Monday, January 5
Happy to be back: Receiver DK Metcalf was all smiles on Monday walking through the Steelers locker room, greeted by teammates after he served a two-game suspension, missing the last two games of the regular season.
"They were very supportive," said Metcalf of his teammates. "It's going to take a lot to call everybody out, but a lot of people reached out to me on more than just one occasion.
"So, it just really showed the type of people that we have in this locker room number one, and how they view me as a player and a teammate."
Metcalf couldn't be happier to be back for the postseason, and is ready to hit the ground running as the team is getting ready to prepare for the Houston Texans on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium.
"It feels great, especially, we get to play another game," said Metcalf. "My teammates gave me another opportunity to come back, so just a big shout out to them."
Metcalf is a guy who can't wait to get back on the field on Monday night, as he loves the game and missed being out there.
"I'm excited as (heck) to be back in the building, around my teammates, being in meetings, going to practice," said Metcalf. "All the things that encompass a week of preparation."
Metcalf said he watched the Steelers-Ravens game at home on Sunday night by himself, riding the same emotions that many fans rode as well.
"Roller coaster," said Metcalf. "I couldn't watch some moments because of my anxiety. I get too high.
"But just happy my teammates got the dub."
Metcalf said he watched the game alone for a simple reason.
"I don't like talking to people during the game," said Metcalf. "I don't like talking."
Metcalf said when fellow receiver Calvin Austin III caught what would be the winning touchdown reception, he was pumped.
"I jumped up, put on my clothes," said Metcalf. "And I was headed to the stadium."
For Metcalf, it hasn't been easy not being able to practice and play, but he was able to workout and stay in shape.
"It was very difficult," said Metcalf. "But thanks to the NFL for allowing me just to come up here and still work out and get some training in.
"I was here all last week. I went home and spent time with my family for Christmas."
Metcalf didn't discuss the issue that led to his suspension, but also took responsibility for his actions.
"I feel full responsibility for my actions and that's it," said Metcalf. "I've got the most respect and confidence in my teammates still going out there and performing to the best of their abilities."
Metcalf's return will do nothing but add to the offense that was hitting their stride before his suspension and continues to do the same.
"We were definitely starting to hit our stride as an offense," said Metcalf. "I think we found our groove and hoping we can pick that back up.
"It's just about executing as a whole. So, I think last night in the second half showed a lot of execution on everybody's part."
Punching their ticket: The Steelers defense had a luxury on Sunday night in the regular-season finale against the Ravens.
They were fully healthy for the first time in a long time.
And it paid off.
"It felt great," said linebacker Jack Sawyer. "It was a back-and-forth battle, just like it always is when we play them. And it's always great to come out on top against those guys and punch our ticket to the playoffs.
"And now it's a completely new season, so we're looking forward to it."
Sawyer acknowledged that it's been a wild 12 plus hours since the game ended on kicker Tyler Loop's missed field goal with the clock running out.
"That kicker, he's had a great year too," said Sawyer. "I think that might be his first miss all year inside of 40 or whatever it is.
"When he's going out there, just praying, please give us a shot. The kick was wide right, and we're moving on. So now the focus goes to Houston."
With that focus on Houston, it means facing Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, a former teammate of Sawyer's at Ohio State.
"I love C.J.," said Sawyer. "He was a phenomenal leader, great guy, good teammate, obviously a really good player.
"And he's a competitor. I think that's the one thing that's always stuck out to me about C.J. is he wants to win. And so, when you're going up against a guy like that, you've got to throw everything at him and kind of make him second guess and not be on time. Because when he's on time and on rhythm, he's one of the best to do it.
"So, I'm looking forward to it."
And it looks like once again it will be a healthy defense facing the Texans.
Which includes linebacker T.J. Watt back in the fold after he returned from a three-week absence due to his lung issue against the Ravens.
Watt came up with the only turnover of the game when he intercepted a deflected Lamar Jackson pass.
"He has been one of the best to do it for a very long time," said Sawyer of Watt. "And it seems like he's always there around the ball to make a play. I saw that again yesterday with Alex (Highsmith) and Cam (Heyward) tipped it. He's Johnny on the spot right there to make the play and get the turnover for our offense to get the short field.
"So, I just feel like great players somehow always seem to fall in a good play. I know he definitely is one of best ever to play. That's kind of the name of his game."
This week's game is going to pit two strong defense against each other, with the Texans among the league leaders in yards and points allowed.
It will be a challenge for the offense, but also an opportunity for the defense to stand out as well.
"They've got a great defense," said Sawyer. "They've got a lot of good playmakers, they've been playing well all year. And I think that we've got a great defense too.
"It's one of those battles, and obviously we want to come out on top of that. Every time we hit the field, we're trying to be the best unit in football. And as of late, we were playing better, making steps. We'll have a little step back, and then we'll keep going forward.
"Now in the playoffs, it's a good time for us to put our best stuff out there every play. And what an opportunity we've got against a good defense like Houston to stack ourselves against the best."
On tap for 2026: While the dates and times won't be announced for a few months, the Steelers know who they will play during the 2026 season, which includes the traditional AFC North opponents.
This year the AFC North teams will face the AFC South and the NFC South in games at home and on the road. In addition, there will be three games based on how teams finished within their divisions, with the AFC North teams facing teams from the AFC West at home and the AFC East and NFC East on the road.
