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Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/13/26 10:15 AM -
‘Probably Not’: Schefter Believes Rodgers Doesn’t Want To Return To Steelers. Despite stating that the conversation surrounding the future of eventual Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed to wait a bit until a “full body of evidence” came into focus, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter did his best to fan the flames of speculation Tuesday morning. During an appearance on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, Schefter stated that while […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/probably-not-sch...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

1/13/26 10:00 AM -
Was This Steelers’ Last Best Chance Of Ending Playoff-Win Drought Without A Franchise QB?. Was this the Steelers’ last best chance to end their playoff-win drought without a franchise quarterback? Winning in the playoffs is hard, and winning without a franchise quarterback is even harder, as the Steelers know. They have lost seven playoff games in a row now, going back to 2016. Sure, they had Ben Roethlisberger for […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/was-this-steeler...
Jonnu Smith (TE - MIA)

1/13/26 10:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – TE Jonnu Smith. Player: TE Jonnu Smith Stock Value: Down Reasoning: In what may well have been his last game with the Steelers, Jonnu Smith’s season culminated in a typical outing. He caught 2 passes on 3 targets for -1 yard while missing blocks and committing penalties. While Jalen Ramsey turned into a solid safety, that Minkah Fitzpatrick […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/13/26 9:49 AM -
ESPN Reporter Shares Prior Conversation Where Aaron Rodgers Privately Addressed His Future: ‘Feels Like The End’. Following last night’s loss to the Houston Texans, Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t speculate about his future. But just weeks ago, he addressed it behind the scenes. In the waning moments of Monday night’s bitter 30-6 loss that extended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff loss streak to seven games, ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters shared a conversation she […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/espn-reporter-sh...
Jonnu Smith (TE - MIA)

1/13/26 7:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – TE Jonnu Smith. Player: TE Jonnu Smith Stock Value: Down Reasoning: In what may well be his last game with the Steelers, Jonnu Smith’s season culminated in a typical outing. He caught 2 passes on 3 targets for -1 yard while missing blocks and committing penalties. While Jale Ramsey turned into a solid safety, that Minkah Fitzpatrick trade […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

