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Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a big splash signing deep into the season and adding to their defensive secondary in a big way. Per Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers are signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. “Free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is signing with the Steelers practice squad, per source,” Fowler reports. “A top-25 free agent in […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Mike Tomlin says Steelers need more out of receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers posted their worst offensive performance of the season in a disappointing 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Pittsburgh began the scoring with a first-quarter first goal, but didn’t score its lone touchdown until the final three minutes with the game out of reach. DK Metcalf led the Steelers […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers released Juan Thornhill

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 11 at 5-4 following a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, marking their third loss in four games. In the aftermath of the game, the Steelers released safety Juan Thornhill, whom they signed this past offseason. In conjunction with that move, the Steelers brought back rookie safety Sebastian Castro, […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Let’s talk Steelers: Is Pittsburgh a playoff team?

In Week 9, the Steelers dominated the AFC No. 1 seed Colts. They followed up that performance with a blowout loss against the now-No. 5 seed Chargers in Week 10. After a 4-1 start, the Steelers have dropped to 5-4 on the season — and the last two weeks have marked the team’s best win […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Eagles at Packers: Week 10 Monday Night Football game thread

It should be a good Monday Night Football matchup to close out Week 10 as the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles take on the 5-2-1 Green Bay Packers. It’s a battle between two teams that have looked dominant at times this season, but are still far from perfect. The game could also have ramifications in the NFL […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Steelers bring back rookie safety

The Steelers didn’t take long to fill the roster spot vacated by Monday’s release of safety Juan Thornhill. Per a report from KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Steelers were awarded safety Sebastian Castro off of waivers from the Buccaneers the same day. The team later confirmed the signing and Thornhill’s release. Castro, an undrafted free agent […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Steelers cut safety Juan Thornhill

The Steelers released veteran safety Juan Thornhill today, per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The team later late confirmed Thornhill’s release and the addition of safety Sebastian Castro on waivers. Per Rapoport, Thornhill will hit waivers before free agency. Thornhill didn’t play a single defensive snap against the Chargers or […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Steelers open as heavy favorites vs. Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games, most recently a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. The loss sent the Steelers to 5-4 on the season, and also brought the Baltimore Ravens within one game of the Steelers for the AFC North lead. Despite the one-sided loss, […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers

A late, garbage-time touchdown saved the Steelers-Chargers final score from looking like the blowout loss it actually was. Ultimately, the Steelers fell 25-10 on the road on Sunday Night Football, moving to 1-3 in the team’s last four games. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. You never know which Steelers […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Steelers CB Darius Slay in concussion protocol following loss vs. Chargers

Starting cornerback Darius Slay had the only injury of note for the Steelers in Pittsburgh’s Sunday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Mike Tomlin said following the game. In his postgame press conference, Tomlin said Slay is in concussion protocol, adding, “We’ll see where that leads us this week.” “The rest is […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Joey Porter Jr. injured vs. Chargers

The Pittsburgh Steelers trail the Los Angeles Chargers 15-3 at the time of writing after the Chargers kicked a long field goal to extend their lead to 12. On that drive, though, the Steelers lost their second cornerback of the night. Joey Porter Jr. left the game after what looked like a hand injury. He […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Steelers CB Darius Slay leaves SNF vs. Chargers, ruled OUT with concussion

UPDATE: Slay has been ruled out with a concussion. Steelers cornerback Darius Slay left Pittsburgh’s Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chargers after taking a hit to the head early in the second quarter. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Slay is being evaluated for a concussion. While tackling Chargers running back Kimani Vidal, Slay was hit […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 SNF game thread

After a long wait, kickoff is finally here. The 5-3 Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the 6-3 Chargers in Los Angeles for this week’s Sunday Night Football. Enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans here at BTSC, and while you wait for it to start, let us know your predictions, who you have in […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Steelers, Chargers announce inactives for Week 10 SNF

With just over an hour until kickoff, the Steelers and Chargers have released their inactive lists ahead of Week 10’s Sunday Night Football. Steelers Inactives No. 13 WR Scotty MillerNo. 40 S Jabrill PeppersNo. 55 LB Cole HolcombNo. 73 OL Isaac SeumaloNo. 78 DT Brodric Martin-RhodesNo. 91 DL Logan Lee Chargers Inactives No. 23 S […]

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Steelers vs. Chargers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 10

On the heels of their biggest win this season, Pittsburgh looks to continue trending upward as they travel to Los Angeles for their third primetime tilt in four weeks. The Steelers will face the Chargers in an AFC matchup that could have significant playoff implications. Justin Herbert and the Chargers currently sit at 6-3, placing […]

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Saturday Night Open Thread: Don’t Bolt yet

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We put down the Colts, now we’ve got to shut down the Bolts. I admit I was losing faith, but it’s too early to throw in the towel. It’s been a wild week […]

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Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 staff picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a great opportunity to set themselves up for a great second half of the season with a win on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. A victory would send them to 6-3 going into a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense can’t stop a nose bleed. Will Pittsburgh be […]

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Steelers Week 10 mailbag: Is Asante Samuel Jr set to be a Steeler?

Welcome to the Week 10 mailbag! Apologies for the delay, but it was for a good reason – Todd Haley came on Bleav In Steelers, which you can listen to now. Before you do, though, let’s get into your questions. Q: JB, so how much money did you make on the Steelers game over the […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Saturday college football open thread: Week 11

It’s Saturday and College Game Day is in the Lubbock, TX to see #8 Texas Tech Red Raiders take on #7 BYU Cougars. Watch and see if Morton is worth his salt. BYUs QB will be a Bear for the Red Raiders defense to handle. The game kicks off at noon Eastern on ABC. Join […]

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Steelers sign two players to active roster ahead of Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, as both teams look to keep a 3 in the “L” column of their win-loss record. Ahead of the matchup, and in light of injuries, the Steelers have signed two players to their active roster from the practice squad. Pittsburgh […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads