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Roman Wilson Roman Wilson Working as No. 3 WR
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:29 AM
Wilson has been the No. 3 wideout with Pittsburgh's first-team offense throughout most of training camp, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
Analysis: The 2024 third-round pick has just 12 catches on 258 career snaps, but he's apparently making a strong case to stay ahead of rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard on the depth chart. With DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman locked in as the top two wide receivers, Wilson probably won't see many targets even if he has a steady role in three-wide sets. |
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Shifts to injured reserve
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:51 PM
Thompson (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Tuesday after clearing waivers, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Thompson was waived by the Steelers on Monday with an injury designation and was not claimed by another team. As a result, he was moved to the team's IR, which forces him to sit for the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Steelers. |
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Germie Bernard Germie Bernard Chance to shine in preseason opener
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Bernard will have the opportunity to work in an expanded role in Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers due to injuries to both Michael Pittman (right leg) and DK Metcalf (undisclosed), Jacob Punturi of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The Steelers released their initial depth chart Aug. 5, which had Roman Wilson pencilled in as the WR3 alongside Pittman and Metcalf while Bernard was listed as the No. 4 wideout. Bernard, a second-round selection of the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft, has been battling against Wilson for a spot on the first-team offense, and Thursday's preseason game will be stage in which both wideouts audition for a starting spot for the upcoming regular season, especially if both Pittman and Metcalf are sidelined against Green Bay. |
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Michael Pittman Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. Misses practice Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 1:05 PM
Pittman (right leg) didn't practice Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to fellow WR DK Metcalf (undisclosed), according to QB Aaron Rodgers. As a result, there's a decent chance that both Pittman and Metcalf are held out of Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers, but there's been nothing so far to suggest that either player is managing anything too concerning. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Dealing with unspecified injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 12:10 PM
Metcalf is managing an unspecified injury, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Analysis: In addition to Metcalf dealing with an injury, fellow WR Michael Pittman is also banged up, per QB Aaron Rodgers. Until added context arrives regarding the issues affecting Metcalf and Pittman surfaces, consider the Steelers' top WR duo day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers. |
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Not practicing Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:56 PM
Iheanachor (shoulder) is not participating at the Steelers' training camp practice Monday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: There's still no concrete timetable for Iheanachor's return to the field, but Pittsburgh may take a more conservative approach with the 2026 first-round pick. In his stead, Dylan Cook and Broderick Jones will be the clear favorites for reps with the first team at whichever tackle spot is open opposite 2024 first-rounder Troy Fautanu. |
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Cornell Powell Cornell Powell Back with Steelers
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:16 PM
Pittsburgh signed Powell on Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Powell spent some time on the Steelers' practice squad last season before being cut back in December, but he's now getting a fresh start with the club. His last regular-season snaps at the NFL level came back in 2022 with Kansas City -- where he played predominantly on special teams -- but Powell produced a combined 63-909-8 line on 116 targets across 18 regular-season games with the UFL's DC Defenders over the last two springs. |
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Michael Pittman Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. Not spotted at practice
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:31 AM
Pittman (leg) wasn't spotted at Monday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Per Saunders, Pittman left Saturday's practice with some sort of right leg injury. Meanwhile, with DK Metcalf also not spotted at the session, possibly for a rest day, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com relays that Germie Bernard is in line for added practice reps Monday. |
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Isaiah Winstead Isaiah Winstead Inks deal with Pittsburgh
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 10:28 PM
Winstead and the Steelers agreed on a contract Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Winstead is coming off of a strong spring season with the Louisville Kings of the UFL, reeling in 29 of 46 targets for 474 yards and three touchdowns. The wide receiver spent the majority of the 2023 campaign with the 49ers' practice squad, but he has yet to make his NFL debut, and he'll look to compete for a spot on Pittsburgh's practice squad ahead of the 2026 season. |
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Dealing with upper-body injury
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Iheanachor (upper body) will be held out of practice until Monday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when Iheanachor sustained the injury, but he'll be held out of practice over the weekend and focus on rest and recovery ahead of Thursday's preseason opener against Green Bay. Iheanachor was a first-round selection of the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft and is battling for a starting role on the offensive line. |
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Nursing ankle injury
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 8:45 PM
