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Will Howard to start at QB vs. Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their young quarterbacks are coming off respective strong performances against the Green Bay Packers. Second-year signal-caller Will Howard went 7-of-9 for 86 yards and led a touchdown drive at the end of the first half, while Allar had the performance of the preseason thus far, going 10-of-13 for 154 yards and […]
NFL analyst says Drew Allar won’t get chance to start for Steelers
Drew Allar shined in his first preseason games with the Pittsburgh Steelers following an up-and-down journey at Penn State. The third-round quarterback led touchdown drives on each of his first three possessions in a Steelers uniform and completed 10-of-13 passes for 153 yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing score. It was a good first impression […]
Steelers news: The national media doubts Pittsburgh’s future
Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are officially overlooked and underrated. ESPN released a list of franchises and their future, with ratings of coaching, overall roster without QB, quarterback, and front office. The Steelers are listed number 30 (!!!) behind the Cleveland Browns, somehow. Just because the Browns have four quarterbacks doesn’t mean they have one. I […]
Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor slated to miss preseason game vs. Jets
We will likely have to wait at least another week to see the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick make his long-awaited debut. After suffering a shoulder/neck area injury during training camp practice on August 6th, we have learned little information as to what exactly the injury is, and how long it could keep Iheanachor out of […]
Former Steelers RB Najee Harris signs with Giants
The New York Giants are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, per Mike Garafolo. Harris visited with the Giants yesterday and will now be joining the team. The terms of the deal are yet to be known. Harris was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and […]
ESPN believes Steelers will be major failure after 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Keeanu Benton to a four-year extension over the weekend and have now locked up three of their 2023 draft picks. A long-term deal with Joey Porter Jr. would make four from the same class, a rarity for any team. It makes you think that the future is bright in Pittsburgh, right? […]
Mike Tomlin set to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is making the rounds on television, following his debut as part of the Sunday Night Football broadcast on NBC. His debut received rave reviews as his passion and knowledge for the game came through the television and provided analysis that is digestible for viewers of all levels. Tomlin […]
Steelers news: We’re onto the Jets
Following a preseason opener against a familiar foe for head coach Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers match up with Aaron Rodgers’ former team on Friday as the Steelers face the New York Jets. The news out of training camp is centered around D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman, Jr.‘s undisclosed injuries, which McCarthy believes will keep […]
Former Steelers RB Najee Harris visiting NFC team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is visiting the New York Giants, per Adam Schefter. Harris signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, but suffered a torn Achilles less than a month into the season after having never missed a game in his career. Harris was drafted in the first […]
Mike McCarthy ends speculation on Steelers’ future at St. Vincent College
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially wrapped up training camp, with their final practice on Monday being cancelled due to inclement weather. Much was made of several current and former Steelers discussing going to St. Vincent College for training camp over the last handful of week.s Former head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear he doesn’t […]
Steelers training camp: Punches thrown and a clear leader for the RB3 role headline Sunday’s practice
LATROBE- After a laid-back and padless Saturday practice that lasted just about 55 minutes in total, Sunday’s session was as physical and as long as we have seen any practice this camp. Practice came to sort of a natural stop after a massive fight in which the whole team got involved. Here is everything you […]
Nick Herbig gets emotional celebrating Keeanu Benton’s extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy offseason when it comes to getting contract extensions done. Three of their top five draft picks from their 2023 draft class have signed long-term extensions with the team. After declining the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh signed edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 […]
Steelers Film Room: Highs and lows of 2026 preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers
Just a few days ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2026 season with an impressively lopsided 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers. While we must acknowledge that neither team featured its star players, nor the type of playcalling we can expect once the games start to count for real, it’s also hard to […]
Mike McCarthy says Steelers saw Drew Allar as a first-round talent
In a game where Pittsburgh Steelers fans hoped to gain some clarity on who would gain some ground and take the backup quarterback job in a battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, it was the third-round developmental rookie quarterback, Drew Allar, who stole the show. The 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft […]
Kirk Herbstreit raves about Steelers rookie after electric preseason debut
Kaden Wetjen did not need long to make an impression in his first NFL game. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver and return specialist turned heads during Thursday night’s 28-9 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers, catching two passes for 79 yards and a touchdown while displaying the explosive speed that made him one […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Paper doesn’t mean anything
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The first preseason game is in the books, and the good guys reportedly looked good. However it’s a “meaningless” preseason game, in that it doesn’t impact regular season standings or playoff hopes. But for many at […]
Steelers’ WR injuries create uncertainty ahead of preseason Week 2
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ revamped wide receiver room could remain shorthanded when the team returns to Acrisure Stadium for its second preseason game. Head coach Mike McCarthy said injured wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. will be “hard pressed to work this week,” according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, without providing a definitive […]
Price tag goes up again for Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr extension
As the Pittsburgh Steelers go another day without coming to terms on an extension with cornerback Joey Porter Jr, other teams around the NFL continue to get their guys paid. On Saturday, it was the Seattle Seahawks and Devon Witherspoon that got a deal done. Per Adam Schefter, the Seahawks and the three-time Pro Bowler […]
Steelers sell out of Drew Allar jerseys after preseason debut
Not often do you see a rookie quarterback play just two quarters of a preseason game and immediately become the hottest commodity for fan gear and apparel. However, that unlikelihood became reality for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team’s preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, as rookie quarterback Drew Allar became a fan-favorite in […]
Steelers sign DT Keeanu Benton to $72 million extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have come to an agreement on a four-year, $72 million extension, per Ian Rapoport. The deal makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history on a per-year basis, tying him with Cam Heyward at $18 million per year. Benton has appeared in all 17 games in […]
Riley Nowakowski raves about confidence of Drew Allar
Drew Allar’s first NFL preseason appearance provided the Pittsburgh Steelers with plenty of reasons to be encouraged about the future of their quarterback position. The rookie third-round pick looked poised and decisive in his debut Thursday night, helping lead the Steelers to a 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers, completing 10 of 13 passes […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Preseason takeaways edition
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Three Rivers Report: Drew Allar steals the show against Green Bay
Thursday was an interesting situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team has four quarterbacks on the 90-man roster and Aaron Rodgers didn’t play. Mason Rudolph is the clear backup, but what about the situation between rookies Drew Allar and Will Howard? Most teams keep three quarterbacks and the Steelers could have one of their quarterbacks […]
The Morning After: Writing is on the wall for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson
If Acrisure Stadium was powered by anticipation, it could have stored enough to last an entire season in the moments leading up to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. It marked the first time that Will Howard and Drew Allar would take the field as NFL quarterbacks, albeit in an exhibition […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers
Steelers football is back, and so is BTSC’s takeaways column. The Mike McCarthy era got off to a promising start in Thursday’s 19-point win over Green Bay, and as always, there’s plenty to learn from the game. 1. It’s just the preseason I’ve started every preseason Week 1 takeaways column with this section since I […]
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