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Steelers to debut new uniform combination in Paris
The Pittsburgh Steelers will debut a never-before-worn uniform combination for their game in Paris on Sunday, the team announced 24 hours before the game against the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers will be pairing their traditional white road uniform tops wth the black pants with a thick gold stripe that the team usually wears as part of its color rush jerseys.
Steelers complete wild comeback, beat Bucs in OT, 26-19
The Pittsburgh Steelers played one of their worst halves of football of the season in the first 30 minutes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but they overcame the adversity of their own slow start, powering to a second-half comeback and a 26-19 overtime victory.
Steelers complete wild comeback, beat Bucs in OT, 26-19
Steelers complete wild comeback, beat Bucs in OT, 26-19 Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) escapes the tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) in overtime at an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.
Steelers Complete Wild Comeback, Beat Bucs in OT, 26-19
TAMPA, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Steelers played one of their worst halves of football of the season in the first 30 minutes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but they overcame the adversity of their own slow start, powering to a second-half comeback and a 26-19 overtime victory.
NFL fines Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf
This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was fined for taunting against the Cleveland Browns in the Steelers' 27-24 Week 4 Thursday Night Football loss. Metcalf was fined $11,941 for taunting by the NFL . He was also flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct on the play, when he tossed the ball at two Cleveland defenders after making a catch for 7 yards in the first quarter of Thursday's game.
The Pittsburgh Football Show, Episode 5, Oct. 9, 2026
Welcome to the show, Pittsburgh. I'm incredibly pleased to unveil The Pittsburgh Football Show, our new three-hour weekly broadcast that will cover not just the Pittsburgh Steelers, but all levels of football in and around the Steel City — the Pitt Panthers, Penn State Nittany Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers, WPIAL and City League.
Pittsburgh Loses Pro Football Hall of Fame Vote
Pittsburgh has lost its voice in selecting members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Earlier this month, the Hall of Fame announced sweeping changes to the selection process that included dropping the number of selectors from 50 to 28 and obviously eliminating the previous edict that each NFL market would be represented. As part of that trimming of voters, the lone Pittsburgh-based representative on the panel has been removed.
Steelers Sign Ball-Hawking Rookie Safety
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald to their practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. Fitzgerald, a 5-foot-11, 201-pound rookie out of USC, had been with the Tennessee Titans in training camp as an undrafted free agent before his release on Aug. 30. A Woodbridge, Virginia native, Fitzgerald got his collegiate start at the JUCO level, playing for Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College for two years before transferring to NC State in 2023.
Steelers Starting WRs Return to Practice
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers starting wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. both returned to practice on Wednesday as the team continued its final week of preseason practices at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Pittman and Metcalf have both been out of action since being injured in the team's Saturday night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Aug. 8. Pittman suffered a right leg injury, while Metcalf's specific injury has not been disclosed.
Steelers Waive Promising Rookie Tight End
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie tight end Lance Mason on waivers, according to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Mason, 22, is a 6-foot-3, 243-pound tight end who joined the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin this April. He was released by Seattle in early August and claimed off waivers by the Steelers. In three preseason games, Mason appeared in 29 snaps on offense and was not targeted for a reception.
SN+ Subscribers-Only August Steelers Live Stream
SN+ Subscribers-Only August Steelers Live Stream Alan Saunders, Zachary Smith and Derrick discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's SN+ subscribers-only livestream, the guys break down the preseason, and the upcoming roster cut-down date this Sunday. Subscribe to SN+ to join the guys at 6 p.m: Read more: SN+ Subscribers-Only August Steelers Live Stream Got a question for the guys? Can't stick around for the live stream? Leave a comment on YouTube ahead of time and they'll get to it.
Dowdle or Warren RB1? Steelers keeping plans close to the vest Original
The Pittsburgh Steelers running back position in 2026 will almost certainly be dominated by a combination of returning starter Jaylen Warren and 1,000-yard free agent addition Rico Dowdle. But how exactly the starts, playing time and touches will be distributed between the backs still feels very much up in the air as we enter the third week of training camp.
