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Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Morning After: Steelers WRs rob Drew Allar of big night with costly drops

Good morning (or good afternoon in this case) from Pittsburgh after the Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets. To say the Steelers’ didn’t play well on offense would be like saying the...

Film Room: Robert Spears-Jennings Shows Why He Should Make Steelers’ Roster

With roster cutdowns less than a week away, Thursday’s preseason game represented one of the final opportunities for players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ bubble to make their case. Seventh-round...

Preseason Week 2 PFF Grades: Defense Leads The Way As Offense Struggles

Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott announced his thoughts on Pro Football Focus to the world on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast. After the Steelers’ second...

Drew Allar already knows where things went wrong in his second Steelers outing

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar details his skipped checkdowns and three sacks in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets.

McCorkle: Roman Wilson May Have Reopened A Competition Everyone Thought Was Over

Roman Wilson appeared to run away with one of the Steelers’ three starting WR jobs during training camp. But after two preseason games, don’t be so sure his competition with Germie Bernard is...

Film Room: A Deeper Look At Will Howard’s Two Interceptions

Will Howard led two promising drives Friday night against the New York Jets. Both ended in costly interceptions. There’s little that hurts more than third down turnovers while either in scoring...

Will Howard just exposed a Steelers problem that the preseason can’t excuse

Will Howard said the Pittsburgh Steelers ran familiar concepts against expected man coverage, making their scoreless performance harder to excuse.

3 winners (and 4 losers) for Steelers in bitter preseason loss to the Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers could not continue their strong start to the preseason as the team came out and fell flat against the New York Jets.

Elandon Roberts: Patrick Graham’s Defense ‘Totally Different’ Compared To Last Year With Raiders

Mike Tomlin leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason led to a lot of change, including to their defensive scheme. Tomlin had his fingerprints all over that unit. Now, new Steelers defensive...

Mike McCarthy Dodges Question Of Drew Allar Playing Earlier Snaps

Drew Allar went 11-for-23 for 110 yards in his second preseason game, once again playing late. What about seeing earlier reps? When a reporter asked HC Mike McCarthy about that, he seemed to...

Mike McCarthy’s reaction to Will Howard’s turnovers wasn't what fans expected

Mike McCarthy offered important context on Will Howard’s two interceptions as the Pittsburgh Steelers evaluate their crowded quarterback room.

Elandon Roberts, Carson Bruener come up with critical plays for the Steelers in preseason loss
Willie Colon Happy With ‘Composure’ Will Howard Showed In Loss To Jets

A week ago, Will Howard looked great while making his preseason debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Howard got the start Friday night against the New York Jets, but unfortunately, this performance...

Three Steelers Roster Battles Tightening After Second Preseason Game

After last night’s 17-0 loss by the Steelers, three roster battles are tightening in one direction or another. Well, more than three, I’m sure, but there are three that I want to highlight. With...

Steelers could fix their OL dilemma with one painful Max Iheanachor decision

Max Iheanachor has been dealing with a nagging injury, so the Pittsburgh Steelers can get creative with him during final cutdowns.

Could Last Night’s Performance Push Will Howard Outside Roster Bubble?

Could last night’s performance push Will Howard outside the roster bubble? After throwing two interceptions against the Jets and failing to score, where does Will Howard stand with the Steelers?...

Noah Hiles: The Steelers would be wrong to roster four quarterbacks in 2026
2 INTs make for 'sour' night for Steelers' Howard

Eight days after helping the offense light up the scoreboard with 28 points, young Steelers quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar combined to throw two interceptions, take four sacks and score...

‘Lot Of Emotions’: DeShon Elliott Details ‘Rusty’ Return In First Game Back From Serious Injury

He’s an 8-year NFL veteran, but his first snaps Friday night in the Steelers’ second preseason game led to some jitters for safety DeShon Elliott. Making his return to game action for the first...

Watch: Steelers Vs Jets Recap And Analysis

Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets Friday night. We detail the increased struggles the offense had under...

‘I Can Do Better’: Kaleb Johnson Believes ‘Sky Is The Limit’ For Himself, Despite Pedestrian Preseason Outing

Kaleb Johnson’s NFL career hasn’t gotten off to a promising start. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the third round last year, but an awful mistake on a kickoff return in Week 2 loomed...

Positional Grades: Steelers Vs. Jets

Well, that sure was a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets. After a fast start by the Jets, who marched down the field in 10 plays and capped a 69-yard scoring drive...

Friday, August 21, 2026
NFL presason roundup: Geno Smith shines as Jets dump Steelers

Geno Smith made the most of his lone drive, completing all of his passes and throwing for a touchdown as the New York Jets earned a 17-0 preseason win

‘Felt I Played Well’: Carson Bruener Happy With Strong Performance Against Jets

Viewed as primarily a special teams piece, Pittsburgh Steelers second-year inside linebacker Carson Bruener showed Friday night against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium that he can be a...

