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Pelissero: Joey Porter Jr. ‘Unlikely’ To Play Sunday Against Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase might know that Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wants to be out there Sunday in the marquee matchup within the AFC North, but chances of Chase seeing the big, physical Steelers cornerback in Week 3 seem slim. According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, it’s “unlikely” Porter will make […]
Mike McCarthy Outlines Winning ‘Space Game’ As Key To Beating Bengals
Entering the AFC North opener Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers are under fire for their offensive struggles. Those same struggles have Pittsburgh at 1-1 early in the Mike McCarthy era and have raised external doubts about the franchise’s fortunes this season. Internally, though, it’s still early in the season, and players have to […]
Pittsburgh’s Season Could Be Defined Over The Next Five Days
The NFL season is a marathon, not a sprint. By Week 5, the Pittsburgh Steelers will still control their destiny, regardless of their record. But given the schedule, the next two games could set the tone for Pittsburgh’s 2026 season. Two AFC North games in five days. Hosting Cincinnati on Sunday, travelling to Cleveland Thursday. […]
Analyst Explains How T.J. Watt Can Make ‘This Matchup Fascinating’ Against Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has done its job through two games. Despite the lopsided loss, the Steelers still held the New England Patriots to only 13 points offensively last Sunday. A big part of that effort has been OLB T.J. Watt. Some people questioned if Watt was only a shell of himself after last year. […]
‘I Like To Rave About Him’: Asante Samuel Jr. Once Again Has Mike McCarthy’s Attention
In the absence of Joey Porter Jr., the Steelers are fortunate to have Asante Samuel Jr. ready to step up and fill in. Unless or until Porter decides he is ready, able and willing to play, Samuel will be a starter in this defense. For the first two weeks of the regular season, Samuel has […]
Carney: Four Key Matchups In Steelers-Bengals
For the first time in the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers enter into AFC North action, hosting the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday on the North Shore at Acrisure Stadium. The Bengals ride into town at 2-0, looking like one of the best teams in football thanks to a resurgent defense and a star-studded offense. The Steelers, […]
Beat Writer Adds Another Reason Ben Roethlisberger May Struggle To Enter Hall Of Fame On First Ballot
Under the Hall of Fame’s old voting standards, Ben Roethlisberger might have already struggled to enter on the first ballot. It might be even harder now, with Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo revealing another reason that may impede Roethlisberger’s path. After the fallout of Bill Belichick not reaching the requisite votes last year, Canton wants […]
‘Praying For A Miracle’: Steelers Are ‘Not Going To Make’ The Playoffs This Year, Says Terry Bradshaw
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-1, and it’s going to take a run of losses to push them out of playoff contention as the season progresses. It would be something of a rarity in Pittsburgh. Despite all the postseason struggles the Steelers have had, the team has clawed its way into the big dance time and […]
Teammates Unsurprised By Germie Bernard Making Plays: ‘Balling Since He First Got Here’
After playing just three snaps in his NFL debut, rookie Germie Bernard saw eight targets in Week 2, drawing his teammates’ attention. While he certainly had his ups and downs, DK Metcalf wasn’t surprised by Bernard’s success. And not just as a receiver, but in every element of his game, including his blocking. Bernard caught […]
Will Steelers Play Jaylen Warren More?
