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Joey Porter Jr. injured vs. Chargers

The Pittsburgh Steelers trail the Los Angeles Chargers 15-3 at the time of writing after the Chargers kicked a long field goal to extend their lead to 12. On that drive, though, the Steelers lost their second cornerback of the night. Joey Porter Jr. left the game after what looked like a hand injury. He […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers CB Darius Slay leaves SNF vs. Chargers, ruled OUT with concussion

UPDATE: Slay has been ruled out with a concussion. Steelers cornerback Darius Slay left Pittsburgh’s Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chargers after taking a hit to the head early in the second quarter. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Slay is being evaluated for a concussion. While tackling Chargers running back Kimani Vidal, Slay was hit […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 SNF game thread

After a long wait, kickoff is finally here. The 5-3 Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the 6-3 Chargers in Los Angeles for this week’s Sunday Night Football. Enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans here at BTSC, and while you wait for it to start, let us know your predictions, who you have in […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Steelers, Chargers announce inactives for Week 10 SNF

With just over an hour until kickoff, the Steelers and Chargers have released their inactive lists ahead of Week 10’s Sunday Night Football. Steelers Inactives No. 13 WR Scotty MillerNo. 40 S Jabrill PeppersNo. 55 LB Cole HolcombNo. 73 OL Isaac SeumaloNo. 78 DT Brodric Martin-RhodesNo. 91 DL Logan Lee Chargers Inactives No. 23 S […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Steelers vs. Chargers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 10

On the heels of their biggest win this season, Pittsburgh looks to continue trending upward as they travel to Los Angeles for their third primetime tilt in four weeks. The Steelers will face the Chargers in an AFC matchup that could have significant playoff implications. Justin Herbert and the Chargers currently sit at 6-3, placing […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Saturday Night Open Thread: Don’t Bolt yet

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We put down the Colts, now we’ve got to shut down the Bolts. I admit I was losing faith, but it’s too early to throw in the towel. It’s been a wild week […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 staff picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a great opportunity to set themselves up for a great second half of the season with a win on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. A victory would send them to 6-3 going into a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense can’t stop a nose bleed. Will Pittsburgh be […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Steelers Week 10 mailbag: Is Asante Samuel Jr set to be a Steeler?

Welcome to the Week 10 mailbag! Apologies for the delay, but it was for a good reason – Todd Haley came on Bleav In Steelers, which you can listen to now. Before you do, though, let’s get into your questions. Q: JB, so how much money did you make on the Steelers game over the […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Saturday college football open thread: Week 11

It’s Saturday and College Game Day is in the Lubbock, TX to see #8 Texas Tech Red Raiders take on #7 BYU Cougars. Watch and see if Morton is worth his salt. BYUs QB will be a Bear for the Red Raiders defense to handle. The game kicks off at noon Eastern on ABC. Join […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers sign two players to active roster ahead of Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, as both teams look to keep a 3 in the “L” column of their win-loss record. Ahead of the matchup, and in light of injuries, the Steelers have signed two players to their active roster from the practice squad. Pittsburgh […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Isaac Seumalo ruled out vs. Chargers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will clash on Sunday night to close out the Week 10 Sunday slate as the Steelers look to get to 6-3 on the year. In doing so, though, they will be without multiple key players. Most notably, starting left guard Isaac Seumalo will be out with a pectoral […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Steelers named possible landing spot for two high-profile players

The trade deadline has passed, and speculation has already begun regarding the 2026 offseason for players who were frequently labeled “disgruntled,” but weren’t ultimately moved. In a recent piece by Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton, the Steelers were named a possible destination for two of those significant names. The first is Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, who […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Steelers mailbag callout: Get your Week 10 questions in

Hello to all loyal BTSC readers. It’s Friday, and you know what that means (I hope a lot of you like AEW because I’ve been referencing wrestling a lot lately). It’s that time of week to submit your questions/comments for the weekly mailbag. Also, let me know if your house is already decorated for Christmas […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Chargers: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) and the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) clash this week on Sunday Night Football. Ahead of the big matchup between top AFC squads, I chatted with Michael Peterson, the producer of SB Nation’s Chargers website Bolts from the Blue, the figure out what the Steelers can expect from LA in Week 10. […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Steelers release DE DeMarvin Leal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in hopes of getting to 6-3 on the season and extending their lead in the AFC North. The Steelers have made a notable release ahead of Week 10, though, letting go of a former third-round pick. The Steelers announced […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

DK Metcalf responds to lack of targets in Steelers offense

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf back in March, fans expected the Steelers to finally have a true alpha wide receiver that their quarterback could rely on. Pittsburgh immediately gave Metcalf a four-year $132,000,000 contract extension, indicating the organization viewed Metcalf as a crucial part of the team’s future. Eight games into his […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Pittsburgh Steelers fan survey: How confident are you?

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. Please take our survey

4 months ago | 4 reads

Steelers not giving up on Roman Wilson after bad fumble

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 off the strength of six takeaways, which the offense turned into 27 points. The Colts tried to make a late run, but a late interception from Daniel Jones to Joey Porter Jr. sealed the win for Pittsburgh. Ahead of that, though, the Steelers did give […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Darnell Washington misses practice with surprise injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers begin a new week after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 to improve to 5-3. They will travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers in Week 10 on Sunday Night Football. Holding their first practice of the week, several names did not participate on Wednesday, including tight end Darnell Washington […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Top free agent CB to visit Steelers

Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. was cleared to return to football this week after undergoing spinal fusion surgery over the offseason, and he’s setting up visits with multiple NFL teams to decide where his next stop should be. One of those teams is the Steelers. Per a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Samuel is […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Aaron Rodgers is why I came to Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to make any trades for a receiver at the NFL trade deadline. That said, they did sign free agent Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad. Valdes-Scantling spent the first four seasons of his career with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay with the Packers before going to Kansas City and winning a […]

4 months ago | 4 reads