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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Kaboly Predicts What A Joey Porter Jr. Contract Might Look Like

If a deal gets done between now until Sept. 13, Mark Kaboly has a good hunch of what a Joey Porter Jr. contract extension looks like. “History says it’s gonna happen,” Kaboly said on Tuesday’s...

‘Shrewd Business Move’: Former NFL GM Praises Omar Khan For Cutdown Weekend Trades

The Pittsburgh Steelers had some tough decisions to make ahead of trimming their 91-man roster to 53. Would they keep four quarterbacks? What would they do with the offensive line? And how would...

Steelers can't fold to Joey Porter Jr. with season looming

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are at a standstill, but Omar Khan can't cave to Porter's contract wishes with the 2026 season looming.

Dulac Shares Steelers’ Emergency Third-Quarterback Plan

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster and seem intent on keeping it that way for the 2026 season. That means one of Will Howard or Drew Allar will dress on...

Broderick Jones explains what went wrong with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded former first-round pick Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. This came off the heels of the Georgia product playing deep into preseason games as he...

Omar Khan's Steelers superpower is becoming impossible to hide

Omar Khan hasn't been perfect, but the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager knows when it's time to cut bait with failed draft picks.

Former NFL GM Outlines ‘Bridge Deal’ Option For Steelers, Joey Porter Jr.

Joey Porter Jr. participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ walkthrough practice Tuesday, signaling that he’s beginning his ramp-up period to be ready for the start of the regular season in just...

Steelers could already find a Will Howard upgrade with intriguing QB target

After a bumpy preseason for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard, the team should target a free agent upgrade, and one might be the perfect option to go after.

Biggest surprises and questions from the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster

Real football is almost here. The preseason has come to an end, and we’re just 11 days from the Steelers kicking off their season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Before the season could...

Steelers leave Joey Porter Jr. exposed as contract standoff drags on

Joey Porter Jr. returns to work while the Pittsburgh Steelers face a looming contract call that could leave their top corner playing without long-term security.

Vince Williams Sees ‘A Little Bit Of Comps’ Between Jalen Ramsey And Steelers’ Late Round Rookie

The Pittsburgh Steelers will start their season with a shortage of safeties. Jaquan Brisker has been injured during camp, and DeShon Elliott will miss at least the first four games of the year on...

‘Finally Just Getting Back To Playing Ball:’ Payton Wilson Explains Why He’s More Comfortable Under Patrick Graham

When the Pittsburgh Steelers took LB Payton Wilson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, it was universally regarded as a steal, if Wilson could stay healthy. Through two seasons, his health...

Insiders: Trade Request, In-Season Holdout Have ‘Been Discussed’ By Joey Porter Jr.’s Camp

Joey Porter Jr. spoke to the media for the first time since being activated from the PUP list Tuesday, but he offered little clarity on several important questions, including whether he will play...

Kaleb Johnson credits Aaron Rodgers despite tough Steelers rookie treatment

Kaleb Johnson opened up about Aaron Rodgers after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded the former third-round pick to the Green Bay Packers.

‘That Will Never Change’: Cam Heyward Supports Joey Porter Jr. Amid Contract Saga

Every year it seems the Pittsburgh Steelers have a contract saga to sort out in the weeks before the season opener. This year’s example is Joey Porter Jr., who is reportedly nowhere close to an...

Steelers just gave themselves a needless Joey Porter Jr. deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers risk limiting their options with Joey Porter Jr. by refusing to negotiate contracts once the season starts.

Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 09.02.26
NFL Insider’s ‘Understanding’ Is Rico Dowdle Likely To Handle Early Down RB Snaps

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed RB Rico Dowdle, coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, to complement RB Jaylen Warren in the Steelers’ backfield this year, and there’s a chance that Dowdle...

‘Ecstatic That They Got Paid’: Porter Has No Envy For Teammates Signed Before Him

It’s been a busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to say the least. They’ve handed out contract extensions to several players, starting with Chris Boswell, then moving to Nick Herbig,...

Carney: Ranking The Steelers’ Position Groups Ahead Of 2026 Season

Now that training camp and the preseason are in the rearview mirror and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster appears set (for now), the focus shifts to the start of the regular season....

Joey Porter Jr.'s latest comments only add to Steelers uncertainty

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. continue to be at odds on a new contract, and his first public comments didn't ease any concerns.

‘Stack Success’: McCarthy Details What He Wants To See From First-Round Pick Iheanachor

Max Iheanachor missed several crucial weeks in August with an injury, but that won’t necessarily prevent him from starting the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. Mike McCarthy has yet to declare...

Steelers fans just got the perfect reminder to be patient with the offensive line

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to have growing pains on the offensive line, but this stat gives fans more than enough reason for optimism.

With The Season Nearing, The Ravens Still Don’t Know Their Starting Center

The Baltimore Ravens play football in 11 days. The team is still figuring out who will be its starting center and fill the big shoes left by Tyler Linderbaum. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, head...

