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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/29/26 3:33 AM -
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Roster Cutdown Tracker (Updating). By Sunday at 6 PM/EST, the Pittsburgh Steelers and rest of the NFL must trim their rosters down to a 53-man group. That initial unit certainly can change by the time the Steelers kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons, but we’re tracking the team’s roster cuts until an initial group is set. A reminder that the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/pittsburgh-steel...
Deshaun Watson (QB - CLE)

8/29/26 2:13 AM -
‘You Could’ve Put That Sign Anywhere’ — 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Outraged By Browns Fans Defacing Jim Brown’s Statue in Protest of Deshaun Watson.
Former Steelers star James Harrison says Browns fans should be ashamed after disrespecting the Jim Brown statue amid the Deshaun Watson drama.
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/james-harrison-...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

8/28/26 11:01 PM -
Depot After Dark: Browns Release WR, Bettis’ Favorite Play, Colts Activate WR. 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 Aug. 28. BROWNS RELEASE WR The Cleveland Browns look like they’re going to be a mess this season. They traded […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/depot-after-dark...
Rico Dowdle (RB - DAL)

8/28/26 9:30 PM -
Lew Nichols ‘Did Enough’ To Earn Spot On 53-Man Roster, Ben Roethlisberger Argues. Behind Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren, the Steelers’ third running back spot is very much up in the air. After a small workload that produced average results, Kaleb Johnson is facing a real threat to miss the cut for the 53-man roster. That’s opened the door for a couple of players. Former Steelers quarterback Ben […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/lew-nichols-did-...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

8/28/26 9:00 PM -
Ben Roethlisberger Gives Final QB Thoughts Before Steelers Cutdowns. In Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their starting quarterback settled. Behind him, things are a little more up in the air. But there’s a growing sense that Pittsburgh will keep all four quarterbacks. Mike McCarthy wouldn’t confirm as much after Thursday’s game, but it did sound like he thought all four of them deserved […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/ben-roethlisberg...
Miami Dolphins (DEF - MIA)

8/28/26 2:43 PM -
Raiders' Klint Kubiak hints at stunning Fernando Mendoza decision if Kirk Cousins is named QB1. While speaking with reporters on Friday morning (local time), Kubiak seemed to say plenty about his depth chart without confirming that Cousins will get the start for the Raiders' Week 1 home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_kl...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 1:00 PM -
‘A Lot To Work With:’ Former GM Thinks Steelers Have Future Starting Quarterback On Roster. The Pittsburgh Steelers appear set to keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster entering the 2026 season under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s not particularly ideal when you’re working with a 53-player cap, but the Steelers feel very good about their situation overall. Having Aaron Rodgers back as a starter gives Pittsburgh a veteran […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/a-lot-to-work-wi...
Buffalo Bills (DEF - BUF)

8/28/26 12:16 PM -
‘Closer Than You Think’: Eli Heidenreich Has ‘Outside Shot’ At 53-Man Roster, Beat Writer Says. Entering the final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday night, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that rookie seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich was ticketed for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad. Thanks to a strong performance, though, in the 28-27 loss to the Bills at Highmark Stadium, Heidenreich might have put himself in position to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/closer-than-you-...
Miami Dolphins (DEF - MIA)

8/28/26 10:51 AM -
Raiders' Klint Kubiak hints at stunning Fernando Mendoza decision if Kirk Cousins is named QB1. While speaking with reporters on Friday morning (local time), Kubiak seemed to say plenty about his depth chart without confirming that Cousins will get the start for the Raiders' Week 1 home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_kl...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

8/28/26 9:07 AM -
‘Is This Real?’ ‘Being Cruel to Strangers for No Reason’ — Steelers’ DK Metcalf Faces Intense Backlash for Body-Shaming Grocery Store Employee.
DK Metcalf faces backlash after allegedly mocking a grocery store employee’s physique, sparking criticism from Steelers fans and NFL followers.
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/steelers-dk-met...
Deshaun Watson (QB - CLE)

8/28/26 8:41 AM -
‘It’s Gonna Happen’: Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Deshaun Watson Will Fail — And Shedeur, Too. While Deshaun Watson may open the regular season as the Browns’ starter, it won’t last long, former QB Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts. Not exactly going out on the furthest limb, I would argue, but nevertheless. I think most would agree Cleveland doesn’t have a starting-caliber quarterback, but somebody has to start. Watson will be up first, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/its-gonna-happen...
Tony Romo (QB - DAL)

8/28/26 7:10 AM -
Romo issued new citations related to July arrest. Tony Romo on Thursday was issued three new citations stemming from his July arrest in Wisconsin, with a spokesperson for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback telling multiple outlets that he takes "full responsibility for his actions."
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49748391/tony-...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

