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TSN Archives: How The Sporting News covered 'The Immaculate Reception'

It only later became known as 'The Immaculate Reception,' but Franco Harris' shoestring catch and last-second, game-winning TD run immediately became part of Steelers and NFL lore.

TSN Archives

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Get the latest injury updates on Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

The Steelers vs. Ravens game is now a battle between backup quarterbacks.

Jacob Camenker

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Tyler Huntley ruled out after taking blow to head vs. Steelers

Huntley, who only recently took over for Lamar Jackson, clashed helmets with Minkah Fitzpatrick midway through the third quarter.

David Suggs

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Jeff Saturday regrets late-game clock management vs. Steelers

The Colts head coach was roundly criticized for his late-game management against Pittsburgh.

Kevin Skiver

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Get the latest updates on Steelers RB Najee Harris' abdominal injury

The Steelers are without Najee Harris as they look to finish off the Colts on "Monday Night Football."

Jacob Camenker

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Steelers' George Pickens hits Cristiano Ronaldo celebration after 2-point conversion catch

Maybe Pickens is a Portugal fan?

Joe Rivera

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Why Matthew Wright, not Chris Boswell, is kicking for the Steelers

Chris Boswell is out with an injury, so Matthew Wright will be the Steelers' kicker for the foreseeable future.

Jacob Camenker

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Why the Steelers' George Pickens was ejected late in his team's loss to the Bengals

The ejection may have been a case of officials reading the writing on the wall.

Kevin Skiver

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J.J. Watt, Joe Haden react to T.J. Watt's highlight-reel INT for Steelers vs. Bengals

T.J. Watt made one of the best plays of NFL Week 11 when he intercepted Joe Burrow at point-blank range.

Jacob Camenker

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Pigeons invade Steelers' Acrisure Field during Week 10 game vs. Saints

The pigeons have yet to impact the game, but they are hanging around the home of the Steelers.

Jacob Camenker

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What channel is Steelers vs. Saints on today?

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Steelers vs. Saints game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 10 NFL schedule.

Dan Treacy

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Steelers schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

The Steelers open the 2022 season with a new quarterback. Sporting News looks at Pittsburgh's chances in the AFC North against a tough schedule.

Bill Bender

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Eagles GM Howie Roseman cusses out fans: 'F— you!'

Roseman appeared to take the joke in stride, despite the language he hurled at Philadelphia fans.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What to know about Steelers' trade for Commanders CB William Jackson III

William Jackson III is getting the fresh start that he needs.

Jacob Camenker

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What to know about Bears' trade for Steelers WR Chase Claypool

Finally, Justin Fields gets a little more help.

Joe Rivera

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Chase Claypool trade grades

The Bears were willing to give up a second-round pick to get wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Steelers. Sporting News hands out grades for what was mostly a win-win deal at the 2022 NFL trade deadline.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tua Tagovailoa wins in return as Dolphins outlast Steelers

Sporting News was tracking all the key moments as Pittsburgh and Miami faced off on "Sunday Night Football".

Sam Jarden

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Dolphins capitalize on Kenny Pickett's mistakes while Steelers fail to capitalize on Tua Tagovailoa's

'Sunday Night Football' looked ugly all around, but for the Steelers' defense it looked downright horrendous.

Kevin Skiver

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Why the Dolphins fired Brian Flores after winning season

As he faces his former team, The Sporting News looks at why the Dolphins fired coach Brian Flores after a pair of winning seasons.

Dan Treacy

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Will Kenny Pickett play on 'Sunday Night Football'? Steelers QB progressing in concussion protocol

The first-round rookie entered the concussion protocol in Week 6 but is in line to start in Week 7.

Joe Rivera

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Ben Roethlisberger gives blunt assessment of Tom Brady: 'There's no way he's enjoying this'

Brady showcased frustration throughout the Buccaneers' loss and Roethlisberger took notice.

Jacob Camenker

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Confrontation with Diontae Johnson led to Mitch Trubisky's benching vs. Jets

Trubisky had a rocky start to the season, but it wasn't just his on-field play that caused him to be benched.

Jacob Camenker

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Latest updates after Kenny Pickett leaves game vs. Bucs with concussion

It's back to Mitch Trubisky at quarterback for the Steelers after the rookie's injury.

Jacob Camenker

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Tom Brady has subpar outing vs. diminished Steelers defense: Inside the numbers

A tough outing for the GOAT.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How long is T.J. Watt out for Steelers?

The Steelers placed T.J. Watt on IR, meaning he won't be eligible to return for another few weeks.

Kevin Skiver

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Iyer: What's wrong with the Steelers?

The Steelers are 1-4 after getting routed by the Bills, putting coach Mike Tomlin's streak of 15 consecutive non-losing seasons in serious jeopardy. There's plenty of blame to go around for Pittsburgh's freefall.

Vinnie Iyer

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How Kenny Pickett ignited fights, ejections during Bills blowout win over Steelers

Multiple fights broke out and one Bills player was ejected after the Steelers took issue with a pair of hits on Kenny Pickett.

