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Steelers safety DeShon Elliott named NFLPA Community MVP

On October 26th, Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury that could very well keep him off the field the rest of the season, but he isn’t letting that stop him from making headlines for his work and volunteerism off the field. On Friday, Elliott was named the NFLPA Week Community MVP for […]

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Friday Night Happy Hour: The In Between Edition

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread. We’re at an interesting point of the calendar that sits between the Thanksgiving holiday and the December holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah. The Steelers also find themselves at a interesting period in the organizations history, as it feels like we’re rounding into the end of an era, […]

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Steelers host veteran OT for visit Friday

The Steelers hosted offensive tackle David Sharpe for a visit Friday, per the NFL transactions wire. Sharpe was a fourth-round pick in 2017 by the Oakland Raiders out of the University of Florida. He’s bounced around the league over his career, with stints with the Houston Texans, Washington, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, […]

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Kyle Dugger OUT vs. Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to reclaim the AFC North lead and get to 7-6 on Sunday when they face their fellow 6-6 division counterparts, the Baltimore Ravens. And while the Steelers will look to get back on the wnning side of things, they will do so without safety Kyle Dugger. The Steelers’ safety is […]

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Steelers CB Donte Kent out for season

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without rookie Donte Kent for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season, team spokesperson Burt Lauten announced on Friday via X. “After returning to practice from Reserve/Injured on December 3rd, Steelers CB Donte Kent sustained a new injury that will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2025 season,” […]

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Steelers weekly mailbag: Week 14 callout

The first snowfall of the year arrived in Pittsburgh this week, marking the beginning of the end of the NFL regular season – it always passes by way too quickly. With the Pittsburgh Steelers walking the line of AFC North leader and missing the playoffs altogether, it will make for a stressful final month, so […]

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Steelers vs. Ravens: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 14

The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) and the Ravens (also 6-6) clash this week in Baltimore. Ahead of a matchup that will place the winner atop the AFC North (for now, at least) , I chatted with the staff of SB Nation’s Ravens website Baltimore Beatdown to figure out what the Steelers can expect from the Ravens […]

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Cowboys at Lions: Thursday Night Football open thread

Week 14 starts tonight with an NFC battle with serious playoff implications: the Cowboys are traveling to Ford Field to take on the Lions. Both are contenders for the NFC wildcard spot, and the loser may fall out of contention. Dak won’t have to go out on a Lamb to have his Pickens of star […]

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Steelers injury report: Kyle Dugger misses practice on Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Baltimore Ravens in a de facto playoff game, with the loser falling to 6-7 and seeing their postseason hopes all but vanish. The Steelers wrapped up their second day of practice of the week, and they did so without safety Kyle Dugger. The starting safety is […]

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Week 14 Poll: Will the Steelers bounce back this week?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

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Alex Highsmith named Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

The NFL released the entire list of Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees on Thursday, as every team has selected its respective nominees for what is recognized as the most prestigious award in the NFL. Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward won the award in 2023, and Pittsburgh’s 2025 nominee is another defensive player. Edge […]

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2 former Steelers advance in Hall of Fame process

Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood is the closest he’s ever been to a gold jacket following the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Wednesday announcement of 2026 finalists. Greenwood was named one of three finalists from the “seniors” category, joining Ken Anderson and Roger Craig. Two other finalists were announced: Robert Kraft (contributor) and Bill Belichick (coach). […]

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Steelers injury report: T.J. Watt doesn’t practice Wednesday

Four Steelers didn’t participate due to injury in Pittsburgh’s Wednesday practice report. Those players included linebacker Patrick Queen (glute), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left wrist), outside linebacker T.J. Watt (toe), and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee). Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin already ruled Harmon out for Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Limited on the Steelers […]

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Pat Freiermuth opens up about ‘frustrating’ role in offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games and are noticeably struggling on offense. Their most recent seven-point performance has raised frustrations among Black and Gold faithful and even some players. Tight end Pat Freiermuth has taken a step back in the offense this season with the emergence of Darnell Washington and […]

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Steelers sign former Raiders LB

The Steelers signed linebacker Kana’i Mauga to the practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. Pittsburgh had an open spot after releasing wide receiver Cornell Powell on Tuesday. Mauga went undrafted in 2022. He’s since had stints with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers over his NFL career. Mauga, 25, has played […]

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Steelers rookie CB returns to practice

A member of the Steelers’ 2025 draft class could be making his NFL debut before the season ends. The team announced Wednesday that it has opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback and kick returner Donte Kent, who was a Steelers’ seventh-round pick this year. Kent was placed on injured reserve in late August before […]

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Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin should leave Steelers for Penn State

The calls for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin are louder than they have ever been. Fans chanting “Fire Tomlin” at the end of the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills encapsulated the frustration that has finally boiled over after years of mediocrity. But it’s not just fans and media saying […]

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Mike Tomlin explains how he keeps confidence amid team struggles

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin tried to relate to local reporters during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The Steelers are 6-6 and have lost five of their last seven games. They haven’t won a playoff game in eight years and are tied for first place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh is tied with Baltimore, […]

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Steelers Read & React – The standard is dead

For the past month, we’ve been trying to seek out the positives in what feels like another lost season. We’ve found the silver linings in the Steelers’ long-term prospects, even if we haven’t felt many reasons to be optimistic about the chances of Pittsburgh finally snapping their playoff victory drought this season, let alone climbing […]

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Wednesday links: How big of a signing is Adam Thielen?

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? (In this case, more from Baltimore Beatdown): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: What’s wrong with the Steelers? Who’s the NFL Coach of the Year? Our […]

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Steelers sign Asante Samuel Jr. to 53-man roster, shuffle practice squad Tuesday

After releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay on Tuesday, the Steelers have bolstered their defensive back depth. The team announced the signing of cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as well as the signing of cornerback Daequan Hardy to the practice squad. The team also released wide receiver Cornell Powell […]

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Steelers sign WR Adam Thielen

The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thielen requested his release from the Minnesota Vikings after being traded back to Minnesota from the Carolina Panthers ahead of the season. Thielen was a healthy scratch in the Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which prompted the release […]

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Mike Tomlin gives surprising response to fans who want him fired

Sunday was a low point for Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Late in the 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, fans at Acrisure Stadium began chanting, “Fire Tomlin.” There have been Steelers fans who have called for Tomlin to be fired for what feels like forever, but this was the first time audible chants […]

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