Pittsburgh Steelers / NFL

What in the world does “six seven” mean? Perhaps the better question would be: What doesn’t “six seven” mean? Steelers tight end Darnell Washington celebrated with a “67” dance after scoring a touchdown Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Washington celebration just added to the mainstream madness — those numbers...

CINCINNATI — Aside from learning the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t quite running away with the AFC North just yet, here are five other items gleaned from Thursday’s 33-31 defeat at the Cincinnati Bengals. 1. Dirty thirty Scoring 30 points is typically a benchmark any offense would take in any given NFL...

Clearly, the Steelers’ defense was the biggest culprit in the club’s 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night. It allowed 470 yards, including a ghastly 142 on the ground against the NFL’s worst rushing attack. Not to mention 258 yards on 22 receptions and two scores to Tee Higgins...

CINCINNATI — Mike Tomlin remained undaunted even after his prized acquisitions in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary wilted like dehydrated lettuce in their first significant test of the season Thursday night. When the Steelers signed Darius Slay in free agency and traded for Jalen Ramsey in the summer, adding to a...

One headline that roared Friday morning in the Cincinnati Enquirer summarized most of what those in Ohio’s third-largest city were saying after the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers the night before at Paycor Stadium: How Joe Flacco saved the Bengals’ season in win over Steelers. “See, Cincinnati Bengals can...

In Friday’s “First Call,” Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase explains the predictability of the Steelers’ defense. An ex-Pirate shines on the mound during the NLCS. The Penguins prepare to close out their early West Coast road trip. And Robert Morris opened its men’s hockey season with a tough challenge against a...

After the Cincinnati Bengals upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-31 on “Thursday Night Football,” Joe Flacco was conducting an interview on the field with the Prime Video network team. While Flacco was speaking, a large group of remaining fans started chanting “Thank-you, Cleve-land!” over and over again. As Steelers coach Mike...

CINCINNATI — It was dubbed the Icy Hot Bowl by Cameron Heyward, who as a result earned an endorsement deal. But in this matchup of 40-something quarterbacks, Joe Flacco’s arm stayed as hot as his demeanor remained cool. The only entity that needed an over-the-counter pain relief product after Thursday’s...

CINCINNATI – Now, the rest of the country knows why Mike Tomlin was so upset about the Cleveland Browns trading Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals. Starting for the second time in five days for his new team — and less than 10 days after he was acquired in a...

CINCINNATI — Early during the first quarter of Thursday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed 64,000 career passing yards. Late in the second quarter, Rodgers surpassed 64,088 passing yards. It was that latter figure that was more significant. Hitting 64,089 stands out because it represents...

CINCINNATI – Already without their star quarterback, the Cincinnati Bengals had to enter Thursday’s game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers without their best defensive player. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson did not dress Thursday night when the Bengals prepared to face the Steelers. The reigning NFL sacks leader, Hendrickson suffered a...

CINCINNATI – Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott joined his teammates in Cincinnati by early afternoon Thursday and was in unform for that evening’s game against the Bengals. Elliott was not part of the traveling party to Ohio when the Steelers left en masse Wednesday afternoon. The team cited a “personal”...

His assimilation as a rookie into the defense, by all indications, has been seamless. Pittsburgh Steelers teammates and coaches are impressed, and opponents have watched him make at least one “splash” play against them in each of his NFL games. Has playing defensive tackle in the pros progressed as smoothly...

For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) will play under the lights when they visit Paycor Stadium to play the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Prime Video, and simulcast locally on WTAE-TV, with Al Michaels...

1. ‘Herb’ is the word Nick Herbig started the season — and remains — the third option for the Pittsburgh Steelers at outside linebacker. By one respected measure, though, he’s No. 1 in the NFL. A third-year former fourth-round pick, Herbig is the best in the league among edge rushers...

The Steelers are 4-1. The Penguins are actually somewhat entertaining so far. Pitt may have found a quarterback, and Penn State satisfied its fan base by firing James Franklin. Most importantly, we don’t have to watch the Pirates lose until April. Times are good. Well … at least by Pittsburgh...

The latest edition of “First Call” has the injury reports for Thursday night’s Steelers-Bengals game in Cincinnati. We also have an update on those complaints from players about the Acrisure Stadium playing surface. Plus, we talk some hockey as the Penguins get ready to play their next game in Los...

Safety DeShon Elliott did not travel with the Pittsburgh Steelers to Cincinnati on Wednesday and is questionable to play in their game Thursday night against the Bengals. Elliott did not travel because of personal reasons. Elliott and linebacker Malik Harrison are listed as questionable. Harrison is on injured reserve with...

The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and many fans will want to gear up and show a little hometown spirit. The 2026 NFL Draft Collection is now available on the Steelers Pro Shop website — featuring a total of 49 different items for sale. The draft begins April 23...