https://steelersdepot.com/ Pittsburgh Steelers blog featuring news, discussion & merchandise! Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://steelersdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png https://steelersdepot.com/ 32 32 199681879 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/depot-after-dark-steelers-locker-room-after-win-rodgers-watches-washingtons-play-bucs-wr-injured/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/depot-after-dark-steelers-locker-room-after-win-rodgers-watches-washingtons-play-bucs-wr-injured/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:00:55 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956914 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 Sept. 29. STEELERS’ LOCKER ROOM AFTER WIN A lot of people were very down on the Steelers after their Week […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/depot-after-dark-steelers-locker-room-after-win-rodgers-watches-washingtons-play-bucs-wr-injured/feed/ 0 956914 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/not-scared-of-anything-that-theyre-bringing-former-browns-dl-confident-cleveland-will-handle-pittsburgh/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/not-scared-of-anything-that-theyre-bringing-former-browns-dl-confident-cleveland-will-handle-pittsburgh/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:30:54 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956977 The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to exercise some demons in Week 4. They’re facing the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. It’s a short week, which creates a different set of challenges. The Steelers haven’t been good in Cleveland or on Thursdays in recent years, too. They haven’t won in Cleveland since 2021, and they […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/not-scared-of-anything-that-theyre-bringing-former-browns-dl-confident-cleveland-will-handle-pittsburgh/feed/ 1 956977 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/mina-kimes-explains-aspect-of-steelers-offense-thats-one-of-the-best-in-nfl/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/mina-kimes-explains-aspect-of-steelers-offense-thats-one-of-the-best-in-nfl/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:34 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956967 Pittsburgh Steelers fans were pessimistic about the team’s offense after the first two weeks of the season. But that unit showed immense growth last week against Cincinnati. Pittsburgh ran the ball well, made several chunk plays, and actually won a shootout. It was very impressive to ESPN’s Mina Kimes, who thinks the Steelers proved they’re […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/mina-kimes-explains-aspect-of-steelers-offense-thats-one-of-the-best-in-nfl/feed/ 2 956967 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/ben-roethlisberger-explains-how-steelers-can-become-almost-unbeatable/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/ben-roethlisberger-explains-how-steelers-can-become-almost-unbeatable/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:08 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956950 The Pittsburgh Steelers have played a good portion of ugly football over the first three weeks of the season. Yet, they’re 2-1, and the most recent win over the Cincinnati Bengals was the most complete game the team has put together this year. The defense dominated the first two weeks, and the offense couldn’t muster […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/ben-roethlisberger-explains-how-steelers-can-become-almost-unbeatable/feed/ 2 956950 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/it-is-a-different-animal-roethlisberger-warns-iheanachor-better-be-prepared-for-first-road-game-as-starter/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/it-is-a-different-animal-roethlisberger-warns-iheanachor-better-be-prepared-for-first-road-game-as-starter/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:12 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956937 Max Iheanachor got his first chance to start in the NFL in Week 3, and he didn’t look out of place. In fact, he and Brock Hoffman seemed to spark the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Iheanachor is a raw player, playing football for the first time in 2021, so there were some concerns about how he’d […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/it-is-a-different-animal-roethlisberger-warns-iheanachor-better-be-prepared-for-first-road-game-as-starter/feed/ 2 956937 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/jalen-ramsey-reveals-broken-wrist-shares-update-for-thursdays-game/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/jalen-ramsey-reveals-broken-wrist-shares-update-for-thursdays-game/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:37:27 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956953 Jalen Ramsey appeared on the injury report with a wrist issue this week and was initially spotted in a sling before transitioning to a soft cast at Tuesday’s practice. Now, Ramsey has revealed the extent of the injury, telling reporters Tuesday that he has a broken wrist, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “Jalen Ramsey said […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/jalen-ramsey-reveals-broken-wrist-shares-update-for-thursdays-game/feed/ 48 956953 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/browns-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-two-dnp-four-more-limited/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/browns-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-two-dnp-four-more-limited/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956836 On a short week ahead of the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns released their Tuesday estimated injury report as the team held another walkthrough. Despite it being a walkthrough, the Browns continue to have some injuries they’re working through, particularly on the offensive line. Center Elgton Jenkins remains the […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/browns-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-two-dnp-four-more-limited/feed/ 0 956836 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/watch-the-depot-180-september-29-episode-622/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/watch-the-depot-180-september-29-episode-622/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:15:51 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956925 Episode 622 — Sept. 29, 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 […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/watch-the-depot-180-september-29-episode-622/feed/ 0 956925 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/hes-very-gifted-mike-mccarthy-says-things-come-natural-to-max-iheanachor/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/hes-very-gifted-mike-mccarthy-says-things-come-natural-to-max-iheanachor/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:15:03 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956911 The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant change on their offensive line in Week 3, inserting rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor at right tackle. That move proved great, as Iheanachor was outstanding against the Cincinnati Bengals. Iheanachor played all 62 offensive snaps, allowed just two pressures on 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and was arguably the best […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/hes-very-gifted-mike-mccarthy-says-things-come-natural-to-max-iheanachor/feed/ 0 956911 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-porter-practices-fully-dowdle-remains-sidelined/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-porter-practices-fully-dowdle-remains-sidelined/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:51 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956695 The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their second injury report ahead of Thursday night’s Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns. Per the team’s latest release, Rico Dowdle was again the only player unable to participate. Everything else remains the same as Monday’s report. As they did Monday, the Steelers held a walkthrough practice, making