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Friday, September 11, 2026
Carney: Four Key Matchups In Steelers-Falcons

Just like that, we’ve reached the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. Just as they did in 2024, the Steelers will open the season against the Atlanta Falcons. This time though, it’s at home on the...

Falcons' Tagovailoa out, Rush to start vs. Steelers

The Falcons will start backup Cooper Rush at quarterback in Sunday's opener against the Steelers after ruling starter Tua Tagovailoa out with an oblique injury.

5 questions about the Falcons for Steelers fans ahead of Week 1

Both the Steelers and the Falcons have new coaching staffs heading into Week 1. It’s safe to say both franchises will be looking to start their new era off on the right foot with a victory. I...

Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the start of the Mike McCarthy era will see Cooper Rush starting for Atlanta. After suffering an oblique injury during...

‘Expect A Decent Quarterback’: Rico Dowdle Thinks Steelers Have Tall Task Against Former Teammate Cooper Rush

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the week preparing for Tua Tagovailoa. Now, they’ll have to quickly get ready for a new quarterback. Injuring his oblique in practice on Thursday, Tagovailoa...

Joey Porter Jr. is 'not really' optimistic he will sign a new contract before Sunday's opener
Steelers catch a massive break as Falcons are forced to start Cooper Rush

The Pittsburgh Steelers just caught another huge break, as they will avoid quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and play against Cooper Rush in Week 1.

‘Need All-Pro, Pro Bowl Performances’: Haden Wants Steelers’ Top Three Edge Rushers To All Get Double-Digit Sacks

The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested a lot in their defense. While offensive-minded Mike McCarthy is their head coach now, that didn’t stop Pittsburgh from putting more money into its defense....

Joey Porter not optimistic about deal getting done with Steelers

With the Pittsburgh Steelers season officially beginning in two days time, their window to get a deal done with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is rapidly shrinking. The Steelers don’t negotiate...

Falcons rule out Tua Tagovailoa vs. Steelers, Cooper Rush to start at quarterback

Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in practice Thursday

Joey Porter disputes rumored salary demands

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to come to terms on a contract extension with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The team has made it clear it won’t break its tradition of not negotiating contracts...

Falcons’ Week 1 Friday Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa Ruled Out, EDGE Depth Runs Thin

The Atlanta Falcons released a final injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have 4 players ruled out, while 1 other is questionable for Sunday. Most notable...

The Terrible Podcast — Steelers Vs. Falcons Preview, Tagovailoa’s Status, Week 1 Picks & More

Season 17, Episode 21 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Thursday injury reports released by the Pittsburgh...

Falcons Backup Quarterback Cooper Rush To Start Against Steelers Week One

The Atlanta Falcons will start backup quarterback Cooper Rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. Rush will get the nod over an Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury during...

Mike Evans is already showing Steelers why they pursued the wrong receiver

It already looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers went after the wrong veteran receiver during the 2026 offseason after Mike Evans' debut with the 49ers.

Joey Porter Jr. Denies That He Wants To Become Highest-Paid Cornerback

Amid the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing contract saga with CB Joey Porter Jr. came a report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport that Porter wanted to become the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback with a new...

Without New Contract, Joey Porter Jr. Still Doesn’t Guarantee He’ll Play Week One

Joey Porter Jr.’s stance hasn’t changed. If he doesn’t receive a new contract, he may not play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. Speaking to reporters Friday after practice, Porter said...

‘Certainly Helped’: McCarthy’s Criticized Approach Already Paying Off, Beat Writer Says

Mike McCarthy’s top priority during the offseason was making sure his team made it through the summer healthy and available for when the games started to count. It was a change from Mike Tomlin’s...

Three Rivers Report: Who will the Steelers face at quarterback on Sunday?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to roll on Sunday and begin the season against the Atlanta Falcons, but the bigger question is: who will be the starting quarterback? Last year’s starter is still...

Four Questions With The Depot Crew: Previewing Week 1 Steelers-Falcons Matchup

We’ve made it. After a long eight months marked by change, the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to open the 2026 season Sunday on the North Shore against the visiting Atlanta Falcons at 1 PM/ET. Some...

4 Falcons players Steelers can exploit (and 3 they must fear)

The Pittsburgh Steelers could look to exploit four weaknesses on the Atlanta Falcons while game-planning against their 'big three' in Week 1.

‘I Expect Pittsburgh To Knock Them Out’: Jay Gruden Believes Steelers Are Going To Crush Falcons

Week 1 is here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first game is only days away. They’re playing the Atlanta Falcons, who are dealing with a host of issues. That includes some uncertainty under center....

Everything Aaron Rodgers said about Shailene Woodley, Danica Patrick and more on 'Not Just Football' podcast

A few clips of Rodgers have gone viral in recent days after the quarterback opened up on his past relationships, political thoughts and more.

‘Every Year You Want To See More Out Of Them’: Former Lineman Not High On Steelers OL

The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested a lot of resources in their offensive line in recent years. Much of that has paid off, with several young players in that group starting to emerge. However,...

Aaron Rodgers makes wild claims about ex Shailene Woodley

The Steelers QB says actress Shailene Woodley and former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick need to 'move on' after years of bashing him.

