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Joey Porter Jr not happy Steelers have paid other players from 2023 draft class before him
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been more than willing to dish out money for new contracts this offseason. First, the team handed edge rusher Nick Herbig a four-year, $100 million contract. Not long after, the Steelers extended tight end Darnell Washington on a four-year $42 million deal. Most recently, the team gave defensive tackle Keeanu Benton […]
Steelers release LB Malik Harrison
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker Malik Harrison. The former Baltimore Raven held the 11th-highest cap hit on the roster, and the move saves the Steelers just under $5 million against the cap for the 2026 season. The Steelers also released linebacker Elandon Roberts, though his name will continue to be one to monitor as […]
Steelers release LB Elandon Roberts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker Elandon Roberts. This comes after bringing Roberts back in the preseason, where he played well against the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. Roberts was with the Steelers from 2023-24, quickly becoming a fan-favorite, so it was universally praised from the fan base when he was signed earlier this […]
Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. The trade comes on the evening before final 53-man rosters are due around the league. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys sent Pittsburgh a third- and sixth-round pick in exchange for a fourth-round pick and Jones. The Steelers traded up to select Jones 14th […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Goodbye Dolly! (…and preseason)
Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We said goodbye to the preseason with the third […]
Steelers final 53-man roster projection
As final cuts continue between now and Sunday at 6:00 PM EST, the Pittsburgh Steelers have several difficult decisions to make as it pertains to the last handful of players to make the roster. With just about 28 hours remaining for cuts to be made at the time of writing, this is how I see […]
Jamel Dean says Steelers are capable of winning Super Bowl
Confidence is growing inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room as the team prepares for the 2026 season, and veteran cornerback Jamel Dean believes the roster has what it takes to make a serious run at the Super Bowl. Dean, who won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2020 season, drew a […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Post-preseason edition
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Vote now for the 2026 Isaac Redman Award
The time has finally come for Behind the Steel Curtain’s most prestigious tradition: The Isaac Redman Award. Now over a decade old (and with its own section on Wikipedia), the award, in the words of former BTSC editor Neal Coolong, is to be given to “the unheralded Steelers player who came from the furthest reaches […]
The Morning After: Keeping four QBs is bad roster building
The end of preseason has always been the unofficial beginning of fall in my eyes. As I stare out my window, I can see a hint of color becoming more prevalent in the trees, the sun is setting earlier with each passing day, and the pumpkin coffee I have sitting next to me tastes like […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills
The Steelers ended their preseason with a one-point loss to the Buffalo Bills. The final score doesn’t matter, but the play of those involved certainly impacted the rapidly-approaching NFL cutdown deadline. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. Rookie playmakers make plays While it’s only the preseason, I’ve been impressed with […]
NFL waiver wire rules and the Steelers’ position in the waiver order
With the NFL preseason nearing its conclusion, teams will have to begin the process of cutting players to be compliant with the 53-man limit for the regular season. The Steelers themselves just played their final preseason game and will need to make some tough decisions by the cutdown deadline this Sunday, August 30, by 6 […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 live cut tracker
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason is officially behind them, and we are full steam ahead to the 2026 regular season. Before the Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in week one, the team must cut its roster from 90 men to 53 over the weekend. The deadline for teams to cut their rosters […]
Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially wrapped up exhibition play with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and will now begin cutting their roster from 90 to 53. One of the biggest names on the roster bubble is second-year quarterback Will Howard. The Ohio State product finished the preseason with two touchdowns to three interceptions […]
Steelers stock report after 28-27 preseason loss to Buffalo Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills 28-27 in their 2026 preseason finale. After jumping out to a 14-3 lead early in the first quarter, Bills quarterback Shane Buechele led a game-winning touchdown drive to give Buffalo the win. More importantly, we got to see pivotal performances from some players who had to make […]
Kaden Wetjen locks up roster spot as Steelers close preseason with loss to Bills
The best thing about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills is that it’s now over. I’m only kidding. Sort of. The Steelers closed their preseason with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With this being the final exhibition contest, it also marked the final chance for several players to show they […]
Steelers vs. Bills: Preseason Week 3 open thread
Just one more game until the regular season… The Steelers will kick off their third preseason game of the year at 7 p.m. EST Thursday in Buffalo against the Bills. Like every Steelers preseason game this year, the game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and NFL+, as well as locally on KDKA-TV (CBS). […]
Three Rivers Report: Who is making the final 53-man roster?
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 […]
Steelers restructure DK Metcalf’s contract to free up cap space
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, […]
Three Rivers Report: The great QB debate continues
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a very unique position ahead of cutdown day. With the new league rules implemented after the San Francisco 49ers ran out of quarterbacks in the 2022 NFC Championship Game against the Eagles, teams have three QB options on the roster. Now, the Steelers have a choice to make. Aaron Rodgers […]
Jets showing interest in Mike Tomlin, Lamar Jackson in 2027, says NFL insider
The 2026 NFL season officially kicks off in just over two weeks. For fans of some teams, however, they already have one eye on 2027. One of those teams is the New York Jets, who are coming off a three-win season in 2025 and currently have a head coach in Aaron Glenn who may be […]
Ben Roethlisberger urges Steelers to keep both Will Howard and Drew Allar
For as large as the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase and media following can be, just about everyone can express their opinion on how the team should operate from a personnel standpoint, but sometimes the weight and influence of certain individuals can matter more than others. Look no further than the former franchise starter and two-time Super […]
Steelers 53-man roster prediction: Who makes the final cut?
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 […]
NFL analyst suggests 4 potential trade partners and packages for Joey Porter Jr
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 […]
Mike McCarthy open to keeping four quarterbacks
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 […]
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