1/13/26 7:00 AM -
Was This Steelers’ Last Best Chance Of Ending Playoff Drought Without A Franchise QB?. Was this the Steelers’ last best chance to end their playoff drought without a franchise quarterback? Winning in the playoffs is hard, and winning without a franchise quarterback is even harder, as the Steelers know. They have lost seven playoff games in a row now, going back to 2016. Sure, they had Ben Roethlisberger for […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/was-this-steeler...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/13/26 6:30 AM -
‘Aaron Abandoned Half Of His Receivers’: Analyst Blames Rodgers For Lack Of Trust In Pass Catchers. It’s been a story of inconsistency throughout the year for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. While it certainly was consistent against the Houston Texans, the unit was unfortunately consistently bad. Aaron Rodgers hit a couple nice throws to begin the game, but things closed up significantly after that, and some of the Steelers’ better playmakers made […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/aaron-abandoned-...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/13/26 2:56 AM -
‘Not Gonna Make Any Emotional Decisions’: Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Know 2026 Status, Explains Next Steps. The Steelers’ 2025 season is over, which means 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers has a big decision to make about his future in the NFL. He entered the season saying it would likely be his last, but he left the door open at various times throughout the year for another season. The inevitable questions came after Monday […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/not-gonna-make-a...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/13/26 2:56 AM -
‘Certainly Was A Step Back:’ Tomlin Admits Steelers OL Struggled Against Texans Defense. Heading into Monday Night Football in the AFC Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans, the matchup between the Steelers’ offensive line and the Texans’ defensive line was circled as the one to watch. Houston boasts an elite pass-rush tandem in Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., while the Steelers have […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/certainly-was-a-...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/13/26 2:50 AM -
‘He Gotta Sign It:’ Texans Safety Wants Aaron Rodgers To Autograph Pick-Six Football. In what was potentially the final pass in Aaron Rodgers’ Hall of Fame career, he threw the ball right to Houston Texans S Calen Bullock for a pick-six. Now the young defender wants Rodgers’ signature on the potentially notable football in NFL lore. “He gotta sign it. He got to. I need that,” Bullock said […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/he-gotta-sign-it...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/13/26 2:48 AM -
Tomlin Explains Two Key Reasons For Steelers’ Season-Ending Loss. The scoreboard says it all. Another blowout loss, 30-6 to the Houston Texans on Monday night. But in many ways, this game was competitive. The Pittsburgh Steelers had their chances to win, but they couldn’t capitalize. Speaking with reporters postgame, Mike Tomlin shared the key areas that ended his team’s season. “We didn’t capitalize off […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/tomlin-explains-...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/13/26 2:46 AM -
Steelers Fans Again Chant ‘Fire Tomlin’ After Another Blowout Playoff Loss. Just over six weeks to the day in which Pittsburgh Steelers fans battered the team with boos and chants to fire the head coach in a blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium, another blowout loss in the playoffs led to more boos and chants for head coach Mike Tomlin to be fired. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-fans-ag...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/13/26 2:44 AM -
Mike Tomlin Sidesteps Question Over Future As Steelers’ Head Coach: ‘Not Even In That Mindset’. Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round, questions will swirl over the next 24-48 hours about the future of head coach Mike Tomlin. There’s been speculation that Tomlin could choose to leave on his own accord or the Steelers could potentially look to move on from their […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mike-tomlin-side...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/13/26 2:40 AM -
Steelers Teammates Hope Aaron Rodgers Returns In 2026. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers to help them win a playoff game. Unfortunately, he couldn’t do that this year. The Steelers suffered another ugly playoff loss, this time to the Houston Texans. Rodgers’ future is up in the air, too. While he hasn’t made a decision yet, he’s 42 years old and flirted with […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-teammat...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/13/26 2:35 AM -
‘I Don’t Know:’ Aaron Rodgers Nearly Speechless When Asked Why Pat Freiermuth Wasn’t Involved More. Aaron Rodgers usually has plenty to say. But when it came to explaining why tight end Pat Freiermuth continued to be ignored for large stretches of the season and in Monday night’s Wild Card loss, he was at a loss for words like every Steelers fan. Freiermuth finished the night with just one catch for […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/i-dont-know-aaro...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/13/26 12:11 AM -
‘Absolute Joke:’ Aaron Rodgers Defends Mike Tomlin, Slams Critics Who Want Him Fired. While Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know if he’ll play football for Mike Tomlin in 2026, he knows Tomlin is the right man to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his post-game press conference following the team’s Wild Card loss, Rodgers defended Tomlin while bemoaning “society” for its impatience and quick desire to see coaches fired. “This league […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/absolute-joke-aa...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 2:31 PM -
Ryan Clark Outlines What Aaron Rodgers Must Do To Lead Steelers To Victory. The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tall task Monday night against the Houston Texans. The Texans bring arguably the best defense to Pittsburgh for their Wild Card matchup, featuring two star pass rushers in defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson. And they’re going to do everything they can to make Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ night […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/ryan-clark-outli...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
Freiermuth Details Growing Connection With Rodgers: ‘I’ve Started To Really Understand What He Sees’. Pat Freiermuth was an afterthought in the tight end room for most of the season despite being on a pretty significant four-year extension with the team. His lack of consistent usage was one of the most puzzling parts of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season for a team in desperate need of a No. 2 option in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/freiermuth-detai...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 2:15 PM -
‘This Is Where Defense Lives:’ Colon Issues ‘Call To Action’ For Steelers. The Houston Texans are bringing arguably the best defense in the National Football League into Pittsburgh for the Wild Card matchup against the Steelers. And it’s almost exclusively what people are talking about for this matchup. How can Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his offensive line handle the Texans’ mighty pass rush? And how will […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/this-is-where-de...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 2:01 PM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Zac Robinson (QB - CIN)