Steelers WR Clears Waivers, Reverts to Injured Reserve Original
Steelers Injury Updates•Steelers News•Steelers Training Camp•Steelers Transactions Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cole Burgess has cleared waivers, and will now revert to the injured reserve list, according to the NFL transactions page for Wednesday. Burgess was waived with an injury settlement on Tuesday after he suffered an apparent knee injury during a team period early in Monday’s fifth practice session of training camp — the first padded session of the year.
Aaron Rodgers Unleashes on Media, COVID Critiques, Dr. Fauci
UNITY TWP., Pa. — Aaron Rodgers had some things to get off his chest. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, as the Pittsburgh-native host brought his show to St. Vincent College for Steelers training camp on Monday. McAfee started by asking a benign question about football, but that's not where Rodgers wanted to take the conversation, instead going on a minutes-long rant about Dr. Anthony Fauci.
SN+ Subscribers-Only July Steelers Live Stream
SN+•Steelers Podcasts & Video Alan Saunders, Zachary Smith and Derrick discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today’s SN+ subscribers-only livestream, the guys break down the first few practices of training camp at St. Vincent College. Subscribe to SN+ to join the guys at 6 p.m: Read more: SN+ Subscribers-Only July Steelers Live Stream Got a question for the guys? Can’t stick around for the live stream? Leave a comment on YouTube ahead of time and they’ll get to it.
What to Watch for at OTAs | Steelers Morning Rush
Steelers Podcasts & Video Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the comments made by Steelers tackle Troy Fautanu, who said the doesn’t believe in the concept of having a natural position, and isn’t sweating at all the idea of moving from right tackle to left tackle for his second season as an NFL starter.
What to Watch for at OTAs | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the comments made by Steelers tackle Troy Fautanu, who said the doesn’t believe in the concept of having a natural position, and isn’t sweating at all the idea of moving from right tackle to left tackle for his second season as an NFL starter.
Steelers a Prime-Time Hit without Rodgers? | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the 2026 NFL Schedule, which once again features the Steelers prominently, with four standalone games so far in the nine already reported.
Steelers Headed to Paris | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the scheduling of the Steelers to face the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France — just one year after the team made its second-ever international stop in Dublin, Ireland. Why Paris, why the Saints, and how will this trip go?
Steelers Re-Sign Wide Receiver for Third Stint with Team
Steelers News•Steelers Transactions The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed wide receiver Brandon Johnson for the 2026 season, according to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Johnson, 27, will be on his third stint with the Steelers. He joined the Steelers for a second time late in the 2025 season on Dec. 24, following the suspension star receiver DK Metcalf.
Steelers Re-Sign Wide Receiver for Third Stint with Team
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Brandon Johnson practices during OTAs in June. Ed Thompson/Steelers Now The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed wide receiver Brandon Johnson for the 2026 season, according to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Johnson, 27, will be on his third stint with the Steelers. He joined the Steelers for a second time late in the 2025 season on Dec. 24, following the suspension star receiver DK Metcalf.
Positional Value Out the Window? | Steelers Morning Rush
2026 NFL Draft•Steelers Podcasts & Video Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League.
Positional Value Out the Window? | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the third episode of our 2026 NFL Draft preview, talking with Justin Melo of NFL Draft on SI and Titan Sized, to discuss the No. 4 overall pick, where the Tennessee Titans may very well be drafting a running back in Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, despite the lack of positional value.
Positional Value Out the Window? | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the top of the 2026 NFL Draft class, which is littered players from positions that don’t necessarily have a value that has been traditionally associated with high draft picks since the NFL’s changes to the rookie pay scale in 2011.
Report: Steelers Avoid Free Agency with Veteran Linebacker
The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing linebacker Cole Holcomb on a two-year contract, according to a report by Ari Meirov of 33rd Team. The two-year deal is worth a total of $5 million, bringing experienced depth back to the Steelers linebackers room. He had been set to become an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb, 29, has been with the Steelers since 2023, but has played just 22 games with the team after suffering a major knee injury early in his first season with the club.
Steelers finalize Mike McCarthy’s first coaching staff Original
The Pittsburgh Steelers have finalized Mike McCarthy’s first coaching staff with the team, the club announced on Thursday. Like most of the coaches hired by the Steelers this offseason, Brian Angelichio has a previous tie to both McCarthy and Pittsburgh. He coached for the Green Bay Packers with McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers from 2016-18. He also coached at Pitt from 2006-10. Former Pitt and IUP coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. is a veteran addition to McCarthy’s offensive staff.