8/28/26 6:07 AM -
‘Is This Real?’ ‘Being Cruel to Strangers for No Reason’ — Steelers’ DK Metcalf Faces Intense Backlash for Body-Shaming Grocery Store Employee.
DK Metcalf faces backlash after allegedly mocking a grocery store employee’s physique, sparking criticism from Steelers fans and NFL followers.
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/steelers-dk-met...
Deshaun Watson (QB - CLE)

8/28/26 5:41 AM -
‘It’s Gonna Happen’: Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Deshaun Watson Will Fail — And Shedeur, Too. While Deshaun Watson may open the regular season as the Browns’ starter, it won’t last long, former QB Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts. Not exactly going out on the furthest limb, I would argue, but nevertheless. I think most would agree Cleveland doesn’t have a starting-caliber quarterback, but somebody has to start. Watson will be up first, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/its-gonna-happen...
Tua Tagovailoa (QB - MIA)

8/28/26 5:14 AM -
NFL writer thinks Falcons made major Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa decision before preseason finale. While Tagovailoa will start against the Dolphins, Penix won't play after he participated in full-team work for the first time during training camp this past Monday amid his recovery from surgery he needed last fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_writer...
Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB - WAS)

8/28/26 5:14 AM -
Ryan Fitzpatrick takes swipe at Browns' Deshaun Watson, gives Shedeur Sanders fans hope. While working Thursday's Amazon Prime Video broadcast of the preseason game between the Browns and the New England Patriots on Thursday night, Fitzpatrick revealed that he doesn't think Cleveland's latest Watson experiment will last all that long.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ryan_fitzp...
Buffalo Bills (DEF - BUF)

8/28/26 4:31 AM -
Listen: Steelers Vs Bills Recap And Analysis. Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re recapping and analyzing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Friday’s preseason finale. We discuss the performance of the young players who played significant snaps in the game, including quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar. We assess all position groups and Max Iheanachor’s debut. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/listen-steelers-...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 4:10 AM -
With Punt Return Score, Kaden Wetjen Achieved His Lofty Preseason Goal. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen was struggling on special teams in the final preseason game, and pressure and criticism were mounting. Then, everything changed in the blink of an eye. Wetjen reeled off a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown, breaking a pair of tackles along the way in the 28-27 loss to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/with-punt-return...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 2:55 AM -
Though Still On PUP List, Joey Porter Jr. Had ‘Excellent Workout’ Thursday, Says Mike McCarthy. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a close game to the Buffalo Bills in their preseason finale. However, the final results matter less than some other business items the Steelers need to handle. That includes figuring out what to do with Joey Porter Jr., who has been on the PUP list since training camp started. If he […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/though-still-on-...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 2:50 AM -
Mike McCarthy Assesses Max Iheanachor’s Debut. After missing the first two preseason games while dealing with an injury suffered in training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor made his debut Thursday night in the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Though Iheanachor had an up-and-down performance, it was one that first-year head coach Mike McCarthy was happy to see. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/mike-mccarthy-as...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 2:40 AM -
Will Howard Medically Evaluated After Preseason Finale (Update). UPDATE: Howard is being evaluated for a potential head injury, per the team. 93.7 The Fan on Twitter passed the news along. Our original story is below. It is for a possible head injury per Steelers https://t.co/56VATZqmfQ — 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) August 28, 2026 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard is being checked for a […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/will-howard-medi...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 2:37 AM -
Mike McCarthy Explains Why Roman Wilson Didn’t Play In Preseason Finale. Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson didn’t play in the team’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, but it doesn’t sound like Wilson has to worry about making the Steelers’ 53-man roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy explained in his postgame press conference why Wilson didn’t suit up against Buffalo. “Practice, the Monday and Tuesday those were […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/mike-mccarthy-ex...
Tony Romo (QB - DAL)

8/28/26 2:28 AM -
Romo issued new citations related to July arrest. Tony Romo on Thursday was issued three new citations stemming from his July arrest in Wisconsin, with a spokesperson for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback telling multiple outlets that he takes "full responsibility for his actions."
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49748391/tony-...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

8/28/26 2:27 AM -
Mike McCarthy Shares What Excited Him Most About Preseason Finale. The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team full of veterans. Thursday night’s preseason finale was set aside for the young kids. With nearly all starters and many established players sitting out entirely, Pittsburgh’s focus was on giving the youth on its roster one last spin during exhibition action. Even after blowing a late fourth quarter lead […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/mike-mccarthy-sh...