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In the Steelers’ 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, the team knew they had suffered a potentially major loss after left tackle Broderick Jones left the game in the second half with a neck injury. On Saturday, it was announced that, along with Jones missing this weekend’s contest against the Buffalo Bills and […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a big name making his Steelers debut on Sunday when they take on the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers are elevating cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the active roster, per Adam Schefter. Samuel was signed to the practice squad on November 11th after recovering from a neck injury. He was labeled […]
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It’s Saturday and College Game Day is exactly where you’d expect it to be on rivalry weekend: Ann Arbor as No. 15 Michigan takes on No. 1 Ohio State. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL prospects would look good in black and gold. Showtimes available […]
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Great news: I won’t be doing this from a Starbucks this week. I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving and took some time to forget about how the Pittsburgh Steelers will probably ruin what has been a nice, long weekend so far. In between bites of leftover stuffing, let’s dive into this week’s mailbag. Q: […]
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Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith, and Cam Heyward don’t have game statuses and all logged full practices for the Steelers Friday as the team prepares to take on the Buffalo Bills Sunday. Talking to the media on Friday, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that names such as Metcalf and Highsmith would […]
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The Steelers will have a new left tackle starting on Sunday with usual starter Broderick Jones expected to be out with injury against the Bills in Week 13. Talking to the media on Friday, Tomlin said the team will work with “AP” (Andrus Peat) at left tackle this week. It appears he’ll get the nod […]
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Nothing says materialism like a Friday NFL game playing on a streaming service on a holiday made to sell stuff. But am I complaining? Nah. This could be a good one. Before the season, Bears versus Eagles didn’t sound all that intriguing. But as of Week 13, it’s a clash of two division-leading, 8-3 football […]
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Happy Black Friday to all who partake. My lady and I got out this morning. Feet are sore, but it was a good time. As you all eat a massive leftover plate with Eagles-Bears on your TV, why not funnel in a few questions for this week’s mailbag? And you know what? It doesn’t have […]
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There has been a ton of speculation leading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills regarding the health of Aaron Rodgers and his injured left wrist. The four-time MVP missed Pittsburgh’s Week 12 tilt with the Chicago Bears, which they lost 31-28 and fell to 6-5 on the season. However, Rodgers […]
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After a deflating loss to the Chicago Bears last week, the Steelers will be hosting Josh Allen and co. in Pittsburgh this Sunday. The 7-4 Bills aren’t faring much better than the 6-5 Steelers this year, with the New England Patriots having taken over as the top team in the AFC East. The narrative around […]
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The Steelers and the Bills both tumbled down the playoff standings last week and are desperate for a win. I spoke with Matthew Byham of Buffalo Rumblings ahead of this crucial game. 1. Before the season, I think most fans penciled the Bills in for another division title. They are currently the final playoff seed […]
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The Baltimore Ravens lost on Thanksgiving, so the Pittsburgh Steelers are in first place once again. It was a short four days that the Ravens took over the lead and the Steelers need to win on Sunday to keep it. The Steelers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and a loss by the Steelers would […]
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. The Pittsburgh Steelers had several key players return to practice on Thursday, including Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, both of whom did not practice on Wednesday. Cam Heyward was also a full participant after being limited on Wednesday. The full Thursday practice report is as follows: Did Not Practice Limited Participant Full […]
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It’s Thanksgiving Day, a holiday for families and loved ones around America to come together, be thankful, and share a very large meal. My early Thanksgiving memories always involved driving down to Pittsburgh (well, southern suburbs anyway), visiting both my mom’s side and dad’s side as well as various relations. Turkey, fixings, and pierogis at […]
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The Steelers and Bills returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of their Sunday matchup in Pittsburgh, and each team is banged up early in Week 13. For the Steelers, defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (knee) and offensive lineman Broderick Jones (neck) were both non-participants as expected. Head coach Mike Tomlin said both would be out this […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers flat out refuse to throw the ball over the middle of the field – and that’s not new. But it is new, however, for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Smith has come under fire from a lot of Steelers fans due to this big empty space in Mason Rudolph’s passing chart against the […]
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Colin Cowherd is one of the largest voices and faces of sports media in America. When you are consistently in the crossfire of Cowherd, there is typically some smoke where there is fire. On Tuesday, Cowherd echoed what many locally in the media and fans have been thinking for quite some time. The Pittsburgh Steelers […]
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On Tuesday, it was announced that Hines Ward is a semi-finalist to be inducted into the National Football League’s Hall of Fame. With a lengthy list of accolades, there is no questioning the talent of the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers receiver. While examining the statistics may give you all you need to know, one person understands […]
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So…let’s talk about Sunday. With their frustrating loss to the Chicago Bears, the Steelers not only lost the AFC North lead, but also tumbled out of playoff position altogether. If the season ended today, Mike Tomlin and crew would be left crooning whatever the NFL postseason’s equivalent is to “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” With […]
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It was another disappointment for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they fell 31-28 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Steelers started strong and were able to force Bears quarterback Caleb Williams into uncomfortable situations early, as T.J. Watt strip-sacked the young signal caller early in the game, but things flipped dramatically in the second half. […]
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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? Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Saunders: The Five Biggest Reasons the 2025 Steelers Are Struggling (From Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders): The obvious problems on offense […]
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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 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended five games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reported Tuesday. Ekuale is currently on injured reserve following an ACL injury he suffered against the Green Bay Packers. He’ll still be able to serve his suspension while on IR, but he’ll miss […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell to their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Powell was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Clemson, where he had a terrific senior season. He caught 53 passes for 882 yards and seven touchdowns in […]
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One of the best Pittsburgh Steelers of this century is once again on the cusp of having his career forever cemented in Canton, Ohio. On Tuesday, the Steelers announced that wide receiver Hines Ward was named one of the 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. This marks the tenth […]
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