Depot After Dark: Shipley Praises Metcalf, Franco Harris Honored, Jags OL Hurt

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Oct. 13. SHIPLEY PRAISES METCALF Jaylen Warren is receiving a lot of praise for his performance in the Steelers’ win […]

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‘Where Is DK Metcalf?’: Marcus Spears Names ‘One Thing’ Steelers’ Offense Must Fix

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a perfect offense, but things look much better now than they did three weeks ago. Pittsburgh has figured out how to create chunk plays, is finding the end zone, and has scored 30 points in two of the last three weeks. Yet, much of that success has come despite WR […]

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‘Tomlin Would Have Been Proud’: Big Ben Thrilled With Steelers’ ‘Spectacular’ Red-Zone Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been far from perfect on defense this year. The unit had a great start to the season but has had its struggles since Week 3. Cincinnati, Cleveland and Indianapolis all moved the ball on the Steelers somewhat consistently. However, there were some improvements against Indianapolis. After allowing the Bengals and Browns […]

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‘Best Player On The Offense’: Ben Roethlisberger Says Steelers ‘Can’t Afford’ To Take Jaylen Warren Off Field

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has been difficult to watch the past few years. However, it has come alive in recent weeks, mostly thanks to RB Jaylen Warren. He’s been great this season, especially since RB Rico Dowdle’s Week 2 injury. Warren has been given a big workload as a result. Ben Roethlisberger thinks Warren has […]

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‘Some Encouraging Signs’: Daniel Jeremiah Sees ‘Good Young Pieces’ All Across Steelers’ Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a massive rookie class this season. All 10 draft picks made the initial roster, and the Steelers even added UDFA rookie DL Kevin Jobity Jr. But heading into Week 6, the Steelers are relying on that rookie class much earlier, especially on offense, than they would’ve expected. Thanks to some injuries […]

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Watch: The Depot 180 — October 13 — Episode 626

Episode 626 — Oct. 13, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news, and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]

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‘You Don’t Notice Them’: Linebackers Are ‘Elephant In The Room’ On Steelers’ Defense, Essex Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-2 through five games. Far from perfect but given how things have looked at certain points this year, it’s something to celebrate. To start the year, it was the defense keeping things afloat while the offense figured things out. Although the defense did enough for the Steelers to come away with […]

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Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,049)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]

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Former OC Todd Haley Details How He’d Split Steelers Backfield Snaps

It might be a good problem to have, but Mike McCarthy will need to determine how to divvy up the backfield snap count after RB Rico Dowdle returns from injury. RB Jaylen Warren has dominated in his absence, and McCarthy noted Monday Warren will remain the team’s “feature back.” Still, Dowdle figures to see some […]

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Vince Williams Optimistic About One Part Of Steelers’ Secondary

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran S Jaquan Brisker in free agency, they envisioned a three-safety package, leaning into Jalen Ramsey and DeShon Elliott’s versatility. As Elliott moves closer to returning after spending the first few weeks on Injured Reserve, the Steelers’ safeties could become a major strength. At least, that’s what former Steelers LB […]

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Steelers Release Updated Depth Chart For Week 6 Buccaneers Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released an updated depth chart for their upcoming Sunday matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since the last update, WR Michael Pittman Jr. was placed on injured reserve, removing him from the active roster for the time being. DB Doneiko Slaughter, meanwhile, was re-signed to the 53-man roster after another stint […]

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Jaylen Warren ‘Could Win Offensive Player Of The Year,’ Thinks Russell Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has finally found its footing in recent weeks, and that’s mostly due to RB Jaylen Warren. He’s been incredible this season, especially recently. Warren had 15 carries for 101 yards, six catches for 87 yards, and two touchdowns last week against the Indianapolis Colts, powering the Steelers to a win. Because […]

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‘Gonna Have A Chip On His Shoulder’: Vince Williams Expects Rico Dowdle To Be Extra Motivated When Healthy

Jaylen Warren has provided the Pittsburgh Steelers with a huge spark in recent weeks. He’s been their best player, helping their offense finally find some rhythm. Warren is third in the league in yards from scrimmage with 640. However, he didn’t enter this season as the Steelers’ lead running back. He was supposed to split […]

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If Steelers Want To Add Receiver Help, Here’s One Option Who Fits

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hurting at wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr. landed on injured reserve Saturday and Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek were knocked out of Sunday’s game. None of the three will play this Sunday and potentially beyond. It leaves the team with DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, and rookie Kaden Wetjen as the only […]

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‘Allows Everyone To Feel A Lot More Confident:’ Cam Heyward A Fan Of Patrick Graham Moving To Sideline

After two straight weeks where the Pittsburgh Steelers defense struggled, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham moved to the sideline from the coaches’ box to call plays. It’s a change that DL Cam Heyward is a fan of, as he told Rich Eisen on today’s episode of The Rich Eisen Show. “I like our coordinator to be […]

