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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Weakness To Strength: Trai Essex Confident In ‘Right Side’ Of Steelers’ Offensive Line

Entering training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to solidify the right side of their offensive line after head coach Mike McCarthy’s staff shifted Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu to the...

‘Brought In For A Reason’: Cowboys HC Says Broderick Jones Will Compete For Starting Position

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend, ending his time with the team. But his time in Dallas is getting off to a fast start. Under his new head...

ESPN Beat Writer Speculates About Two Steelers Who Might Not Stick To Team’s 53-Man Roster

How a 53-man roster looks initially and how it’s constructed on opening day often differ. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to make any additional moves to their group, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor...

Ranking every player on Steelers' 53-man roster from worst to best

With the Pittsburgh Steelers' initial 53-man roster set for the 2026 season, here's a look at every player on the team, ranked from worst to best.

Ravens Add Veteran Kicker To Compete With ‘Struggling’ Tyler Loop

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a wild 2025 season. One that quite literally came down to the final kick in the regular season. Pittsburgh led by one point, with Tyler Loop attempting a 44-yard field...

What’s the Steelers’ plan at safety?

One of a handful of surprises from the Steelers on cutdown day was the team placing starting safety DeShon Elliott on injured reserve — guaranteeing he’ll miss at least the first four games of the...

Steelers Avoid Sunk-Cost Fallacy In Jones, Johnson Trades

The good news. The Pittsburgh Steelers got something for their 2023 first-round and 2025 third-round selections, OT Broderick Jones and RB Kaleb Johnson. The bad news. The Pittsburgh Steelers had...

Monday, August 31, 2026
Depot After Dark: Players Happy For Howard, Pivot Goes To Netflix, Wetjen Excited

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...

‘Didn’t Show Me Enough’: Willie Colon Says Steelers ‘Should’ve Let Go Of Will Howard’

The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to keep all four of their quarterbacks on their initial roster. That means Will Howard, despite having an up-and-down preseason and getting hurt in the final game,...

Vince Williams Sees ‘Versatile’ Nick Herbig As Answer To Steelers’ Inside Linebacker Depth Issue

The Pittsburgh Steelers let Elandon Roberts go as part of their efforts to trim their roster to 53 players. That surprised many, since Roberts seemed to have a role as a run-stuffer in the...

‘Without A Doubt’: Trai Essex Believes Steelers ‘Want’ Max Iheanachor To Start Over Dylan Cook

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers have already set their initial roster, they still have some big decisions to make, particularly on the offensive line. The Steelers traded Broderick Jones to...

Steelers' biggest move ahead of 53-man roster wasn't getting another player

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big move, but it wasn't a trade.

In First Interview Since Being Traded, Broderick Jones Shares Why He Struggled In Pittsburgh

Broderick Jones is on the second team of his career but thinks his stint with the Dallas Cowboys will go smoother if he stays in one spot. In his first comments since being traded from Pittsburgh...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,006)

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...

Steelers GM Omar Khan explains why all 10 of their 2026 draft picks made the team
Steelers won't negotiate with CB Porter in-season

The Steelers say their longtime policy of not negotiating contracts in-season will stand when it comes to cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is in the final year of his rookie deal.

Charlie Batch Doubles Down, ‘Still Adamant’ Steelers Won’t Keep 4 QBs

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all four of their quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster. That was one of their biggest questions this offseason, but they saw enough out of their three backups...

‘Expect Him To Contribute’: Khan Has High Hopes For Robert Spears-Jennings’ Rookie Year

The Pittsburgh Steelers found a way to keep all 10 of their draft picks on the 53-man roster, including their seventh-round picks Eli Heidenreich and Robert Spears-Jennings. Making the initial...

Steelers ‘Certainly Not Closing The Door’ On Elandon Roberts Reunion

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a surprising — some would say shocking — move Sunday, releasing veteran inside linebacker Elandon Roberts just under three weeks after signing him in training camp....

‘Hope Joey Finishes His Career Here’: Khan Addresses Porter Contract Negotiations

Joey Porter Jr. has been in search of a contract extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, but nothing is done yet. The Steelers don’t do contract negotiations during the season, so...

‘Just Being Smart’: Omar Khan Clarifies Decision To Place DeShon Elliott On IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers made some predictable, and unpredictable moves as it came time to trim their roster down on Sunday. One of the more surprising moves came when the Steelers placed safety...

‘We’re Excited:’ Steelers’ Khan Explains Decision To Keep Four Quarterbacks

For the first time since 1999, the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping four quarterbacks on their roster. General manager Omar Khan explained why on Monday. “We’re excited. We really like that room,”...

Omar Khan Explains Decision To Trade Broderick Jones, Kaleb Johnson

The Pittsburgh Steelers made two notable trades over the weekend, sending former first-round pick Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys and last year’s third-round pick Kaleb Johnson to the Green...

Omar Khan Offers Injury Updates On Will Howard, Ben Skowronek

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a bit banged up coming out of the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Veteran safety DeShon Elliott landed on Injured Reserve Sunday and was designated to...

Elandon Roberts ‘shocked’ after being cut by Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised fans everywhere on Sunday when they released linebacker Elandon Roberts just weeks after bringing him back after a one-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders....

Beat Writer Says Eli Heidenreich Is ‘A Great Story’ But Questions His Role With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a handful of surprising moves Sunday ahead of the roster cutdown deadline. Those included releasing veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts and putting undrafted rookie...

