Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon suffered a setback during Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. He left the game with a knee injury, which initially caused considerable concern among analysts and reporters. Harmon avoided a serious injury, but a sprained knee has sidelined him for the foreseeable future though there is […]
On ESPN’s First Take, a spirited debate erupted over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The back-and-forth focused on whether they would surpass or fall short of the 8.5-win over/under line. Joe Fortenbaugh, Stephen A. Smith and Damien Woody presented contrasting viewpoints, with Damien Woody’s comments adding a layer of complexity to the discussion. Fortenbaugh predicted an “under” […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a few additions to their defensive line during this year’s draft. Two on the interior expect to play a big role in Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black. Despite being a fifth-round pick, former Steelers OL Trai Essex thinks Black has been more impressive this preseason. “He looks like the real deal,” […]
Gerald Alexander is in Pittsburgh to coach the entire Steelers’ secondary. Still, Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay are vets who don’t need many pointers. Give them a good game plan and freedom to make plays and they’ll deliver. Alexander’s most important moldable piece if third-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr., entering a big year where he […]
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AFC North quarterbacks might start wearing steel-toed boots instead of cleats. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers avoided injury after getting his foot stepped on during the final practice of training camp. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered the same fortunate fate after getting dinged during Wednesday’s practice. While Jackson missed reps and Rodgers did not, […]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers near kickoff against the Carolina Panthers in their final preseason game, one thing we know for certain is that QB Aaron Rodgers will not be under center at any point. Sitting out the other two games, Rodgers will be a DNP this summer, a choice by head coach Mike Tomlin has […]
Most Pittsburgh Steelers fans would tell you the standard has dropped in recent years. A franchise used to winning Super Bowls hasn’t won a playoff game in nearly a decade. Losers of their last six, the Steelers aren’t going to command any respect in the postseason until they start proving they belong there. Former NFL […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have now played two preseason games and will play their third and final one Thursday night on the road. With that being the case, it’s time for me to throw out my third 53-man Steelers roster prediction for 2025. As usual, I have included some analysis underneath each position group, and I […]
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III’s injury has made the development of chemistry and rapport with new quarterback Aaron Rodgers a bit difficult. Though Austin had a throwing session with Rodgers in Malibu this summer, and raved about him during minicamp and early in training camp, Austin hasn’t practiced fully since Aug. 1. It’s […]The Pittsburgh Steelers have not been an explosive offense this season. Before the season, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith talked about w...
