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Latest injury news, updates on Steelers LB Cole Holcomb

Holcomb was injured after colliding with his teammate during the Steelers' "TNF" game against the Titans.

Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson shine as Steelers edge past Titans on 'TNF'

Will Levis looks to prove his opening day exploits were no fluke when the Titans take on the Steelers on 'Thursday Night Football.'

Steelers' Diontae Johnson rips officials after loss to Jaguars: 'They cost us the game'

Diontae Johnson was not happy with Alan Eck's crew during the Steelers' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Latest injury updates on Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

All you need to know about Kenny Pickett's status after the Steelers QB exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Why Rams couldn't Kenny Pickett's controversial, game-winning quarterback sneak

Pickett may have been stopped short of the line to gain, but the officials ruled otherwise.

T.J. Watt popped dislocated finger back into place vs. Ravens, isn't expected to miss time

T.J. Watt is one of the leagues gnarliest players. On Sunday, he showed just why.

Latest news about Kenny Pickett's status after suffering bone bruise to knee

Pickett isn't expected to be sidelined long by the injury, if at all.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin says changes are coming after loss vs. Texans

The Steelers will need to make some changes to revamp their struggling offense after their loss to the Texans.

Latest updates after Kenny Pickett leaves game with knee injury

The Steelers will be without their starting quarterback for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Why Steelers' plane was forced to stop in Kansas City after 'Sunday Night Football'

There were no injuries reported from the incident, and the team's spokesperson said it would be returning to Pittsburgh later on Monday.

Steelers defense comes alive in win over Raiders

Sparks tend to fly when the Steelers face the Raiders. That should be the case one more under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.

Is T.J. Watt related to J.J. Watt?

It would be surprising if there weren't two Watt brothers in the Hall of Fame when all is said and done.

What was Najee Harris' 40-yard dash time?

Harris' speed has been a talking point as of late — but for the wrong reasons.

Revisiting who Steelers could've picked in 2021 NFL Draft instead of Najee Harris

Najee Harris, who showed tremendous promise when he earned a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie, simply hasn't been effective this season.

Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick defends tackle that injured Nick Chubb: 'I'm not a dirty player'

Minkah Fitzpatrick doesn't believe that his tackle of Nick Chubb was anything more than a football play.

Did Mike Tomlin suspend Steelers players for kneeling during national anthem?

Mike Tomlin did not, in fact, suspend players for kneeling for the national anthem. Here's how the rumor came to pass.

Why 49ers' Brock Purdy called out Steelers' Patrick Peterson after Week 1 win

Brock Purdy seemed to take pride in avoiding letting Patrick Peterson's prediction come true.

Why Steelers OC Matt Canada came under fire for loss vs. 49ers

Canada has come under fire before for the Steelers' offensive performance under his watch.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. celebrates first interception by gifting ball to his father

Joey Porter Jr. gave the ball to Joey Porter Sr. in a moment that surely touched the hearts of all Steelers fans.

How fast is Calvin Austin? Steelers WR shows off speedy 40 time with deep TD catch vs. Buccaneers

Calvin Austin made one of the fastest plays of the NFL preseason so far on Friday night.

George Pickens' impressive one-handed grab over rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. wows fans

George Pickens has turned in some highlight-reel plays at Steelers camp.

Le'Veon Bell says he 'should never have left' Steelers

Former Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell turned a 2018 holdout into a huge deal with the Jets, but he now regrets leaving Pittsburgh altogether.

Joey Porter celebrates son Joey Porter Jr. being drafted by Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. is going to a familiar home.

Full list of Steelers' 2023 NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News is tracking the Steelers' NFL Draft selections in 2023.

Will Steelers trade 32nd pick? Teams eye move up for Will Levis

Pittsburgh has the first pick of the second round. Will the Steelers trade it for a team looking to move up and grab Will Levis?

Dwayne Haskins' family alleges he was 'targeted and drugged' before death

Dwayne Haskins' family has filed a civil suit looking to uncover "the complete truth" of the circumstances of his death.

Jordan Addison looking to reunite with former teammate Kenny Pickett in NFL

No one gets a say in where they end up going in the NFL Draft, but Jordan Addison sure hopes it's to Pittsburgh.