Sam Jarden

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Steelers name Kenny Pickett starter: Why Pittsburgh benched Mitchell Trubisky

The first-round pick offered something that Mitchell Trubisky could not through 3 1/2 games.

Joe Rivera

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Terry Bradshaw reveals he's cancer-free after two diagnoses

The Fox football analyst revealed the news on Sunday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Iyer: Steelers finally pick Kenny Pickett, which is a big win for the franchise

Pittsburgh didn't get the right results against New York, but the coaches followed the right process by making the mid-game switch from Mitchell Trubisky to first-round pick Kenny Pickett.

Vinnie Iyer

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Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers replaced Mitch Trubisky with Kenny Pickett

The Steelers "needed a spark" in the estimation of their coach.

Jacob Camenker

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George Pickens' circus catch for Steelers draws Odell Beckham Jr. comparisons

Some people call it better than OBJ's grab. High praise for the rookie.

Joe Rivera

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Will the Steelers start Kenny Pickett at QB in Week 4? Mike Tomlin has a direct response to the question

It doesn't sound as if Pickett will be taking snaps anytime soon.

Joe Rivera

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Browns power past Steelers to kick off Week 3

The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights of the AFC North matchup in Cleveland. Read on for updates.

Edward Sutelan

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Why the Steelers are wearing Dwayne Haskins stickers

The Steelers are making a concerted effort to keep Dwayne Haskins' memory alive.

Kevin Skiver

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Why the George Pickens, Mitch Trubisky connection is still a work in progress

George Pickens was the talk of Steelers training camp and had an excellent preseason. However, he hasn't done much in the regular season as he looks to connect with Mitch Trubisky.

Jacob Camenker

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Why did the Steelers sign Mitchell Trubisky?

Mitch Trubisky is getting a second wind in Pittsburgh this season.

Kevin Skiver

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Myles Garrett or Mitch Trubisky: How close did the Browns really come to 2017 NFL Draft disaster?

Myles Garrett was the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he wasn't the only player the Browns considered drafting with that selection.

Jacob Camenker

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When will Kenny Pickett start for Steelers? Benching Mitch Trubisky should happen ASAP after Week 3

The Steelers have plans to sit rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett all season, even if Mitchell Trubisky would remain ineffective or get injured. Here's why Pittsburgh needs to change that thinking, stat.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why Kenny Pickett could be this year's Justin Herbert — if the Steelers let him play

The Steelers are rolling with Mitch Trubisky as their starter to begin the season. If they want to give their team a Justin Herbert-like spark, that could be accomplished by putting in Kenny Pickett.

Jacob Camenker

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Revisiting Mason Rudolph vs. Myles Garrett 'TNF' brawl

It's fair to say there's some bad blood in this AFC North rivalry.

Kevin Skiver

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Should teams start a rookie first-round QB? Results are mixed

The majority of first-round quarterbacks who become rookie starters don't succeed like Ben Roethlisberger did two decades ago. Too many of them don't even last in the league.

Mike DeCourcy

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Explaining NFL rule that kept Patriots' muffed punt from being ruled a safety

A crazy and confusing play unfolded in the first quarter of the Patriots-Steelers game, one that has many fans wondering why the Steelers weren't awarded a safety.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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TJ Watt injury update: Steelers star suffers pec injury vs. Bengals

It doesn't look good for Watt's 2022 season.

Joe Rivera

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Joe Burrow turns in horrendous Week 1 performance, nearly makes history

Burrow and the Bengals took the Steelers to the wire, but ultimately couldn't overcome the worst statistical performance of his career.

Joe Rivera

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Injury to long snapper costs Bengals dearly in OT loss to Steelers

It seemed Tee Higgins might be the biggest injury the Bengals would sustain against the Steelers in their opening matchup.

Edward Sutelan

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Mike Tomlin sends message to Steelers players before opener with AF1s

For a team looking to shake things up in the AFC North, that might just be the type of energy the Steelers need.

David Suggs

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Will Mike Tomlin have his first losing season in Pittsburgh?

Mike Tomlin has gone 15 seasons without a losing season as Steelers head coach.

Kevin Skiver

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Why Kenny Pickett was listed as QB3 on Steelers depth chart

It's actually for a very simple reason. CTRL + V is everyone's enemy.

Joe Rivera

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Why the Steelers' offense will be better without Ben Roethlisberger

Whoever is at the helm for the Steelers this year, it could well be an improvement offensively.

Kevin Skiver

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Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers are taking QB competition down to the wire

The competition is ongoing as the Steelers prepare to play the Lions.

Jacob Camenker

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Steelers' Mike Tomlin turns kids' street fight into a positive and creates lifelong memories

These kids aren't going to forget this afternoon any time soon.

Kevin Skiver

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Highlights from Kenny Pickett's preseason debut: Steelers rookie leads game-winning drive

Pickett's accuracy was on full display in the Steelers' 32-25 win over the Seahawks.

Jacob Camenker

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Steelers' George Pickens does Antonio Brown's dance to celebrate touchdown

Pickens' first NFL preseason touchdown was incredible. So was his choice of celebration.

