Aaron Rodgers is sitting out again, but the Steelers' quarterback battle behind him is heating up.
Aaron Rodgers will not play when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New York Jets in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason, as head coach Mike McCarthy has decided to keep his veteran quarterback on the sideline.
The decision is part of Pittsburgh’s approach to managing Rodgers’ preseason workload with the regular season taking priority. Rodgers also sat out the Steelers’ preseason opener against...
As training camp concludes and depth charts take shape, a central debate continues to define the South Side: Can the […]
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It’s gameday for the Pittsburgh Steelers! As the attention turns to the young quarterbacks, the race to make the 53-man roster continues, and tonight’s game will go a long way toward deciding who will or will not start the season on the active roster. Preseason score results matter very little, but each player is one […]
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Thursday evening that Joey Porter Jr. is drawing trade interest from around the league amid a contentious contract negotiation. According to Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show, that report is false—or, at the very least, it hasn’t resulted in a single call to Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]
On Thursday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that teams were starting to sniff around the Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. Porter, of course, has been on the PUP list since training camp opened. He’s also entering the final year of his rookie deal. Other members of that 2023 draft class have already signed […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Barry Pearson has died. He was 76. Pearson passed away on August 16th, according to his Connecticut obituary. Pearson spent two seasons with the Steelers, 1972 and 1973. Although he did not catch a pass in 1972, Pearson was on the field for the Immaculate Reception against the Oakland Raiders, replacing […]
The Steelers are facing an important contract negotiation with Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers could soon find themselves facing an unexpected decision regarding Joey Porter Jr. The star cornerback is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is reportedly seeking an extension that would pay him around $30 million per year, a figure that would place him among the highest-paid players at his position.
Porter has yet to play in the preseason and remains on the physically ...
With the regular season fast approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a handful of injuries at cornerback. Three-time first-team […]
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Even in Pittsburgh, Mike McCarthy could still help the Dallas Cowboys. Here are five players who could be traded from the Steelers to Dallas.
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned heads when they signed DL Keeanu Benton to an extension during training camp. The move continued the Steelers’ trend of locking up young players to long-term deals, including OLB Nick Herbig and TE Darnell Washington. Benton set career highs in sacks (5.5), tackles for a loss (six), total tackles (55), and […]
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers TE JJ Galbreath has found a new home. The Indianapolis Colts announced Friday morning that they have signed Galbreath. we have signed free agent TE JJ Galbreath and waived CB Jai’Onte’ McMillan. — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 21, 2026 The Steelers cut Galbreath two weeks ago as part of a series of […]
The Jets face the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight in their second of three preseason games in 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm Eastern at Acrisure Stadium. In New York the game will be televised locally on WCBS 2. Ian Eagle and Anthony Becht will be on the call. The Steelers broadcast can be seen on […]
Though Keeanu Benton’s contract details reveal a team-slanted deal, it’s still fair to say the Steelers see him in their future. Yes, it’s a deal they could get out of if they needed to, but they didn’t have to sign him to anything. Perhaps with an eye toward a post-Cam Heyward defensive line, they now […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers went all in on the 2026 season, adding a number of key veterans and reshaping the future outlook of the franchise with first-year head coach Mike McCarthy at the helm. A new staff under McCarthy featuring a number of experienced coaches, and a deep, talented roster has the Steelers’ expectations for this […]
Jordan Schultz reports multiple teams around the NFL have wondered about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. as a potential trade target. Schultz mentions Porter is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and teams are curious if Pittsburgh would consider moving him given the state of the cornerback market. Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon, Rams […]
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With trade buzz swirling around Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., here are seven teams that could come calling.
The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed TE JJ Galbreath to a contract. The Colts waived CB Jai’Onte’ McMillan in a corresponding move. Galbreath, 25, signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota following the 2025 draft. He was let go after camp and had a brief stint on the […]
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Mike McCarthy took tackling off the table during training camp, but there are rules for when players can – and can’t – send a hearty thud a teammate’s way. Speaking to reporters Monday, McCarthy laid out his criteria. “We have a rule. ‘You see me, I see you,'” he told reporters via the team’s YouTube […]
Whether the Steelers keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster is a hot topic. But if they do it, someone gets the short straw. Inevitably, a player at another position will find himself out the door if Pittsburgh retains all of its passers. Entering the Steelers’ second preseason game, Ray Fittipaldo shared his thoughts on […]
An NFL analyst thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't have done a better job of building their new-look wide receiver group.
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Player: DL Gabriel Rubio Stock Value: Up Reasoning: While he hasn’t locked up a roster spot, rookie Gabriel Rubio is making a strong push to claim one along the defensive line. The sixth-round draft pick is coming of a strong preseason debut that included six total tackles. Among his early fans is former Steelers DL […]
The New York Jets could get some clarity on these five position battles after their preseason Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania today to square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second of three preseason games. Often this middle game of the preseason serves as something of a dress rehearsal for the regular season, as starters get their most playing time in the […]
Going into the second Steelers preseason game, it’s time for players to build on their previous performances. We now have tape in actual games, so what they do next will be important to watch. Anybody who is a rookie goes without saying, so my focus is on veterans—anybody in Year 2 or more. Will Howard: […]