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Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/7/26 12:07 PM -
NFL Insider Offers Mixed Messaging On Tomlin’s Future: Leaving Steelers A ‘Possibility’. Although Mike Tomlin’s focus is on the Houston Texans for Monday night’s Wild Card game, the national media’s attention remains on his future. After John Harbaugh was ousted yesterday, speculation continues to mount that Tomlin could also exit. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Tomlin departing would be on his terms moreso than Harbaugh’s de facto firing, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/nfl-insider-offe...
Derrick Henry (RB - BAL)

1/7/26 12:01 PM -
Ben Roethlisberger Suspects Ravens Were ‘Scared To Run’ Against Steelers After Derrick Henry’s Quiet Second Half. People are once again asking why the Ravens stopped running Derrick Henry against the Steelers, including Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger retired years before Henry arrived in Baltimore, but he doesn’t understand, either. The Ravens attempted less than 10 runs in the second half, despite never trailing by more than three points. “I feel like their offensive […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/ben-roethlisberg...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/7/26 12:01 PM -
Mike Tomlin Shares Hidden Benefits Of DK Metcalf’s Absence. The Steelers looked listless on offense without DK Metcalf against the Browns, but Mike Tomlin believes they found something on Sunday. With Metcalf serving a two-game suspension, they had to try to get by without him. Perhaps they figured some things out along the way, which they can integrate now that he is back. Tomlin […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mike-tomlin-shar...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/7/26 12:01 PM -
‘It Was Awesome’ To Get Win For Mike Tomlin, Pat Freiermuth Says: ‘You Know What I Meant By That’. John Harbaugh may have lost the locker room, but Mike Tomlin certainly hasn’t with the Steelers, Pat Freiermuth knows. From his locker after Pittsburgh’s division-clinching win over the Ravens, he talked to reporters about the victory’s importance. Specifically, he saw it as meaningful for the players to win the game for their coach. “It’s awesome”, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/it-was-awesome-t...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/7/26 12:01 PM -
PFF Reveals Steelers’ Biggest Strength, Weakness Ahead Of Wild Card Matchup. In a topsy-turvy Pittsburgh Steelers season, there’s been some good, some bad, and some meh in all three phases of the game. Fortunately for the Steelers, the good and meh outweighed the bad as Pittsburgh finds itself in the playoffs after winning the AFC North in wild fashion over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/pff-reveals-stee...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 12:00 PM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays in the Steelers’ winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. He caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has played substantially, and occasionally […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

1/7/26 11:14 AM -
Falcons rework Cousins deal, set up key decision. The Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the QB's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47528023/sourc...
Rachaad White (RB - TB)

1/7/26 10:36 AM -
Rachaad White Wastes No Time Moving On From The Bucs. When the NFL season ends for teams, players who are pending free agents usually gush about how much they enjoyed playing for their current team and keep all of their options open when it comes to re-signing or exploring the open market. For Bucs running Rachaad White, he is already charting his next move
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https://www.pewterreport.com/rachaad-white-wastes-...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 9:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays for the Steelers in their winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. In all, he caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

1/7/26 8:26 AM -
Falcons rework Cousins deal, set up key decision. The Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the QB's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47528023/sourc...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/7/26 7:20 AM -
Beat Writer Wants To See ‘What Type Of Player DK Metcalf Really Is’ After ‘Reprieve’ Of Postseason Berth. The Steelers aren’t exhaling just because they have DK Metcalf back, but it’s still a big game for their top wide receiver. After serving a two-game suspension, there is even more pressure to prove he is worth the investment that they made. Not only did they give up a second-round pick for him, they are […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/beat-writer-want...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 7:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays for the Steelers in their winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. In all, he caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/7/26 5:04 AM -
Watch: Chris Boswell Comforts Ravens’ Kicker Tyler Loop After Season-Ending Miss. Had Tyler Loop nailed his 44 yard field goal to send the Baltimore Ravens to the playoffs, Chris Boswell would be feeling all the heat and despair Loop is enduring. But Loop’s kick sliced right, propelling Pittsburgh to the playoffs. In a classy moment as Loop walked off the field, Boswell came over to presumably […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/watch-chris-bosw...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/7/26 5:00 AM -
A Look Back At Mike Tomlin’s Historic 193 Career Wins. Lost in the chaos of Sunday night’s ending was the franchise record Mike Tomlin tied. He matched Chuck Noll’s career 193 regular-season victories for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tomlin has downplayed this mark, regularly dismissing his accolades and achievements in deference to the team. Noble as that may be, Tomlin set a mark that may have […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/a-look-back-at-m...
Miami Dolphins (DEF - MIA)

