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Aaron Rodgers expresses faith in DK Metcalf after rough Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a quality performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Rodgers 24-40 for 221 yards and a touchdown stat line doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story, as Rodgers was consistently let down by his receivers in the contest. The veteran quarterback showed he still has the arm to make […]
Friday Night Open Thread: Stacking wins edition
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Joey Porter Jr OUT vs. Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr will miss his second straight game to begin the season, as the former second-round pick is officially out for Week 2 against the New England Patriots. Porter was listed in all three days of practice, with a back injury getting added to the report on Thursday. Wide receiver Michael […]
Steelers weren’t willing to give Joey Porter more guaranteed money, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their standoff with cornerback Joey Porter Jr have been one of the biggest stories at the start of the NFL season. Porter did not partake at all in training camp, being placed on the PUP list with a back injury. Though as more time goes by, it’s clear that was a […]
Steelers-Patriots preview: What to expect from New England’s offense, defense in Week 2
The Steelers are 1-0 but hoping to build off a game against the Cooper Rush-led Falcons last week that was much closer than it needed to be. The Patriots, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season after a low-scoring loss in a Super Bowl rematch to open the […]
Steelers mailbag: Will DK Metcalf bounce back vs. Patriots?
Welcome to the Week 2 Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. I just checked the weather for the next week here in the 412, and it isn’t supposed to reach 80 degrees over the next nine days, most of which will be in the 60’s – I think we’re in the clear (he said hopefully). Pittsburgh will travel […]
Steelers mailbag callout: Submit your questions ahead of Week 2
Hey all. I’ll be doing a mailbag on Friday, so drop your questions in the comments of this post, or you can do so over on The Feed post for the mailbag callout, as well. Then return tomorrow to have your questions/comments answered and addressed ahead of Week 2 where the Pittsburgh Steelers will take […]
Patrick Queen voices support for Joey Porter Jr
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. left the media viewing portion of practice early on Thursday. Porter walked off the field with a Steelers trainer after only a few individual workouts. The reasoning for Porter Jr.’s absence is not yet known and head coach Mike McCarthy said before practice that Porter Jr. was scheduled to […]
Joey Porter Jr.’s back flares up again in latest Steelers injury report
Besides a veteran rest day for defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, no new names were added or removed from the Steelers’ injury report from Wednesday to Thursday. However, Thursday’s report included meaningful updates for several players. After being limited on Wednesday with a conditioning/non-injury related designation, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is now also limited due to […]
Joey Porter Jr leaves practice early with medical staff
The Joey Porter Jr saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers took another odd turn on Thursday. Per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Porter left practice early with the Steelers’ medical staff. No other information was provided. Porter, of course, did not partake in training camp as he was seeking a contract extension, which did not get […]
Three Rivers Report: Aaron Rodgers doesn’t care about target distribution
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for Week 2 against the New England Patriots, and while the offense took some deep shots against Atlanta, the media wants to discuss the target distribution between the Steelers receivers. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants no part of that discussion and says it is never discussed in the locker room. […]
Steelers film room: Pittsburgh trends on offense, defense against the Falcons
Before we flip the page to the Steelers’ next opponents — our preview of the New England Patriots matchup is out Friday — we here at Read & React wanted to take one last look at the film from Week 1, and take stock of any interesting trends or tidbits we felt worth sharing. We […]
T.J. Watt named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
It’s hardly a surprise, but after a Week 1 against the Falcons where Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt recorded two sacks, a pick six, an additional tackle for loss and four total tackles, he was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. While only one week of games has transpired, Watt is currently tied […]
Steelers’ Troy Fautanu doesn’t practice Wednesday with ankle injury
Entering Week 2 of the NFL season, the Steelers’ injury report is already growing, and featuring some significant names. According to the team’s official report, starting left tackle Troy Fautanu did not participate in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, while tight end Darnell Washington missed practice for personal reasons. Fautanu briefly missed time in […]
Mike McCarthy unclear on Joey Porter Jr’s participation level in practice
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin gearing up for Week 2 against the New England Patriots, it remains unclear if Joey Porter Jr will be on the field come Sunday. Ahead of Wednesday’s practice, head coach Mike McCarthy was asked what the plan would be for Porter in practice this week, and if he would be […]
T.J. Watt already buying into playing fewer snaps
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the 2026 season with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, marking their third consecutive Week 1 win, and their sixth opening win over the last seven seasons. The Steelers largely won off the strength of a vintage performance from T.J. Watt. The star edge rusher looked like his old […]
Steelers news: How much longer will Joey Porter Jr standoff last?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. still can’t come to terms on a new contract as the Steelers prepare for Week 2 against the New England Patriots. The team has received calls concerning a trade for Porter Jr., but the team seems set to hold on to the holdout. Will the Steelers […]
Former Steelers WR signs with Chargers
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers and will be added to their practice squad, per Jeremy Fowler. The veteran wideout had a workout with the team earlier in the day. Valdes-Scantling appeared in five games for the Steelers in 2025, catching 10 passes for 80 yards and […]
Steelers try out former Texans offensive lineman
The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring another option along their offensive line, bringing in veteran offensive tackle Charlie Heck for a tryout Tuesday. According to Steelers insider Alan Saunders, the Steelers tried out Heck, a former fourth-round pick of the Houston Texans out of North Carolina. Heck, 28, spent the 2026 preseason with the Miami Dolphins […]
Steelers Week 2 power rankings roundup: Any love for Pittsburgh after beating Cooper Rush?
The Pittsburgh Steelers started the Mike McCarthy era on a high note by defeating the Atlanta Falcons at home Sunday afternoon, 20-13. After a shaky start, it was the Steelers’ defense that stole the show and propelled the team to victory. That included a pick-six from TJ Watt, who looked fresh and revitalized under this […]
Steelers open as 4.5 point underdogs to Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers used some vintage TJ Watt heroics to escape with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 1 contest. After getting a favorable matchup against Falcons third-string quarterback Cooper Rush in their season opener, Pittsburgh will now have to travel to Foxborough to take on the 2025 MVP runner-up, Drake Maye, […]
Chiefs named team to watch for Joey Porter Jr trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers and rising star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension ahead of the season. Porter did not suit up in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, which saw the Steelers win 20-13 and allow just four receptions to wide receivers all afternoon. Over the last two […]
Three Rivers Report: Is the Steelers offense the same in 2026?
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a hard-fought victory on Sunday against Cooper Rush and the Atlanta Falcons. T.J. Watt turned in a vintage performance on defense, but the offense under Mike McCarthy wasn’t firing on all cylinders. On 40 attempts, Aaron Rodgers averaged 5.6 YPA. That’s par for the course for Rodgers, but the passing offense […]
5 things we learned from the Steelers’ Week 1 snap counts
Snap counts are just one statistic, but they do provide some clarity on the real hierarchy of a team’s depth chart when coaches tend to play coy in press conferences. After just one game, the Steelers’ depth is sure to change over the upcoming weeks of the season — and when facing teams that aren’t […]
Will the Steelers offense take a step forward?
If you subtract a spectacular defensive play from T.J. Watt, the Steelers offense contributed a lackluster 13 points against an Atlanta Falcons defense down its top two pass rushers on Sunday. The end result was still a 20-13 win, but during his Monday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy was largely critical of the team’s […]
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