Tuesday’s […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-week-4-tuesday-injury-report-porter-practices-fully-dowdle-remains-sidelined/feed/ 6 956695 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/dynamic-players-mike-mccarthy-says-hes-definitely-seen-vintage-deshaun-watson-on-film/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/dynamic-players-mike-mccarthy-says-hes-definitely-seen-vintage-deshaun-watson-on-film/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:23 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956913 In a weird, wacky start to the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns for a shot at holding the divisional lead on Thursday night. The entire division sits at 2-1 to start the year, including the Browns. Even behind Deshaun Watson, who most of the Cleveland fan base didn’t want to […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/dynamic-players-mike-mccarthy-says-hes-definitely-seen-vintage-deshaun-watson-on-film/feed/ 3 956913 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2035/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2035/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:23 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956907 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. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2035/feed/ 0 956907 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/that-was-an-aberration-theres-no-way-steelers-offense-can-sustain-its-momentum-broussard-says/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/that-was-an-aberration-theres-no-way-steelers-offense-can-sustain-its-momentum-broussard-says/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:15:51 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956861 The Pittsburgh Steelers looked dreadful on offense through the first two weeks of the season. Sunday against Cincinnati was a drastic difference, though. Pittsburgh put 30 points on the board, ran the ball consistently, and finally stacked together some chunk plays. To many, it’s a sign of good things to come. But not to FS1’s […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/that-was-an-aberration-theres-no-way-steelers-offense-can-sustain-its-momentum-broussard-says/feed/ 33 956861 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-coaches-werent-happy-with-asante-samuel-jr-s-performance-versus-bengals-says-local-insider/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-coaches-werent-happy-with-asante-samuel-jr-s-performance-versus-bengals-says-local-insider/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:06 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956858 The Pittsburgh Steelers fought a tough battle against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, and they won 30-27. The game also had a few surprises. OT Max Iheanachor is the Steelers’ rookie drawing the most attention, but CB Daylen Everette also saw increased playing time. He replaced Asante Samuel Jr. for the entire fourth quarter. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-coaches-werent-happy-with-asante-samuel-jr-s-performance-versus-bengals-says-local-insider/feed/ 25 956858 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/work-in-progress-chris-simms-not-ready-to-write-home-about-steelers-defense/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/work-in-progress-chris-simms-not-ready-to-write-home-about-steelers-defense/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:15:20 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956839 Week 3 saw the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense finally show signs of growth. Previously, it looked the same as it did when Mike Tomlin was the team’s head coach. However, it broke out in a big way against the Cincinnati Bengals as the Steelers won a 30-27 shootout. Where Chris Simms has his doubts after the […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/work-in-progress-chris-simms-not-ready-to-write-home-about-steelers-defense/feed/ 4 956839 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-jaylen-warren-becomes-bell-cow-back-for-steelers-offense/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-jaylen-warren-becomes-bell-cow-back-for-steelers-offense/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:45 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956640 No Rico Dowdle, no problem. The Pittsburgh Steelers entered their Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals significantly banged up at running back. Dowdle had already been ruled out with a toe injury, while veteran Jaylen Warren entered the game questionable with a shoulder injury. That led to the Steelers signing veteran Travis Homer off […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-jaylen-warren-becomes-bell-cow-back-for-steelers-offense/feed/ 7 956640 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/a1-pass-protector-beat-writer-already-sees-all-pro-talent-in-max-iheanachor/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/a1-pass-protector-beat-writer-already-sees-all-pro-talent-in-max-iheanachor/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:15:41 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956818 The Pittsburgh Steelers shook up their offensive line last Sunday, specifically the right side of the unit. Out was Dylan Cook, and in was Max Iheanachor at right tackle. While the rookie first-round pick wasn’t the sole reason for it, the line as a whole looked significantly better against Cincinnati then it had in Pittsburgh’s […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/a1-pass-protector-beat-writer-already-sees-all-pro-talent-in-max-iheanachor/feed/ 11 956818 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/can-learn-a-lot-from-him-deshaun-watson-says-its-inspiring-to-play-against-aaron-rodgers/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/can-learn-a-lot-from-him-deshaun-watson-says-its-inspiring-to-play-against-aaron-rodgers/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:27 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956770 Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is still playing high-level football in his 22nd NFL season, and his longevity is “inspiring” to Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson. With the two set to play against each other on Thursday Night Football, Watson talked about getting another chance to play against Rodgers. “I’ve known Aaron just passing throughout […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/can-learn-a-lot-from-him-deshaun-watson-says-its-inspiring-to-play-against-aaron-rodgers/feed/ 2 956770 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/about-time-he-retires-browns-head-coach-jokes-he-wants-heyward-watt-to-leave-nfl/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/about-time-he-retires-browns-head-coach-jokes-he-wants-heyward-watt-to-leave-nfl/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:45:54 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956794 The Pittsburgh Steelers were often criticized this offseason for the age of many of the stars on their roster. However, those players have been proving their doubters wrong through the first few games of the year. That includes T.J. Watt, who has looked like a game wrecker once again. While he didn’t have much of […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/about-time-he-retires-browns-head-coach-jokes-he-wants-heyward-watt-to-leave-nfl/feed/ 2 956794 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-brock-hoffman-deserves-more-credit-for-steelers-offensive-line-turnaround/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-brock-hoffman-deserves-more-credit-for-steelers-offensive-line-turnaround/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:30:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=956782 Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Max Iheanachor grabbed the headlines Sunday, and rightfully so. The first-round rookie played lights out in his first NFL start, but he wasn’t the only reason the right side of Pittsburgh’s offensive line took a major step forward in Week 3. OG Brock Hoffman quietly put together an excellent performance of […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/film-room-brock-hoffman-deserves-more-credit-for-steelers-offensive-line-turnaround/feed/ 10 956782