1/7/26 4:29 AM -
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross still undecided on Mike McDaniel's future?. When Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday that he will assist in the franchise's search for its next general manager, many understandably assumed that meant Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had decided to retain McDaniel through the offseason. Is that actually the case?
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_o...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/7/26 2:04 AM -
Watch: Chris Boswell Comforts Ravens’ Kicker Tyler Loop After Season-Ending Miss. Had Tyler Loop nailed his 44 yard field goal to send the Baltimore Ravens to the playoffs, Chris Boswell would be feeling all the heat and despair Loop is enduring. But Loop’s kick sliced right, propelling Pittsburgh to the playoffs. In a classy moment as Loop walked off the field, Boswell came over to presumably […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/watch-chris-bosw...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/7/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Tomlin Mic’d Up Against Ravens, Keisel Towel Twirl, Former Steelers At Game. 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 Jan. 6. TOMLIN MIC’D UP AGAINST RAVENS The Steelers and Baltimore Ravens added another excellent chapter to their storied rivalry […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/depot-after-dark...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/7/26 2:00 AM -
A Look Back At Mike Tomlin’s Historic 193 Career Wins. Lost in the chaos of Sunday night’s ending was the franchise record Mike Tomlin tied. He matched Chuck Noll’s career 193 regular-season victories for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tomlin has downplayed this mark, regularly dismissing his accolades and achievements in deference to the team. Noble as that may be, Tomlin set a mark that may have […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/a-look-back-at-m...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/6/26 4:15 PM -
Orlovsky Wants Steelers’ Passing Game To Be More Aggressive Against Texans: ‘You Have To Take Shots’. With an aging quarterback and some questions along the offensive line coming into the season, the Steelers prioritized the quick passing game to start the year. Although the line has played well and improved throughout the season, we haven’t really seen Pittsburgh change that strategy too often. But against the Houston Texans Monday night, the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/orlovsky-wants-s...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/6/26 2:01 PM -
Where Do Steelers Stand In NFL Playoffs Power Rankings?. It was a roller-coaster regular season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they seem to be rolling in the right direction. The Steelers have won four of their last five, beat the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 18 thriller to win the AFC North, and are set to host a playoff game for the first time […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/where-do-steeler...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/6/26 2:01 PM -
‘We Back!’: Willie Colon Believes Steelers ‘Team Of Destiny’ After Vindication Win Over Ravens. It took a shanked field goal from Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop as time expired, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions for the first time since 2020. They will host a playoff game next Monday night against the Houston Texans. That win over the Ravens, as thrilling as it was wild, has […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/we-back-willie-c...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/6/26 1:16 PM -
Former Steelers View Cam Heyward’s ‘Special Career’ With ‘Great Pride,’ Says Tomlin. While 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ oldest player, Cam Heyward isn’t so far behind him. Heyward is 36, and he’ll turn 37 in early May, but he’s still playing at a high level. It’s rare for a defensive lineman to continue looking so elite at this age. Heyward has been with the Steelers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/former-steelers-...
Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

1/6/26 1:11 PM -
Mike Tomlin Has No Regrets Over Aggressive Plan Against Lamar Jackson. Facing Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and a potent Baltimore Ravens run game made the Pittsburgh Steelers sell out to stop the ground game. In many ways, they achieved that mission. The cost of that was giving up big plays in the passing game to the tune of three explosive scores. If the Steelers and Ravens […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mike-tomlin-has-...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/6/26 1:01 PM -
DK Metcalf ‘Excited As Hell’ To Play Again This Season: ‘Very Difficult’ To Be Away. The Steelers’ win over the Ravens means that they get DK Metcalf back in time for the postseason, following a two-game suspension. He is grateful to have the chance to play again this season, a chance he very nearly lost. Had Ravens rookie K Tyler Loop made a field goal as time expired Sunday night, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/dk-metcalf-excit...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

