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Possible Steelers QB target to enter NFL Draft
The search for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback of the future may soon gain another intriguing option. With 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers nearing the twilight of his decorated career, the Steelers are widely expected to explore long-term solutions at quarterback this offseason, whether through free agency or the draft. On Tuesday, one potential answer officially entered the […]
NFL insider says Mike Tomlin could still look to move on from Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions and are gearing up to host the Houston Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs. There has been speculation, as there has been for a handful of years now, on whether this could be the final year for Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. And while the Week […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed
With the Pittsburgh Steelers earning first place in the AFC North on Sunday, their 2026 schedule also finalized. Let’s take a closer look. Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 opponents The Bills will always do the home-and-home series with the other three AFC North teams, so the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns are on the docket. […]
Steelers Read & React: Playoff bound
After a heart-race-inducing season finale, our Pittsburgh Steelers have punched their ticket to the playoffs for the third year in a row, and the fifth time in six years. Making it extra sweet was the victory coming against the Ravens, and in the process, giving us a clip of Baltimore misery and a play-by-play soundbite […]
Wednesday links: Was Chris Boswell’s PAT blocked?
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? Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Everything DeMeco Ryans said ahead of Wild Card Round game vs Steelers (From TexansWire’s Cole Thompson): Question: On the matchup […]
Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh
The Baltimore Ravens are firing head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. The Ravens are holding a meeting now to inform staff,“ Pelissero reports on X. ”After 18 seasons, John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore.“ This comes after the Pittsburgh Steelers ended the Ravens’ season in Week 18, defeating […]
Steelers release veteran OT
The Steelers made a small roster change on Tuesday, announcing the release of offensive tackle David Sharpe from the practice squad. That leaves Pittsburgh with one open spot on the practice squad entering the first round of the NFL playoffs. Sharpe, a former 2017 fourth-round pick, signed with the Steelers in December. He never appeared […]
Baltimore mayor cursed Ravens by disrespecting Terrible Towel
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in an unforgettable thriller on Sunday night. You likely have seen that a priest blessed the endzone ahead of the game, but it appears other spiritual forces may have been in play as well. In a video posted to Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s Instagram, just days […]
DK Metcalf officially reinstated
The Pittsburgh Steelers received a significant boost on Monday as star wide receiver DK Metcalf was officially reinstated and returned to the team facility, just one day after the Steelers clinched the AFC North title in dramatic fashion over the Baltimore Ravens. Metcalf had been sidelined while serving the final game of his league-issued suspension […]
Kenneth Gainwell makes it clear he wants to stay in Pittsburgh for a long time
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell was named team MVP on Friday. Selected by his teammates, Gainwell becomes the first running back to win the award since Le’Veon Bell won it in 2016. After etching his name in Steelers history, Gainwell was able to reflect on his season and talk about his potential future with […]
Aaron Rodgers gets emotional discussing AFC North championship
Sunday night was a roller coaster of Steelers emotions that would have made Kennywood’s Steel Curtain jealous. Aaron Rodgers quickly and easily led the Steelers down the field to take the lead, thanks to a Calvin Austin double move, leaving him wide open in the end zone. The Steelers led 26-24. Chris Boswell missed the […]
Steelers’ Cam Heyward isn’t satisfied with AFC North Division Title
The Pittsburgh Steelers miraculously defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night, claiming their first AFC North title since the 2020 season. Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward had his fingerprints all over this game, with seven total tackles, a quarterback hit, and a pass breakup that led to a T.J. Watt interception. He was even […]
Let’s talk Steelers: It needs a name, right?
The Immaculate Reception. The Immaculate Extension. Like all sports fans, the Steelers faithful love to name the franchise’s most iconic plays. And a new moment worthy of name recognition occurred on Sunday night, with Pittsburgh defeating the Baltimore Ravens in primetime on the final play of regulation. Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop missed a field goal […]
Steelers release veteran cornerback ahead of playoffs
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran defensive back Tre Flowers. Pittsburgh signed Flowers on Christmas Day after he was released by the Detroit Lions at the end of November. He appeared in just one game for the Steelers, that coming in Week 17 where he played two special teams snaps in the 13-6 loss to […]
Steelers’ DK Metcalf surprised by upheld suspension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have successfully escaped the two-week period in which star wideout DK Metcalf served his suspension. The discipline came after Metcalf attempted to strike a Detroit Lions fan who was taunting Pittsburgh’s WR1. Despite his antics, the Steelers were still able to squeeze out a playoff berth with their win over Baltimore on […]
Varsity & JV: Winners and losers from Steelers win over Ravens
In what was one of the most chaotic endings to a game we have seen in quite some time, the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to a 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens to clinch the AFC North for the first time in five years. Let’s dive into the best and worst performances of the night. […]
Steelers open as home underdogs to Texans in wild card round
The Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions, and they will host the first full-capacity playoff game at Acrisure Stadium in eight years next Monday night when they host the Houston Texans. The Texans are winners of their last nine games entering the playoffs, and their defense is arguably the best in the NFL. Because of […]
Steelers 2026 opponents revealed
The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North in what was one of the craziest games of the 2025 season. The Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 after Tyler Loop missed a field goal in the final seconds. With the win, they will host the Houston Texans in the wild card round on Monday night to […]
3 takeaways from the Steelers’ 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens
The Steelers closed out the regular season in nail-biting fashion with a two-point victory over their division rival Ravens on Sunday night. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. When it mattered the most, Aaron Rodgers delivered It wasn’t a perfect game by any means from the Steelers, or even Aaron […]
Steelers will host Texans in Monday night wild card game
The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a wild fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens that featured four touchdowns and a missed field goal in the final seconds by Tyler Loop to clinch their first AFC North title since 2020. With the win, the Steelers have secured a home playoff game in wild card weekend, the first since […]
Steelers get good, but vague, injury news ahead of playoffs
The Steelers had a clean injury report entering Sunday night’s divisional clash with the Ravens. And they might’ve left the physical matchup with some more good news. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin always lists out any injuries of note in his postgame press conference, but after the Ravens game, he just mentioned “some bumps and […]
Steelers survive wild fourth quarter, clinch AFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers had the field at Acrisure Stadium blessed with holy water by a priest ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, so it seems only fitting that an act of God seemed to push the kick by Tyler Loop wide right to give the Pittsburgh Steelers the win and their […]
Steelers playoff picture: What Week 18 vs. Ravens means for AFC standings
Almost every spot in the AFC playoff picture had been assigned except for the one most important to fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. By now you know that the Steelers clinched the AFC North title in the final game of the 2025 regular season, but it was very dicey for a while. The Steelers will […]
Steelers vs. Ravens: Week 18 SNF game discussion
The 9-7 Steelers take on the 8-8 Ravens in a season-ending battle for the AFC North title and a playoff spot. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. You can read BTSC’s preview of the game here. Join the discussion by signing up for an account. Stop by and enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler […]
Steelers-Ravens inactives: Roman Wilson healthy scratch for Week 18
The Steelers will be without their last two third-round picks for yet another game this season, with running back Kaleb Johnson and wide receiver Roman Wilson healthy scratches for Pittsburgh’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Recently signed Steelers cornerback Tre Flowers, outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon, and offensive tackle Jack Driscoll are also inactive […]
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