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Patrick Queen expresses faith in Patrick Graham, new Steelers defense
Practice No. 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has come and gone, and the Mike McCarthy era is one step closer to officially beginning when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. While the offense was, and will continue to be, what fans tend to have more interest in with McCarthy running the […]
Steelers training camp: Drew Allar’s touchdown, Roman Wilson highlight first practice
LATROBE — Training camp is officially underway in Latrobe for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they officially begin their 2026 season. While the first handful of practices are padless, there were still plenty of takeaways from Day One, including a big performance from Drew Allar, and a cornerback making the most of his increased reps. Roman […]
Browns complicate Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr
The Cleveland Browns have reached an agreement with cornerback Denzel Ward on a two-year, $62.2 million contract extension with $52.3 million fully guaranteed, per Adam Schefter. The deal makes Ward the highest paid defensive back in league history on a per year basis. The deal comes in the midst of negotiations between the Pittsburgh Steelers […]
T.J. Watt shares promising insight into Steelers’ pass rush plan
The Pittsburgh Steelers could have a much more versatile look on defense in 2026. Speaking on Tuesday at the first day of training camp, star linebacker T.J. Watt said fans should expect to see not only himself, but fellow edge rushers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig lining up at multiple spots across the defensive front […]
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr suffers surprise injury at training camp
During his training camp press conference on Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan disclosed that defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent would be placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp. Just a few hours after Khan spoke, there was a shocking late addition to the PUP list […]
Aaron Rodgers has glowing expectations for Roman Wilson
Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson has recorded just 12 catches in 14 games played through his first two seasons in the NFL. After an injury-riddled rookie season and an inconsistent second year, many have written the former third-round pick off. Could a new coaching staff and another offseason of working with Aaron Rodgers be exactly […]
Aaron Rodgers reveals why he returned for one more season
For the first time since the 2019 and 2020 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the same Week 1 starter for two years in a row. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh for a second season with the organization after leading the Steelers to an AFC North title in 2025, throwing 24 touchdowns to seven […]
Mason Rudolph will take QB2 reps over Will Howard, Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold their first training camp practice Wednesday morning at 11:30. Among the biggest battles that will continue from OTAs and mini-camp is that of the backup quarterback position, one that head coach Mike McCarthy shined a light on as he opened camp speaking to the media. McCarthy revealed that Mason Rudolph […]
Steelers’ DK Metcalf: Roman Wilson more confident in Year 3
Ahead of Steelers’ training camp at a Tuesday morning press conference, wide receiver D.K. Metcalf said he’s noticed a change in third-year receiver Roman Wilson. “Just his confidence,” Metcalf said of Wilson per Steelers Now’s Brendan Howe. “The way he attacks the field every day — he’s smiling, he’s bouncing around, he’s attacking every route. […]
Steelers OT Broderick Jones cleared to practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers began training camp with the unfortunate news that Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey will begin the year on the PUP list due to a knee injury he suffered in mandatory minicamp. Fellow cornerback Donte Kent will also begin the season on the PUP list. However, the Steelers did get some good news […]
Jalen Ramsey dealing with knee injury, begins camp on PUP list
The Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived for training camp in Latrobe, PA, with their first practice taking place on Wednesday. Multiple players, as well as general manager Omar Khan are in place to speak with the media throughout the day on Tuesday. Khan spoke early Tuesday morning and revealed that defensive back Jalen Ramsey suffered a […]
Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 10-1
On the eve of the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting for training camp, we’ve reached the final iteration of our Top 30 Greatest Steelers countdown, concluding with the top 10 players in franchise history. From two quarterbacks who combined to win six Super Bowls, to the Hall of Famers that made the Steel Curtain the most vaunted […]
Former Steelers safety sounds off on ESPN ‘dictatorship’ after being fired
In its latest round of layoffs, ESPN let go of several long-time on-air talents. One of the more notable names on that list was NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who had been with the network since 2015. The news drew criticism aimed at ESPN due to Clark finding out about his […]
Steelers training camp: Defensive position battles, top storylines to follow
Last week, Ryan and Ryland gave you the top storylines to follow on the offense as the Steelers prepare to start training camp. With Wednesday marking the first practice open to the public, Read & React return to give you all the things you should be on the lookout for on the opposite side of […]
Will Howard in ‘pole position’ for Steelers backup QB job
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA on Tuesday for training camp, officially beginning their 2026 season. Of the several position battles that will take place, few, if any, will have more attention than the competition at backup quarterback. Veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard will be competing for […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: ‘King Kong ain’t got anything on me!’
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The first Training Day of the Steelers’ 2026 camp starts next week. A new Mike is at the helm. Here’s hoping our Steelers “Go Ape” prepping for 2026. This 6 pack of questions […]
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez could make Joey Porter Jr. contract harder for Steelers
The market for elite young cornerbacks may be about to take another significant leap, and that could have major implications for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing extension talks with Joey Porter Jr. According to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the organization has made Christian Gonzalez a contract offer that would make him the NFL’s highest-paid […]
Steelers ranked in bottom five of NFL in young talent
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to face questions about the long-term outlook of their roster, and ESPN’s latest evaluation of the league’s young talent did little to quiet those concerns. In their annual ranking of NFL teams based on players under the age of 25, the Steelers came in at No. 28 overall, dropping one spot […]
Steelers Friday Night Happy Hour: Training camp looms
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Steelers named top landing spot for Deebo Samuel
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already made significant changes to their offense this offseason, but one NFL analyst believes another proven playmaker could still be added to the mix. In a recent piece highlighting logical landing spots for veteran players around the league, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel as a […]
Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers and rookie quarterback Drew Allar have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. Details on the deal have not yet been disclosed. The third-round pick was the only remaining rookie without a deal. The Steelers selected Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL […]
Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, per Aaron Wilson. Vannett was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Steelers in 2019, where he caught 13 passes for 128 yards during his lone campaign in Pittsburgh. He […]
Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe
We are officially less than one week away from having Steelers football back, as players are set to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe this coming Tuesday. However, some players may not necessarily be looking forward to staying in Latrobe. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast, former Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree […]
Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North
It’s been an eventful offseason in the AFC North. This week, Joey and Ryan discuss all the moving and shaking that’s gone on in the AFC North, and try to make sense of the state of each franchise. Which team will win the AFC North this year? Which team made the best moves this offseason? […]
Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow
NFL football being a weeklong event is almost back. Starting July 28, Pittsburgh will be in training camp, bringing with it the storylines, predictions and everything in between leading into the preseason and regular season. Now less than a week away, Read & React is here to break down the biggest storylines and camp battles […]
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