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Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart eyeing college head coach job
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart is eyeing a big career move. Per Josina Anderson, the Colorado legend is eyeing the open head coach job at his alma mater’s largest rival, Colorado State. “I’m told former Steelers Ravens [and] Bears QB & Colorado Hall of Famer Kordell “SLASH” Stewart has retained Young Money APAA Sports […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Is Pittsburgh a playoff team?
In Week 9, the Steelers dominated the AFC No. 1 seed Colts. They followed up that performance with a blowout loss against the now-No. 5 seed Chargers in Week 10. After a 4-1 start, the Steelers have dropped to 5-4 on the season — and the last two weeks have marked the team’s best win […]
Eagles at Packers: Week 10 Monday Night Football game thread
It should be a good Monday Night Football matchup to close out Week 10 as the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles take on the 5-2-1 Green Bay Packers. It’s a battle between two teams that have looked dominant at times this season, but are still far from perfect. The game could also have ramifications in the NFL […]
Steelers bring back rookie safety
The Steelers didn’t take long to fill the roster spot vacated by Monday’s release of safety Juan Thornhill. Per a report from KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Steelers were awarded safety Sebastian Castro off of waivers from the Buccaneers the same day. The team later confirmed the signing and Thornhill’s release. Castro, an undrafted free agent […]
Steelers cut safety Juan Thornhill
The Steelers released veteran safety Juan Thornhill today, per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The team later late confirmed Thornhill’s release and the addition of safety Sebastian Castro on waivers. Per Rapoport, Thornhill will hit waivers before free agency. Thornhill didn’t play a single defensive snap against the Chargers or […]
Varsity & JV: Winners and losers from Steelers Week 10 loss to Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost their third game in four weeks with a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, sending them to 5-4 on the season. The offense had by far its worst performance of the season, while the defense did all it could to limit the Chargers. Here is this week’s Varsity and […]
Steelers open as heavy favorites vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games, most recently a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. The loss sent the Steelers to 5-4 on the season, and also brought the Baltimore Ravens within one game of the Steelers for the AFC North lead. Despite the one-sided loss, […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers
A late, garbage-time touchdown saved the Steelers-Chargers final score from looking like the blowout loss it actually was. Ultimately, the Steelers fell 25-10 on the road on Sunday Night Football, moving to 1-3 in the team’s last four games. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. You never know which Steelers […]
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers offense have worst game of season in loss to Chargers
Andrus Peat was called for a false start on the first play of the game – that set the tone for the evening that ended in the Pittsburgh Steelers losing 25-10 to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers didn’t just lose to the Los Angeles Chargers; they played as badly offensively as they possibly could […]
Steelers CB Darius Slay in concussion protocol following loss vs. Chargers
Starting cornerback Darius Slay had the only injury of note for the Steelers in Pittsburgh’s Sunday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Mike Tomlin said following the game. In his postgame press conference, Tomlin said Slay is in concussion protocol, adding, “We’ll see where that leads us this week.” “The rest is […]
AFC Playoff Picture: Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss lets Baltimore Ravens gain ground
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost on Sunday night and looked very bad in the process, but perhaps the bigger concern is in the playoff picture. The Baltimore Ravens won and now sit just one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North. The teams have two games against each other remaining on the schedule. The New […]
Joey Porter Jr. injured vs. Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers trail the Los Angeles Chargers 15-3 at the time of writing after the Chargers kicked a long field goal to extend their lead to 12. On that drive, though, the Steelers lost their second cornerback of the night. Joey Porter Jr. left the game after what looked like a hand injury. He […]
Steelers CB Darius Slay leaves SNF vs. Chargers, ruled OUT with concussion
UPDATE: Slay has been ruled out with a concussion. Steelers cornerback Darius Slay left Pittsburgh’s Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chargers after taking a hit to the head early in the second quarter. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Slay is being evaluated for a concussion. While tackling Chargers running back Kimani Vidal, Slay was hit […]
Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 SNF game thread
After a long wait, kickoff is finally here. The 5-3 Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the 6-3 Chargers in Los Angeles for this week’s Sunday Night Football. Enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans here at BTSC, and while you wait for it to start, let us know your predictions, who you have in […]
Steelers, Chargers announce inactives for Week 10 SNF
With just over an hour until kickoff, the Steelers and Chargers have released their inactive lists ahead of Week 10’s Sunday Night Football. Steelers Inactives No. 13 WR Scotty MillerNo. 40 S Jabrill PeppersNo. 55 LB Cole HolcombNo. 73 OL Isaac SeumaloNo. 78 DT Brodric Martin-RhodesNo. 91 DL Logan Lee Chargers Inactives No. 23 S […]
Steelers vs. Chargers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 10
On the heels of their biggest win this season, Pittsburgh looks to continue trending upward as they travel to Los Angeles for their third primetime tilt in four weeks. The Steelers will face the Chargers in an AFC matchup that could have significant playoff implications. Justin Herbert and the Chargers currently sit at 6-3, placing […]
Week 10 Sunday tailgate and NFL games open thread: Steelers at Chargers
The Steelers take on the Bolts on Sunday Night Football tonight. We wrangled the Colts, now we hope to deflect the Bolts. Maybe our defense figured something out. I think it’s going be a 30-27 Steeler victory, with a rebound game for DK with MVS and CA3 taking some of the pressure off. Time to […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Don’t Bolt yet
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We put down the Colts, now we’ve got to shut down the Bolts. I admit I was losing faith, but it’s too early to throw in the towel. It’s been a wild week […]
Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 staff picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a great opportunity to set themselves up for a great second half of the season with a win on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. A victory would send them to 6-3 going into a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense can’t stop a nose bleed. Will Pittsburgh be […]
Steelers Week 10 mailbag: Is Asante Samuel Jr set to be a Steeler?
Welcome to the Week 10 mailbag! Apologies for the delay, but it was for a good reason – Todd Haley came on Bleav In Steelers, which you can listen to now. Before you do, though, let’s get into your questions. Q: JB, so how much money did you make on the Steelers game over the […]
Saturday college football open thread: Week 11
It’s Saturday and College Game Day is in the Lubbock, TX to see #8 Texas Tech Red Raiders take on #7 BYU Cougars. Watch and see if Morton is worth his salt. BYUs QB will be a Bear for the Red Raiders defense to handle. The game kicks off at noon Eastern on ABC. Join […]
Steelers sign two players to active roster ahead of Week 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, as both teams look to keep a 3 in the “L” column of their win-loss record. Ahead of the matchup, and in light of injuries, the Steelers have signed two players to their active roster from the practice squad. Pittsburgh […]
Friday Night Happy Hour
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Isaac Seumalo ruled out vs. Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will clash on Sunday night to close out the Week 10 Sunday slate as the Steelers look to get to 6-3 on the year. In doing so, though, they will be without multiple key players. Most notably, starting left guard Isaac Seumalo will be out with a pectoral […]
Steelers named possible landing spot for two high-profile players
The trade deadline has passed, and speculation has already begun regarding the 2026 offseason for players who were frequently labeled “disgruntled,” but weren’t ultimately moved. In a recent piece by Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton, the Steelers were named a possible destination for two of those significant names. The first is Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, who […]
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