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The Pittsburgh Steelers released their list of players who will be inactive for the team’s Week 1 Sunday afternoon regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and it includes CB Joey Porter Jr. in addition to a few rookies. After being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game on the Friday injury report, Porter is on the […]
Pregame Blog: Steelers vs. Falcons Sep 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM Teresa Varley Steelers.com Copied! Game Theme: Today’s game will honor the 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 and the heroes of Flight 93. A moment of silence will be held before the National Anthem. Family members of the victims of Flight 93 will stand on the field for the Anthem. Players will wear special ribbons on their helmet marking the 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11, while sideline personnel will have pins. There will also be other mar...
With Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. not playing in the team’s Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons, the […]
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was fully cleared from his torn ACL in late August, but the young passer isn’t playing in Week 1 as he continues to clear hurdles in his recovery, primarily mental ones since he hasn’t had a lot of practice or re-acclimation time. Atlanta also won’t have veteran QB Tua Tagovailoa after a mid-week injury to his oblique in practice, and third-string QB Cooper Rush will start despite back spasms. There’s a real chance the Falcons have to turn to rookie UDFA Jack Stran...
Third-string Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms, the team reported on Saturday, but is still expected […]
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was fully cleared from his torn ACL in late August, but the young passer isn’t playing in Week 1 as he continues to clear hurdles in his recovery, primarily mental ones since he hasn’t had a lot of practice or re-acclimation time. Atlanta also won’t have veteran QB Tua Tagovailoa […] The post Falcons Hoping Michael Penix Jr. Can Return In Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. have both been ruled out for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, newly appointed starter Cooper Rush experienced back spasms on Saturday. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed on social media that Rush will push through the injury and remain the starting quarterback for Kevin Stefanski’s debut. While Rush’s […] The post This Adam Schefter tweet highlights how ridiculous Falcons roster situation is right now appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cooper Rush was injured during practice this week, putting his Week 1 status in limbo.
With the Atlanta Falcons experiencing a boatload of quarterback injuries, the fanbase is wondering when Michael Penix Jr. will be ready to come back amidst issues with Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush. As rumors have surrounded Penix and the Falcons regarding a return, this NFL insider would give a timetable for the 26-year-old. According to […] The post When Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be ready amid bizarre, chaotic QB mess appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Sunday in a Week 1 matchup that will provide the first regular-season look at two overhauled teams. How to Watch Falcons vs Steelers Atlanta finished 8-9 last season but…
The Atlanta Falcons kick off the 2026 NFL season against a formidable foe in the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons have never won a game in Pittsburgh, and the last two times they opened the season against the Steelers, they couldn’t beat a pair of backup quarterbacks: Justin Fields (2024) and Dennis Dixon (2010). If the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not sign Joey Porter to a contract extension, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the fourth-year cornerback is unlikely to play against the Atlanta Falcons today, with a back issue that landed him on PUP during training camp cited as the reason. However, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported shortly after […]
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson talks about getting in more OPEN space with Kevin Stefanski’s creativity in the offense, Tua Tagovailoa leadership, how a running back can win MVP again like Adrian Peterson & MORE! On September 8, 2026 episode of ‘Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams’, I sit down with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #NFL #Falcons #RiseUp Click here to subscribe to never miss an episode of Up & Adams with Kay Adams: https://www.youtube.com/@UpAndAdamsShow?sub_confirmat...
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons without a star on defense. Find out why Joey Porter Jr. is not available. The Pittsburgh Steelers will open their 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons without one of their most important defensive players. Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday because of a back injury, according to a report from Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, adding another layer to an already complicated situation surrounding the star cornerback. Porter...
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting matchup in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will feature an intriguing matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons , with both teams set to debut their new head coaches on the sideline. For the home team, Mike McCarthy will turn to Aaron Rodgers as his starting quarterback , while Kevin Stefanski will have to rely on Cooper Rush , as both ...
FRISCO, Texas — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a back injury, and the possibility of a trade remains in play, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning. Porter had already requested a trade and is open to […]
Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa aren't the only Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks dealing with injury issues ahead of Sunday's season opener.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is reportedly “unlikely” to play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday as he deals with a back injury, according to multiple reports. Porter entered the weekend questionable with the injury. But the news also comes amid contract extension talks that have seemingly stalled, and the Steelers will not negotiate during the season. He could reportedly still be traded. Back on Sept. 1, Porter was noncommittal about playing this season without a contract...
According to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play in Week 1 today against the Falcons because of a back injury. They add that a trade remains a possible outcome for the Steelers and Porter, who aren’t close to a long-term deal. Pittsburgh doesn’t negotiate contracts in season. […] The post Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Unlikely To Play Week 1 As Trade Remains On Table appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing contract dispute with Joey Porter Jr. could be reaching a tipping point. The former second-round pick is not expected to play in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He did not partake in training camp and is still getting “ramped up,” as head coach Mike McCarthy has said. With the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is not expected to play in the team’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons […]
Week 1 running back decisions are always a little uncomfortable. We have depth charts, preseason usage, coach comments, and injury reports, but we still have not seen most of these backfields play a real game together. That is where this list comes in. Nobody needs to be told to start Bijan Robinson. These are the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is considered “unlikely” to play in the team’s Week One game against the Atlanta Falcons, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Porter is still without a contract extension and has been limited all week with a back injury. Schefter also notes Porter requested a trade from the Steelers and […]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to begin their season today against the Atlanta Falcons, they will likely be doing it without one of their top defenders. According to Adam Schefter, Porter is unlikely to play in Week 1. “Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is […]
In what was already going to be a test for the Pittsburgh Steelers after parting ways with legendary coach Mike Tomlin after 19 years, they have another problem haunting them. Acrisure Stadium has long been criticized for its surface, being ranked the worst NFL field in February. But even after a complete overhaul, reports suggest […] The post Steelers Could Face Rough Playing Conditions vs. Falcons Despite Complete Acrisure Surface Overhaul appeared first on EssentiallySports .