Steelers fans have seen Broderick Jones’ Cowboys mistake before

The Pittsburgh Steelers sent Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, where George Pickens already found success after his own move from Pittsburgh.

Should Rookie RT Max Iheanachor Start In Week 1?

The future may be now for Steelers rookie RT Max Iheanachor – specifically Sept. 13. Labeled a project – labeled, mind you — after the Steelers drafted him with the 21st overall pick in late...

Kozora: What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong About The Steelers’ Roster

As I like to do throughout the year, I’m checking in on my previous Pittsburgh Steelers predictions to see what I got right and what I got wrong. This time, we’re examining my Steelers 53-man...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. hints he may sit without new deal

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. hinted at the possibility of sitting out regular-season games without a new contract.,Porter Jr. is entering the f

Depot After Dark: Former Steelers LB Joins Bears, Browns Sign Edge Rusher, Johnson In Packers Uniform

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...

Cutting Elandon Roberts Hurts Steelers’ ‘Brand,’ Says Baffled Willie Colon

Many people were excited to see the Pittsburgh Steelers bring Elandon Roberts back late in training camp. He was with the team in 2023-2024, and his physicality earned him many fans. However,...

‘Don’t Really Think It’s A Big Problem’: Joey Porter Jr. Downplays Missing Practice Time In Steelers’ New Scheme

The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven’t extended Joey Porter Jr.’s contract. Porter is off the PUP list, but he didn’t rule out missing regular-season games if he doesn’t receive a contract...

‘Giving Me Great Advice:’ Porter Jr. Says Father Is Guiding Him Through Contract Negotiation

Joey Porter Jr. has never gone through a contract negotiation like this before. There are plenty of people in his camp who have. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Porter cited his father, Joey Porter...

CB Porter noncommittal on playing without deal

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was noncommittal Tuesday when asked if he would play without a contract extension.

‘It’s A Big Deal’: McCarthy Describes How Eli Heidenreich ‘Earned’ His Roster Spot

It became clear early in the preseason that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new coaching staff wasn’t very interested in Kaleb Johnson. They traded Johnson to Green Bay just before roster cuts were...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,007)

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...

Eli Heidenreich's improvement on special teams likely solidified his spot on the Steelers' roster
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. doesn’t close door on sitting out Week 1

Three players from the Steelers’ 2023 draft class received big-money extensions from the team this offseason. Not among that group was arguably the best player in that Pittsburgh draft class:...

Mike McCarthy explains why Steelers released Elandon Roberts

One of the Steelers’ most unexpected moves on roster cutdown day was the decision to release veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts. Talking to the media on Tuesday, Pittsburgh head coach Mike...

‘I Don’t Know:’ Joey Porter Jr. Non-Committal On Playing Without New Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. and the team are in a stalemate when it comes to a contract extension for the 2023 second-round pick. While if a deal doesn’t come to fruition, Porter could...

‘Up To Those Guys Upstairs:’ Joey Porter Jr. Addresses Contract, Return To Practice In New Comments

Two days after being activated off the Active/PUP list and onto the 53-man roster, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. started his ramp up period to return to practice with the Black...

‘Earned That Spot’: Kevin Jobity Jr. ‘Looks Like A Steeler’, Baldinger Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers trimmed their roster down to 53 players over the weekend. That resulted in a few surprising moves, with undrafted free agent Kevin Jobity Jr. making the Steelers’ initial...

Joey Porter Jr. to return to practice Tuesday for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are under two weeks away from taking the field for their season opener at Acrisure Stadium against the Atlanta Falcons. However, one issue still hanging over the Steelers...

Steelers Sign Three More Players To Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added three more players to their practice squad, the team announced today. The Steelers signed WR Brandon Johnson, EDGE Bradyn Swinson, and CB Car’lin Vigers. We have...

In First Post-Pittsburgh Comments, Kaleb Johnson Talks Rookie Gaffe, Aaron Rodgers, And Trade To Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent a third-round pick on Kaleb Johnson last year, but he didn’t pan out with them. After only one year with them, Johnson was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He can...

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...

Steelers can’t ignore these 3 cuts for their final practice squad spots

The Pittsburgh Steelers could turn to familiar faces to finish their practice squad, adding defensive experience and a young offensive lineman.

Mike McCarthy Cites Special Teams As Factor In Decision To Cut Elandon Roberts

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ most surprising cut ahead of the cutdown deadline on Sunday was LB Elandon Roberts. Signed in August, Roberts was expected to provide depth at inside linebacker, but the...

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. returns to practice amid contract stalemate
Mike McCarthy Confirms Joey Porter Jr. Beginning To ‘Ramp Up’ For Practice Return

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is hitting the practice field for the first time all year. Activated off Active/PUP on Sunday, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Porter was set...

‘Unlikely To Start 13 Games’: Nick Wright Anticipates Ugly Final Season For Aaron Rodgers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin never had a losing season, but he also struggled to win in the playoffs over the last decade. Mike McCarthy is hoping to end Pittsburgh’s postseason...

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