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Mike McCarthy Explains Why Roman Wilson Didn’t Play In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson didn’t play in the team’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, but it doesn’t sound like Wilson has to worry about making the Steelers’ 53-man roster....

‘Very Accurate Evaluation:’ Mike McCarthy Agrees With Belief Steelers Have Four Quarterbacks Worth Keeping

In nearly 20 years of being a head coach in the NFL, QB guru Mike McCarthy has never kept four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. That decision will ultimately be made in the coming days before...

6 immediate takeaways from the Steelers last-minute preseason loss to the Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't able to come away with the victory against the Bills, but they gained valuable information as roster cuts loom.

Mike McCarthy Shares What Excited Him Most About Preseason Finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team full of veterans. Thursday night’s preseason finale was set aside for the young kids. With nearly all starters and many established names sitting out entirely,...

Kaden Wetjen locks up roster spot as Steelers close preseason with loss to Bills

The best thing about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills is that it’s now over. I’m only kidding. Sort of. The Steelers closed their preseason with a 28-27 loss to...

Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' final preseason game against the Bills?
Steelers have an obvious Will Howard decision after preseason finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers should have an easy roster decision to make with Will Howard after his performance in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.

Steelers surprisingly cut recent draft picks in final 53-man roster prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers make the painful decision to cut several recent draft picks in this final 53-man roster prediction ahead of the NFL roster deadline.

Steelers Vs Bills Winners And Losers

Winners and losers from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Thursday’s preseason finale. WINNERS WR Germie Bernard Bernard made sure the Steelers wouldn’t be shut out a...

Recap: Steelers Blow Late Lead, Fall To Bills In Preseason Finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers played their third and final preseason game on Thursday night, visiting the Buffalo Bills’ new Highmark Stadium. The Steelers went home with a 28-27 loss. The Bills got the...

Watch: Kaden Wetjen Turns On The Jets In 45-Yard Punt Return TD

Things weren’t going all that well for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Kaden Wetjen Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills in the preseason finale, especially in the return game. But it...

Watch: Max Iheanachor Paves Way For Eli Heidenreich’s First Touchdown

In the final preseason game of the summer, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie seventh-round pick and Pittsburgh-area native Eli Heidenreich finally had his moment on the field. And it came with a lot of...

2026 Preseason Game 3 Steelers Vs. Bills Live Update And Discussion Thread – Second Half

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the Buffalo Bills 14-10 at halftime of this preseason finale. Will Howard started the entire first half and had two touchdowns, including one to rookie WR Germie...

Max Iheanachor Makes Steelers Debut Thursday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers first round pick offensive tackle Max Iheanachor is making his NFL debut tonight. After missing the first two preseason games with a neck/shoulder injury, Iheanachor suited up...

Watch: Germie Bernard Scores First NFL Touchdown

When the Pittsburgh Steelers moved up in the second round to land Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard at No. 47 overall, the expectation was they were getting a receiver that could create after...

WR Ben Skowronek Injured Against Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Skowronek suffered a possible injury in the team’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Following a kickoff after a Steelers touchdown in the first quarter,...

Steelers all but confirm Roman Wilson’s 53-man roster status before NFL preseason Week 3

Roman Wilson sat out Pittsburgh's preseason finale without an injury designation, and his coordinator's comments hint at where he stands entering Year 3.

Will Howard To Start Steelers’ Preseason Finale

For the second straight week, Will Howard will get the start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, per KDKA’s A.J. Ross. Howard got the start last week against New York, after waiting behind Mason Rudolph...

Multiple Steelers Starters Not Playing In Preseason Finale

Multiple Pittsburgh Steelers starters will not suit up for Thursday’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported that DL Derrick Harmon, C Zach Frazier, OG Mason...

Steelers vs. Bills: Preseason Week 3 open thread

Just one more game until the regular season… The Steelers will kick off their third preseason game of the year at 7 p.m. EST Thursday in Buffalo against the Bills. Like every Steelers preseason...

2026 Preseason Game 3 Steelers Vs. Bills Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half

Last week’s 17-0 shutout at the hands of the New York Jets was a letdown after the excitement of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener a couple weeks ago, but young QBs Will Howard and Drew...

Dulac Still Expects Steelers To Get Deal Done With Joey Porter Jr. Despite ‘No Significant Movement’

The Pittsburgh Steelers are at an “impasse” in contract negotiations with CB Joey Porter Jr., with everything from a trade to an in-season hold-in floated about as a potential outcome. But Gerry...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,002)

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...

Trio Of Steelers Insiders Believe Team Has Already Decided To Keep All Four Quarterbacks On Roster

Rare as it is, the odds of the Pittsburgh Steelers keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster have steadily increased since training camp began. Local insiders believes those chances are...

Eli Heidenreich is set to break a recent Steelers trend (and not in a good way)

Eli Heidenreich felt like a steal in the seventh round, but now the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie is set to make some unfortunate history for the team.