Steelers Complete First In-Person Head Coach Interview Original
Steelers News The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed their first in-person head coach interview, wrapping up a session with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator and former Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, the team announced on Monday. The Steelers had previously interviewed seven candidates virtually. This was their first interview with Flores, who spent the 2022 season coaching under Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin before taking his current job in Minnesota.
T.J. Watt Feels Great after Playing Big Role in Steelers Win over Ravens
PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC North in dramatic fashion over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, linebacker T.J. Watt wasn’t trying to hang around. Watt won the division for the third time in his career, collected his divisional champs hat and t-shirt, and was ready to get out of the locker room as soon as possible for his post-game press conference. “Cigar smoke everywhere, man,” he said.
Steelers get major update on T.J. Watt’s status for Ravens game Original
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt (lung) is considered a long shot play in next Sunday’s pivotal winner-take-all Week 18 game for the AFC North against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Watt is considered a “long shot” to play in Week 18,” Florio wrote. The source added, “Never say never but not an ideal timeline to be fully cleared.” Click here to read more from SteelersNOW.com.
Steelers Get Huge Boost with Injury Returns on Christmas Eve
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt at practice on Dec. 24, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — Santa Claus came early for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the Black and Gold got two major presents at practice on Christmas Eve, with outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig back in uniform for the team at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Watt has missed the last two games after suffering a partially collapsed lung on Dec. 10.
How Much Will Suspension Cost DK Metcalf? | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the suspension of wide receiver DK Metcalf and how much it will cost him. Metcalf was suspended for two games by the NFL on Monday after getting into an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan behind the Pittsburgh bench during Sunday’s game.
Steelers Get Good News on RB Jaylen Warren Original
Steelers Gameday•Steelers Injury Updates•Steelers News PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers got good news on the health of running back Jaylen Warren, who is dressed and set to play against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. Warren woke up feeling ill on Monday and as a result, was a late addition to the team’s injury report with a questionable designation. Warren took the field at Acrisure Stadium before warmups and got the green-light to participate at that time.
Disastrous Third Quarter Sinks Steelers vs. Bills, 26-7
PITTSBURGH — A disastrous third quarter was more than enough to sink the Pittsburgh Steelers in their bid for an upset of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Steelers led at halftime, but had one of the worst quarters of football in recent memory in the third period, yielding 13 points and all the momentum in what became a 26-7 Bills victory. Advertisement The disaster started on the first offensive play of the second quarter, when Aaron Rodgers ran a play-action pass, and was sacked by Joey Bosa.
Steelers Get Good News on Jaylen Warren Injury
PITTSBURGH — Running back Jaylen Warren has the green light to return from an ankle injury this week when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Chicago Bears. Warren suffered the ankle injury early in the second half of last week’s Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He said he was cleared to return, but did not do so as a precaution, with the Steelers winning by multiple scores in the second half.
Ja’Marr Chase denies spitting on Jalen Ramsey: ‘I didn’t spit on nobody’ Original
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase claims that he did not spit on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during the scrum between the players that ended with Ramsey being ejected for punching Chase. Video showed Chase clearly spitting on Ramsey, but he still denied having incited the incident. “I never opened my mouth to that guy,” Chase said. “I didn’t spit on nobody.” Of course, Chase also took issue with the idea that he was punched by Ramsey, which also seemed obvious.
NFL to Investigate Jalen Ramsey-Ja’Marr Chase Incident
PITTSBURGH — The NFL will investigate the incident between Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase that ended with Ramsey being ejected from Sunday’s game. Ramsey was ejected for punching Chase with 13:28 remaining in the fourth quarter, as the Steelers held a narrow lead. Advertisement The two players came together after a third down play, when the Steelers stopped the Bengals short, setting up a fourth and one.
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Melt Down in Blowout Loss to Chargers, 25-10
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Just a few weeks shy of his 42nd birthday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers picked a very time to start looking his age. Rodgers played the worst game of his Steelers tenure on Sunday, throwing two interceptions, and getting sacked three times, including for a safety, in a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Advertisement The issues started early for Rodgers, who fumbled in his own end zone on the Steelers’ third offensive possession.