1/6/26 12:02 PM -
Falcons rework Cousins deal, set up key decision. The Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the QB's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47528023/sourc...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/6/26 11:45 AM -
‘You Better Believe’ Texans’ Rush Will Bring Rodgers Down, Says Former DB. Of all the potential AFC Wild Card matchups that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have theoretically had over the last month, the matchup against the Houston Texans was viewed by many as arguably the hardest, due to the makeup of the Texans’ roster, particularly on defense. Now, after winning a wild 26-24 game against the Baltimore […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/you-better-belie...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/6/26 11:20 AM -
Chris Boswell’s Critical Missed Extra Point Now Credited As A Block By Ravens. Chris Boswell missed a critical extra point that very nearly sabotaged the Steelers’ season—but it wasn’t all his fault. At least according to the NFL’s official stats, Ravens rookie DB Keondre Jackson is now credited for a block. It’s unclear how or why the stat change came about, but it paints the miss in a […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswells-c...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/6/26 11:01 AM -
‘We Back!’: Willie Colon Believes Steelers ‘Team Of Destiny’ After Vindication Win Over Ravens. It took a shanked field goal from Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop as time expired, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions for the first time since 2020. They will host a playoff game next Monday night against the Houston Texans. That win over the Ravens, as thrilling as it was wild, has […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/we-back-willie-c...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/6/26 11:01 AM -
DK Metcalf ‘Excited As Hell’ To Play Again This Season: ‘Very Difficult’ To Be Away. The Steelers’ win over the Ravens means that they get DK Metcalf back in time for the postseason, following a two-game suspension. He is grateful to have the chance to play again this season, a chance he very nearly lost. Had Ravens rookie K Tyler Loop made a field goal as time expired Sunday night, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/dk-metcalf-excit...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/6/26 11:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – QB Aaron Rodgers. Player: QB Aaron Rodgers Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After one of his worst games of the season, Aaron Rodgers was at or near his best against the Ravens. Throwing for a season-high 294 yards, he made some truly next-level throws over the course of the game. And he even had to navigate helmet communication malfunction […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Roman Wilson (WR - PIT)

1/6/26 10:01 AM -
Why Did Roman Wilson Completely Fall Out Of Favor In Steelers’ WR Room?. Why did Roman Wilson fall completely out of favor in the Steelers’ wide receiver room? Roman Wilson isn’t likely to see the field again for the Steelers this season with DK Metcalf back and Calvin Austin III healthy. So what exactly happened over the past two months that resulted in the team benching him? Even […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/why-did-roman-wi...
Roman Wilson (WR - PIT)

1/6/26 8:01 AM -
Why Did Roman Wilson Completely Fall Out Of Favor In Steelers’ WR Room?. Why did Roman Wilson fall completely out of favor in the Steelers’ wide receiver room? Roman Wilson isn’t likely to see the field again for the Steelers this season with DK Metcalf back and Calvin Austin III healthy. So what exactly happened over the past two months that resulted in the team benching him? Even […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/why-did-roman-wi...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/6/26 7:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – QB Aaron Rodgers. Player: QB Aaron Rodgers Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After one of his worst games of the season, Aaron Rodgers was at or near his best against the Ravens. Throwing for a season-high 294 yards, he made some truly next-level throws over the course of the game. And he even had to navigate helmet communication malfunction […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/6/26 6:20 AM -
Chris Boswell’s Critical Missed Extra Point Now Credited As A Block By Ravens. Chris Boswell missed a critical extra point that very nearly sabotaged the Steelers’ season—but it wasn’t all his fault. At least according to the NFL’s official stats, Ravens rookie DB Keondre Jackson is now credited for a block. It’s unclear how or why the stat change came about, but it paints the miss in a […]
Source:
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswells-c...
Roman Wilson (WR - PIT)

1/6/26 6:01 AM -
Why Did Roman Wilson Completely Fall Out Of Favor In Steelers’ WR Room?. Why did Roman Wilson fall completely out of favor in the Steelers’ wide receiver room? Roman Wilson isn’t likely to see the field again for the Steelers this season with DK Metcalf back and Calvin Austin III healthy. So what exactly happened over the past two months that resulted in the team benching him? Even […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/why-did-roman-wi...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/6/26 5:00 AM -
PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Ravens. In a wild and close game against the rival Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged with a 26-24 victory. They became playoff-bound AFC North champs in the win-or-go-home battle. In this article, I will analyze data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and provide takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): NONE. Great (80-Plus Grades): NONE. Good (70-Plus […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/pff-grades-and-s...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/6/26 2:00 AM -
PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Ravens. In a wild and close game against the rival Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged with a 26-24 victory. They became playoff-bound AFC North champs in the win-or-go-home battle. In this article, I will analyze data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and provide takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): NONE. Great (80-Plus Grades): NONE. Good (70-Plus […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/pff-grades-and-s...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/6/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Rodgers Thanks Tomlin, Bettis Leadership Award, Marlon Humphrey In Disbelief. 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 Jan. 5. RODGERS THANKS TOMLIN The Steelers waited months for Aaron Rodgers to sign with them last year. While it’s […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/depot-after-dark...