Jaylen Warren played just 25 snaps in the Steelers’ season opener, and Week 2 might have been similar if not for an injury. With Rico Dowdle dinged up, Warren saw increased playing time against the Patriots. He logged 50 snaps in that game, roughly 70 percent of the total, but the question is what comes […]
Depot After Dark: Cowher And McFadden Recall 2005, Russell Wilson Jersey In Brazil, Ravens’ Practice Field
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 25. COWHER AND MCFADDEN RECALL 2005 The 2005 season was special for the Steelers. While they went through some […]
Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart Set For Role In New Documentary
By most standards, Kordell Stewart played a long, successful NFL career. He spent eight years with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1995 to 2002, then spent a couple more with the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears before retiring after an 11-year career. Now, he takes his talents to the acting world. Per a post from his […]
‘Got Some Good Stuff’: Patrick Queen Feeling A ‘Sense Of Urgency’ From Steelers’ Offense
The Steelers certainly have not gotten off to the best start on offense. You don’t need me to tell you that. The unit isn’t able to run or pass, can’t catch, and is finding it very hard to put points on the scoreboard. Patrick Queen plays on the other side of the ball, one that’s […]
Former NFL OL Calling Steelers-Bengals Emphasizes Need For Continuity On OL
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense failed to produce anything against the New England Patriots last Sunday. The Patriots’ defense sacked QB Aaron Rodgers four times and forced him to fumble twice. They even scooped one up off the turf and returned it for a touchdown. Needless to say, there were issues on the offensive line. Head […]
‘Got To Get Going’: Jon Gruden Calls On Steelers To Utilize Darnell Washington Better
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of problems on the offensive side of the ball. They haven’t been able to run the ball consistently, Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have enough time to throw, and the receiving corps is struggling with an infection of drops. Sometimes when an offense has so many problems, finding ways to get the […]
How The National Media Is Picking Steelers Vs. Bengals
A weekly article we post that gives an overview of how national media members view the Pittsburgh Steelers’ odds. Just a skinny summary of notable names picking for or against Pittsburgh. We’ll see who gets it right most often. If they offer a score prediction, we include that too. When applicable, I’ll toss in the […]
Week 3 Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. After a narrow Week 1 win, the Pittsburgh Steelers responded with a disappointing loss to New England in Week 2. The Steelers came in as underdogs, and it never felt like they were in a position to win. The defense forced a couple of turnovers and […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,031)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Report: Controversial Kickoff Technique Used Against Steelers May Be Trending Towards Ban
While the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 in Week 1, they didn’t get much help from their kick return unit. The Steelers averaged just 24.7 yards per return against the Falcons, and Atlanta’s kickoff technique could be one reason why. According to a report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Falcons used a […]
T.J. Watt Shares Number One Key To Stopping Bengals’ Offense
For all the high-flying talent the Cincinnati Bengals have in the passing game, T.J. Watt is first focused on minimizing their running game. A painful lesson the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense learned a year ago, Watt said it all starts up front. “Making them one-dimensional, I think, is the best way to,” Watt told reporters via […]
Bengals’ Week 3 Friday Injury Report: B.J Hill Doubtful, Jonathan Allen Cleared
The Cincinnati Bengals have released a final injury report ahead of their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati’s injury report was clean this week, listing just three players. One of them, WR Andrei Iosivas, was placed on IR earlier in the week and will miss at least four weeks. As always, the final […]
Steelers’ Week 3 Friday Injury Report: Two Players Ruled Out, Four Others Questionable
The Pittsburgh Steelers have issued their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Per the team’s latest release, RB Rico Dowdle (toe) and OG Gennings Dunker (knee) have been ruled out. Four others, CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning), CB Jamel Dean (ankle), RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder), and WR Michael […]
Bengals Game ‘About As Must-Win As It Can Be’ For Steelers, Thinks Trai Essex
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this season with high expectations. They believe they’re Super Bowl contenders, and anything else won’t satisfy them. However, they haven’t lived up to that after the first two games. They barely beat the Atlanta Falcons and got crushed by the New England Patriots. Their next opponent is the Cincinnati Bengals, who […]
Look: Bill Cowher Attends Pittsburgh Steelers’ Friday Practice
Three living men have served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach. Two of them shared the practice field Friday. Bill Cowher joined Mike McCarthy during the team’s Friday practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. WTAE’s Andrew Stockey shared a photo of Cowher and McCarthy talking during the afternoon. Bill Cowher and Mike […]
‘Was Great To Beat Pittsburgh In The Playoffs’: Former Browns RB Nick Chubb Shares Favorite NFL Memory
Former NFL running back Nick Chubb was a thorn in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ side for several years. Chubb was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2018, and he blossomed into a star. He made four Pro Bowls and earned Second-team All-Pro honors once during his seven seasons there. Unfortunately, Chubb wasn’t the same after a […]
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