Breaking down Terry Bradshaw's net worth, salary & career earnings

Bradshaw has made a lot of money thanks to his broadcasting and TV career. His playing days? Those weren't quite as lucrative.

How Steelers can clinch AFC wild-card spot in Week 18

The Steelers are miraculously still in the running for a playoff berth entering Week 18. In fact, their path is pretty realistic. Here's how Pittsburgh can sneak into the field again.

Breaking down the Steelers' playoff chances

The Steelers can still make the playoffs in 2022. Here's how they can still reach the final dance.

Kenny Pickett saves the day, keeping Steelers' playoff hopes alive

The Sporting News tracked live updates from Steelers vs. Ravens on "Sunday Night Football." Below are full highlights and results from Sunday's AFC North clash at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Najee Harris did everything the Steelers needed him to in win vs. Ravens

Cameron Heyward infuriated after being whistled for unnecessary roughness

Heyward got whistled for a controversial unnecessary roughness. He didn't take it too well.

Is Lamar Jackson playing tonight vs. Steelers?

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has missed the last three games with a knee injury. Here's what you need to know about his status for Sunday night's game against the Steelers.

Steelers' playoff chances

What are the Steelers' chances of making the AFC playoffs now after rallying to beat the Raiders on Saturday night to improve to 7-8 in Week 16? Here's looking at Pittsburgh's path to a wild-card berth.

NFL Network flamed after cutting away from Franco Harris halftime tribute

The network had previously mentioned the halftime tribute at length in its coverage of the game.

Why Steelers' Terrell Edmunds (inactive) was penalized late vs. Raiders

The safety wasn't even dressed out for the game, yet still found a way to get penalized.

Raiders vs. Steelers free live stream: Watch Saturday night football without cable

What to know to watch Raiders vs. Steelers via stream

Who plays NFL Saturday night game tonight?

The Raiders and Steelers are squaring off in a special Saturday night broadcast.

NFL world reacts to Steelers 'awesome tribute' wearing Franco Harris' No. 32 jersey

The Steelers found a cool way to honor team legend Franco Harris just days after his death at 72.

How Steelers can earn AFC wild card in NFL playoff picture

The Steelers aren't out of the NFL's wild-card race — not yet, at least.

How to watch 'Franco Harris: A Football Life' on NFL Network

The NFL will have a ton of Immaculate Reception-based coverage, starting Friday.

What is Acrisure? How Steelers' stadium name change has angered fans

The Steelers' stadium got a rebranding ahead of the 2022 season. It hasn't gone over too well.

Why Heinz ketchup bottles are still at Steelers stadium following Acrisure name change

Steelers fans weren't ready to move on from the Heinz Red Zone.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett says he self-reported concussion symptoms

The rookie QB checked out of the team's Week 14 game against the Ravens after experiencing issues with his vision.

Revisiting the Immaculate Reception and the controversy around it

The Raiders and Steelers' 2022 NFL regular-season Week 16 game in Pittsburgh marks the 50th anniversary of "The Immaculate Reception", the play that allowed the Steelers to defeat the Raiders in the AFC divisional playoffs on Dec. 23, 1972.

Franco Harris dies at 72: NFL world mourns the loss of Steelers legend, 'Immaculate Reception' architect

The NFL and the Steelers were set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception during the team's Christmas Eve game against the Raiders.

TSN Archives: How The Sporting News covered 'The Immaculate Reception'

It only later became known as 'The Immaculate Reception,' but Franco Harris' shoestring catch and last-second, game-winning TD run immediately became part of Steelers and NFL lore.

Get the latest injury updates on Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

The Steelers vs. Ravens game is now a battle between backup quarterbacks.

Tyler Huntley ruled out after taking blow to head vs. Steelers

Huntley, who only recently took over for Lamar Jackson, clashed helmets with Minkah Fitzpatrick midway through the third quarter.

Jeff Saturday regrets late-game clock management vs. Steelers

The Colts head coach was roundly criticized for his late-game management against Pittsburgh.

Get the latest updates on Steelers RB Najee Harris' abdominal injury

The Steelers are without Najee Harris as they look to finish off the Colts on "Monday Night Football."

