PITTSBURGH — Mike McCarthy is pretty much over talking about Joey Porter Jr.’s back and his contract situation. Until one or the other is resolved — having both go away seems unlikely in the short term — the Pittsburgh Steelers coach might have to. While McCarthy’s debut for his ...
PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt began his 10th season by trying to move past the noise that followed his ninth. The noise that said the Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker had lost a step, maybe two, after quiet and injury-marred 2025. The noise that wondered if his time as a singular ...
PITTSBURGH — Mike McCarthy headed home to Pittsburgh. Kevin Stefanski headed south to Atlanta. Both have been tasked with helping their respective franchises take the next step, though at wildly different speeds. The 62-year-old McCarthy, who grew up only a mile or two from the ...
When/where to watch: Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox Latest odds: Steelers by 3.5. Last meeting: Steelers beat Falcons 18-10 in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2024. Series record: Steelers lead 16-2-1. Matchup to watch: Whomever starts at QB for the Falcons against Pittsburgh’s pass rush. The 2020 first-round pick is attempting to resurrect his career in Atlanta after six eventful if erratic seasons in Miami. Tagovailoa left practice Thursday with an oblique injury. His health is always a concern, and if he’s cleared to play his first start with the Falcons comes against a star-laden defense led by ...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, the Steelers ‘ first-round pick, had his home recently burglarized, according to multiple reports. Reports said that at least $150,000 in merchandise was stolen on Aug. 26, the day before the Steelers visited Buffalo for a ...
PITTSBURGH — Joey Porter Jr.’s balky back felt good enough to return to practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. At the moment, his health appears to be the least of his concerns. The fourth-year cornerback didn’t commit to playing in Pittsburgh’s season opener against ...
