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Key Steelers Defensive Player Leaves Game with Injury

Key Steelers Defensive Player Leaves Game with Injury

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. went down with an injury in the third quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Porter limped off the field and went into the blue medical tent to get further evaluated.

With Porter injured, Chuck Clark went to safety and Ramsey replaced Porter at cornerback. Porter returned on the following series.

Porter was the second cornerback to suffer an injury in Sunday night’s game. Darius Slay sustained a concussion in the first half and is out for the remainder of the game.

Slay got injured on a friendly...

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Joey Porter Jr. injured vs. Chargers

Joey Porter Jr. injured vs. Chargers

The Pittsburgh Steelers trail the Los Angeles Chargers 15-3 at the time of writing after the Chargers kicked a long field goal to extend their lead to 12. On that drive, though, the Steelers lost their second cornerback of the night.

Joey Porter Jr. left the game after what looked like a hand injury. He flew over a tackle and came down awkwardly on his left hand before being walked off the field by trainers. The Steelers already lost Darius Slay to a concussion earlier in the night, so they will have to get creative with what they do in...

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Joey Porter Jr. Injured Against Chargers (Update)

Joey Porter Jr. Injured Against Chargers (Update)

UPDATE: Porter has returned to the game for the Steelers. Our original story is below. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Pittsburgh Steelers’ depth at cornerback is being tested in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, as CB Joey Porter Jr. was injured in the third quarter. The Steelers already lost CB Darius Slay to a concussion in the […]

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Aaron Rodgers Turns In Awful First Half vs. Chargers

Aaron Rodgers Turns In Awful First Half vs. Chargers

With time ticking down in the first half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ primetime matchup on Sunday night, NBC broadcasters Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico talked about Aaron Rodgers’ deep-ball ability.

Rather than heave one as far as his 41-year-old arm would allow, Rodgers and the Steelers offense played it safe and walked into the break down 12-3 to the host Los Angeles Chargers.

Through the first two quarters, Rodgers had gone 7 for 14 for 64 yards and an interception. He was also sacked for a safety in the first quarter.

With a dozen seconds to go in the second...

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2025 Week 10 Steelers Vs Chargers Live Update And Discussion Thread – Second Half

2025 Week 10 Steelers Vs Chargers Live Update And Discussion Thread – Second Half

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed an interception here, a deep completion there, and next thing you know they are down 12-3 at halftime to the Los Angeles Chargers. The defense has held up okay, but the offense has given it absolutely no help with a safety, a three and out, and an interception. For the cherry […]

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Steelers Starting CB Leaves Game with Injury

Steelers Starting CB Leaves Game with Injury

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay went down with an injury in the second quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers announced that Slay is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return.

Slay got injured on a friendly fire incident when making a tackle on Chargers running back Kimani Vidal. Safeties Kyle Duggar and Jalen Ramsey collided into Slay’s helmet.

#Steelers CB Darius Slay went down with an injury after this play. Was able to get up and walk to the medical tent with the help of trainers: pic.twitter.com/lF0nT4a6ZF...

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Steelers CB Darius Slay leaves SNF vs. Chargers, evaluated for concussion

Steelers CB Darius Slay leaves SNF vs. Chargers, evaluated for concussion

Steelers cornerback Darius Slay left Pittsburgh’s Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chargers after taking a hit to the head early in the second quarter.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Slay is being evaluated for a concussion.

While tackling Chargers running back Kimani Vidal, Slay was hit from behind by safety Kyle Dugger, with both players’ helmets colliding.

Slay was slow to get up and was attended to by the team’s trainers. He’s yet to receive a game status from the team.

Slay was replaced by cornerback James Pierre in the Steelers’ lineup.

In his first season with the Steelers, Slay...

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Darius Slay Injured Against Chargers

Darius Slay Injured Against Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Darius Slay suffered a head injury during the team’s Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Slay was slow to get up after a Kimani Vidal run in the second quarter and was attended to by trainers on the field. Slay appeared to take a shot to the head in a […]

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Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 SNF game thread

Steelers vs. Chargers: Week 10 SNF game thread

After a long wait, kickoff is finally here.

The 5-3 Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the 6-3 Chargers in Los Angeles for this week’s Sunday Night Football.

Enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans here at BTSC, and while you wait for it to start, let us know your predictions, who you have in fantasy football, what you’ll be watching for — and most importantly, what you think of the Steelers’ new throwback look.

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2025 Week 10 Steelers Vs Chargers Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half

2025 Week 10 Steelers Vs Chargers Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will kickoff their Week 10 game at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Pittsburgh is carrying in an 0-2 record in primetime games entering this evening. They typically struggle in west coast games, but they rarely do this poorly under the lights. While it’s technically an away game, expect […]

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Steelers, Chargers announce inactives for Week 10 SNF

Steelers, Chargers announce inactives for Week 10 SNF

With just over an hour until kickoff, the Steelers and Chargers have released their inactive lists ahead of Week 10’s Sunday Night Football.

Steelers Inactives

No. 13 WR Scotty Miller
No. 40 S Jabrill Peppers
No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo
No. 78 DT Brodric Martin-Rhodes
No. 91 DL Logan Lee

Chargers Inactives

No. 23 S Tony Jefferson
No. 29 CB Tarheeb Still
No. 54 OLB Kyle Kennard
No. 66 T Bobby Hart
No. 67 T Foster Sarell
No. 84 WR KeAndre Lambert Smith
No. 89 TE Will Dissly

The Steelers will be without starting offensive...

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Steelers Starting Offensive Lineman Leads List of Inactives vs. Chargers

Steelers Starting Offensive Lineman Leads List of Inactives vs. Chargers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Pittsburgh Steelers listed six players as inactives for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers — wide receiver Scotty Miller (broken finger), safety Jabrill Peppers (quad), left guard Isaac Seumalo (pectoral), inebacker Cole Holcomb (illness), defensive tackle Brodric Martin-Rhodes (healthy scratch) and defensive lineman Logan Lee (healthy scratch).

Miller, Peppers, Seumalo and Holcomb were ruled out on Friday.

Tight end Connor Heyward (knee), tight end Darnell Washington (foot) and outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) will all play after missing practice time this week. Safety Chuck Clark (illness) will return after missing last week’s game.

Seumalo...

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