‘Can’t Wait Until They Do The 30-For-30’: Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh Reflect On Steelers-Ravens Rivalry

Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh were AFC North staples for almost two decades. Tomlin became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach in 2007, while Harbaugh was named the Baltimore Ravens’ head coach in...

Steelers-Falcons preview: What to expect from Atlanta’s offense, defense in Week 1

The regular season is back, and so are Read & React’s game previews. This week, we’ll take a look at the Atlanta Falcons, who finished 2025 with an 8-9 record and third place in the NFC South....

How the legendary QB and a hard-nosed special teamer became Pittsburgh's newest Odd Couple
Alex Highsmith Believes Steelers Have ‘What Separates Being A Good And Great Defense’

For years, the Steelers have appeared to have the talent defensively, but the absence of something else has limited them. Alex Highsmith believes that they have this year what can distinguish them...

Steelers have a rookie matchup Aaron Rodgers must exploit vs Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several ways to stress Atlanta Falcons rookie Avieon Terrell without forcing Aaron Rodgers to target him all game.

Falcons Defense Scouting Report: Continuity Could Give Steelers Trouble

As we’ve done for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jake Brockhoff and...

Beat Writer Predicts Pro Bowl Seasons For Pair Of Steelers Offensive Players

A Pro Bowl accolade in the last decade or so hasn’t carried the weight it once did in the NFL. That’s changing this year though, thanks to an adjustment the NFL has made, getting rid of the...

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Highlights Two Offensive Players As Versatile Weapons

The Steelers haven’t shown much of their offense thus far, but HC Mike McCarthy is excited about their versatility. He highlighted two players he believes figure into that equation in particular....

Falcons Offense Scouting Report: Stop The Man Wearing Seven

As we’ve done for many years now, we break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual player standpoint. Like last year, Josh Carney...

Falcons Already Wary Of Steelers Rookie Kaden Wetjen: ‘Harping On That Throughout The Week’

Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen seems to have the Falcons’ attention long before his punt return touchdown in the preseason. No doubt a player they spent time scouring this offseason, he featured...

Mike McCarthy should rethink Steelers' questionable right tackle plan for Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers should strongly consider starting Max Iheanachor at right tackle, thanks to some favorable matchups against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – S Robert Spears-Jennings

Player: S Robert Spears-Jennings Stock Value: Up Reasoning: With DeShon Elliott beginning the season on IR, rookie Robert Spears-Jennings could have a chance to play on defense. Having earned a...

Steelers have been handed the perfect chance to start the season 2-0

Joey Porter Jr. is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lone injury concern while Tua Tagovailoa and A.J. Brown manage injuries for upcoming opponents.

DK Metcalf Believes Steelers Offense Has Nothing To Prove: ‘Teams Got To Be Able To Stop Us’

DK Metcalf and most of the Steelers’ starters on offense played little during the preseason. Nevertheless, he doesn’t think they have anything to prove. In his eyes, the burden is on their...

Steelers need to make two obvious concessions with a Joey Porter Jr. deal

Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers are close to a deadline, and the team needs to be willing to give a little to get a new deal done.

Myles Garrett Held Without A Stat In Rams’ Week 1 Blowout Loss After Massive Trade

Myles Garrett had a very quiet Rams debut after Los Angeles traded for him this offseason from the Browns, registering no stats. Sending Cleveland first-, second-, and third-round draft picks...

Would Joey Porter Jr. Play Week 1 Without New Contract?

Would Joey Porter Jr. play Week 1 without a new contract? The only business left for the Steelers to settle before Week 1 is with Joey Porter Jr. Whether they settle that, however, is unclear. It...

Noah Hiles: Setting the new Steelers standard should be Mike McCarthy's top priority this season
A Brief History Of Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coaching Debuts

Mike McCarthy is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers head-coaching debut. He joins a remarkably short list of names over the franchise’s more than 90-year history. And though it’s just that,...

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Depot After Dark: Herbig Helping Hawaii, Fallon Jokes About Steelers’ Logo, Frazier Cares For Dogs

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...

‘Y’all Have Questions And Concerns As Well’: Ex-Falcons RB Thinks Pittsburgh Isn’t ‘Much Better Team’ Than Atlanta

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday for their first game of the year. It doesn’t look like the toughest matchup, especially with Falcons quarterback Tua...

49ers Vs. Rams – 2026 Week 1 Thursday Night Game Open Discussion Thread

The second game of the 2026 NFL regular season gets underway tonight as the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Netflix. This Thursday night game between the...

DK Metcalf Shares What Stands Out About ‘Great Teammate’ Michael Pittman Jr.

It remains to be seen how veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meshes with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. But in the locker room and in the...

Rapoport: Patriots Top Wide Receiver A.J. Brown Expected To Miss Steelers Game

New England Patriots’ star wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss the Week Two contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Avoiding a fracture but suffering a high ankle sprain during Wednesday...

‘They Want Some Answers’: Fittipaldo Senses Porter Contract Saga Reaching ‘Boiling Point’ Among Steelers’ Leaders

Joey Porter Jr.’s contract saga has been dragging on for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Porter is practicing, it’s still unclear whether he’ll play in Week 1 as he waits for an extension. The...

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