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PITTSBURGH — As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the regular season, assistant general manager Andy Weidl knows that navigating a […] The post Steelers Assistant GM Andy Weidl Emphasizes Secondary Depth appeared first on Steelers Now .
Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety DeShon Elliott did not hold back on Pro Football Focus during a recent appearance on Cam […] The post Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Has Strong Words for PFF appeared first on Steelers Now .
He remains on the Active/PUP list with a back injury that flared up during the conditioning test prior to the start of training camp, and he’s still awaiting a new contract, but once Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gets back onto the field, the 2026 season could be a great one for the former […]
The Jets gave their starters on offense and defense a series in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When asked whether the starters will continue to get preseason action in the second game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Glenn had the following to say. That isn’t exactly a clear answer. I guess if we […]
Here’s a breakdown of Aaron Rodgers’ preseason status and why Mike McCarthy is opting to start Will Howard and Drew Allar against the Jets.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have depth at nearly every position. That’s part of assistant general manager Andy Weidl’s plan. Aware as anyone about how quickly injuries can burn through a roster, Weidl says there are certain positions that need to be extra well-stocked. “I think offensive line, corners, defensive backs, they tend to suffer a lot […]
What was a Pittsburgh Steelers concern entering training camp has become a reality now that Latrobe is in their rearview mirror. Safety Jalen Ramsey and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. landed on the Active/PUP list at the start of training camp with injuries, and neither returned during the two-plus weeks in Latrobe. That has raised some […]
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. both expect to play in the team's opener, according to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh.
If Mason Rudolph could go back in time and have the same coaching and structure Will Howard and Drew Allar are enjoying now, maybe Rudolph would’ve lived up to the Pittsburgh Steelers hype of being Ben Roethlisberger’s heir apparent. With most summer attention on the play of the Steelers’ young quarterbacks, a veteran like Rudolph […]
Eli Heidenreich was always going to have an uphill battle to make the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster. That climb got even steeper after he miss a portion of training camp due to injury. He did get healthy enough to play against Green Bay last Thursday, and Mike McCarthy is looking for him to carry that […]
When DeShon Elliott returns to the field in Week 1, he’ll be a welcome addition to a secondary that clearly missed him in the last half of 2025. He’ll be joined by plenty of news faces, ones he thinks help make this one of Pittsburgh’s strongest secondaries in recent memory. Joining Cam Heyward’s Not Just […]
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers fans can let out a sigh of relief. DK Metcalf, the team’s No. 1 receiver who’s […] The post Steelers WR DK Metcalf Gives Update on Injury appeared first on Steelers Now .
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Daylen Everette was not in pads for Wednesday’s practice. That’s a new absence. It’s […] The post Standout Steelers Rookie Misses Practice appeared first on Steelers Now .
Most fantasy managers know how it feels to lose a matchup thanks to a big spike week from a fantasy defense, so let's be on the right side of those performances in 2026! We're here to help you right out of the gate with our updated Week 1 fantasy football team defense rankings for 2026. In […]
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn unveiled his plans to play the Jets' starters in their second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ second preseason game is Friday night against the New York Jets, and they are planning on getting a long look at their two young quarterbacks. Will Howard is set to start, and Mason Rudolph will sit out the game, Mike McCarthy announced. “Mike McCarthy says Will Howard will start and Drew Allar […]
Training camp is now in the rearview mirror, and we did not see either of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top two defensive backs practice at all at Saint Vincent College due to injuries. Both Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey were placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 28th as training camp began. […]
For Friday’s preseason game, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be without three rookies the team drafted in April. Per The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, OG Gennings Dunker and OT Max Iheanachor did not practice during Wednesday’s padded session. Fellow rookie cornerback Daylen Everette also did not fully dress, per DeFabo. DeFabo noted that Dunker initially took the […]
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Gennings Dunker, who left Sunday’s practice early, was not participating during the portion […] The post Promising Steelers Rookie Offensive Lineman Suffers Injury appeared first on Steelers Now .
The Houston Texans will play the 2026 season without starting wide receiver Jayden Higgins. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Higgins is out for the year after tearing his ACL during a Tuesday joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders. Meaning that when the Steelers host the Texans in Week 13, Higgins won’t be a worry. […]
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed in his pre-practice interview on Wednesday that the Steelers will start […] The post Mike McCarthy Has Seen Enough of Mason Rudolph appeared first on Steelers Now .
PITTSBURGH — Back at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, the Pittsburgh Steelers prepared on Wednesday for their preseason game against […] The post Steelers Sights & Sounds: Kaleb Johnson, Running Backs Get Going on South Side appeared first on Steelers Now .
Season 17, Episode 10 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the contract extension the Pittsburgh Steelers completed with DT Keeanu Benton on the heels of the finer details of it now being known. We discuss the cash flow of […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have continually upgraded their defensive line through the draft and free agency under Omar Khan and Andy Weidl. While improving the offensive line has been a major focus under the duo, the defensive line has seen significant upgrades too. Keeanu Benton was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft; […]
Mike McCarthy is turning the Steelers' second preseason game into a showcase for Will Howard and Drew Allar. The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a significant change at quarterback for their second preseason game, and Mike McCarthy is giving his two young quarterbacks the spotlight. McCarthy has confirmed that Will Howard will start against the New York Jets, with rookie Drew Allar serving as the backup. The decision gives both young quarterbacks an extended opportunity to show what they...