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The Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remain far from reaching a contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […] The post Report: Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. Not Even Close on Reaching Deal appeared first on Steelers Now .
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. have still not come together on a new deal, and the cornerback will continue to sit on the sidelines until something is done. The latest update from ESPN’s Adam Schefter is that both sides are not close on a number, which means this could get dragged out for […] The post Steelers rumors: Adam Schefter provides Joey Porter Jr. update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions! Hypo Cycloid: Hi Alex. I believe there is a surprise cut candidate, Roman Wilson. Third season with nothing to show for the first two. If he was at least partially […]
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is entering his sixth season in the NFL. During that time, he’s played under several offensive coordinators. During his first two seasons, it was Matt Canada. In his third season, Canada was fired midseason, and interim co-coordinators Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan ran the offense. The last two seasons, it […]
There have been reports recently that Jets owner Woody Johnson is doing preliminary work on former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin to be the franchise’s head coach in 2027. Per Tony Pauline, Tomlin would want a “king’s ransom” to coach the Jets, with one source going as far to say Tomlin would want a stake in […] The post Report: Mike Tomlin Would Need King’s Ransom To Coach Jets appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Contract talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. have heated up, or at least the public chatter surrounding them has. Behind the scenes, however, there still doesn’t appear to be much movement, which may not be a great sign for those hoping Porter inks a long-term extension to remain in Pittsburgh. Adam Schefter […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers could have an opportunity to select a Notre Dame star in the 2027 NFL Draft, but ClutchPoints writer Tim Crean does not expect it to be quarterback CJ Carr. Instead, Crean projects Pittsburgh to select Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore with the 9th pick, giving the Steelers a potential defensive cornerstone. “The […] The post Steelers get Notre Dame ‘steal’ in ClutchPoints’ 2027 NFL Mock Draft, but it’s not CJ Carr appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers created $18 million in cap space after reworking D.K. Metcalf’s contract. That is a significant chunk of money, which will lead to speculation about Joey Porter Jr.’s potential contract extension. The star cornerback will likely become the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, and any salary cap addition will only strengthen confidence in […]
Plagued by injuries at tight end, the Green Bay Packers made a move on Thursday to reinforce the position. Sources tell NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the team is signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal. Smith played his 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with 38 receptions for 222 receiving yards […] The post Packers Sign NFL Veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-Year Deal to Help Jordan Love for 2026 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Buffalo Bills have been participating in practice this week as they gear up for their final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bills will be playing their home games this year in Highmark Stadium, which has real grass on the field instead of the increasingly used artificial turf, which has drawn numerous complaints […] The post Josh Allen’s gruesome depiction of turf burns makes Bills star’s grass stance easy to understand appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The season hasn’t even kicked off, yet the mayhem has already started for the New York Jets. According to Jason La Canfora, owner Woody Johnson is targeting Mike Tomlin to lead the team in 2027. Yet there are two parts to this equation: if Johnson really wants Tomlin, would the former Steelers coach be willing […] The post Sources: Jets Want Mike Tomlin but Getting Him Will Cost Woody Johnson a King’s Ransom appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Green Bay Packers are adding veteran tight end Jonnu Smith on a one-year contract as they reinforce a position dealing with injury concerns entering the 2026 season. Smith, 31, spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after earning his first Pro Bowl selection with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. His arrival gives quarterback Jordan […] The post Packers signing former Pro Bowler who spent last season with Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has found a new home. The veteran is signing a one-year deal with […] The post Former Steelers TE Jonnu Smith Signs with NFC Team appeared first on Steelers Now .
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has found a new home. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Smith is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers. Sources: The #Packers are signing former Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal. One of the NFL’s most respected veterans, Smith has amassed 345 career […]
Make it five teams in five seasons for Jonnu Smith.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. haven’t seemed to be on the same page, and that has led to rumors of a possible trade. The only way that the two can come together is if they agree on a contract number, but it didn’t look like the Steelers had what Porter was looking for. […] The post Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh insider thinks $18 million DK Metcalf move paves way for Joey Porter Jr. contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers restructured the contract of WR DK Metcalf on Thursday and that move created $17.775 million in 2026 salary cap space. With that transaction now completed, it’s time to provide an updated look at the team’s salary cap situation ahead of Sunday’s cutdown deadline. As it relates to the Rule of […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest defensive strength is their outside linebacker group. T.J. Watt headlines the unit with his 115 career sacks, the most all-time for a Steelers player. There’s Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig (fresh off a big contract extension this offseason). Then there’s Jack Sawyer. His rookie year was relatively quiet, with 34 total […]
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single […] The post Who Has Most on the Line in Preseason Finale? | Steelers Morning Rush appeared first on Steelers Now .
According to NFL insider Field Yates, the Steelers have restructured DK Metcalf‘s contract, converting base salary into a signing bonus […] The post Steelers Make Intriguing DK Metcalf Contract Decision appeared first on Steelers Now .
Al Riveron’s name might ring a bell to Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Around the Steel City, he’ll forever be known as […] The post Replay Official at Center of Jesse James Controversy Returns to NFL appeared first on Steelers Now .
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a lot of changes in their receiving corps in recent years. Ahead of last year, they traded for DK Metcalf, and then they traded George Pickens away not long after. Metcalf is one of the most physically imposing receivers in the league, and he had 59 catches for 850 yards […] The post Steelers make DK Metcalf contract move right before season to create $18 million in salary cap space appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to balance the urgency of Aaron Rodgers’ final season with the responsibility of building what comes next. That philosophy, though, is creating one particular roster dilemma. Pittsburgh’s projected 53-man roster is being squeezed by an unusual decision to retain four quarterbacks. The consequences could be felt at positions that normally […] The post Steelers’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers are restructuring the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, per Field Yates. The team is converting his base salary into a signing bonus, which will create nearly $18 million in cap space. Upon being acquired via trade from the Seattle Seahawks in March, 2o25, Metcalf and the Steelers agreed to a four-year, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly quintupled their 2026 cap space by reworking wide receiver DK Metcalf's contract.