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Steelers’ Ben Skowronek tackled after punching Patrick Queen during training camp practice

A Pittsburgh Steelers rookie got hit by an injury, while Mike McCarthy may have tipped his quarterback hand. Also, McCarthy is dealing with a practice scuffle. Ben Skowronek got tackled after punching Patrick Queen during training camp, according to a post on X by Mike DeFabo. “First real skirmish of camp. Ben Skowronek throws an […] The post Steelers’ Ben Skowronek tackled after punching Patrick Queen during training camp practice appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Training Camp Injury Report – August 6

The Pittsburgh Steelers held their longest training camp practice to date on Thursday, practicing for two-and-a-half hours. There were two injuries of note at practice today, with rookie first-round pick OT Max Iheanachor suffering an upper-body injury and CB Brandin Echols suffering an ankle injury. Echols remained on the field with ice on his ankle, […]

‘Moves Better Than I Was Aware Of’: Mike McCarthy Sees ‘A Lot To Work With’ In Yahya Black

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy downplayed the initial 2026 preseason depth chart that was released Wednesday night just over one week ahead of the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. But one change on that depth chart is a rather big one. Second-year defensive lineman Yahya Black is listed as the starting […]

Steelers’ 1st-round pick leaves training camp practice with apparent injury

The offensive line has been the Achilles heel for the Pittsburgh Steelers for quite some time. The front office addressed that issue in the offseason after taking offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, during training camp practice on Thursday, Iheanachor was forced to leave early due […] The post Steelers’ 1st-round pick leaves training camp practice with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Steelers CB Brandin Echols Suffers Apparent Ankle Injury Thursday

On the same day that head coach Mike McCarthy said there are no long-term concerns regarding the three Pittsburgh Steelers on the Active/PUP list, the injuries started to pile up at training camp Thursday. Shortly after rookie first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor exited practice with an injury, veteran cornerback Brandin Echols suffered an injury of […]

Did Mike McCarthy just tip hand in QB battle with surprise rave reviews after Steelers depth chart release?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just over a month away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season under head coach Mike McCarthy. Aaron Rodgers will have the starting quarterback job once again in Pittsburgh this year, but there is some question as to who will be his backup, with Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, and Drew Allar […] The post Did Mike McCarthy just tip hand in QB battle with surprise rave reviews after Steelers depth chart release? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Penguins Make Shocking Signing Of RFA Forward Ville Koivunen To Huge Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a huge commitment to young RFA forward Ville Koivunen in a shocking announcement. They've re-upped with the 23-year-old on an eight-year deal with a $4 million AAV. The Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 6, 2026 Koivunen was a key  part of the return from the Carolina Hurricanes in the Jake Guentzel trade back at the 2024 trade deadline. But he  has ...

Trying to make sense of the Penguins Ville Koivunen contract

If you had any doubts as to whether or not the Pittsburgh Penguins believe in Ville Koivunen, you can forget about it. At least for now. The Penguins showed everybody on Thursday morning that they do, in fact, believe in Koivunen, at least to some degree, by signing him an eight-year, $32 million contract extension […]

Pirates Release Big Offseason Free Agent Signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big offseason splashes before the 2026 campaign, spending the most money they had in years. Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna was one of those signings, but he's turned out to be a big bust in Pittsburgh, and has now been released. Marcell Ozuna from the Pirates has been released, per @mikedeportes pic.twitter.com/xMhfN94agq — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 5, 2026 The Pirates signed the former All-Star and 40-HR slugger to a 1-year, $12 million contrac...

Steelers’ Joey Porter ranked outside top 25 NFL cornerbacks

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to view Joey Porter Jr. as a potential cornerstone of their defense, but a new set of rankings suggests not everyone is as high on the former second-round pick. Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department ranked Porter as the 27th-best cornerback in the NFL entering the 2026 season, placing him between Minnesota Vikings corner Byron Murphy […]

Penguins give 8-year contract extension to forward with 2 career goals

The Pittsburgh Penguins are making a massive bet on the future with Ville Koivunen. On Thursday, the club announced it has signed the restricted free agent forward to an eight-year, $32 million contract extension, locking up the 23-year-old through the 2033-34 season despite him scoring just two goals across his first 47 NHL games. A […] The post Penguins give 8-year contract extension to forward with 2 career goals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Steelers release rookie DB

The Steelers made the signing of safety Israel Mukuamu official Thursday morning, releasing cornerback Ahmari Harvey to make room on the team’s offseason roster. Mukuamu, a former Cowboys defensive back who played under Mike McCarthy in Dallas, came to terms with the Steelers yesterday, his agency announced. Harvey played college football at Georgia Tech before […]

Former Steelers WR Louis Lipps Reveals He’s Related To Germie Bernard: ‘He’s Gonna Make Some Plays’

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected WR Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he has some familial ties to the Steelers. On Steelers Nation Radio today, former Steelers standout Louis Lipps, one of the best wide receivers in team history, revealed he’s distantly related to Bernard, per Chris Adamski of TribLive. […]

Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight (yes eight) year contract

Well, this one came out of no where. The Penguins announced today that Ville Koivunen has been re-signed to an eight year contract with a $4.0 million annual average value. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract, it was announced today by President of […]