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T.J. Watt OUT vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers can wrap up the AFC North this weekend, which would mark the first time they’ve won the division since 2020. The Steelers will face the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland in Week 17. With a win, they win the AFC North, but they will have to do so without T.J. Watt for the […]
Steelers weekly mailbag: Week 17 callout
Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope you all had a very safe and celebratory holiday with your loved ones. Now, we look forward to a Week 17 that has major ramifications. The Pittsburgh Steelers could clinch the AFC North as soon as Saturday evening if the Green Bay Packers defeat the Baltimore Ravens. Should Baltimore win, […]
Steelers vs. Browns: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 17
The Steelers head into Week 17 on the verge of winning their first division title since 2020. Their opponent, the Cleveland Browns, who are currently projected to finish with another top-five pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. I spoke with Chris Pokorny of Dawgs By Nature ahead of this divisional contest. 1. Cleveland rookie quarterback […]
Steelers sign veteran CB
The Steelers have made a Christmas Day roster move, announcing the signing of veteran cornerback Tre Flowers to the 53-man roster. Pittsburgh had an open spot on the roster after placing wide receiver D.K. Metcalf on the reserve/suspended list following his two-game suspension. Flowers was a fifth-round draft pick in 2018 by the Seattle Seahawks. […]
Merry Christmas, BTSC! (And X-mas NFL games open thread)
Merry Christmas to all the members of the Behind the Steel Curtain community: the best Steelers fans anywhere on the internet. Christmas for me as a kid meant a 2.5 hour drive from Erie, PA along snow-lined roads down I-79 to the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Those trips felt magical, knowing that bustling homes were filled with relatives. Every stop was […]
Aaron Rodgers addresses DK Metcalf altercation, calls for higher standard of fan conduct
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time about DK Metcalf’s recent altercation with a fan in Detroit, offering support for his wide receiver while also expressing disappointment in the incident and raising broader concerns about fan behavior in stadiums. Metcalf was suspended two games after video surfaced of him swatting the face of […]
Steelers-Browns injury report: T.J. Watt limited in return to practice
The Steelers are back at practice as they prepare for an AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Both teams released lengthy injury reports as they opened the week of practice on Christmas Eve, but Pittsburgh got some good news, with star outside linebacker T.J. Watt limited in his first practice since […]
Steelers release DT to make room for new WR
After signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, the Steelers announced they released defensive tackle Kyler Baugh in a corresponding move. Baugh has had a few stints with the Steelers, first joining the team’s practice squad in December of 2024. He’s yet to appear in a regular season NFL game. He […]
Fan from DK Metcalf altercation to hold press conference
Ryan Kennedy, the fan Pittsburgh wide receiver D.K. Metcalf confronted and made contact with during Sunday’s Steelers-Lions game, will be holding a press conference with his lawyers on Friday, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported. The conference will be to “address the assault, correct misinformation that has been publicly repeated as fact, and discuss the serious consequences […]
Ben Roethlisberger believes DK Metcalf suspension could open the door for embattled Steelers receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star wide receiver DK Metcalf for the final two games of the regular season after the NFL upheld his two-game suspension stemming from an altercation with a fan in Detroit. While the loss of Metcalf is a significant on-field blow, one former franchise icon believes the situation may ultimately […]
Teryl Austin admits just how valuable Derrick Harmon has become
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Oregon Duck is having a phenomenal rookie year, one that his defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin, is taking note of. “When Derrick Harmon plays, we’re good,” Austin said on Wednesday. When talking about Harmon’s snaps against two-time […]
Steelers’ T.J. Watt returns to practice Wednesday
The Steelers got an early Christmas present on Wednesday as their T.J. Watt returned to the practice field for the first time since suffering a partially collapsed lung. Their star defender has missed the last two games since suffering the injury. While Watt did return to the practice field, it seems as if he was […]
Steelers sign veteran wide receiver after DK Metcalf suspension
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson to their practice squad, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Johnson appeared in three games for the Steelers in 2024, catching one pass on 19 offensive snaps. He has 26 catches and five touchdowns in his career. The addition of Johnson comes after the NFL […]
Wednesday links: Can the Steelers survive without DK Metcalf?
