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DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/8/26 2:46 PM -
‘Gritty Group’: Arthur Smith Thrilled To See Receivers Step Up In DK Metcalf’s Absence. Without DK Metcalf the last two weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing a bit shorthanded offensively. It led to them really struggling in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Then in Week 18 the Steelers were able to find a way to win. That win gave them the AFC North title and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/gritty-group-art...
Minnesota Vikings (DEF - MIN)

1/8/26 2:15 PM -
‘Really Good Fit:’ Thielen Hoped Steelers Would Claim Him After Asking Vikings For Release. At 35 years old and with a place in Minnesota Vikings lore, veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen knew he was making a difficult decision to ask out of the only place he’s ever really known in the NFL. But when Thielen requested that the Vikings waive him and give him a chance to play elsewhere […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/really-good-fit-...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/8/26 2:01 PM -
Adam Thielen Shares What Makes Aaron Rodgers Unique To Play With. Adam Thielen has caught passes from 11 different quarterbacks – and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Shared a locker room with countless others. Aaron Rodgers stands out above them all. True to what every other receiver says about him, Rodgers will challenge his teammates during the week to make sure they are ready for kickoff. Thielen […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/adam-thielen-sha...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/8/26 12:01 PM -
Adam Thielen Shares What Makes Aaron Rodgers Unique To Play With. Adam Thielen has caught passes from 11 different quarterbacks – and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Shared a locker room with countless others. Aaron Rodgers stands out above them all. True to what every other receiver says about him, Rodgers will challenge his teammates during the week to make sure they are ready for kickoff. Thielen […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/adam-thielen-sha...
Detroit Lions (DEF - DET)

1/7/26 8:00 PM -
‘I’m Tired Of Hearing Him Apologize:’ Tomlin, Metcalf Ready To Move Past Suspension. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season almost got derailed in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. It wasn’t because they almost lost the game. The real fallout was the altercation between DK Metcalf and a fan. That led to Metcalf being suspended for the final two games of the regular season. The Steelers’ offense struggled without him. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/im-tired-of-hear...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/7/26 2:01 PM -
Mike Tomlin Shares Hidden Benefits Of DK Metcalf’s Absence. The Steelers looked listless on offense without DK Metcalf against the Browns, but Mike Tomlin believes they found something on Sunday. With Metcalf serving a two-game suspension, they had to try to get by without him. Perhaps they figured some things out along the way, which they can integrate now that he is back. Tomlin […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mike-tomlin-shar...
Rachaad White (RB - TB)

1/7/26 1:36 PM -
Rachaad White Wastes No Time Moving On From The Bucs. When the NFL season ends for teams, players who are pending free agents usually gush about how much they enjoyed playing for their current team and keep all of their options open when it comes to re-signing or exploring the open market. For Bucs running Rachaad White, he is already charting his next move
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https://www.pewterreport.com/rachaad-white-wastes-...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/7/26 12:01 PM -
Mike Tomlin Shares Hidden Benefits Of DK Metcalf’s Absence. The Steelers looked listless on offense without DK Metcalf against the Browns, but Mike Tomlin believes they found something on Sunday. With Metcalf serving a two-game suspension, they had to try to get by without him. Perhaps they figured some things out along the way, which they can integrate now that he is back. Tomlin […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mike-tomlin-shar...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 12:00 PM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays in the Steelers’ winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. He caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has played substantially, and occasionally […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

1/7/26 11:14 AM -
Falcons rework Cousins deal, set up key decision. The Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the QB's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47528023/sourc...
Rachaad White (RB - TB)

1/7/26 10:36 AM -
Rachaad White Wastes No Time Moving On From The Bucs. When the NFL season ends for teams, players who are pending free agents usually gush about how much they enjoyed playing for their current team and keep all of their options open when it comes to re-signing or exploring the open market. For Bucs running Rachaad White, he is already charting his next move
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https://www.pewterreport.com/rachaad-white-wastes-...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 9:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays for the Steelers in their winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. In all, he caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

1/7/26 8:26 AM -
Falcons rework Cousins deal, set up key decision. The Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the QB's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47528023/sourc...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/7/26 7:20 AM -
Beat Writer Wants To See ‘What Type Of Player DK Metcalf Really Is’ After ‘Reprieve’ Of Postseason Berth. The Steelers aren’t exhaling just because they have DK Metcalf back, but it’s still a big game for their top wide receiver. After serving a two-game suspension, there is even more pressure to prove he is worth the investment that they made. Not only did they give up a second-round pick for him, they are […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/beat-writer-want...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/7/26 7:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – WR Adam Thielen. Player: WR Adam Thielen Stock Value: Up Reasoning: After a shaky game last week, Adam Thielen made plays for the Steelers in their winner-take-all showdown against the Ravens. In all, he caught 3 passes in the game for 43 yards, none bigger than a 28-yard fade. Since the Steelers claimed him off waivers, he has […]
Source:
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...