Echols did not participate in Friday's training camp practice due to an ankle injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Echols may have sustained the injury during a training camp practice earlier in the week. His practice participation over the next few days will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers. |
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Colton Dowell Colton Dowell Heading to Steel City
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 8:10 PM
The Steelers claimed Dowell off waivers from the 49ers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Dowell will get an opportunity to make an impression on the Steelers' coaching staff during training camp. He's unlikely to make the 53-man roster for the regular season, but a strong audition in training camp and preseason games could be enough for the 2023 seventh-rounder to stick around on the practice squad. He last saw NFL regular-season action during his rookie campaign with the Titans, when he caught one pass (on two targets) for three yards over 10 games while contributing mostly on special teams. |
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Lance Mason Lance Mason Claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 8:07 PM
The Steelers claimed Mason off waivers from the Seahawks on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin will head to Pittsburgh after being let go by the defending Super Bowl champions Thursday, though Mason faces an uphill battle to make the Steelers' 53-man roster given the top four tight ends on the depth chart are Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan and Jaheim Bell. During his final college season with the Badgers, Mason caught 30 passes for 398 yards and four touchdowns across 11 games. |
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Cole Burgess Cole Burgess Heads to IR
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:40 PM
Burgess (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Burgess did not get claimed by another club after the Steelers waived him with an injury designation Tuesday, and he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 season on IR. His being out could open up more practice opportunities for guys like Max Hurleman and Brandon Smith. |
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Eli Heidenreich Eli Heidenreich Is set to be RB
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 6:49 PM
Heidenreich is listed as a running back on the Steelers' initial 2026 depth chart, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Heidenreich was signed and listed as both a running back and a wide receiver initially. The 2026 seventh-rounder has lined up in the backfield at an overwhelming rate in training camp, so Wednesday's unofficial depth chart just confirms what was evident. This listing does not mean Heidenreich will not see any downfield action, especially if he makes the 53-man roster, but that he will likely be utilized more as a rusher and pass blocker than as a true outside threat. |
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Rico Dowdle Rico Dowdle Listed behind Warren on depth chart
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 3:59 PM
Jaylen Warren is listed ahead of Dowdle on the Steelers' initial posted depth chart ahead of the preseason, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: That said, Batko suggests that coach Mike McCarthy is seeking a balanced backfield approach featuring a 1-2 punch, and Dowdle will no doubt see his share of touches along with Warren this coming season. Kaleb Johnson, Lew Nichols, Travis Homer and rookie Eli Heidenreich are currently in the mix for slotting behind the top duo, but from a fantasy standpoint, the Warren and Dowdle combo, a potential 1A/1B scenario, are the players to note in the Pittsburgh's backfield ahead of Week 1. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Listed ahead of Dowdle
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 3:49 PM
Warren is listed ahead of free-agent addition Rico Dowdle on the Steelers' initial depth chart ahead of the preseason, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: As the incumbent starter, it's not surprising to see Warren's name atop the team's first posted depth chart, but Batko notes that coach Mike McCarthy is looking for a balanced backfield approach with a 1-2 punch, and Dowdle will no doubt see his share of touches in tandem with Warren. Also in the mix for depth slotting behind the top duo are Kaleb Johnson, Lew Nichols, Travis Homer and rookie Eli Heidenreich, but from a fantasy perspective, Warren and Dowdle, while working in what could turn into a 1A/1B situation are the names to know in the team's backfield ahead of Week 1. |
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Jakobie Keeney-James Jakobie Keeney-James Inks deal with Pittsburgh
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 12:40 PM
The Steelers signed Keeney-James on Tuesday.
Analysis: Keeney-James signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie last year and appeared in one regular-season game with the Packers last season, securing both of his targets for 15 scoreless yards. He'll try to win one of the final receiver spots in Pittsburgh this summer. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Could see preseason action
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:57 AM
Coach Mike McCarthy has asked Rodgers to play in the Steelers' first two preseason games, according to Michael Silver of The Athletic.
Analysis: As the report notes, the veteran QB last saw significant exhibition-game action eight seasons ago, but Rodgers indicated Monday that McCarthy "(wants him out there for) 30 or 40 plays." On that topic, Rodgers told his coach, "If you want me to play, I'll play. I'm not saying I want to do it. But if he wants me to, I will." The Steelers' preseason opener is Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Packers. |
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Signs with Pittsburgh
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 2:41 PM
The Steelers signed Jenkins to a contract Saturday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Analysis: Jenkins' production has been consistently falling season by season, but the 10-year veteran brings experience and versatility that cannot be ignored. The safety will likely fulfill more of a leadership role as a depth addition, with DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker handling most of the starting reps. |
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