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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 […]
Mike Tomlin gives vote of confidence to Mike McCarthy
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made his NBC debut on Thursday as part of the network’s coverage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. The Super Bowl champion head coach joined NBC after stepping down as head coach of the Steelers in January following the […]
Steelers get injury update on Max Iheanachor
Thursday was a very physical practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers that featured several brief brawls and skirmishes. It also, however, featured multiple injuries. The most notable name to leave practice on Thursday was first-round pick offensive tackle Max Iheanachor. The Arizona State product left in the early portion of practice with a team trainer. Head […]
Steelers stock report after Day Seven of training camp
LATROBE – It was a chippy day of practice on Thursday as we saw receiver Ben Skowronek get into it with linebackers Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen. Later in practice, it was running back Lew Nichols and D’Shawn Jamison in a scuffle on the ground who had to be separated. After all of the fighting […]
Steelers training camp: Defense dominates a chippy practice
LATROBE – The Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the practice field on Thursday for what would end up being their longest – and chippiest – practice of training camp thus far. There were also multiple players that left with injuries on a day that was dominated by the defense. Let’s dive in. Multiple scuffles take place […]
Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor leaves practice early with apparent injury
The Steelers were dealt a potential injury concern during Thursday’s training camp practice after first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor exited the field with a trainer following an apparent injury. According to reports from practice, Iheanachor walked under his own power back toward the locker room after leaving the field early. The nature and severity of […]
Steelers’ Joey Porter ranked outside top 25 NFL cornerbacks
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to view Joey Porter Jr. as a potential cornerstone of their defense, but a new set of rankings suggests not everyone is as high on the former second-round pick. Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department ranked Porter as the 27th-best cornerback in the NFL entering the 2026 season, placing him between Minnesota Vikings corner Byron Murphy […]
Steelers release rookie DB
The Steelers made the signing of safety Israel Mukuamu official Thursday morning, releasing cornerback Ahmari Harvey to make room on the team’s offseason roster. Mukuamu, a former Cowboys defensive back who played under Mike McCarthy in Dallas, came to terms with the Steelers yesterday, his agency announced. Harvey played college football at Georgia Tech before […]
Mike McCarthy highly complimentary of Drew Allar
LATROBE – As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to take the practice field on Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media. I asked McCarthy about what the progression he’s seen in Drew Allar from rookie minicamp up through the first week of training camp, to which the Steelers’ head coach said the rookie […]
Steelers news: The first depth chart is released at training camp
Today, NFL football will be on our TV screens. Arizona vs. Carolina isn’t inspiring, but former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will get the start. Either way, I and many others will take any matchup possible. Next week, the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first preseason game. As for the Steelers, the first depth chart has […]
Steelers sign former Dallas Cowboys safety
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu. The South Carolina product was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Mukuamu played for Mike McCarthy in Dallas from 2021-23, playing in 33 games. He appeared in one game in 2025 with the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers released veteran safety […]
Steelers release first depth chart of 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially released their first depth chart of training camp, just over a week ahead of their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. Offensively, it’s a lot of chalk. All eyes have been on the battle for the backup quarterback spot. As it currently stands, Mason Rudolph is listed in the […]
Steelers get clarity on Falcons QB plan ahead of Week 1 matchup
In just over one month’s time, the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their regular season when they host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This marks the second time in three years that Pittsburgh and Atlanta will face one another in Week 1, with the Steelers winning in 2024 by the score of 18-16. Chris Boswell’s […]
ESPN doesn’t want Steelers in Super Bowl, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t going to be a popular Super Bowl pick by many. And according to a recent report, the network that will air Super Bowl LXI hopes Pittsburgh is not playing in the game. According to a report from The Daily Mail, many within ESPN are hoping the Steelers don’t make the Super […]
Three Rivers Report: Young Steelers shine in training camp
As training camp rolls on for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rookie Steelers have made quite the impression. Rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor and former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar have been tested early and often by the Steelers and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy loves what he’s seeing. “This is incredible […]
Steelers training camp: Max Iheanachor highlights physical day of practice
LATROBE – For a team that isn’t having any live tackling in training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers certainly walked a very fine line today. It was easily the most physical practice of camp, where we really gained some serious insight into the Steelers’ running game and how it could take shape over the course of […]
Former Steelers cornerback retires from NFL
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has retired from the NFL. He signed with the Washington Commanders this offseason, but the team placed him on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Witherspoon spent two seasons with the Steelers in 2021 and 2022. He picked off four passes in that span, including a three-interception campaign in 2021. […]
Steelers sign former Green Bay Packers wide receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James to a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Keene-James appeared in one game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, catching two passes for 15 yards. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh has released wide receiver Cole Burgess, who suffered an injury in Monday’s practice. As […]
Steelers News: Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks take center stage at training camp
The final season of Aaron Rodgers will be a fun one for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Regardless of how you feel about Rodgers, he certainly isn’t going to go quietly and appears to be loose heading into the 2026 NFL regular season. One thing is for sure: it won’t be boring. Drew Allar has […]
Steelers stock report after Day Five of training camp
LATROBE- There were plenty of reactions from people when it was reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers would not be having live tackling in camp this year. However, when the pads went on for the first time this season in Latrobe today, you could hear plenty of popping and the defense showing their physicality. Let’s take […]
Steelers release statement following Aaron Rodgers’ Anthony Fauci comments
The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice on Monday, which also featured a live broadcast of The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe. Following practice, several Steelers joined the program, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers touched on several matters, including his relationship with his teammates and Year Two in Pittsburgh. However, it was the non-football […]
Rookie edge rusher tries out for Steelers
The Steelers hosted edge rusher Terrell Tilmon for a visit Monday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported. Undrafted in 2026, Tilmon posted a 6.70 RAS coming out of college. The 6’4, 242-pound outside linebacker reportedly ran a 4.72-second 40-yard dash pre-draft. Tilmon spent the final three years of his college career at Texas Tech, where he played […]
Steelers QB Aaron Rodger rips Dianna Russini after Mike Vrabel scandal
The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice of the year on Monday, but what happened afterwards will be talked about just as much as what took place on the field. With The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe, Aaron Rodgers appeared on set following practice. During his appearance, the four-time MVP quarterback took aim at […]
Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw
LATROBE – The Pittsburgh Steelers put the pads on for the first time on Monday, taking another step toward their first game action of the year when they host the Green Bay Packers next Thursday. As always, there is much to discuss – including a breakout day from an under-the-radar quarterback, another big throw from […]
Three Rivers Report: Aaron Rodgers playing in preseason?
It’s a new week, and one that will feature the first game of the 2026 season when the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers square off in the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday. We will have a football game on our screens every week until the week of February 21st. The Steelers also put the […]
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