Steelers tight ends get green light after injury scares
Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends Connor Heyward and Darnell Washington are both expected to dress for the team in Sunday’s Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite injury scares that caused them to miss practice time during the week.
Steelers Tight Ends Get Green Light after Injury Scares
Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends Connor Heyward and Darnell Washington are both expected to dress for the team in Sunday’s Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite injury scares that caused them to miss practice time during the week.
Six takeaways power Steelers to upset win over Colts, 27-20
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not fix all of the problems that cropped up with their defense during their recent two-game losing streak, but one major change was more than enough to tip the scales in a 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. After not getting a turnover in three consecutive games, including back-to-back losses to the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers over the last two weeks, the Steelers exploded with six takeaways against the Colts on Sunday.
Steelers Cut Ties with Veteran Quarterback
Steelers News•Steelers Transactions The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Logan Woodside from their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Woodside was re-signed by the team on Sept. 10, after Skylar Thompson was placed on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury suffered in practice. Woodside was not elevated for any games while on the practice squad and the Steelers have not had a third quarterback dressed since Thompson’s injury.
Steelers Cut Ties with Veteran Quarterback
The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Logan Woodside from their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Woodside was re-signed by the team on Sept. 10, after Skylar Thompson was placed on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury suffered in practice. Woodside was not elevated for any games while on the practice squad and the Steelers have not had a third quarterback dressed since Thompson’s injury.
Thursday Night Curse Continues, Bengals Shred Steelers Defense, 33-31
CINCINNATI — The curse of Thursday Night Football lives on, as the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 0-9 in divisional road games on Thursday night, and once again lost to a team they were supposed to beat in a 33-31 upset by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers’ highest-paid defense was carved up by 40-year old quarterback Joe Flacco, less than two weeks after he was acquired by Cincinnati, and receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Steelers OC Arthur Smith Already Getting Head Coach Buzz
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is already being mentioned as a head coaching candidate for the 2026 NFL season. The first head coach vacancy opened on Monday, as the Tennessee Titans fired coach Brian Callahan after just 23 games in the head spot. Smith has long ties to the Tennessee organization, and another strong season with the Steelers could have him in contention to get back into head coaching. He was among 23 candidates for the job listed by The Tennesseean on Monday.
Defense Shuts Down Browns, Steelers Win 23-9
PITTSBURGH — It wasn’t pretty, but the Pittsburgh Steelers churned out an effective victory to open AFC North play on Sunday, beating their oldest rivals, the Cleveland Browns, 23-9 at Acrisure Stadium. The Pittsburgh defense stifled the Cleveland offense throughout the game, holding the Browns to 206 total yards and never letting them sniff the end zone.
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith takes step forward in injury rehab
This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com. Alex Highsmith was a full participant in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2. Advertisement Highsmith, who head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday is expected to return against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, but practiced in full on Thursday, usually the final step in a player’s return from injury.
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Takes Step Forward in Injury Rehab
Steelers Injury Updates•Steelers News PITTSBURGH — Alex Highsmith was a full participant in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2. Highsmith, who head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday is expected to return against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, but practiced in full on Thursday, usually the final step in a player’s return from injury.
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Takes Step Forward in Injury Rehab
PITTSBURGH — Alex Highsmith was a full participant in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2. Highsmith, who head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday is expected to return against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, but practiced in full on Thursday, usually the final step in a player’s return from injury.
Browns make AFC North shocker, trade Joe Flacco to Bengals ahead of Steelers game
The Cleveland Browns are trading quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a report by NFL Network, in advance of the Pittsburgh Steelers playing both of those teams over the next 10 days. Flacco, who won the Browns starting quarterback job this offseason in a four-way competition, had been benched for third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel in Week 5. Gabriel made his first career start in the Browns’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Wait a Year? Steelers Scout Potential Top 2027 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Original
2026 NFL Draft•Steelers News While the Pittsburgh Steelers have been hyper-fixated on quarterback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft throughout this college football season, they are also taking a glimpse into the future, as well. On Saturday, the Steelers scouted the two players who are most likely to be the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft, as they played against one another.
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