Schefter: Steelers Didn’t Receive An Offer ‘Worth Doing’ To Trade Mason Rudolph

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season with a crowded quarterback room. They’re not the only team to carry four quarterbacks on its initial roster, but Pittsburgh found reasons to keep all...

James Harrison: ‘Guarantee’ Steelers Won’t Draft A QB ‘For At Least A Year Or Two’

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster is set, and although some things might change, the team is keeping all four quarterbacks for now. It was obvious that Aaron Rodgers was making the...

Steelers signing former Cowboys DB to practice squad

The Steelers are signing safety Juanyeh Thomas to the practice squad, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Monday afternoon. Thomas, who went undrafted in 2022 out of Georgia Tech, played the first four...

Steelers Awarded No Players Off Waivers Monday

The Pittsburgh Steelers were not awarded any players off waivers following Sunday’s leaguewide cutdowns. It’s another season in which Pittsburgh did not add to its roster with a post-cutdown...

Fowler: Steelers To Sign S Juanyeh Thomas To Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed S Juanyeh Thomas to their practice squad, according to Jeremy Fowler on X. The former Dallas Cowboys safety reunites with head coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh....

2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Practice Squad Tracker (Updating)

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster is set, but there’s plenty more roster building to do. The Steelers will begin assembling their initial 16- or 17-man practice squad throughout the...

The Terrible Podcast – Initial 53-Man Roster Review, Trade Reviews, Elliott Placed On IR, Outside Add Candidates & More

Season 17, Episode 16 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers establishing their initial 53-man...

Kaboly Explains How Four-Quarterback Decision Came Together

Ahead of Sunday’s cutdown deadline, people asked whether the Pittsburgh Steelers would really keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. It was the biggest question regarding the Steelers. Lo...

‘Good Stuff’: Brian Baldinger Impressed With Gennings Dunker’s Performance Against Buffalo

With all 10 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie class making the initial roster, some are going to see the field sooner than others. One who won’t play immediately is Gennings Dunker. He’s...

7 Steelers on the chopping block despite making the initial 53-man roster

Despite sticking on the Pittsburgh Steelers' initial 53-man roster, don't be surprised if these bubble players fail to stick around and become roster cuts.

Film Room: How Roster Surprise Kevin Jobity Jr. Made The 53

When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster was unveiled, there were plenty of surprises, but none bigger than Kevin Jobity Jr. The undrafted rookie defensive lineman went from an...

‘Always Throwing Your Fastball’: T.J. Watt Details Pass-Rush Mindset Entering Year 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the 2026 season with one of the best edge-rushing corps in the NFL. From T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to highly paid Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer, there’s a lot to...

Steelers Releasing Elandon Roberts Named One Of League’s Most Surprising Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers releasing veteran inside linebacker Elandon Roberts Sunday morning came as a surprise. After signing him in mid-August to help shore up the inside linebacker room under...

3 biggest takeaways from Steelers' first 53-man roster of Mike McCarthy era

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their first official 53-man roster of the Mike McCarthy era, and the team made a statement with these three key takeaways.

‘He Doesn’t Have Many Options:’ Dulac Suggests Porter Needs ‘Realistic Negotiating’ To Get Deal Done

The Pittsburgh Steelers activating cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Active/PUP list Sunday as part of a number of roster moves ahead of the 6 PM/ET cutdown deadline was encouraging, but it...

Steelers Land At No. 21 In Final Preseason Power Rankings

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their preseason slate last Thursday. On Sunday, they cut their roster down to 53 players. Evidently, ESPN doesn’t feel too great about the Steelers’ chances this...

Steelers running back draws the short straw in last-minute roster cuts

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a questionable decision to cut running back Lew Nichols after an excellent preseason and with a lack of competition at RB.

Steelers Enter 2026 As NFL’s Oldest Team

Last year, we had the Icy Hot Bowl for the matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons might need a similar billing, as both...

‘Together We Eat’: Herbig, Highsmith Explain ‘Selfless’ Dynamic In Steelers’ OLB Room

When the Steelers surprisingly extended fourth-year outside linebacker Nick Herbig, giving him a $100 million deal, it led to plenty of speculation regarding the future of the outside linebacker...

3 winners (and 2 bitter losers) from Steelers' roster cutdowns

The Pittsburgh Steelers trimmed their roster down to 53 players on Sunday, and there were a few names who were clear winners and losers from the cuts.

‘Not Understanding This Negativity’: Will Howard Showed ‘Plenty Of Potential’ During Preseason, Essex Says

Despite being a sixth-round pick without any experience, Will Howard was one of the hottest topics on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster heading into training camp. Mike McCarthy talked him up...

Steelers' polarizing Will Howard decision is already dividing fans

The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to keep Will Howard as a fourth quarterback on the team's initial 53-man roster instantly divided the fanbase.

Free Agents For Steelers To Consider Post-Cutdowns

The Pittsburgh Steelers set its initial 53-man roster Sunday evening, but there’s plenty more maneuvering the team can do. Like the NFL’s 31 other teams, the team’s pro personnel department will...

‘Favorite Of Mine’: Former Scout ‘Could See’ Steelers Dominating Falcons In Week 1

The preseason is over, so meaningful football is just around the corner. The Pittsburgh Steelers will open their season at home against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Former NFL scout John...

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