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Without a new contract, it’s possible CB Joey Porter Jr. won’t play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Mired in contract talks and listed on the injury report with a back ailment, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says Porter is no sure bet to play Week One. “Business issues kept […]
Buccaneers The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield recently agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension. According to Jenna Laine, Mayfield and Tampa Bay stopped negotiating after Tampa Bay offered two years for $100 million. However, Laine’s sources indicate discussions resumed over the weekend. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht highly praised Mayfield following his extension: “From the […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Brad Idzik, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTrad...
Welcome back, folks! The first official Atlanta Falcons practice report for the regular season is here. If you’re new here, every week we bring the practice reports to you, giving you insight into who is or is not practicing, usually due to injuries. In Week 1 the Falcons will be taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers, […]
Tua Tagovailoa isn't focused on outside noise after winning the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback job in training camp.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fully participated in Wednesday’s practice despite carrying a knee designation ahead of Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The update comes two days after the Falcons named offseason acquisition Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback, with Cooper Rush serving as the backup while Penix is set to be inactive Sunday. […] The post Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. injury gets eye-opening update after losing QB1 competition appeared first on Clutch...
Fresh off Labor Day weekend, the NFL moves into hyperdrive ahead of the first weekend of the season. While the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off the season Wednesday night, most of the league spent Wednesday in a big preparation day ahead of this weekend’s action. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons are among those teams preparing days ahead of the season opener Sunday at 1 PM/ET at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers were banged up throughout ...
Falcons injury report: Zachariah Branch, Brandon Dorlus limited as Steelers prep begins The Falcons had a total of five players limited during Wednesday’s practice session. Sep 09, 2026 at 04:23 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons begin their 2026 season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. On Monday, it was announced Tua Tagovailoa would be the team’s starting quarterback for the game and Cooper ...
Week 1 is FINALLY HERE!! The squad is BACK to break down the Atlanta Falcons season opener vs the Pittsburgh Steelers from every angle imaginable. From Atlanta’s biggest advantages to the most important matchups to watch, they get you up to speed and ready for Sunday’s Steel City showdown. 0:00 – Intro 1:36 – Tua Tagovailoa named QB1 11:24 – Week 1 Depth Chart 17:13 – New-look Steelers Staff 25:35 – Steelers Offense vs Falcons Defense 32:46 – Matchups to watch See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the team’s first injury report ahead of Week 1’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team, only CB Joey Porter Jr. wasn’t a full participant in practice. He was limited with a back injury. Steelers’ Week One Injury Report DNP NONE Limited CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) Full NONE During his Monday press conference, Mike McCarthy indicated the team was healthy, making today’s light report hardly a surprise. Largely, the Steelers are a healthy 53-ma...
Injury Report Presented by Week 1 Injury Report (Falcons) Sep 09, 2026 at 04:00 PM Teresa Varley Steelers.com Copied! The Steelers continued their preparation for Sunday’s regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, and Coach Mike McCarthy likes where his team is health-wise right now. “We’re healthy,” said McCarthy during his weekly press conference on Monday. “I don’t really expect anybody to have a hard time getting ready.” McCarthy was asked if he expects cornerb...
Fresh off Labor Day weekend, the NFL moves into hyperdrive ahead of the first weekend of the season. While the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off the season Wednesday night, most of the league spent Wednesday in a big preparation day ahead of this weekend’s action. The Pittsburgh Steelers and […]
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was the only name listed on the Wednesday injury report for both the Steelers and Falcons ahead of the two teams’ season-opening matchup this Sunday. Porter was listed as limited with a back injury. He also spent most of the summer on the physically unable to perform list with a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the team’s first injury report ahead of Week 1’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team, only CB Joey Porter Jr. wasn’t a full participant in practice. He was limited with a back injury. Steelers Wednesday injury/participation report for game against Falcons in Week 1 #Steelers #NFL CB […]
At long last, we’ve reached Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with the Falcons traveling to face the Steelers on Sunday. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Dave Choate and Tre’Shon Diaz to discuss the latest on Tua being named the starter, Atlanta’s initial injury report, and thoughts on the team’s outlook […]
The Steelers are healthy going into Sunday's season opener against the Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, but that health status hasn't come without players missing time during training camp. There is one advantage that can help make up for that: The relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tall task ahead of them Sunday, especially on defense. The Atlanta Falcons aren’t the most frightening team who will visit Acrisure Stadium during the 2026 season, but in Bijan Robinson, they have a running back who’s already putting some fear in the Steelers’ defense. Pittsburgh respects him, as does every other team in the league given what he’s accomplished over the last two years. To Robinson, that respect goes both ways. “I think they’re really good. Respect...
PITTSBURGH — As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener against the Atlanta Falcons draws closer, Joey Porter Jr. still stands without […]
The season has not yet started, but there’s no denying the Falcons have a great chance of being in the market for a quarterback when the draft rolls around next season. Tua Tagovailoa does not look like the answer, and Michael Penix Jr.’s injury history is beyond worrisome. Given this new regime had nothing to […]
PITTSBURGH — Ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey worked with the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tall task ahead of them Sunday, especially on defense. The Atlanta Falcons aren’t the most frightening team who will visit Acrisure Stadium during the 2026 season, but in Bijan Robinson, they have a running back who’s already putting some fear in the Steelers’ defense. Pittsburgh respects him, as does every […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are days away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons. We know this is Aaron Rodgers’ final season, but is his replacement for the future on the roster presently? No disrespect to Mason Rudolph, who is adequate in a pinch, but he isn’t the future franchise QB. Is […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first game of the year is almost here. They’re taking on the Atlanta Falcons, who underwent some changes this offseason. The Falcons have a familiar face at head coach in Kevin Stefanski. He was previously the Cleveland Browns’ head coach from 2020-25, so he’s got plenty experience facing the Steelers. That includes seeing a lot of Cam Heyward over the years. While the defensive lineman is 37 years old, Stefanski isn’t underestimating him at all. “Cam Heyward himself, ...
Aaron Rodgers is gearing up for one final NFL season. He re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, feeling like they can win a Super Bowl. While not everyone might agree with that, Rodgers helped the Steelers win their division last year. They upgraded at several positions this offseason, so perhaps they can have similar […]
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed DT Zacch Pickens to the practice squad. He was in Atlanta for a visit yesterday. To make room, the team cut DL Carlos Allen. Atlanta’s practice squad now includes: WR Vinny Anthony II OL James Brockermeyer OL Kam Dewberry WR Dylan Drummond RB Tyler Goodson CB Darnay Holmes […] The post Falcons Signed DT Zacch Pickens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first game of the year is almost here. They’re taking on the Atlanta Falcons, who underwent some changes this offseason. The Falcons have a familiar face at head coach in Kevin Stefanski. He was previously the Cleveland Browns’ head coach from 2020-25, so he’s got plenty experience facing the Steelers. That includes […]