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Aaron Rodgers' Packers reunion spoiled by another dud from the defense

Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with the Packers spoiled by another dud from the defense

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Aaron Rodgers is a different kind of leader, one the Steelers needed The future Hall of Fame quarterback's approach is often blunt, but teammates have come to appreciate it.

“If you mess up in practice, he’s gonna be on your ass. I think that’s a great thing.”

Why Aaron Rodgers’ fiery and vocal leadership style is resonating with the Steelers

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The Steelers’ underperforming defense has one particular, explosive problem Mike Tomlin's defense is looking for answers after a poor performance in a loss to the Bengals.

The Steelers’ defense has a plenty to clean up after the TNF disaster — details in the secondary, run defense, pass rush.

Near the top of that list? Explosive plays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

Steelers and Aaron Rodgers Prepare For Sunday Night Football Showdown Against The Green Bay Packers Spotify video

This week on The Yinziders:

🏈 @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss where the defense stands after a “catastrophic” game on TNF.

🧀 Packers writer @mattschneidman.bsky.social previews Aaron Rodgers’ SNF meeting with his old team.

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Steelers and Bengals on TNF, plus comedian John Franklin joins the Yinziders Spotify video

It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.

Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.

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Steelers and Bengals on TNF, plus comedian John Franklin joins the Yinziders Spotify video

It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.

Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.

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Jalen Ramsey and the Steelers' new-look secondary was built to beat Bengals

“For Jalen to go out there with everything he’s accomplished in this league, I can’t say enough about how much respect I have for him.”

On Jalen Ramsey and a secondary that was built to beat the Bengals.

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Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) has been upgraded from questionable and now has no injury designation. He’s expected to play on Sunday against the Browns.

Jalen Ramsey, who DNP Wednesday and Thursday, said that he was able to work into team drills today.

He was noncommittal when asked if he’ll play Sunday — and if a TNF game on the horizon factors into that decision.

The Steelers went big to unlock their running game — here’s why it’s working The Steelers' successful ground game in Dublin was fueled by some unexpected — and unexpectedly large — contributors.

The Steelers went big to unlock their running game.

The package reminds Arthur Smith of Alexander the Great’s elephants… Mike Tomlin of Spencer Anderson’s AAU basketball days … and everyone else that Darnell Washington really isn’t 264 lbs.

And it’s working.

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Time for a bye week mailbag. Submit your questions here:

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During the first NFL game in Dublin, Steelers football (in all its forms) was on display.

An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.

But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.

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Can the Steelers sustain turnover-reliant defense? + Dublin preview with Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis Podcast Episode · The Yinziders · 09/24/2025 · 1h 9m

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YouTube video by The Yinziders Can the Steelers sustain turnover-reliant defense? + Dublin preview with Vikings writer Alec Lewis

On Week 4 of The Yinziders:

🏈 Is the Steelers defense too reliant on turnovers?

☘️ Vikings writer @aleclewis.bsky.social previews the cat- and-mouse game between Aaron Rodgers and Brian Flores.

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Youtube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=phWQ...

Steelers steal a win thanks to 'turnover culture' and Cam Heyward's two hands

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Five reasons the Steelers defense has fallen short of ‘historic’ hype

Five reasons the Steelers defense has fallen short of ‘historic’ hype

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Jaylen Warren has played like a feature back — is it time for the Steelers to treat him like one?

“We might have to keep giving him more opportunities in the pass game, because every time he touches it, something good happens.”

Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one wondering if it’s time to give Jaylen Warren a heavier workload.

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YouTube video by The Yinziders Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz + Week 3 preview with Patriots writer Chad Graff

On Week 3 of The Yinziders:

🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz

🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3

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YouTube video by The Yinziders Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz + Week 3 preview with Patriots writer Chad Graff

On Week 3 of The Yinziders:

🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz

🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...

YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...

Steelers secondary in base defense during warmups:

LCB - Darius Slay
RCB - Jalen Ramsey
SS- Chuck Clark
FS - Juan Thornhill

How DK Metcalf became leader the Steelers' wide receiver room needed

How DK Metcalf’s work ethic is setting a new standard for Steelers receivers: ‘He’s the blueprint’

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AFC North Whiparound: Did Aaron Rodgers change your opinion in Week 1? Plus, what to make of Baltimore's Week 1 collapse, Joe Burrow's rough second half in Cleveland, and more.

AFC North Whiparound: Did Aaron Rodgers change your opinion in Week 1?

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How DK Metcalf became leader the Steelers’ wide receiver room needed After trading Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, the Steelers love the talent and attitude of their new No. 1 wideout.

DK Metcalf is tall as Pat Freiermuth, A
as fast as Calvin Austin III and nearly as strong as an offensive tackle.

But it’s the way DK works that’s setting a new standard for Steelers receivers.

“He’s the blueprint.”

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The Yinziders Week 2: Superheroes and origin stories with Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, Seahawks writer for The Athletic Mike Dugar plus Zeke's Picks Podcast Episode · The Yinziders · 09/10/2025 · 1h 22m

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YouTube video by The Yinziders The Yinziders Week 2: Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and Seahawks beat writer Mike Dugar

The Yinziders Week 2 with @jennaharner.bsky.social:

Alex Highsmith talks superheroes and tells his own origin story from 0-star recruit to the NFL.

Seahawks writer @mikedugar.bsky.social breaks down Week 2

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzJk...

Cam Heyward, Steelers agree to new contract; Heyward to play Week 1: Source Heyward, one of the team's captains, staged a "hold-in" earlier this summer.

Cam Heyward and the Steelers found middle ground last night, ending the contract dispute on the eve of the opener.

Here’s more on the revised deal, which adds more than $3M in possible incentives to his 2025 compensation.

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Cam Heyward and the Steelers have agreed to a revised contract, league sources told The Athletic.

The deal adds more than $3 million in new-money incentives. He can now make up to $18M in total compensation in 2025.

The 36-year-old All-Pro will play in the season opener.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward non-committal on season opener as contract dispute continues

Will Cam Heyward play on Sunday?

Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin said yes. But when Heyward talked today, he made the situation sound a bit more complicated.

“I wish I had a straight answer for you right now.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

YouTube video by The Yinziders The Yinziders Week 1: Wedding planning with Pat Freiermuth + Jets preview with Zack Rosenblatt.

Introducing The Yinziders, a weekly Pittsburgh sports podcast w/ Jenna Harner.

This week:

🏈 Pat Freiermuth talks about his engagement, the offense’s trip to Malibu and new QB Aaron Rodgers

✈️ Jets writer Zack Rosenblatt previews Week 1

🐶 The debut of Zeke’s Picks

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What I’m seeing from the Steelers: Rodgers is demanding, detailed — that’s a good thing Plus, looking for a No. 2 weapon on offense, and sizing up a defense that could be great.

Aaron Rodgers can certainly be detailed and demanding. If teammates aren’t where they’re supposed to be, when they’re supposed to be there, he’s going to let them know about it.

And that’s a good thing.

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