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‘He Is A Star’: Willie Colon Wants Steelers Rookie WR Germie Bernard To Be Offensive ‘Focus’

On a day in which the Pittsburgh Steelers entered their Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts shorthanded at wide receiver with Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve, and then losing Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson to injuries, Germie Bernard stepped up in a major way. The rookie second-round pick hauled in six passes on […]

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‘He’s Going To Get Better’: Former Steelers OT Explains Why Troy Fautanu Has Been Struggling

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense had an uncommon explosion in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts. It put up 34 points and 352 total yards, leading the Steelers to victory. One of the biggest reasons why that unit has improved is that the offensive line is playing better. Aaron Rodgers was only sacked once against the […]

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‘Definitely Gonna Get An Offer’: Beat Writer Talks Payton Wilson Contract Extension Odds

The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of contract extension storylines last offseason, including four that were handed out, with three going to members of the 2023 rookie class. Next offseason, Pittsburgh is going to have to go through a similar cycle with the members of its 2024 rookie class. Including Payton Wilson. As of now, beat […]

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Beat Writer Floats Trade Theory To Explain Steelers Signing Elandon Roberts

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally brought Elandon Roberts back, signing the veteran linebacker to their practice squad. The timing is peculiar, though. Pittsburgh’s inside linebackers are healthy, so why bring him in now? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo has a theory involving Patrick Queen that could significantly shake up the Steelers’ defense. “It probably is an insurance […]

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Pat Freiermuth Reveals How He Became Tush Push QB – And What He Didn’t Tell His Coach

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth has been much more involved in the offensive game plan this year, and that includes a new role as the team’s quarterback in the tush push. Freiermuth has taken three snaps under center this year and converted a first down on all of them, but it’s certainly not a role […]

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Where Do Steelers Stand In Week 6 Power Rankings?

Isn’t it funny what a big home win can do for you in the NFL? After having to sit and hear all the talk about the issues with the team on both sides of the football following a frustrating Week 4 Thursday Night Football loss to the Cleveland Browns, a loss that dropped the Steelers […]

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Film Room: This Kaden Wetjen Rep Concerns Me

Kaden Wetjen thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers’ kick return game is close. On tape, it still looks like the unit is miles away. That’s for a variety of issues, and Wetjen himself is one of them. He might’ve had his worse return of the season Sunday against the Colts. After one of Indianapolis’ five field goals, […]

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NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Vikings, Patriots enter top 10; Eagles, Saints in free fall

Where do the resurgent Patriots land after a statement-making win? How far down do the floundering Eagles fall? Check out the entire pecking order of Nick Shook's Power Rankings, 1-32, entering Week 6.

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Officiating Crew At Center Of Week 5’s Biggest Call To Work Steelers-Bucs In Week 6

Land Clark will be the referee for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, and that assignment comes after Clark and his crew worked the Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers matchup in Week 5. That game ended in controversy with WR Cooper Kupp ruled short of the first […]

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‘Max Is Out There Playing Some Ball:’ Former Steelers Lineman ‘So Impressed’ With Rookie Iheanachor

His performance on a short week in his first primetime game was a rough one for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor. But that made his bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts that much sweeter. After allowing six pressures and two sacks in the Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Iheanachor pitched a […]

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Jaquan Brisker Lists Three Plays He’s ‘Sick’ About Missing Against Colts

Big plays bring an immediate rush, but the plays left on the field often stick with players the longest. For Pittsburgh Steelers S Jaquan Brisker, what he left on the field in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts could stick with him for a long time. In the middle of a contract year, Brisker immediately […]

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PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Colts

Thankfully, the Pittsburgh Steelers got back in the win column with a refreshing 34-22 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. In this article, I will provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): NONE. Great (80-Plus Grades): The best offensive grade was G Mason McCormick (82.2 grade, 60 snaps). He was […]

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Steelers Week 5 grades: Elite outings for Aaron Rodgers, six others against the Colts

Each week, Christopher Carter gives his grades after watching the All-22 film of the Steelers’ most recent game. While all players are considered,...

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‘Can’t Have Enough People Like That’: Mike McCarthy Explains Elandon Roberts Reunion

Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh, albeit on the Steelers’ practice squad. HC Mike McCarthy explained why they chose to reunite. While he said nothing about playing time being imminent, it certainly sounds like, under different conditions, they would have carried him on the 53-man roster. Of course, many would argue that they should have, […]

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WATCH: The Mike McCarthy Press Conference Show presented by PNC (Week 6)

Bob Pompeani and Missi Matthews bring you the weekly Mike McCarthy Press Conference as well as insight from the Steelers' coordinators

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