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Mike McCarthy expresses faith in DK Metcalf after poor start
DK Metcalf’s slow start to the 2026 season has drawn plenty of attention, but Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is not concerned about his star wide receiver. “DK is a pro, I’m very impressed with his professionalism,” McCarthy said Wednesday. The comments come after a frustrating opening two games for Metcalf, who has yet […]
Michael Pittman Jr set to return to practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is set to return to practice Wednesday, according to Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers an encouraging development as they begin preparations for Week 3. Pittman has been dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of Pittsburgh’s Week 2 loss to […]
Rookie special teamer earns praise from Steelers coach
Seventh-round rookie safety Robert Spears-Jennings has just one NFL defensive snap under his belt so far in the 2026 season. However, he already has seven tackles. One of the Steelers’ final selections in a 10-man draft class this spring, Spears-Jennings has made an immediate impact on special teams through the first two weeks of the […]
Steelers work out former Ravens safety
With DeShon Elliott still on injured reserve and safety Bishop Fitzgerald poached off the practice squad, the Steelers worked out three safeties on Tuesday per the NFL transaction page, Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reported. The three players who tried out for Pittsburgh were Beau Brade, Austin Brown and Dan Jackson. Brade has the most experience […]
Steelers get positive injury update on Rico Dowdle
The Pittsburgh Steelers received good news regarding an injury hampering one of their main offensive weapons. Running back Rico Dowdle left Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots with a toe injury. Tests came back “relatively OK” on Dowdle’s toe after further evaluation, according to NFL Network and ESPN insider Ian Rapoport. Dowdle is considered […]
Lions poach Steelers safety
The Detroit Lions signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald off the Steelers practice squad Tuesday, Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reported per the NFL transactions page. Fitzgerald, who joined the Steelers shortly after roster cutdown day before the regular season, will now be joining the Lions’ 53-man roster. The move correlates with two practice squad signings the Steelers […]
Three Rivers Report: Has the Steelers’ drafting let them down?
After a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, the vibes are not good in Steelers nation. On offense, the Steelers looked out-coached and underprepared. But more worrying might’ve been an apparent lack of talent compared to New England. A high-pedigree offensive line looked lost in the run and pass game. Receivers weren’t […]
Steelers sign former Giants WR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Additionally, Pittsburgh is signing cornerback Darius Rush to the practice squad. Hodgins has been on several rosters, but most notably had his best season in 2022 with the New York Giants as they were […]
Le’Veon Bell rips DK Metcalf after early struggles
It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf, to put it mildly. The former Pro Bowl receiver has caught eight passes for just 67 yards through two games, and costly drops have plagued him in the early portion of the campaign. And while fans have already grown […]
Steelers Week 2 grades in loss to Patriots
Week 2 was one of the rougher watches in recent memory for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They totaled just 235 yards, 75 of which came when the game was already out of reach late in the fourth quarter. How did they grade as a team? Let’s dive in. QB Aaron Rodgers Jarrett Bailey: Rodgers isn’t in […]
Troy Fautanu seen in walking boot after loss to Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense dealt with two injuries to important starters on Sunday against the Patriots that could linger into this week. Left tackle Troy Fautanu worked through an ankle injury this week that kept him out of practice Wednesday and a limited participant on Thursday. Following the game in New England, Fautanu was seen […]
Joey Porter Jr rejected $27 million per year deal, per report
The ongoing saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr continues into Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. After not partaking in training camp or preseason while in the midst of a contract dispute, Porter has yet to take the field in the regular season with a back injury being cited as […]
The morning after: Steelers need to make sweeping offensive line changes
Sometimes when you add new people to new roles, it ends up working seamlessly. There is no layover of production, there is no adjustment period, it’s just full steam ahead and a big success that leaves everyone looking smarter because of it. Other times, you’re the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line. Pittsburgh’s front five have been […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots
After an ugly but at times promising season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons, any Steelers’ momentum ground to a screeching halt after a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on the road in Week 2. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had: 1. The Steelers need an offensive line fix You […]
Browns head coach claps back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win
The Cleveland Browns bounced back after a 34-10 loss in Week 1 to the Jacksonville Jaguars by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 to get to 1-1. After the Browns’ Week 1 loss, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin appeared to take glee in the fact that Cleveland was blown out. “In the words […]
DK Metcalf has one of the worst contracts in the NFL
If you’re reading this, you have the same amount of games with more than 50 receiving yards this season than Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. The only difference being is that I assume you aren’t making $33 million per yer. The Steelers acquired Metcalf last March in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. He […]
Steelers stock report after embarrassing loss to Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers were manhandled by the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The offense couldn’t find any consistency, and injuries to the offensive line kept piling up as Aaron Rodgers ran for his life all day. As always, here is my weekly stock report as we look around the team to see […]
Mike McCarthy takes blame for Steelers’ offensive struggles vs. Patriots
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy was notably deflated on the podium in his postgame press conference following a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. “Offensively, clearly not good enough, And that starts with me,” he told the media. “Felt it in practice, frankly, coming off of (offensive struggles) last week. As […]
Steelers offense gets dominated in 20-3 loss to Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense may have left some plays on the field in Week 1 in their 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but the big plays were there to be had, which provided optimism for Week 2. All of that optimism was swiftly thrown out the window against the New England Patriots in a […]
Rico Dowdle leaves Week 2 game vs. Patriots with injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers trail the New England Patriots 10-0 at the time of writing, and they are currently down one of their running backs. After a sack on 3rd-and-7, a chase for the ball ensued that left Steelers running back Rico Dowdle injured. It was reported on the CBS broadcast that he was heading to […]
Steelers-Patriots No-Ledges Game Thread
Hey all, I saw some readers were starting a second game-thread in The Feed. We’ll make it an official game thread if that is something some folks want to see going forward. Enjoy. Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, […]
Steelers vs. Patriots: Week 2 game chat
The Steelers will hope to turn their season-opening win into a season-opening winning streak in their Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots in Foxborough. The Patriots (0-1) are coming off a tough Week 1 loss, but also a mini bye week after falling 13-10 to the Seahawks last Wednesday. The Steelers (1-0) defeated […]
How to watch Steelers vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the New England Patriots in Week 2 as they look to start the year 2-0 for the second time in three seasons. Pittsburgh defeated New England last year in Week 3 by the score of 21-14. Without A.J. Brown, the Patriots are a bit thin at receiver. The Steelers […]
Steelers expect Joey Porter Jr to play Week 3
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Joey Porter Jr for the second straight game to open the 2026 season. Porter spent the offseason and training camp hoping to get a contract extension. A deal didn’t get done, and Porter has been dealing with what the team classified as a back injury during the process. However, […]
Starting Patriots defender ruled out of Steelers Week 2 matchup
The Steelers learned earlier Saturday that their offense would be shorthanded on Sunday when wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was officially ruled out of the contest with a foot injury. Now it appears the Patriots secondary will also be without one of its starters. Davis is a 6’1 and 200-pound cornerback in his ninth NFL […]
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