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? (More from Dawgs by Nature): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin discusses T.J. Watt’s status ahead of Week 17 (From Steelers Wire’s […]
Steelers work out 12 linemen Tuesday
The Steelers continue to work out potential names for their current and future roster, with 12 names trying out for the team on Tuesday per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. According to Wilson, the Steelers worked out defensive linemen Ryder Anderson, Keondre Coburn, Christopher Hinton, and Jahvaree Ritzie, and offensive linemen Matthew Cindric (C), Braeden Daniels (G), […]
DK Metcalf’s suspension upheld by NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has had his two-game suspension upheld by the NFL, per Adam Schefter. “NFL upheld DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension,” Schefter reports. “He now will miss Pittsburgh’s final two regular-season games at Cleveland and against Baltimore. Metcalf now loses $555,556 in salary and has the guarantees on $45 million voided.” Metcalf […]
Steelers have plan to slow down Myles Garrett
History is on the line this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, in multiple respects. The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Cleveland with a chance to clinch the AFC North for the first time since 2020, when they lost to the Browns in the first round during the pandemic-affected season. Pittsburgh could clinch before the ball is kicked […]
Aaron Rodgers has been key to Steelers three-game win streak
In previous years, poor quarterback play doomed the season in December and January, not giving the Steelers much of a chance in the playoffs. In 2025, Aaron Rodgers is elevating them. The Steelers have won three games in a row and are one win, or a Baltimore loss in Green Bay, away from clinching the […]
Three Steelers voted to Pro Bowl
The NFL Pro Bowl rosters have been announced, and three Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to the annual week of All-Star festivities. Safety Jalen Ramsey, edge rusher T.J. Watt, and special teams ace Ben Skowronek have all been named Pro Bowlers. Ramsey has been a Swiss army knife for the Steelers’ defense in his first season […]
Should Steelers sign Allen Lazard after DK Metcalf suspension?
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games after an altercation with a fan during Pittsburgh’s 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions. Metcalf is appealing the suspension in hopes that it will be reduced to one game. In the meantime, though, this opens the door for the Steelers to bring in another […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Should PIT extend Kenneth Gainwell?
The Steelers have a new star. With 50 rushing yards, 78 receiving yards, and an unbelievable touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Pittsburgh running back Kenneth Gainwell further established himself as one of the most important players on the Steelers’ offense. He’s been a steal, too, playing on a one-year, $1.79 million contract he […]
Report: DK Metcalf loses millions in guarantees following suspension
While he’s yet to hear back regarding his appeal, Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game suspension after an altercation with a fan on Sunday might’ve hurt him more than initially thought. According to a report from CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, Metcalf’s suspension fits the bill for “conduct detrimental” to the league, voiding “at least $45 […]
49ers at Colts: Week 16 Monday Night Football game thread
The 10-4 San Francisco 49ers have a chance to inch even closer to winning the NFC West as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the reeling 8-6 Colts. This could be a good one, and if not, you’ll still get to watch Philip Rivers play football in the big 2025. As always, let us […]
Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended two games
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games by the NFL, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Metcalf made contact with a fan during the Steelers’ win over the Detroit Lions. “NFL suspended Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf two games for the swipe he took at a fan during Sunday’s game in Detroit,” Schefter […]
Varsity and JV: Winners and losers from Steelers Week 16 win over Lions
What a 24 hours it has been. The Pittsburgh Steelers got their ninth win of the season in an upset win over the Detroit Lions, and the New England Patriots did the Steelers a solid by defeating the Baltimore Ravens to push them to the brink of elimination from playoff contention. And, on a personal […]
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