with league officials and a plan outlined by head coach Mike McCarthy. The NFL’s Peter O’Reilly emphasized vigilant, hour‑by‑hour monitoring, while players like Jaquan Brisker acknowledge the unrest but stay focused on the game against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France on Sunday.
Injury Bug Bites Steelers DL Hard | Steelers Morning Rush
The latest Steelers Morning Rush episode reveals that veteran defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day lands on injured reserve after a triceps injury, deepening the Steelers' defensive line woes. Host Alan Saunders discusses the impact of losing another key defender and what it means for Pittsburgh's upcoming schedule. The podcast offers a concise look at the injury's implications for the team’s front seven.
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