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Will Michael Pittman Jr. Miss More Games?
Will Michael Pittman Jr. miss more games? The Steelers prioritized adding Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason, believing him to be the necessary complementary wide receiver. He showed hints of that during the first game, but he missed the loss to the Patriots. While Germie Bernard got to play, and even made some catches, the offense […]
Kozora: Two Reasons Why The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offense Is Struggling
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is struggling. That much is obvious. The more interesting question is why. Each unit is certainly having problems: quarterback, running back, offensive line, tight end, and wide receiver. As we already have, we’ll continue breaking down the X’s and O’s of poor technique and shoddy execution. But two big-picture elements are […]
Listen: Steelers Depot Q&A Livestream – September 22nd
Welcome back to the archive of our Tuesday Steelers Depot livestream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check the archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments […]
Depot After Dark: Eagles Sign CB, Rookies Spend Time With Students, Steelers-Patriots Viewership
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. 22. EAGLES SIGN CB The Steelers are 1-1. While there’s a lot of pessimism around them right now, there’s […]
‘We’ve Gotta Breathe A Little Bit’: Willie Colon Preaches Patience After Steelers’ Week 2 Loss
Things look bad for the Pittsburgh Steelers after their Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots. The Steelers are still 1-1, but their offense has been terrible to start this season. They want to be Super Bowl contenders, but they don’t even look like a playoff team currently. That’s even more disappointing considering Pittsburgh’s […]
Former Steelers OC Todd Haley Identifies One Element The Offense Is Missing
Todd Haley is known for his tendency to pass the ball, but he still has old-school roots when it comes to the running game. He thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers are missing a staple of some of their best offenses: a big running back who can pound on defenses. Appearing on 93.7 The Fan Tuesday afternoon, […]
‘Why Is He Not Playing?’ Big Ben Repeats Call To Start Steelers Rookie
“What are we doing?” That was Ben Roethlisberger’s succinct reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line play after Sunday’s 20-3 drubbing by the New England Patriots. Coming from a quarterback who was always quick to stick up for his offensive linemen, that’s saying something. But phrasing it as a question is a small mercy compared […]
‘Worse Than Deshaun’: Analyst Doesn’t See ‘Any Reason For Optimism’ In Aaron Rodgers, Steelers’ Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers was no longer an MVP-caliber quarterback. But they might have expected a little more from him than they’re currently getting. Through two games, Rodgers has completed less than 60 percent of his passes, thrown for 408 yards, and tossed one touchdown pass and one interception. His passer rating […]
Watch: The Depot 180 — September 22 — Episode 621
Episode 621 — September 22, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news, and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]
Ben Roethlisberger ‘Nervous’ Over Steelers’ Defense, Predicts Bengals Will ‘Score 30-Plus Points’ Sunday
The Pittsburgh Steelers have produced plenty of negative headlines after a demoralizing loss to the New England Patriots last Sunday. By far the bleakest part of the game was the performance from the offense, a unit that scored just three points and looked outmatched for most of the game, a vibe the Steelers will certainly […]
Ben Roethlisberger Has Simple Solution To Fix DK Metcalf
Things didn’t go the Pittsburgh Steelers’ way in Week 2. The New England Patriots crushed them 20-3, handing them their first loss of the season. It was ugly, too. The Steelers’ offense looked useless and barely moved the ball. Perhaps the most disappointing player on the field was DK Metcalf. Metcalf had a rough Week […]
‘Get What You Pay For’: Steelers Brass Only Has Themselves To Blame After Early Struggles, Cowherd Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 season looking much different on paper compared to the end of 2025. The Steelers added some new faces to the roster and replaced nearly the entire coaching staff. A sense of newness surrounded everything the Steelers did last offseason after 19 seasons with Mike Tomlin. It’s early, but those […]
Film Room: The Most Frustrating Mike McCarthy Sequence
After a pass-heavy season opener despite leading most of the game and all of the second half, Mike McCarthy vowed the Pittsburgh Steelers wouldn’t “live in that world.” Even when trailing against the New England Patriots, McCarthy attempted a more run-heavy approach. The most obvious instance produced the most frustrating moment. It was Pittsburgh’s third […]
