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Mike McCarthy used final preseason game to send clear message to Roman Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy sent a vivid message to wide receiver Roman Wilson in the team's preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.

Drew Allar Has ‘Lot Of Potential,’ But Will Howard ‘Obviously Won’ QB Battle This Year, Thinks Asante Samuel Sr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a quarterback battle this summer, although it wasn’t for their starting job. Aaron Rodgers has that locked up, but it was unclear how the rest of the depth chart would...

‘A Lot To Work With:’ Former GM Thinks Steelers Have Future Starting Quarterback On Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear set to keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster entering the 2026 season under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s not particularly ideal when you’re...

Steelers' Super Bowl chances are getting squashed before they play a game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting eliminated from Super Bowl contention before they even play their first regular-season game.

The Morning After: Keeping four QBs is bad roster building

The end of preseason has always been the unofficial beginning of fall in my eyes. As I stare out my window, I can see a hint of color becoming more prevalent in the trees, the sun is setting...

Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Final Edition)

My final Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-man roster prediction. My best guess of what the roster will look like, and this is crucial, at Sunday’s cutdowns by 6 PM/EST. The roster can, and likely will,...

‘Looks Like A Starting Quarterback:’ Ex-NFL Safety Saw ‘Entirely Different’ Mason Rudolph This Summer

Most of the attention on the Pittsburgh Steelers this preseason was directed toward their young quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers is entering his final season, so Pittsburgh will need a new starter...

Preseason Week 3 PFF Grades: Offensive Rookies Shine In Finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the preseason with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Thursday, but they plenty of positives to take away from the game. Multiple rookies,...

Elandon Roberts Endorses Robert Spears-Jennings: ‘Showed Maturity, And We Need That’

If Robert Spears-Jennings needs veteran testimony to make the 53-man roster, Elandon Roberts just provided it for him. The rookie seventh-round safety has been very active this offseason,...

Steelers' Broderick Jones gamble may be nearing a brutal ending

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing an unavoidable decision regarding their relationship with former first-round pick Broderick Jones.

‘That Report Was Fictitious’: Kaboly Refutes Claim Joey Porter Jr. Wants To Be Highest-Paid CB

Shortly after Mike McCarthy declared negotiations with Joey Porter Jr. at an “impasse,” Ian Rapoport offered an explanation why. Rapoport reported that Porter’s next contract will make him the...

Four Steelers Who Could Be The 2026 Roster ‘Yo-Yo’

Which Pittsburgh Steeler could be pulled by the string? NFL teams must set an initial 53-man roster no later than Sunday at 6 PM/EST. Teams have greater flexibility now than ever before to make...

Troy Fautanu Explains ‘Biggest Transition’ In Move To LT

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line has some weaknesses, which was obvious throughout the preseason. Specifically, right tackle looks like it could be a problem for them. They’ve got three...

The Verdict Is (All But) In For Kaleb Johnson, Omar Khan’s Worst Draft Pick So Far

Following the conclusion of the full preseason slate, it’s hard to argue for Kaleb Johnson earning himself a roster spot. The 2025 fifth-round pick offered very little to be excited about over the...

Mike McCarthy just made one promise Steelers players won't forget

Mike McCarthy wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to handle roster cuts with respect, giving departing players honest answers and leaving the door open for a return.

Broderick Jones Shares Biggest Adjustment Playing For Mike McCarthy

For the first time in his career, even dating back to college, Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-year offensive tackle Broderick Jones finds himself playing for an offensive-minded head coach. Jones...

Film Room: WR Max Hurleman Puts Exclamation Point On Strong Summer

A year ago, then-rookie WR Max Hurleman fizzled on his way to the finish line. This year, he kept the fireworks going. With a year under his belt, Hurleman stamped his summer with a strong showing...

5 winners (and 3 losers) from the Steelers narrow loss to the Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to pull out the win in their last preseason game, but there are enough winners worth celebrating from this loss.

‘Closer Than You Think’: Eli Heidenreich Has ‘Outside Shot’ At 53-Man Roster, Beat Writer Says

Entering the final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday night, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that rookie seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich was ticketed for the Pittsburgh...

Drew Allar Grateful For Mike McCarthy’s Staff In Complex QB Room: ‘I Know It’s Not Like That Everywhere’

The Steelers felt comfortable drafting Drew Allar largely because they felt Mike McCarthy was the right coach to develop him. With his rookie offseason ending, Allar is grateful to have him, and...

Drew Allar says the quiet part out loud about Steelers coaching staff

Drew Allar says the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy stand out for their detailed preparation that helps quarterbacks play with confidence.

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – WR Kaden Wetjen

Player: WR Kaden Wetjen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky second game, Kaden Wetjen ended his preseason with a punt return touchdown that solidified his roster spot. At least, it seems...

Mike McCarthy may have made the Steelers' toughest roster call even more painful

Mike McCarthy likes what he sees from Will Howard and Drew Allar, but the Pittsburgh Steelers may not have room to keep four quarterbacks.

Steelers longshot just made his case impossible to ignore

The Pittsburgh Steelers have every reason to give running back Lew Nichols a spot on the 53-man roster after his preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.