Shutout loss for the Steelers doesn't change for their plans for Will Howard, Drew Allar
Elandon Roberts Shares His Unique Approach To Friday’s Preseason Game

The second half of preseason games are typically meant for younger players — those fighting for reps and a place on the team, even if it’s a practice squad spot. A 32-year-old Elandon Roberts...

Drew Allar Thinks Two Areas Of His Game Are Improving

After a rousing victory to open the preseason a week ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t keep that momentum rolling against the New York Jets on Friday night. Drew Allar was a part of that...

Steelers QB Will Howard gets honest after blowout loss to Jets

It was a difficult game for Will Howard and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tom’s Ten Takes – Steelers vs Jets

Game number two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 preseason and the New York Jets come to town. A lot of intrigue in the game, particularly at the quarterback position. Mike McCarthy is only going...

‘Not Good Enough:’ Drew Allar Grades His Own Performance

For the first time since 2016, the Pittsburgh Steelers were shut out in the preseason, losing 17-0 to the New York Jets in their second exhibition game. QB Drew Allar played the entire second half...

Stock report after the Steelers’ 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the New York Jets, 17-0, on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium. Strangely enough, it was the first time the Steelers were shut out in a preseason game since 2016,...

‘Execution Wasn’t As High’: McCarthy Evaluates Howard, Allar In Sloppy Preseason Loss

All three backup quarterbacks got to ride the high from a strong performance in the preseason opener last week. But walking out of tonight’s 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets, the only...

‘I Don’t Blink’: Will Howard Prepared To ‘Bounce Back’ After Poor Preseason Showing

Will Howard had a solid showing in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers last week. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case in the team’s second preseason game. Mike...

‘We Did Not Take A Step Forward Tonight:’ Will Howard Offers Blunt Assessment Of Team’s Performance

As if the scoreboard and product on the field wasn’t obvious enough, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard didn’t mince words about his or the team’s performance in Friday night’s 17-0 loss to the...

‘Nice Job Between The Tackles:’ Mike McCarthy Evaluates Kaleb Johnson’s Increased Role Against Jets

One week after playing just five snaps and seeing two carries for just three yards in the preseason opener, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson saw an increased workload in the...

It only took one start for Will Howard to lose his Steelers QB2 shot

Will Howard's cringeworthy preseason performance against the New York Jets will be enough for the Pittsburgh Steelers to remove his name from the QB2 race.

Will Howard struggles, throws two INTs in Steelers’ loss to Jets

After a preseason opener featuring a duo of fantastic debuts at quarterback, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their offense tumble back down to Earth in a 17-0 loss to the New York Jets in Week 2 of...

Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' second preseason game against the Jets
9 immediate takeaways from Steelers' ugly preseason loss against the Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't seem to do anything right in their Week 2 preseason contest against the New York Jets, and these takeaways tell the story.

Steelers Vs Jets Winners And Losers

Winners and losers from the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday night preseason 17-0 loss against the New York Jets. WINNERS S Rayshawn Jenkins Jenkins made a living in the Jets’ backfield Friday night. At...

Recap: Steelers’ Offense Shut Out In Ugly Loss To Jets

After beating Green Bay last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers continued their preseason homestand on Friday night, hosting the New York Jets. The Steelers lost by a score of 17-0, the first time...

Will Howard Throws Two Costly Picks In Second NFL Game

The start against the New York Jets Friday night at Acrisure Stadium was supposed to be a real opportunity for second-year Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard to try and prove his worth...

2026 Preseason Game 2 Steelers Vs. Jets Live Update And Discussion Thread – Second Half

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trailing 7-0 after a rough first half of tonight’s preseason game against the New York Jets. Will Howard and the starting offense had plenty of opportunities, but a...

Mike McCarthy Teases Steelers’ QB Plan For Preseason Finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks had a great showing in the team’s first preseason game. As a result, Mike McCarthy decided that he didn’t need to see Mason Rudolph in Pittsburgh’s second...

Steelers vs. Jets: Preseason Week 2 open thread

The Steelers will take the field for their second preseason game of 2026 on Friday night. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. EST, with Pittsburgh hosting the New York Jets. Like every Steelers...

Multiple Steelers Rookies Among Injured Players Sitting Out Friday’s Preseason Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without multiple members of their rookie class for Friday’s second preseason game against the New York Jets, as OT Max Iheanachor, OG Gennings Dunker and CB Daylen...

2026 Preseason Game 2 Steelers Vs. Jets Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half

Last week’s preseason opener kicked things off with a bang for several young Pittsburgh Steelers, and the team is leaning even further into its youth movement for tonight’s exhibition matchup...

Steelers ‘Nowhere Near’ Close To Extending CB Joey Porter Jr, Dulac Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers have done well to lock up most of their 2023 draft class. Yet, one big name remains: Joey Porter Jr. Porter turned a corner towards the end of the 2025 season, and with one...

Ravens Starting Wide Receiver Arrested

Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was arrested in June on family violence charges. Per TMZ, Bateman is accused of shattering the windshield and driver’s side window of a woman he had a child...

Second 2026 Preseason Game Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions

Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. The Pittsburgh Steelers took the field for the first time last Thursday, and they put forth a very impressive showing. Things were a little slow and...

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