Steelers' George Pickens hits Cristiano Ronaldo celebration after 2-point conversion catch

Maybe Pickens is a Portugal fan?

Why Matthew Wright, not Chris Boswell, is kicking for the Steelers

Chris Boswell is out with an injury, so Matthew Wright will be the Steelers' kicker for the foreseeable future.

Why the Steelers' George Pickens was ejected late in his team's loss to the Bengals

The ejection may have been a case of officials reading the writing on the wall.

J.J. Watt, Joe Haden react to T.J. Watt's highlight-reel INT for Steelers vs. Bengals

T.J. Watt made one of the best plays of NFL Week 11 when he intercepted Joe Burrow at point-blank range.

Pigeons invade Steelers' Acrisure Field during Week 10 game vs. Saints

The pigeons have yet to impact the game, but they are hanging around the home of the Steelers.

What channel is Steelers vs. Saints on today?

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Steelers vs. Saints game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 10 NFL schedule.

Steelers schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

The Steelers open the 2022 season with a new quarterback. Sporting News looks at Pittsburgh's chances in the AFC North against a tough schedule.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman cusses out fans: 'F— you!'

Roseman appeared to take the joke in stride, despite the language he hurled at Philadelphia fans.

What to know about Steelers' trade for Commanders CB William Jackson III

William Jackson III is getting the fresh start that he needs.

What to know about Bears' trade for Steelers WR Chase Claypool

Finally, Justin Fields gets a little more help.

Chase Claypool trade grades

The Bears were willing to give up a second-round pick to get wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Steelers. Sporting News hands out grades for what was mostly a win-win deal at the 2022 NFL trade deadline.

Tua Tagovailoa wins in return as Dolphins outlast Steelers

Sporting News was tracking all the key moments as Pittsburgh and Miami faced off on "Sunday Night Football".

Dolphins capitalize on Kenny Pickett's mistakes while Steelers fail to capitalize on Tua Tagovailoa's

'Sunday Night Football' looked ugly all around, but for the Steelers' defense it looked downright horrendous.

Why the Dolphins fired Brian Flores after winning season

As he faces his former team, The Sporting News looks at why the Dolphins fired coach Brian Flores after a pair of winning seasons.

Will Kenny Pickett play on 'Sunday Night Football'? Steelers QB progressing in concussion protocol

The first-round rookie entered the concussion protocol in Week 6 but is in line to start in Week 7.

Ben Roethlisberger gives blunt assessment of Tom Brady: 'There's no way he's enjoying this'

Brady showcased frustration throughout the Buccaneers' loss and Roethlisberger took notice.

Confrontation with Diontae Johnson led to Mitch Trubisky's benching vs. Jets

Trubisky had a rocky start to the season, but it wasn't just his on-field play that caused him to be benched.

Latest updates after Kenny Pickett leaves game vs. Bucs with concussion

It's back to Mitch Trubisky at quarterback for the Steelers after the rookie's injury.

Tom Brady has subpar outing vs. diminished Steelers defense: Inside the numbers

A tough outing for the GOAT.

How long is T.J. Watt out for Steelers?

The Steelers placed T.J. Watt on IR, meaning he won't be eligible to return for another few weeks.

Iyer: What's wrong with the Steelers?

The Steelers are 1-4 after getting routed by the Bills, putting coach Mike Tomlin's streak of 15 consecutive non-losing seasons in serious jeopardy. There's plenty of blame to go around for Pittsburgh's freefall.

How Kenny Pickett ignited fights, ejections during Bills blowout win over Steelers

Multiple fights broke out and one Bills player was ejected after the Steelers took issue with a pair of hits on Kenny Pickett.

Steelers name Kenny Pickett starter: Why Pittsburgh benched Mitchell Trubisky

The first-round pick offered something that Mitchell Trubisky could not through 3 1/2 games.

Terry Bradshaw reveals he's cancer-free after two diagnoses

The Fox football analyst revealed the news on Sunday.

Iyer: Steelers finally pick Kenny Pickett, which is a big win for the franchise

Pittsburgh didn't get the right results against New York, but the coaches followed the right process by making the mid-game switch from Mitchell Trubisky to first-round pick Kenny Pickett.

Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers replaced Mitch Trubisky with Kenny Pickett

The Steelers "needed a spark" in the estimation of their coach.

