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The Pittsburgh Steelers have played two preseason games and will play their third and final one Thursday night in Buffalo. With that being the case, it’s time for me to throw out my third 53-man Steelers roster prediction for 2026. As usual, I have included some analysis underneath each position group, and I invite you […]
While Broderick Jones doesn’t look ready to start, he is preparing himself for any eventuality with the Steelers this offseason. Having recovered from a severe neck injury, he is still working his way back, to some extent. Even on Tuesday, he admitted that he is still trying to increase his playing weight and strength. In […]
NFL cutdown day will be here before we know it on Sunday, Aug. 30, as teams whittle down their offseason 90-man rosters to an initial 53 and a practice squad. The next Read & React column will be published after that date, meaning this article marks our annual roster prediction exercise, where both Ryan and […]
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In 2023, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward joked about catching a touchdown pass from his brother, Connor, on an episode of his Not Just Football podcast. While Connor, now with the Raiders, did attempt a pass that season, it was intended for TE Darnell Washington in a 21-18 loss to the New England Patriots in […]
While the Steelers haven’t publicly formalized their QB plan for the final preseason game, Drew Allar and Will Howard will be the focus. But after starting Howard last week and tasking Allar with cleaning up, should they flip the script this time? That’s what former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger wants to see the team do […]
Broderick Jones hasn’t panned out as the Pittsburgh Steelers hoped. Former Steelers offensive tackle Trai Essex, who played 74 games […] The post Ex-Steelers OL Sounds Alarm on Broderick Jones: ‘Punch Is Not There’ appeared first on Steelers Now .
As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue with contract negotiations with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr, one NFL analyst has come up with four teams and trade packages that make sense. Now, I’ll stick with my prediction that the Steelers and Porter Jr will come to an agreement and won’t agree to a trade, but let’s have […]
Player: RB Kaleb Johnson Stock Value: Down Reasoning: Despite playing more in the Steelers’ second preseason game, Kaleb Johnson did not separate himself from the pack. In fact, he did not distinguish himself at all—and was a non-presence on special teams. At the moment, it may be more likely the team carries just two running backs […]
It’s impossible to know what it would have been like for Tom Brady to throw passes to Lynn Swann, Barry Sanders to take handoffs from Patrick Mahomes, or just how much a defense with Warren Sapp, Luke Kuechly and Deion Sanders would have stifled offenses across the NFL. But you can’t blame imaginative sports fans […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and multi-time UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler is on the waiver wire, […] The post Former Steelers Wide Receiver Hits Waiver Wire appeared first on Steelers Now .
Alan Saunders, Zachary Smith and Derrick discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today’s SN+ subscribers-only livestream, the guys break down […] The post SN+ Subscribers-Only August Steelers Live Stream appeared first on Steelers Now .
If it feels like there are more players on the Steelers’ roster bubble this year, that may just be because there are. This team feels reasonably deep, with some roster decisions that are harder than normal. The quarterback room, in particular, could complicate things if the Steelers choose to carry four. So who are the […]
Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links. 🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback […] The post Steelers Daily News & Links: Big Ben Trolls the Browns; Major New CTE Study on Former NFL Players appeared first on Steelers Now .
The Joey Porter Jr. trade speculation now has a specific team attached to it, even if the full picture remains murky. Per Easton Butler of Packer Report , the Green Bay Packers have been making calls on cornerbacks across the league, and Porter is one of the names that has come up. "The Packers have been making calls for Cornerbacks across the league, per source," Butler wrote. "One name mentioned has been Joey Porter Jr, who is on the last year of his deal." 2027 2nd round pick fo...
Is starting Week 1 on the table for Max Iheanachor? With rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor back practicing and evidently on track to play in the Steelers’ final preseason game, will he enter the starting lineup? Thus far, the first-round pick’s reputation rests primarily on a few nice days of padded practices. Due to injury, […]
Being a rookie in the NFL is stressful enough without a 42-year-old, four-time MVP watching every rep. For the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-round pick wide receiver Germie Bernard, playing with Aaron Rodgers creates a complex. “I be having low-key a little bit of anxiety when I’m out there with him. It’s because it’s like I don’t […] The post Steelers Rookie Admits “Anxiety” Over Messing Up in Front of Aaron Rodgers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is in his third season, and he is aiming to have a breakout campaign after not getting ample opportunities in his first two years due to the team’s stacked rotation. The Steelers will face the Buffalo Bills in a preseason clash on Friday, and Wilson has another chance to […] The post Steelers’ Roman Wilson reveals Antonio Brown influence in his game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers are at a stalemate. The budding fourth-year cornerback is heading into the final season of his rookie deal, but befo
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 Aug. 25. ROETHLISBERGER AND BATCH GOLF It took the Steelers a while to find their next franchise quarterback after Terry […]
With negotiations on a new contract having started in spring 2026 and no resolution in sight, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has reportedly been ‘holding in’ from team activities. The approach has not gone unnoticed, drawing criticism from a voice with deep ties to the cornerback position and, notably, a personal stake in how […] The post “They Get Offended”: NFL Legend and Father of Joey Porter’s Backup Calls Out Steelers CB for Skipping Practice appeared first on Essentiall...
After an offseason of extensions, Joey Porter Jr. is the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 draft class the team is attempting to re-sign. Despite coming into the offseason as the most obvious extension candidate, he has proven to be the toughest to sign. There is reportedly a significant difference between what Porter wants […]
Mike McCarthy is not opposed to an unusually crowded quarterback room. In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach believes keeping four quarterbacks could provide a meaningful benefit once the regular season begins, particularly given the depth and experience Pittsburgh has assembled at the position. “I’d take six QBs in the building if it worked,” McCarthy […]
The noise around Joey Porter Jr.’s contract situation is getting loud for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s going into the final year of his rookie contract, and he wants an extension. However, the Steelers reportedly haven’t even given him an offer yet. It seems like the two sides are far apart, and Porter still isn’t practicing. […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison is puzzled by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network’s report that Pittsburgh has yet […] The post James Harrison Rips Steelers for Disrespecting Joey Porter Jr.: ‘Makes Absolutely No Sense’ appeared first on Steelers Now .