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Why Justin Herbert is facing tough matchup vs. Steelers on ‘Sunday Night Football’
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are preparing to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 10 “Sunday Night Football” clash. The contest could end up being one of Herbert’s toughest tests of the season thus far. That may seem strange considering the Steelers defense hasn’t been a top-tier...
Steelers vs. Chargers: Get ready for 2025 Week 10 matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in primetime for their matchup in California. They will visit the San Diego Chargers on “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. Sunday. The game will be broadcast on NBC, with Mike Tirico on play-by-play alongside analyst Cris Collinsworth and sideline reporter Melissa...
Steelers promote Trey Sermon to active roster, elevate Mark Robinson vs. Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Trey Sermon to the active roster Saturday, allowing the special-teams contributor to be in uniform for Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers. A running back by trade who was once a third-round pick, Sermon has taken only one offensive snap for the Steelers this...
Looking back at the plays, players that defined the 1st half of the Steelers’ schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t yet at the turn, as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith put it earlier this week, but Week 9 marked the midpoint of the NFL schedule. Which makes it as good a time as any to look back at some of the noteworthy moments from the first half...
Steelers 4 Downs: Despite lack of gaudy numbers, DK Metcalf commanding respect from defenses
1. Cushion-ing the blow It can be argued whether DK Metcalf has or has not provided elite wide receiver production commensurate with his $150 million contract through half a season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But don’t confuse that discussion with one about a lack of Metcalf commanding respect from opposing...
Scouting the Chargers: Steelers’ opponent among top 6 of NFL in both offense, defense
SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Last meeting Steelers beat Chargers, 20-10, on Sept. 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh Key matchup Chargers DB Derwin James vs. Steelers tight ends corps Steelers tight ends have accounted for six touchdowns over the team’s past four games. A four-time AP NFL first- or second-team All-Pro, James gets...
Newly acquired Brodric Martin-Rhodes prepared if needed on Steelers defensive line
Now the second-biggest player — by listed weight — on the Pittsburgh Steelers active roster, Brodric Martin-Rhodes must find it difficult to blend in to the proverbial crowd. He sees his acquisition by the Steelers as a chance to finally stand out. A 330-pound defensive tackle, Martin-Rhodes was signed off...
Steelers’ Isaac Seumalo will not play vs. Chargers; Spencer Anderson to start at LG
No more Mr. Eligible for Mr. Anderson. On Sunday, at least, call him Mr. Starting Left Guard. Spencer Anderson will get his first start of the season on the offensive line, and it will come on “Sunday Night Football.” Via the status report released Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers ruled starting...
Jalen Ramsey impresses Steelers with leadership, willingness to do what’s best for team
He has known most of his teammates for less than 31⁄2 months, and he joined a team with no shortage of respected veterans who hold sterling resumes. None of that has stopped Jalen Ramsey from quickly establishing himself as a leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers, on and off the field....
After ‘flyer’ vs. injured Justin Herbert in ‘24, Steelers brace for challenge of Chargers QB
It’s been less than 14 months since the Pittsburgh Steelers faced Justin Herbert. But it’s been a lot longer than that since the Steelers had to deal with the real Herbert. “I feel like we caught a flyer a year ago,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Herbert, the Los...
Football Footnotes: Sorting through variables to predict ‘good on good’ Steelers-Chargers matchup
A lot of Pittsburgh Steelers fans and media members looked at the team’s current three-game stretch between Cincinnati Bengals contests as a real measuring stick. Especially after that gut-punch of a loss in Cincy on “Thursday Night Football” last month. At that point, the Packers, Colts and Chargers were all...
First Call: Kendrick Green responds to Ben Roethlisberger’s jab; big early season upset for RMU hoops
In Friday’s “First Call,” Kendrick Green responds to Ben Roethlisberger’s podcast shot, the Pittsburgh Penguins look to hold onto first place in the Metropolitan Division, and we check out what is on the college football slate while Pitt is off. Robert Morris’ basketball team makes a big early season splash....