Steelers-Bills: Live preseason chat, updates and analysis
Analyst Thinks Kaleb Johnson Fighting For Roster Spot, Needs To Have ‘Spotlight’ Performance Against Bills

With only 69 yards as a rookie, Kaleb Johnson has been disappointing since the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him in the third round last year. Unfortunately, an early misstep on special teams seemed...

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is not 'enjoyable to watch,' per an ESPN analyst

This is quite the bold claim for an ESPN analyst to make about Aaron Rodgers.

Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag

Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions!

Even Pat Freiermuth Knows Pittsburgh Is Finally Using The Middle Of The Field

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is entering his sixth season in the NFL. During that time, he’s played under several offensive coordinators. During his first two seasons, it was Matt Canada....

Schefter: Porter, Steelers Aren’t ‘Going Anywhere’ In Contract Talks As Trade Rumors Swirl

Contract talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. have heated up, or at least the public chatter surrounding them has. Behind the scenes, however, there still doesn’t appear to be...

Three Rivers Report: Who is making the final 53-man roster?

The Pittsburgh Steelers created $18 million in cap space after reworking D.K. Metcalf’s contract. That is a significant chunk of money, which will lead to speculation about Joey Porter Jr.’s...

‘They Wanna See This Again!:’ Jaquan Brisker Shares Post Supporting Joey Porter Jr.’s Push For New Deal

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed S Jaquan Brisker this offseason, it wasn’t just a move to address the Steelers’ needs at safety. For Brisker, it was a reunion. Not only did Brisker return to...

Texans injury could open door for Steelers to move on from Broderick Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem likely to move on from Broderick Jones in the near future, and a trade partner may have just materialized.

Report: Packers Signing Former Steelers TE Jonnu Smith

Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has found a new home. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Smith is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers. Sources: The #Packers are...

Steelers clear significant salary cap space but not for Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers just restructured the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, but it may not be for Joey Porter Jr.'s contract extension.

2026 Steelers Salary Cap Update – Post-DK Metcalf Contract Restructuring

As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers restructured the contract of WR DK Metcalf on Thursday and that move created $17.775 million in 2026 salary cap space. With that transaction now completed,...

Spending ‘About A Month’ With Herbig And Watt In Wisconsin, Steelers’ Sawyer Ready For ‘Big’ Year Two Jump

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest defensive strength is their outside linebacker group. T.J. Watt headlines the unit with his 115 career sacks, the most all-time for a Steelers player. There’s Alex...

5 teams that could come calling if Steelers make Kaleb Johnson available

The possibility of Kaleb Johnson not making the Pittsburgh Steelers roster is legit, and it could result in them placing him on the trade block pretty soon.

Sources: The Steelers create $18 million in salary cap space by restructuring DK Metcalf's contract
Steelers could end DeShaun Watson’s comeback before Browns see it through

The Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson as QB1 heading into the 202, but the Pittsburgh Steelers could force their AFC rival to end that experiment in Week 4.

Steelers restructure DK Metcalf’s contract to free up cap space

The Pittsburgh Steelers are restructuring the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, per Field Yates. The team is converting his base salary into a signing bonus, which will create nearly $18...

6 Steelers facing a make-or-break preseason finale (and 4 who can breathe easy)

As the Pittsburgh Steelers suit up for their final preseason game, there are players who must earn the 53-man roster, or they could become part of roster cuts.

Report: Steelers Restructure Contract Of WR DK Metcalf

The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, freeing up 2026 salary cap space in the wake of several large offseason signings. Per the report from ESPN’s...

If Steelers Keep 4 QBs, Beat Writer Sees Two Veterans ‘On The Fringe’

The Pittsburgh Steelers face tough roster decisions after Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Chief among them is the debate regarding keeping three or four quarterbacks...

Steelers could benefit from Tua Tagovailoa uncertainty in Falcons QB battle

The Pittsburgh Steelers could find out which quarterback they will face in Week 1 based on how Tua Tagovailoa performs in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason finale.

Seven Steelers In Urgent Need Of Great Preseason Finale To Make Roster Push

The Steelers’ final preseason game is tonight, and there are several players who need a great performance to make the roster. Below is a list of seven, which is actually nine somehow, since...

DeFabo: ‘My Understanding’ Steelers Told Porter ‘Lowball Number’ In Initial Contract Talks

The talk around the Joey Porter Jr. contract situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers continues to grow louder and more concerning by the day. Teammates want to see him get paid, first-year head...

Steelers who appear safe from roster cuts (but probably shouldn't be)

It's shocking how some unproven players on the Pittsburgh Steelers this preseason have already overcome roster cuts, even though they haven't earned it.

‘Hasn’t Changed One Bit’: Elandon Roberts Helping Steelers Learn Patrick Graham

While the defense Patrick Graham runs with the Steelers may be different, he is the same guy Elandon Roberts remembers. Having played under Pittsburgh’s defensive coordinator last year in Las...

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