George Pickens' circus catch for Steelers draws Odell Beckham Jr. comparisons

Some people call it better than OBJ's grab. High praise for the rookie.

Will the Steelers start Kenny Pickett at QB in Week 4? Mike Tomlin has a direct response to the question

It doesn't sound as if Pickett will be taking snaps anytime soon.

Browns power past Steelers to kick off Week 3

The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights of the AFC North matchup in Cleveland. Read on for updates.

Why the Steelers are wearing Dwayne Haskins stickers

The Steelers are making a concerted effort to keep Dwayne Haskins' memory alive.

Why the George Pickens, Mitch Trubisky connection is still a work in progress

George Pickens was the talk of Steelers training camp and had an excellent preseason. However, he hasn't done much in the regular season as he looks to connect with Mitch Trubisky.

Why did the Steelers sign Mitchell Trubisky?

Mitch Trubisky is getting a second wind in Pittsburgh this season.

Myles Garrett or Mitch Trubisky: How close did the Browns really come to 2017 NFL Draft disaster?

Myles Garrett was the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he wasn't the only player the Browns considered drafting with that selection.

When will Kenny Pickett start for Steelers? Benching Mitch Trubisky should happen ASAP after Week 3

The Steelers have plans to sit rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett all season, even if Mitchell Trubisky would remain ineffective or get injured. Here's why Pittsburgh needs to change that thinking, stat.

Why Kenny Pickett could be this year's Justin Herbert — if the Steelers let him play

The Steelers are rolling with Mitch Trubisky as their starter to begin the season. If they want to give their team a Justin Herbert-like spark, that could be accomplished by putting in Kenny Pickett.

Revisiting Mason Rudolph vs. Myles Garrett 'TNF' brawl

It's fair to say there's some bad blood in this AFC North rivalry.

Should teams start a rookie first-round QB? Results are mixed

The majority of first-round quarterbacks who become rookie starters don't succeed like Ben Roethlisberger did two decades ago. Too many of them don't even last in the league.

Explaining NFL rule that kept Patriots' muffed punt from being ruled a safety

A crazy and confusing play unfolded in the first quarter of the Patriots-Steelers game, one that has many fans wondering why the Steelers weren't awarded a safety.

TJ Watt injury update: Steelers star suffers pec injury vs. Bengals

It doesn't look good for Watt's 2022 season.

Joe Burrow turns in horrendous Week 1 performance, nearly makes history

Burrow and the Bengals took the Steelers to the wire, but ultimately couldn't overcome the worst statistical performance of his career.

Injury to long snapper costs Bengals dearly in OT loss to Steelers

It seemed Tee Higgins might be the biggest injury the Bengals would sustain against the Steelers in their opening matchup.

Mike Tomlin sends message to Steelers players before opener with AF1s

For a team looking to shake things up in the AFC North, that might just be the type of energy the Steelers need.

Will Mike Tomlin have his first losing season in Pittsburgh?

Mike Tomlin has gone 15 seasons without a losing season as Steelers head coach.

Why Kenny Pickett was listed as QB3 on Steelers depth chart

It's actually for a very simple reason. CTRL + V is everyone's enemy.

Why the Steelers' offense will be better without Ben Roethlisberger

Whoever is at the helm for the Steelers this year, it could well be an improvement offensively.

Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers are taking QB competition down to the wire

The competition is ongoing as the Steelers prepare to play the Lions.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin turns kids' street fight into a positive and creates lifelong memories

These kids aren't going to forget this afternoon any time soon.

Highlights from Kenny Pickett's preseason debut: Steelers rookie leads game-winning drive

Pickett's accuracy was on full display in the Steelers' 32-25 win over the Seahawks.

Steelers' George Pickens does Antonio Brown's dance to celebrate touchdown

Pickens' first NFL preseason touchdown was incredible. So was his choice of celebration.

Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky? Breaking down Steelers' QB1 battle

The Steelers are entering their first full season without Ben Roethlisberger since 2004. Here's what to know about the three-man battle to replace him in Pittsburgh.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin says Mitch Trubisky leads QB competition, but 'it's tough to manage three capable guys'

Trubisky is the leader of the Steelers' quarterback competition as Week 1 of the preseason arrives.