Alex Highsmith, Darnell Washington return to Steelers practice; Connor Heyward absent
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and tight end Darnell Washington returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, but tight end Connor Heyward sat out because of a knee injury. Highsmith (ankle) and Washington (foot) missed Wednesday’s practice because of injuries suffered during Sunday’s win against the Indianapolis Colts. That each returned Thursday...
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown in custody for attempted murder
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown is back in the headlines, and will now potentially be behind bars for a good chunk of time. The 37-year-old had been in Dubai, United Arab Emirates prior to his extradition, which came over four-and-a-half months after a warrant was issued for...
Stat sheet shows Aaron Rodgers not playing favorites in Steelers passing game
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have the most dynamic and productive group of pass catchers in the NFL. He might have the most diverse, however. Halfway through his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers has thrown passes to 13 players. Nine have caught touchdowns, giving the Steelers the type of depth...
Aaron Rodgers, Cam Heyward form leadership bond with Steelers
Perhaps recognizing that Aaron Rodgers is the only other player on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster who was born in the 1980s, Cameron Heyward takes every opportunity to needle Rodgers because of his age. “He’s old,” the 36-year-old Heyward said of Rodgers on Wednesday. Moments later, Heyward delivered a zinger, “He’s...
Steelers’ exec Art Rooney Jr. named semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame in contributor category
Art Rooney Jr. is one step closer to being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rooney Jr., who has worked for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1961 and remains on the board of directors, is one of nine semifinalists in the contributor category for the Class of 2026....
Steelers add Kansas City practice squad DT Brodric Martin-Rhodes to 53-man roster
To fortify the depth on the defensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive tackle Brodric Martin-Rhodes off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad Thursday. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Martin-Rhodes will be part of the Steelers’ 53-man roster. The Steelers sought a depth piece after Daniel Ekuale was lost to a season-ending...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ ‘ball searchers’ defense better be on the hunt again vs. Chargers
Turnovers are fickle. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ dedication to creating them can’t be. If we’ve learned anything about the Steelers’ defense, it’s that. In their five wins this season, the Steelers have 14 takeaways. In their three losses, they have two. The Steelers have truly been feast-or-famine when it comes to...
First Call: Steelers slated to work out CB Asante Samuel Jr.; Alex Ovechkin scores No. 900Video
Thursday’s “First Call” tells us that the Pittsburgh Steelers are working out an interesting free agent cornerback. There is a notable nugget about this week’s officiating crew for Steelers-Chargers. Los Angeles has another injury to track. This one is on special teams. And Alex Ovechkin gets goal No. 900 before...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans irate over lack of trade acquisitions, Joey Porter Jr.’s penalties
The Steelers stopped a losing streak last week and beat a team that came to Pittsburgh with the best record in the NFL. You didn’t think that would stop the irresistible force that is “U mad, bro?” did you? This week’s edition includes a quiet trade deadline, continued excuse-making for...
Steelers injury report: Darnell Washington, Alex Highsmith, Jabrill Peppers miss practice
Starters Darnell Washington, Alex Highsmith and Isaac Seumalo were among seven Pittsburgh Steelers who missed practice Wednesday because of injury, according to the status report. Tight end Washington has a foot injury and outside linebacker Highsmith an ankle ailment, but neither is thought to be serious enough to threaten their...
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling happy to be reunited with Aaron Rodgers, join Steelers practice squadVideo
Mike Tomlin tried Tuesday to squash quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ recruiting pitch as a reason the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad this week. Valdes-Scantling told a different story Wednesday. “This guy next to me got me here,” he said after engaging in his first...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith earns AFC defensive player of the week honors
On the heels of shutting down the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense and scoring an upset victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense earned a league individual honor. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith on Wednesday was named AFC defensive player of the week for Week 9. Highsmith had two of the Steelers’ six sacks...
Former Penn Hills, Penn State player Daequan Hardy embracing chance to join Steelers practice squad
Daequan Hardy walked into the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Wednesday and saw some familiar faces. At Penn State, he played with Joey Porter Jr. and Pat Freiermuth. This summer with the Buffalo Bills, one of his teammates was safety Daryl Porter Jr. The person that Hardy had the longest history...
