It was believed that veteran cornerback James Pierre could be a guy who would circle back to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster once rookies Will Howard and Donte Kent land on Injured Reserve, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. Instead, Pierre is headed to the practice squad. According to The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, Pierre […]
With the waiver deadline passing without any Pittsburgh Steelers additions or subtractions, GM Omar Khan is busy filling the team’s practice squad. Second-year cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. has already reportedly re-signed to the practice squad, and now veteran OLB DeMarvin Leal and wide receiver Robert Woods are joining the mix, too. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler is […]
We’re getting close to the NFL roster cutdown deadline. In a timely fashion, we have some more Steelers news via Gerry Dulac. Dulac reported on Tuesday that the team will place QB Will Howard on injured reserve at “some point, though not necessarily immediately.” The Steelers will place rookie QB Will Howard, their sixth-round pick, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers could open the 2026 NFL season at home. While Tuesday is cutdown day in the NFL, MLB released its full 2026 season schedule. The Pittsburgh Pirates are slated to be on the road the weekend of Sept. 13, which could be Week 1 for the 2026 season, meaning the Steelers could host […]
The preseason is over, which means that the Pittsburgh Steelers have their sights set on Week 1. But before that, they’ve got some unfinished business with Cam Heyward that needs handled. Heyward is seeking a raise and wants to renegotiate his contract. Reports indicate that little progress has been made on that front, though. While […]
As Pittsburgh faces uncertainty over Nick Herbig’s status after suffering a hamstring injury during the Steelers’ second preseason game, starter Alex Highsmith is expected to be in the lineup for the team’s season opener against the New York Jets. Highsmith suffered a mid-training camp groin injury, and Mike Tomlin offered good news during a Monday […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Darius Slay this offseason, and at 34 years old, Slay is one of the oldest cornerbacks in the league. He was also one of the best cornerbacks in the league during his prime and has won a Super Bowl, so Slay is well-equipped to teach Pittsburgh’s younger cornerbacks, including Joey Porter […]
Expectations for the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers are going a variety of different ways. Some are low on them, with sportsbooks listing their projected win total at just 8.5. However, others think all the big-name talent added this offseason, including Aaron Rodgers, could give the Steelers a chance to win their first playoff game in nearly […]
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Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Bill Priatko saw his football career flash before his eyes. More than six decades later, he still remembers it—and feels for so many players who are hoping they don’t get a phone call right now. Late August is particularly brutal around the NFL. And it […]The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2025 season well. They had control of the AFC North for most of the early part of it. However, as things...
