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While Darius Slay praised Joey Porter Jr. recently, Ike Taylor took issue with one thing the former Steelers cornerback said of another. Slay spent about half of the 2025 season in Pittsburgh, the sides parting ways following his demotion. During that time, he got to know and appreciate Porter, as well as his game. There […]
Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links. 🏈 Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Daily News & Links: Michael Pittman Fishing; Alex Highsmith Praises Lionel Messi
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is no stranger to making a trade. And as we enter the dog days of summer, with the NHL’s 2026 free agent frenzy having died down, Dubas likely remains open to strengthening his roster—in the short and long term—via trade. While we wait to see if Dubas takes another […]
If you’re a Steelers fan to the point that even the preseason is must-see TV, a Tuesday ESPN press release came with some good news. All three Steelers preseason games this August will be nationally televised live on NFL Network, a channel carried by many cable and streaming providers, as well as included in the […]
Just imagine how different the MLB history books would look if Pirates manager Don Kelly had acted on his instincts. Once the Pittsburgh Pirates built a comfortable lead over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, Kelly considered giving the 32-year-old a breather. But he ultimately decided against it, unwilling to rob his star of a […] The post 32YO MLB Star Makes Franchise History After Explosive 3-Homer, 10-RBI Night appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While some optimism surrounding the Steelers is fair, there is also real cause for concern, especially for the 2026 season. With a new coaching staff and questions remaining unanswered, how can they improve from last season? On the Steelers Collective podcast, Mark Kaboly and Ray Fittipaldo shared their concerns about this upcoming season. One is […]
Who will lead the Steelers in sacks this season? Outside linebacker is the primary position to generate sacks in a 3-4 defense, and the Steelers believe they have three studs. They’re paying three of them starter-level salaries, anyway, after recently signing Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension. After a career-high 7.5 sacks last […]
A Happy Birthday to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The franchise officially turns 93 years old today. On July 8, 1933, the NFL officially approved Art Rooney Sr. (The Chief)’s bid to buy the team and join the league. At the time, it was a risky gambit. The NFL’s buy-in was $2,500, the equivalent of about $65,000 […]
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 July 7. STEELERS TRAINING TOGETHER NFL players are able to get some rest and relaxation at this point in the […]
The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t do a ton on July 1, as they mostly added some depth pieces who will primarily play in the AHL this coming season. The one NHL signing they made was bringing in veteran forward Noel Acciari. Acciari put up 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 67 games for the Penguins last season. He spent three seasons in Pittsburgh before signing this two-year, $5.6 million contract to join the Flyers. “Choosing Philly was an easy decision,” Acciari told the media on Tu...
Over the last few years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in their offensive line over. That’s culminated in several talented young players on the unit, but it’s also seeing plenty of change this offseason. They’re receiving new coaching, and a few players are settling into new positions as well. Pass blocking is a little […]
It took a few days longer than it should have, but Braxton Ashcraft is an All-Star. The Pirates’ best starting pitcher in 2026, Ashcraft has burst onto the scene in his first full year as a major leaguer. In 18 starts, Ashcraft owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts in 108.1 innings. Ashcraft […]
Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated tabbed Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year outside linebacker Jack Sawyer as a potential breakout player in 2026. […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Analyst Makes Eye-Opening Prediction on Jack Sawyer
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense often gets criticized for the age of some of its stars. However, it has some promising young players, too. That includes Joey Porter Jr., who really came into his own last year. Porter looked like one of the league’s top corners, especially over the second half of the season. Despite that, […]
Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo is heading to next week’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Luzardo was added to the roster as a pitching reserve. Luzardo, the Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft and the Cardinals’ Riley O’Brien were also added to the NL roster as replacements for Sunday starters Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer. Luzardo, 28, […]
ESPN revealed on Tuesday that all three of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason games will be aired live on NFL Network. […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : All Three Steelers Preseason Games Will Be Aired on National TV
The Atlanta Braves could badly use a win as they will be facing the reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Hurston Waldrep will be taking the mound for his second start of the season, and other than a shaky first inning, he looked like he is ready to come back and […]
Episode 606 — July 7, 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 […]
Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Afternoon Drive: NFL’s Perception of Steelers?
As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about. One of the positive marks of the season has been Braxton Ashcraft’s pitching. The second-year pitcher has become a full-time starter for Don Kelly’s Pirates […] The post Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher appeared first on The Lead .
Although he didn’t have the largest impact in Pittsburgh, former Steelers WR Adam Thielen helped stabilize the wide receiver room late last season. He finished his Steelers tenure with 11 receptions for 117 yards in the final stop of his NFL career. But it wasn’t a stress-free ride into the sunset. Thielen detailed what it […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark peeled back the curtain on a key detail that Steelers’ assistant coach and […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Ryan Clark Reveals Key Detail Steelers Coach Shared with Him: ‘Extremely Important’
The Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park, with Paul Skenes set to headline the matchup on the mound. How to Watch Braves vs Pirates Skenes gets the ball for Pittsburgh in the series opener,…
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did not crack ESPN’s top-10 cornerback rankings. He was named honorable mention, however. NFL […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Joey Porter Jr. Gets Disrespected in ESPN Cornerback Rankings
Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr. is getting close to returning. Walt Weiss said he could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week, which could mean we see him back in the Braves […]