The Future Is Now: Max Iheanachor Should Start Week 1 For Steelers

Even with the time lost, Max Iheanachor is the Steelers’ least-worst option at right tackle. After returning from injury, he has shown enough. Partly because those against whom he is competing did...

Steelers 53-man roster cut tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers must cut their roster down to 53 players by the NFL deadline, and this is your one-stop shop for all Steelers roster cut news.

5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills

The Steelers ended their preseason with a one-point loss to the Buffalo Bills. The final score doesn’t matter, but the play of those involved certainly impacted the rapidly-approaching NFL cutdown...

‘It’s Gonna Happen’: Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Deshaun Watson Will Fail — And Shedeur, Too

While Deshaun Watson may open the regular season as the Browns’ starter, it won’t last long, former QB Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts. Not exactly going out on the furthest limb, I would argue, but...

Is Keeping Four Quarterbacks The Right Move For Steelers?

Is keeping four quarterbacks the right move for the Steelers? After last night’s preseason finale, Steelers HC Mike McCarthy strongly implied he will keep four quarterbacks, if not outright saying...

Noah Hiles: The Steelers' offensive line needs to lead the way, but the group left plenty to be desired in the preseason
McCarthy says Steelers' 4 QBs have earned spots

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said all four of the team's quarterbacks have earned roster spots, saying, "We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young guys that were excited about...

‘Excitement And Joy’: Max Iheanachor Discusses His Preseason Debut

Thursday was Max Iheanachor’s long-awaited NFL debut. The Steelers’ first-round pick got off to a great start during training camp but suffered an injury just before the first preseason game. He...

Listen: Steelers Vs Bills Recap And Analysis

Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re recapping and analyzing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Friday’s preseason finale. We discuss the performance of the...

Chris Hoke Names Standout From Steelers’ Preseason Finale

Germie Bernard needed just one catch to leave his mark on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale. His first NFL touchdown was impressive enough, but the way he got there caught the attention of...

With Punt Return Score, Kaden Wetjen Achieved His Lofty Preseason Goal

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen was struggling on special teams in the final preseason game, and pressure and criticism were mounting. Then, everything changed in the...

Positional Grades: Steelers At Bills

Just like that, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason is over. The Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills Thursday night on the road, 28-27, allowing the game-winning two-point conversion with just over...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Steelers ready for bigger challenges after ending the preseason with a last-minute defeat in Buffalo
Top QBs sit out as Bills overtake Steelers in preseason finale

Ian Wheeler ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 1:06 remaining and Dante Pettis caught the subsequent two-point-conversion pass from Shane Buechele as the

Drew Allar Pleased With His Preseason Overall: ‘Not Second-Guessing Myself’

He didn’t come close to replicating his impressive start to the preseason with his final two performances, but rookie quarterback Drew Allar is feeling good coming out of his first preseason with...

Tom’s Ten Takes – Steelers Vs. Bills

In Week 3 of the preseason, the Steelers traveled to Buffalo. It marked the final chance to make a good enough impression to make an NFL roster. Many players know they are on the roster bubble....

‘Probably Won’t Sleep Tonight’: Mike McCarthy ‘Anxious’ About Getting Roster Cuts Right

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished playing their preseason games. For fans, all attention shifts to two weeks from now, when the Atlanta Falcons come to town for the regular-season opener. Mike...

Mike McCarthy Details What Went Wrong On The Will Howard Interception

There’s debate over who is to blame for Will Howard’s two interceptions last week against the New York Jets. On Howard’s third pick of the preseason Thursday night against Buffalo, the issue was...

‘Proud Of Him’: Mike McCarthy ‘Really Happy’ To See Kaden Wetjen House Punt Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaden Wetjen much earlier than most, including him, expected. They needed a return man badly, and Wetjen obviously fills that role. But through the first two...

NFL waiver wire rules and the Steelers’ position in the waiver order

With the NFL preseason nearing its conclusion, teams will have to begin the process of cutting players to be compliant with the 53-man limit for the regular season. The Steelers themselves just...

Though Still On PUP List, Joey Porter Jr. Had ‘Excellent Workout’ Thursday, Says Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a close game to the Buffalo Bills in their preseason finale. However, the final results matter less than some other business items the Steelers need to handle. That...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 live cut tracker

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason is officially behind them, and we are full steam ahead to the 2026 regular season. Before the Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in week...

Mike McCarthy Assesses Max Iheanachor’s Debut

After missing the first two preseason games while dealing with an injury suffered in training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor made his debut Thursday night in the...

Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially wrapped up exhibition play with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and will now begin cutting their roster from 90 to 53. One of the biggest names on the...

Steelers stock report after 28-27 preseason loss to Buffalo Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills 28-27 in their 2026 preseason finale. After jumping out to a 14-3 lead early in the first quarter, Bills quarterback Shane Buechele led a...

Will Howard Medically Evaluated After Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard is being evaluated for a potential injury by the team’s medical staff, according to TribLive’s Chris Adamski. Howard reported something during the second half of...

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