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Aaron Rodgers reveals humorous tactic to help Drew Allar, Will Howard

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is entering his 22nd season in the National Football League. Although the veteran QB didn’t specifically say that he doesn’t want to play in the preseason, he certainly made it seem that way during his press conference on Monday. “Oh, it’s preseason, it’s not real football,” Rodgers said. “If I […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick reflects on frustration with Steelers

Minkah Fitzpatrick was the missing ingredient to a defense that needed a splash playmaker. After Ben Roethlisberger went down with a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 of the 2019 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed they weren’t mailing in the campaign and traded a first-round pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for the young […]

Aaron Rodgers continues to rave about WR Roman Wilson

After two weeks of training camp, we are just two days away from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers from Acrisure Stadium. Over the course of these last two weeks, there have been multiple players who have seen their stock rise. Few have done so quite like wide receiver Roman Wilson. […]

Steelers OT Max Iheanachor likely out vs. Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field for the first time in exhibition play this Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers to kickoff their preseason. And while the Steelers will be on the surface of Acrisure Stadium for the first time since January, it doesn’t sound like first-round pick Max Iheanachor will be […]

Pittsburgh Steelers roster by jersey number, last name

When preseason starts, it’s safe to say that football is back. The Pittsburgh Steelers should be a particularly intriguing watch this preseason with new head coach Mike McCarthy at the helm and several young quarterbacks with lots to prove that will get lots of playing time. In the preseason, teams carry 90 players as compared […]

Steelers news: Injuries during the dog days of training camp

The main goal leading into the regular season for any team is to gain rhythm and to be healthy. The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a few injuries, as are many teams across the NFL. The team’s top two receivers sat out on Monday. Although D.K. Metcalf wasn’t reported as injured, but more of a […]

Steelers work out rookie WR

The Steelers haven’t been shy about shuffling their wide receiver room over training camp this summer, and on Monday, the team brought in another contender for a tryout. According to PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh, Pittsburgh recently worked out wide receiver Ben Patterson. The team did not sign him immediately as of this article. Patterson played college […]

Steelers training camp: Thunderstorms and injury updates headline Monday’s practice

LATROBE – About 50 minutes into practice, a booming voice came over the loudspeaker at Saint Vincent College to announce that, due to weather, there would be an immediate evacuation of the campus for the public. This unfortunately prevented us from seeing some of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ young receivers get opportunities as the top options […]

Analyst’s offensive line grades reflect the promise of Steelers’ young core

We’re still three days away from seeing the Steelers suit up for their first game action of the 2026 season. Even if most of Pittsburgh’s fans remain skeptical of the team’s ceiling this year — a sentiment I share, for what it’s worth — it’s important to remember that seasons can still be enjoyable and […]

Will Howard ready to make the most of long-awaited NFL debut

Thursday’s preseason opener for the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t just the beginning of exhibition play and the first time the team will step onto the field in live-game action, it also marks a long-awaited day for second-year quarterback Will Howard. The former sixth-round pick out of Ohio State didn’t play at all in 2025 – preseason […]

Steelers sign former Chiefs WR

The Steelers have signed wide receiver Cornell Powell as Week 3 of training camp gets underway, the team announced to media Monday. Powell was signed alongside former UFL and Jets receiver Isaiah Winstead, who was previously reported to be coming to Pittsburgh. Wide receiver Colton Dowell was released, and offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson was waived/injured, […]

Steelers get tough injury update on Max Iheanachor

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday’s practice. The specifics are unknown, but the Arizona State product left Thursday’s practice in the early portions dealing with what appeared to be a shoulder/neck injury. Head coach Mike McCarthy originally said that Monday would be a target date for Iheanachor to return […]

Three Rivers Report: It’s game week, Big Ben Hall of Fame debate

Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the preseason with a visit from some familiar faces from Wisconsin. While it’s unlikely Aaron Rodgers will play against his former team, new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has no choice. There is much on the line for players fighting for playing time and a roster spot. The preseason […]

Steelers sign former Jets WR, teammate of Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to cycle wide receivers in and out of the roster. Per James Larsen of PFN, the Steelers are signing UFL standout receiver Isaiah Winstead. The East Carolina product caught 36 passes and four touchdowns in 10 games with the Louisville Kings during the 2026 UFL season. He was last on an […]

Steelers release recently-signed receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing wide receiver Colton Dowell, per the NFL transaction wire. The Steelers claimed Dowell late last week, but did not partake in the Steelers’ Saturday night practice, per Alan Saunders. Dowell last appeared in a regular season game in 2023 with the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers claimed him off waivers after […]

Aaron Rodgers’ advice to Drew Allar already paying off

It’s been an explosive first training camp for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar. The Penn State product has routinely made throws that raise the eyebrows of media and coaches alike over the course of the last two weeks, and he unleashed a pair of deep throws during Saturday’s annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial. […]

Steelers plans for Pat Freiermuth will excite fans

The Steelers are looking to find even more ways to utilize tight end Pat Freiermuth. Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio said the Steelers will continue to “push the envelope” with Freiermuth’s usage, especially when the coaching staff recognizes opportunities to isolate him one-on-one against opposing defenders. “Pat’s done a great job of controlling the middle of […]

Steelers training camp: DK Metcalf circus catch highlights Saturday night lights

LATROBE – A crowd of 8,499 Steelers fans packed Latrobe Memorial Stadium to welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers on one of the most unique training camp traditions in the National Football League. The practice gave us no shortage of fireworks and big plays all around. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Steelers’ ninth training camp […]

Saturday Night Open Thread: Saturday Night Lights!

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Tonight at 6 p.m. is the annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, Friday Saturday Night Lights! Over 10,000 of the black and gold faithful will be watching starters and camp bodies alike honing their craft. […]

Asante Samuel Jr. is forcing himself into a major role with Steelers

When the Pittsburgh Steelers took the practice field for the first time of training camp, they did so without Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey. The two most vital pieces of the Steelers’ secondary were placed on the PUP list ahead of the team’s first practice – Ramsey dealing with a knee injury while Porter […]

Steelers work out bevy of players Week 2 of training camp

The Steelers worked out six players over Thursday and Friday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported. Only one of those players, safety Israel Mukuamu, has been signed by the team so far. The other names to come to Pittsburgh were edges Xavier Thomas and Andre Carter II, safety Donovan Wilson, and wide receivers Cornell Powell and Isaiah […]

Steelers sign former Titans wide receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed wide receiver Colton Dowell off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, per the NFL transaction wire. They have also claimed tight end Lance Mason from the Seattle Seahawks. These moves come in direct correspondence with the releases of wide receiver A.T. Perry and tight end J.J. Galbreath. Dowell signed with […]

Steelers release veteran wide receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver A.T. Perry on waivers, per the NFL transaction wire. Additionally, the Steelers have also released tight end J.J. Galbreath. Perry had been having a solid camp, being a consistent target of Drew Allar during team periods. He hasn’t appeared in a regular season game since 2023 when he […]

Steelers’ DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr ranked outside top 35 receivers

With the NFL season rapidly approaching, the top player lists are coming in at a fast and furious pace. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an interesting position this season. Mike McCarthy has taken over for Mike Tomlin, reunited with Aaron Rodgers, who is in his final season, and the team added offensive pieces like Rico […]