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Monday, August 31, 2026
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...

Browns Stash Quarterback On Injured Reserve, Avoid Keeping Four On Roster

This offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers fans have debated whether the team should keep four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster. But Pittsburgh isn’t the only team in the league that had to make that...

Steelers casually make history with their official 53-man roster

Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way to sneak all ten rookie draft picks (plus an undrafted rookie) on their initial 53-man roster.

Every Former Steeler Released Around The NFL On 2026 Cutdown Day

There are 1,184 players released or waived around the NFL over the few days leading up to the cutdown deadline. Teams were required to trim their 90-man offseason rosters to 53 prior Sunday by 6...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Depot After Dark: Herbig Enjoys Week Zero, Queen Wants Snow Game, Beckham Shows His Speed

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...

Steelers Far From Alone In Keeping Four Quarterbacks On Initial Roster

The roster cutdown deadline has come and gone, and all NFL teams have whittled their rosters down to 53 players. For the Steelers, the biggest question mark was whether they would keep four...

Steelers, feeling good about QB room, keep all 4

The Steelers are keeping four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar earning spots behind starter Aaron Rodgers.

Listen: Reaction To Initial 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster

Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re reacting to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster after Sunday’s 6 PM/EST deadline. We go through each position group with what was...

Steelers should make room for these 4 waiver targets after roster cuts

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have cut down their roster to 53 on Sunday, but there are players out there on the waiver wire who could improve the team.

Steelers announce 53-man roster

With training camp and preseason now fully complete, the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially made their final roster cuts and put together their 53-man roster. Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster...

Steelers activate Joey Porter Jr. from PUP list

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. off the PUP list after missing all of training camp and the preseason. Porter dealt with a back injury at the start of camp,...

All 10 Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Draft Picks Make Initial Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have once again kept every rookie draft pick on their initial 53-man roster, extending Omar Khan’s remarkable streak to four draft classes. Since taking over as general...

Steelers place DeShon Elliott on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top defenders in the secondary to start the season. The Steelers have placed safety DeShon Elliott on IR. Elliott will now miss at least the...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Initial 53-Man Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers initial 2026 53-man roster has finally been set. Sunday evening served as the deadline for teams to trim their roster down to the maximum. Rosters remain fluid and this...

Steelers Place S DeShon Elliott On IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed S DeShon Elliott on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return, according to a press release from the team at the 53-man roster deadline Sunday evening....

Steelers Place CB Donte Kent On Reserve/PUP

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed cornerback Donte Kent on Reserve/PUP, per a release from the team following the roster cutdown deadline. Kent will begin his second season on an injured list....

Steelers' official 53-man roster leaves out shocking veterans to start the season

The Pittsburgh Steelers' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season is in place, and some experienced veterans surprisingly missed the cut.

Steelers Activate CB Joey Porter Jr. Off Active/PUP

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated CB Joey Porter Jr. off Active/PUP, the team announced today. Porter is now eligible to practice after something “flared up” during the team’s mobility test...

Steelers keep all 4 QBs on 53-man roster

The deadline for all 32 NFL teams to trim their rosters down to 53 players has officially come, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping all four quarterbacks on the roster, per Adam Schefter....

Sources indicate the Steelers are keeping Eli Heidenreich, Gabriel Rubio, Kevin Jobity Jr. on 53-man roster
Eli Heidenreich makes Steelers 53-man roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their decisions on three players who will remain with the team as it finalizes its 53-man roster. According to Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,...

Kaleb Johnson and Broderick Jones trades show how costly Steelers' draft misses have become

Pittsburgh hit often enough to stay competitive, but not enough to cover for the biggest hole on the roster: quarterback

Schefter: Steelers Keep 4 QBs On Initial 53-Man Roster

For the first time in Mike McCarthy’s career—and for the first time since 1999 for the Pittsburgh Steelers—the team appears intent on carrying four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Aaron...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,005)

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, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with...

Steelers' stunning Elandon Roberts release may hint at something bigger coming

The Pittsburgh Steelers shocked the fanbase when they released veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts, but a corresponding move could be coming soon.

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