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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Mike Nicastro

    Mike McCarthy expresses faith in DK Metcalf after poor start (opens the original)

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    Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy shows faith in DK Metcalf. DK Metcalf’s slow start to the 2026 season has drawn plenty of attention, but Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is not concerned about his star wide receiver. “DK is a pro, I’m very impressed with his professionalism,” McCarthy said Wednesday. The comments come after a frustrating opening two games for Metcalf, who has yet to find the explosive production Pittsburgh expected when it acquired him. Metcalf has eight receptions

  2. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Mike Nicastro

    Steelers try out former Texans offensive lineman (opens the original)

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    Pittsburgh hosted two offensive tackles for tryouts. The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring another option along their offensive line, bringing in veteran offensive tackle Charlie Heck for a tryout Tuesday. According to Steelers insider Alan Saunders, the Steelers tried out Heck, a former fourth-round pick of the Houston Texans out of North Carolina. Heck, 28, spent the 2026 preseason with the Miami Dolphins before becoming available on the open market. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-r

  3. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Mike Nicastro

    Three Steelers with the most to lose against the Falcons (opens the original)

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    Which Steelers have the most to prove in Week 1? The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2026 regular season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, marking the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era and the first meaningful opportunity for several players to establish themselves in their new-look roles. While the season opener is only one game, it could carry significant implications for players competing for playing time. With a number of young players pushing for opportunities, three Steelers in partic

  4. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Mike Nicastro

    Former NFL lineman has major concerns about Steelers’ new-look O-line (opens the original)

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    Could a new scheme hurt the development of the Steelers’ young offensive line? The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2026 season with a revamped offensive line and a new offensive philosophy under head coach Mike McCarthy. According to former NFL center A.Q. Shipley, the transition could create some significant problems. Shipley, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, joined The Pat McAfee Show this week to discuss Pittsburgh’s offensive line and expressed concern about how the group will adapt to

  5. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Mike Nicastro

    Mike McCarthy open to keeping four quarterbacks (opens the original)

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    Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy open to keeping four QBs. Mike McCarthy is not opposed to an unusually crowded quarterback room. In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach believes keeping four quarterbacks could provide a meaningful benefit once the regular season begins, particularly given the depth and experience Pittsburgh has assembled at the position. “I’d take six QBs in the building if it worked,” McCarthy said via Mike DeFabo. McCarthy’s comments come as the Steelers evaluate their q

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