With 17 games on the schedule, the Steelers will have an additional away game this year, with the NFL rotating the 17th game on a home/away basis each year.
At home the Steelers will play the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns in the North, in addition to the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.
On the road the team will face Baltimore, Cincinnati and Cleveland, as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans.
Making moves: The Steelers waived cornerback Tre Flowers.
Flowers was signed on Christmas Day to the 53-man roster.
In eight seasons in the NFL, Flowers appeared in 97 games, starting 44 of them. He has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles and 22 passes defensed.
Flowers most recently played for the Detroit Lions, appearing in two games in 2025.
Flowers was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the 146th overall selection, out of Oklahoma.
Flowers spent four seasons with the Seahawks, appearing in 47 games, with 40 starts. He spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.
The Steelers celebrate winning the AFC North Division title and clinch a playoff berth
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo (93) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen (16) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) and guard Mason McCormick (66)during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) and guard Mason McCormick (66)during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98), linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Carson Bruener (44), linebacker Malik Harrison (50), Cole Holcomb (55), linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and linebacker Nick Herbig (51)during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Wanting it for Cam: On the first play of the latest Ravens-Steelers showdown, Derrick Henry took a handoff right 41 yards down the sideline before he was tackled.
Hot on Henry's trail was 36-year-old defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who didn't make the tackle but did take a blast in the hip from teammate James Pierre, who was blocked into Heyward drawing a penalty.
Heyward was helped off the field, and after the game joked about the insanity of chasing a play that far downfield. Heyward returned a few plays later.
"He scared me with that," Heyward's young linemate Keeanu Benton said. "I was thinking, 'Oh, man, get up, we need you.' That just shows his resiliency and his want-to and will to come out here and work at his age. I think he's still got some more in the tank. He's a heck of a player."
Heyward played the rest of the game and helped the Steelers hold Henry to only 85 more yards. Afterward, Heyward credited gap control and cited the entire front by name, including, of course, Benton, who tied Heyward for the team lead with 7 tackles against the Ravens.
"We talked all week about, 'If we're going to win this game, it's because of everybody, not just one guy,'" said Heyward.
Benton of course listened. He always does when Heyward speaks.
"That's why you see me doing it now," Benton said of chasing plays downfield. "Seeing him, even in practice, it starts in practice with him turning and running. You see it on film. The young guys see it on film. You just see people start to change. I learned from him, see him turn and run. I would do it in college, but it's like a five-yard burst. Actually, getting all the way to the ball in practice, that kind of waterfalls down to everybody."
The defense has shown great improvement over the last month of the season. In their last four games, the Steelers allowed an average of 19 points (24 rest of season) and 317 yards (369) per game, and 3.7 (4.4) yards per carry.
"Go back to the resilience," Benton said of the defensive mindset. "You aren't gonna make all the plays, but the ones that you can, go out there and make. And there are going to be more to make."
The wild fourth quarter again tested the Steelers' resiliency. The Ravens broke loose for two deep touchdown passes. On the first, Benton, and then Alex Highsmith, missed on sack opportunities. Lamar Jackson broke away to loft a 50-yard touchdown pass.
"Missing that sack with me and Alex, it's easy to get frustrated and lose track," Benton said. "We still got to go out there and make plays, so you get back to level-headed."
How?
"You're bred to do this," Benton said. "Since you're young, you're bred to – when things don't go right – always get back up and do it again. We wouldn't be in this position if we didn't do so."
Benton's best season rolls into the playoffs. His career-high 5.5 sacks and 12 QB hits lead all Steelers defensive linemen. He's second to Heyward among the defensive line with 51 tackles.
The two lions up front will be stalking hardware when the playoffs begin Monday night against the Houston Texans. Benton would love nothing better for his mentor.
"There's one thing to want to do it for yourself," Benton said. "But when you get that connection, that brotherhood that we've developed throughout the years, it's way better when you fight for somebody else. And that guy deserves a lot, so I'm gonna give all I got. I feel like our defense and offense and our team feel the same way."
-- Blog entry by Jim Wexell
Taking the next step: The Steelers will play the Houston Texans in a Wild Card game at Acrisure Stadium on Monday, Jan. 12 at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC.
The Steelers own a 5-3 all-time record against the Texans, including 3-1 at home.
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The Steelers have won three of the last four regular season meetings, dating back to 2014. This is the first time the two teams will meet in the postseason.
The Steelers secured their playoff spot when they defeated the Baltimore Ravens to take the AFC North title on Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium.
The Steelers have won 25 division championships, including 15 AFC Central Championships and 10 AFC North Championships after the conference was realigned in 2002 to include the Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Ravens.
This is the eighth time the Steelers have won the AFC North under Coach Mike Tomlin, who has never had a losing season since he was hired in 2007. It is also the 12th time under Tomlin the Steelers have earned a playoff berth.
The win over the Ravens was Tomlin's 193rd regular season win, tying Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Noll for the most regular season wins in Steelers history. Tomlin also tied Noll for ninth place in all-time regular season wins in NFL history.
Take a look at the best photos from the Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dylan Cook (60) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fan during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark (21), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Logan Lee (91), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen (16) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) and guard Mason McCormick (66)during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98), linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Carson Bruener (44), linebacker Malik Harrison (50), Cole Holcomb (55), linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and defensive back Sebastian Castro (49) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo (93) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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