Rapoport: Rico Dowdle Day-To-Day After ‘Relatively Okay’ Test Results On Injured Toe
RB Rico Dowdle exited Sunday’s game, returned, and then exited again with a toe injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, tests show no major concern. “Steelers RB Rico Dowdle, who was carted to the locker room on Sunday with a toe injury, checked out relatively OK following tests. He’s considered to be day-to-day,” Rapoport […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,028)
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. […]
‘Reaching That Mountaintop’: Cam Heyward Talks Legacy, Approach To New Steelers Era
Pittsburgh Steelers fans should not take what they have in Cam Heyward for granted. Playing at a high level at age 37 is no small feat, especially for a defensive lineman. And the leadership and experience Heyward provides to the team is equally as important. Before the season began, Heyward appeared on the More Life […]
Steelers Host Three Players For Tryouts Tuesday
Although it was technically a day off for the Pittsburgh Steelers, business picked up on the South Side Tuesday. The Steelers hosted three defensive backs for tryouts Tuesday, which corresponded with the franchise signing veteran wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and defensive back Darius Rush. Pittsburgh hosted defensive backs Beau Brade, Austin Brown and Dan Jackson […]
Lions Poach Safety Off Steelers’ Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions have poached Pittsburgh Steelers safety Bishop Fitzgerald off the practice squad, per the league’s transaction sheet. An undrafted free agent from USC, Fitzgerald signed with the Steelers earlier this month. The Lions signed DB Bishop Fitzgerald off the Steelers practice squad on Tuesday. #Steelers #NFL — Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) September 22, […]
Steelers Might Have New Trade Partner For QB Mason Rudolph
Fans were surprised and critical that the Pittsburgh Steelers kept four quarterbacks to start this season. It felt like they’d have to let one of their backups go, but they decided to keep Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar. Reports indicated that they were open to trading Rudolph, but they didn’t get any offers […]
Steelers Sign Two Familiar Names To Practice Squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed WR Isaiah Hodgins and DB Darius Rush to their practice squad today, the team announced. It’s the second Steelers stint for both players. We have signed WR Isaiah Hodgins and DB Darius Rush to the Practice Squad. @BordasLaw https://t.co/tFK27vlj8f — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 22, 2026 Hodgins spent time on the […]
‘Gonna See Some More Pointing The Fingers’: Beat Writer Talks Struggles Between Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf
The Pittsburgh Steelers look bad on the offensive side of the ball, and the biggest reason is that their most important players aren’t living up to expectations. That’s true with Aaron Rodgers, who isn’t getting much help but still looks lost on the field. And it’s especially true with DK Metcalf. Rodgers has targeted Metcalf […]
‘Ain’t Getting Through’: Chad Johnson Trash Talks T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith Ahead Of Steelers-Bengals Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered an ugly Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots. However, they can’t dwell on it for too long. They’ve got their first AFC North matchup of the year this week. The Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals, who currently lead the division. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson decided to […]
DK Metcalf Has Been One Of The ‘Least Valuable Players In The NFL’, Analyst Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded a second-round pick for DK Metcalf and subsequently signed him to a large contract extension at the start of the 2025 offseason. After trading George Pickens a couple of months later, they hoped Metcalf could be the stable WR1 the Steelers badly needed. Through a season and some change, that’s hasn’t […]
Film Room: Derrick Harmon Puts Together Complete Performance Against Patriots
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the expectation was they were landing their next great piece in the trenches, one that could take the torch and carry things for the Black and Gold long after Cameron Heyward retires. Harmon hasn’t quite shown that […]
‘Justice For Arthur Smith’: Analyst Believes Steelers’ Offense Is ‘Worse Than Last Year’
When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy to be their head coach, many fans hoped that he would finally fix the team’s offense. While McCarthy isn’t the most innovative coach, his offense has had a lot of success in the NFL, including just a few years ago with the Dallas Cowboys. However, through the first […]