Jacob Camenker

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Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky? Breaking down Steelers' QB1 battle

The Steelers are entering their first full season without Ben Roethlisberger since 2004. Here's what to know about the three-man battle to replace him in Pittsburgh.

Jacob Camenker

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Steelers' Mike Tomlin says Mitch Trubisky leads QB competition, but 'it's tough to manage three capable guys'

Trubisky is the leader of the Steelers' quarterback competition as Week 1 of the preseason arrives.

Jacob Camenker

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Cam Heyward fights back with retired Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is receiving blowback for some of the things he's said early in his retirement.

Kevin Skiver

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Why Steelers DT Larry Ogunjobi and QB Mason Rudolph have history and buried the hatchet

New teammates Larry Ogunjobi and Mason Rudolph have moved past their infamous 2019 confrontation.

Kevin Skiver

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When will Kenny Pickett start for Steelers?

The Steelers have an open quarterback competition to replace Ben Roethlisberger. Here's how Pittsburgh's top job can lean toward rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett over former Bears and Bills QB Mitchell Trubisky.

Vinnie Iyer

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Steelers' Acrisure Stadium to retain giant Heinz ketchup bottle despite local company losing naming rights

Pittsburgh will retain some of its iconic iconography at Heinz Field.

Kevin Skiver

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Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers coach, GM didn't necessarily want him back for 2021

Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that it was owner Art Rooney who wanted him to come back for one final season.

Edward Sutelan

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Heinz Field name change, explained: Why Acrisure is the new name of Steelers stadium

Even Ben Roethlisberger wasn't pleased with the change, but it boiled down to one thing: money.

Jacob Camenker

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Heinz Field is now Acrisure Stadium as Steelers' home gets new name

Acrisure is a Michigan-based insurance company, and it will take over naming rights immediately.

Kevin Skiver

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Mike Tomlin rules out Antonio Brown reunion with Steelers : 'Y’all know that ain’t happening'

Antonio Brown isn't going to play for the Steelers ever again. At least not while Mike Tomlin is there.

Jacob Camenker

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Commanders' Taylor Heinicke downplays possible battle with Carson Wentz, but other NFL teams' QB competitions are clear

Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.

Kevin Skiver

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Why did Stephon Tuitt retire at age 29? Steelers DL cites brother's death as key factor

Stephon Tuitt said that he is being "called to move beyond the sport of football."

Jacob Camenker

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Najee Harris' quest to become next Jerome Bettis continues as Steelers back reportedly adds weight for 2022 season

Alabama product Najee Harris reportedly weighs more than Jerome Bettis did in his prime.

Kevin Skiver

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Who is Omar Khan? Steelers hire new GM from within to replace Kevin Colbert

The Steelers GM search has come to an end. They will roll with long-time front office exec Omar Khan as their next GM.

Jacob Camenker

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NFL holdout candidates 2022: Deebo Samuel, Jessie Bates among players most likely to miss time over contract disputes

The chaotic wide receiver market this offseason could lead to more drama come training camp time.

Kevin Skiver

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Antonio Brown hints at retirement plans, and they involve the Steelers

"Not play, just retire," he tweeted.

Joe Rivera

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Why Ben Roethlisberger reportedly has 'bad blood' with Steelers following retirement

Roethlisberger reportedly took a pay cut heading into the 2021 NFL season as the Steelers looked toward an NFL future without Big Ben.

Edward Sutelan

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Will Kenny Pickett have to pay Steelers' Karl Joseph to wear No. 8 jersey?

Pickett wore No. 8 in college, but so did Joseph...

David Suggs

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Steelers draft picks 2022: Who did Pittsburgh take? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News breaks down the Steelers' 2022 NFL Draft class, which includes whether the team should look at drafting a quarterback.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Will the Steelers take a quarterback in 2022 NFL Draft? Desmond Ridder, Kenny Pickett top options

The Steelers have drafted a QB in the first round three times in the Super Bowl era. Will 2022 mark the fourth time? SN takes a closer look.

Bill Bender

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Steelers would sign Baker Mayfield 'next day' if Browns cut him, per report

Mayfield has not had luck generating trade interest from teams. But if he is ultimately cut from the Browns, he might have a new home in Pittsburgh.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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ESPN's Adam Schefter apologizes for 'insensitive' tweet about Dwayne Haskins' death: 'I wish I could have that tweet back'

The tweet landed Schefter in hot water over the weekend.

Jacob Camenker

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Dwayne Haskins death: Updated details after Steelers QB, former Ohio State standout struck by dump truck

Dwayne Haskins played with the Commanders and Steelers during his three-year NFL career.

Jacob Camenker

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ESPN's Adam Schefter faces backlash from NFL world over insensitive tweet announcing Dwayne Haskins' death

Adam Schefter found himself in hot water after the NFL world took offense to his tweet about Dwayne Haskins' death.

Jacob Camenker

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T.J. Watt, Urban Meyer, Joe Burrow, NFL world react to Dwayne Haskins' death: 'The world lost a great person today'

Many of Dwayne Haskins' teammates, both current and former, reacted to the his death along with other members of the NFL world.

Jacob Camenker

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