1/12/26 12:06 PM -
Bucs Complete Another Interview For Offensive Coordinator Opening. The Bucs announced on Sunday that they have completed an interview with veteran play caller Zac Robinson for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator job. Robinson was previously the offensive coordinator for the Falcons, so he has a lot of experience with the Bucs' personnel and the NFC South overall. https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/2010479685009088692?s=20 Robinson's History Spending two years
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-complete-another...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 12:01 PM -
Cameron Heyward Details What Steelers Must Do Different In Playoffs Compared To Previous Years. It’s been nearly a decade since the Pittsburgh Steelers won a playoff game, which has led to plenty of criticism of the proud franchise. They have a chance to get back on track in the postseason thanks to a home matchup with the No. 5 Houston Texans on Monday Night Football at Acrisure Stadium. The […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/cameron-heyward-...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 12:01 PM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 11:56 AM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 11:56 AM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 11:53 AM -
Texans Make Roster Moves Ahead Of Steelers Playoff Game. The Houston Texans are shuffling their roster this morning ahead of Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Aaron Wilson reports they are waiving DE Darrell Taylor Jr. to make room for S Jaylen Reed’s activation from IR. PITTSBURGH — #Texans are releasing veteran defensive end Darrell […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-make-rost...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/12/26 11:30 AM -
Freiermuth Details Growing Connection With Rodgers: ‘I’ve Started To Really Understand What He Sees’. Pat Freiermuth was an afterthought in the tight end room for most of the season despite being on a pretty significant four-year extension with the team. His lack of consistent usage was one of the most puzzling parts of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season for a team in desperate need of a No. 2 option in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/freiermuth-detai...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 9:45 AM -
‘Steelers Can Beat Every Team In The Playoffs:’ Vince Williams Shows Confidence In Pittsburgh’s Postseason Odds. Seeing is believing. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that means winning the franchise’s first playoff game in nearly a decade. But former linebacker Vince Williams can already see the path ahead. Before Sunday night’s game between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers was even finished, Williams shared his thoughts on Pittsburgh’s chances. “Steelers can […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-can-bea...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/12/26 9:41 AM -
Familiar Foe Danielle Hunter Providing Texans With Aaron Rodgers Intel. The Texans’ Danielle Hunter has faced Aaron Rodgers numerous times over the years. Can he help give Houston an intel edge? He did pretty well for himself as a pass rusher this year, posting 15 sacks. Rodgers is harder to bring down mentally, however, than he is physically. At 42 years old, Rodgers is the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/familiar-foe-dan...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 9:01 AM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 8:57 AM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
Source:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 8:57 AM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/12/26 8:19 AM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/12/26 6:41 AM -
Familiar Foe Danielle Hunter Providing Texans With Aaron Rodgers Intel. The Texans’ Danielle Hunter has faced Aaron Rodgers numerous times over the years. Can he help give Houston an intel edge? He did pretty well for himself as a pass rusher this year, posting 15 sacks. Rodgers is harder to bring down mentally, however, than he is physically. At 42 years old, Rodgers is the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/familiar-foe-dan...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 5:32 AM -
Steelers Vs Texans Prediction. As we’ve done in the past, below are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s game. Three things that need to happen for the Steelers to end up on the right side of the score and vice versa in their Wild Card game against the Houston Texans. My Steelers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-vs-texa...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 5:30 AM -
Steelers Vs. Texans 2025 Wild Card Week: Game Time, Line, Weather, Injuries, TV & Radio Schedule. 2025 Wild Card Week Houston Texans (12-5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) Kickoff: 8:00 PM/ET, Jan. 12, 2026 Site: Acrisure Stadium (68,400) • Pittsburgh, PA Playing Surface: Natural Grass TV Coverage: ESPN (national) Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analysis), Lisa Salters (sideline), and Laura Rutledge (sideline) Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network – WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970) […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-vs-texa...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/12/26 4:03 AM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Steelers Surprise, Weezy Loves Tomlin, Browns Linked To Aiyuk. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Jan. 11. STEELERS GIFT SUPER BOWL TICKETS The Pittsburgh Steelers gifted two tickets to Super Bowl LX to Chris Curd, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/depot-after-dark...