Cam Heyward fights back with retired Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is receiving blowback for some of the things he's said early in his retirement.

Why Steelers DT Larry Ogunjobi and QB Mason Rudolph have history and buried the hatchet

New teammates Larry Ogunjobi and Mason Rudolph have moved past their infamous 2019 confrontation.

When will Kenny Pickett start for Steelers?

The Steelers have an open quarterback competition to replace Ben Roethlisberger. Here's how Pittsburgh's top job can lean toward rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett over former Bears and Bills QB Mitchell Trubisky.

Steelers' Acrisure Stadium to retain giant Heinz ketchup bottle despite local company losing naming rights

Pittsburgh will retain some of its iconic iconography at Heinz Field.

Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers coach, GM didn't necessarily want him back for 2021

Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that it was owner Art Rooney who wanted him to come back for one final season.

Heinz Field name change, explained: Why Acrisure is the new name of Steelers stadium

Even Ben Roethlisberger wasn't pleased with the change, but it boiled down to one thing: money.

Heinz Field is now Acrisure Stadium as Steelers' home gets new name

Acrisure is a Michigan-based insurance company, and it will take over naming rights immediately.

Mike Tomlin rules out Antonio Brown reunion with Steelers : 'Y’all know that ain’t happening'

Antonio Brown isn't going to play for the Steelers ever again. At least not while Mike Tomlin is there.

Commanders' Taylor Heinicke downplays possible battle with Carson Wentz, but other NFL teams' QB competitions are clear

Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.

Why did Stephon Tuitt retire at age 29? Steelers DL cites brother's death as key factor

Stephon Tuitt said that he is being "called to move beyond the sport of football."

Najee Harris' quest to become next Jerome Bettis continues as Steelers back reportedly adds weight for 2022 season

Alabama product Najee Harris reportedly weighs more than Jerome Bettis did in his prime.

Who is Omar Khan? Steelers hire new GM from within to replace Kevin Colbert

The Steelers GM search has come to an end. They will roll with long-time front office exec Omar Khan as their next GM.

NFL holdout candidates 2022: Deebo Samuel, Jessie Bates among players most likely to miss time over contract disputes

The chaotic wide receiver market this offseason could lead to more drama come training camp time.

Antonio Brown hints at retirement plans, and they involve the Steelers

"Not play, just retire," he tweeted.

Why Ben Roethlisberger reportedly has 'bad blood' with Steelers following retirement

Roethlisberger reportedly took a pay cut heading into the 2021 NFL season as the Steelers looked toward an NFL future without Big Ben.

Will Kenny Pickett have to pay Steelers' Karl Joseph to wear No. 8 jersey?

Pickett wore No. 8 in college, but so did Joseph...

Steelers draft picks 2022: Who did Pittsburgh take? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News breaks down the Steelers' 2022 NFL Draft class, which includes whether the team should look at drafting a quarterback.

Will the Steelers take a quarterback in 2022 NFL Draft? Desmond Ridder, Kenny Pickett top options

The Steelers have drafted a QB in the first round three times in the Super Bowl era. Will 2022 mark the fourth time? SN takes a closer look.

Steelers would sign Baker Mayfield 'next day' if Browns cut him, per report

Mayfield has not had luck generating trade interest from teams. But if he is ultimately cut from the Browns, he might have a new home in Pittsburgh.

ESPN's Adam Schefter apologizes for 'insensitive' tweet about Dwayne Haskins' death: 'I wish I could have that tweet back'

The tweet landed Schefter in hot water over the weekend.

Dwayne Haskins death: Updated details after Steelers QB, former Ohio State standout struck by dump truck

Dwayne Haskins played with the Commanders and Steelers during his three-year NFL career.

ESPN's Adam Schefter faces backlash from NFL world over insensitive tweet announcing Dwayne Haskins' death

Adam Schefter found himself in hot water after the NFL world took offense to his tweet about Dwayne Haskins' death.

T.J. Watt, Urban Meyer, Joe Burrow, NFL world react to Dwayne Haskins' death: 'The world lost a great person today'

Many of Dwayne Haskins' teammates, both current and former, reacted to the his death along with other members of the NFL world.