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The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) and the Ravens (also 6-6) clash this week in Baltimore. Ahead of a matchup that will place the winner atop the AFC North (for now, at least) , I chatted with the staff of SB Nation’s Ravens website Baltimore Beatdown to figure out what the Steelers can expect from the Ravens […]
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Week 14 starts tonight with an NFC battle with serious playoff implications: the Cowboys are traveling to Ford Field to take on the Lions. Both are contenders for the NFC wildcard spot, and the loser may fall out of contention. Dak won’t have to go out on a Lamb to have his Pickens of star […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Baltimore Ravens in a de facto playoff game, with the loser falling to 6-7 and seeing their postseason hopes all but vanish. The Steelers wrapped up their second day of practice of the week, and they did so without safety Kyle Dugger. The starting safety is […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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The NFL released the entire list of Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees on Thursday, as every team has selected its respective nominees for what is recognized as the most prestigious award in the NFL. Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward won the award in 2023, and Pittsburgh’s 2025 nominee is another defensive player. Edge […]
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Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood is the closest he’s ever been to a gold jacket following the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Wednesday announcement of 2026 finalists. Greenwood was named one of three finalists from the “seniors” category, joining Ken Anderson and Roger Craig. Two other finalists were announced: Robert Kraft (contributor) and Bill Belichick (coach). […]
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Four Steelers didn’t participate due to injury in Pittsburgh’s Wednesday practice report. Those players included linebacker Patrick Queen (glute), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left wrist), outside linebacker T.J. Watt (toe), and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee). Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin already ruled Harmon out for Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Limited on the Steelers […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games and are noticeably struggling on offense. Their most recent seven-point performance has raised frustrations among Black and Gold faithful and even some players. Tight end Pat Freiermuth has taken a step back in the offense this season with the emergence of Darnell Washington and […]
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The Steelers signed linebacker Kana’i Mauga to the practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. Pittsburgh had an open spot after releasing wide receiver Cornell Powell on Tuesday. Mauga went undrafted in 2022. He’s since had stints with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers over his NFL career. Mauga, 25, has played […]
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A member of the Steelers’ 2025 draft class could be making his NFL debut before the season ends. The team announced Wednesday that it has opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback and kick returner Donte Kent, who was a Steelers’ seventh-round pick this year. Kent was placed on injured reserve in late August before […]
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The calls for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin are louder than they have ever been. Fans chanting “Fire Tomlin” at the end of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills encapsulated the frustration that has finally boiled over after years of mediocrity. But it’s not just fans and media saying […]
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin tried to relate to local reporters during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The Steelers are 6-6 and have lost five of their last seven games. They haven’t won a playoff game in eight years and are tied for first place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh is tied with Baltimore, […]
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For the past month, we’ve been trying to seek out the positives in what feels like another lost season. We’ve found the silver linings in the Steelers’ long-term prospects, even if we haven’t felt many reasons to be optimistic about the chances of Pittsburgh finally snapping their playoff victory drought this season, let alone climbing […]
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It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? (In this case, more from Baltimore Beatdown): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: What’s wrong with the Steelers? Who’s the NFL Coach of the Year? Our […]
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After releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay on Tuesday, the Steelers have bolstered their defensive back depth. The team announced the signing of cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as well as the signing of cornerback Daequan Hardy to the practice squad. The team also released wide receiver Cornell Powell […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thielen requested his release from the Minnesota Vikings after being traded back to Minnesota from the Carolina Panthers ahead of the season. Thielen was a healthy scratch in the Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which prompted the release […]
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Sunday was a low point for Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Late in the 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans at Acrisure Stadium began chanting, “Fire Tomlin.” There have been Steelers fans who have called for Tomlin to be fired for what feels like forever, but this was the first time audible chants […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Darius Slay have mutually agreed to part ways, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Steelers and CB Darius Slay have mutually agreed to part ways, Slay’s agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN,” Schefter reports. “Slay is interested in continuing to play, and will consider signing with other teams. But […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 6-6 after an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The loss dropped them out of first place in the AFC North, and as the playoff picture sits today, they are currently on the outside looking in. This week, they will take on the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup […]
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It was a complete and total team failure for the ages for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday as they fell to the Buffalo Bills 26-7. It was the worst performance defending the run for the Steelers in the last 50 years. You heard that right, the 249 rushing yards they conceded to Buffalo were the […]
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Jack Sawyer was not happy with how Pittsburgh Steelers fans reacted to Sunday’s loss. During the second half of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans took it out on the Steelers’ head coach. Chants of “Fire Tomlin” broke out at Acrisure Stadium in the waning minutes of the Week 13 loss. When […]
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Jack Sawyer was not happy with how Steelers fans reacted to Sunday’s loss. During the second half of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans took it out on their head coach. “Fire Tomlin” chants flooded parts of the stadium with the Steelers on their way to back-to-back losses. “You’re frustrated because that’s […]
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Pro Bowl voting is in full swing, with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero releasing the top 10 vote-getters at each position so far on Monday morning: The Steelers aren’t one of the top teams receiving votes, but they’re better represented than you might think: Of course, that’s just fan voting. Players and coaches will also have […]
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It’s a battle between two young quarterbacks to close out the NFL’s Week 13 as the Patriots and Drake Maye host the Giants and rookie passer Jaxson Dart. The Giants are 2-10, finishing out the season after firing head coach Brian Daboll. The Patriots, meanwhile, have returned as one of the top teams in the […]
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We are somehow at ground zero while simultaneously being on grounds walked before for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh has lost five of its last seven, sparking yet another collapse in the back half of the season – I’ll be doing a piece on the history of collapses over the last two decades, so keep an […]
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