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All 10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie draft picks survived cutdowns to make the initial 53-man roster. Among the biggest surprises was RB/WR Eli Heidenreich, whom many thought was a perfect candidate for the practice squad. According to Mark Kaboly, he may not have survived the waiver process had the Steelers let him go. “Heidenreich […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to reach a deal with cornerback Joey Porter on a long-term extension. As the regular season looms with the Steelers’ first game just 12 days away at the time of writing, the clock is ticking to get a deal done. The Steelers traditionally do not negotiate contracts once the regular […]
It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers need to find their next franchise quarterback. They’ve been stuck in quarterback purgatory since future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season. So, when the Steelers under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy — who was hired specifically to solve the QB situation — selected Penn […]
Gabriel Rubio was such an unknown prospect coming out of college that the NFL didn’t have a stock photo of him to use for graphics during the 2026 NFL Draft. Now he’s on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster as one of seven defensive linemen. Two former Steelers talked at length about his potential Monday […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made two trades as the team cut down from 91 players to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster limit […]
Pittsburgh’s 2026 preseason is in the books. So I wanted to recap the teams’ full preseason grades for offense, defense, and special teams from Pro Football Focus (PFF). Here are the per-game articles, with total snap counts and visuals: Steelers Vs Packers Game 1 Steelers Vs Jets Game 2 Steelers Vs Bills Game 3 Offense: […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from general manager Omar Khan’s first draft pick over the weekend, sending Broderick Jones to […]
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In the locker room after a narrow preseason loss to his hometown team — the one […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are slowing down contract extension talks with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Pittsburgh wants to wait until Porter is able to play, before locking down any type of long-term deal. “They wanted to see him on the field first, off the PUP list,” NFL insider Mike Garafolo said, per Good Morning Football. From […] The post Joey Porter Jr.’s injury still throwing wrench in Steelers contract talks before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers had two players land inside the NFL’s Top 100 players rankings over the summer, with defensive back Jalen Ramsey and outside linebacker T.J. Watt cracking the list. Surprisingly a couple of others were left off the list that was voted on by players, but based on ESPN’s prediction for the 2026 season, […]
Joey Porter Jr. was activated from the PUP list Sunday after passing his physical, which would seemingly indicate his back injury is no longer an issue. But according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, that might not actually be the case—or at least not the whole story—as Porter’s contract standoff with the Steelers continues. “Medically cleared, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made two trades over the weekend, one of which sent 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. Johnson had limited opportunities during his rookie season with the Steelers and didn’t perform, averaging 2.5 yards per carry and making a costly special teams […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have the NFL’s oldest roster, but there’s plenty of incoming youth. With 11 rookies (all 10 draft picks and UDFA Kevin Jobity Jr.) making the initial roster, Omar Khan is excited about how that group can help the team now and in the future. Speaking to reporters Monday afternoon, Khan credited […]
We teased it in The Feed on Monday, and now the launch of the SB Nation app is here, meaning all Behind The Steel Curtain users can download the app. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made an unusual call when they finalized their initial 53-man roster, keeping all four quarterbacks they carried through the preseason. Former Steelers offensive lineman and Super Bowl winner Willie Colon, however, believes one of those spots should have gone to another position. Colon discussed the roster on the “In The Locker Room” […] The post Steelers Legend Calls for Will Howard to Be Cut as Four QBs Make Final 53-Man Roster appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Entering training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to solidify the right side of their offensive line after head coach Mike McCarthy’s staff shifted Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu to the left side. Now, one former Steelers offensive lineman believes the right side has become a strength for the Black and Gold, even though it’s uncertain […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend, ending his time with the team. But his time in Dallas is getting off to a fast start. Under his new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, Jones will get a chance to compete for the starting job at right tackle. “No one is […]
How a 53-man roster looks initially and how it’s constructed on opening day often differ. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to make any additional moves to their group, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor thinks two players could be in danger of losing their current 53-man spot. “When I look at Kevin Jobity, he’s a guy that, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a wild 2025 season. One that quite literally came down to the final kick in the regular season. Pittsburgh led by one point, with Tyler Loop attempting a 44-yard field goal to give the Baltimore Ravens the win, a division title, and a playoff berth over the Steelers all at once. […]
One of a handful of surprises from the Pittsburgh Steelers on cutdown day was the team placing starting safety DeShon Elliott on injured reserve — guaranteeing he’ll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Talking to the media on Monday, Pittsburgh general manger Omar Khan claimed that Elliott had no setbacks […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan spoke Monday about the decision to let linebacker Elandon Roberts go. ESPN NFL reporter Brooke Pryor reported on Khan’s comments, which left open the possibility that Roberts could return to Pittsburgh at some point. “Not closing the door on that by any means. I have a lot of respect […] The post Steelers GM Omar Khan Leaves Door Open for Fan-Favorite Veteran’s Return Amid Backlash appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pittsburgh General Manager Omar Khan kept a tight lip while talking about Joey Porter Jr.’s contract negotiation. He refused to go into specifics of the negotiation, but he did mention that Porter Jr. will hopefully finish his career in Pittsburgh. “We won’t talk publicly about the negotiations per se, but Joey knows how we feel […] The post Steelers’ Omar Khan ‘still hopes’ Joey Porter Jr. finishes his career in Pittsburgh appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The good news. The Pittsburgh Steelers got something for their 2023 first-round and 2025 third-round selections, OT Broderick Jones and RB Kaleb Johnson. The bad news. The Pittsburgh Steelers had to get something for their 2023 first-round and 2025 third-round selections, OT Broderick Jones and RB Kaleb Johnson. It’s the push and pull of a […]