With a key Steeler down for a little while, Pittsburgh may rely on a duo of former Hawkeyes to help fill his shoes.

Keeping that in mind, Rudolph received some potentially bad news following the team's preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.

The clock is about to strike midnight on the 2025 NFL preseason. Already, the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers have all turned the page toward the regular season after rolling through their final exhibitions on Thursday night, and now eight more teams will do the same on Friday night.

Defense wins championships. That's what we've heard and for the most part, experienced, over the past couple of decades.

Ben Sauls made all four of his field-goal attempts, with three accounting for the only second-half scoring, as the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 19-10 on Thursday in Charlotte.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Carolina Panthers in week 3 of the NFL preseason on Thursday at Bank of America Stadium.

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay proposed the Pittsburgh Steelers acquire veteran receiver Terry McLaurin from the Washington Commanders.

Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson generated more fantasy intrigue during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson averaged 4.8 yards per carry in the first half. He had the most touches between himself, Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren in the opening two quarters.

Catching passes from Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will make any wide receiver feel accomplished. That is the case for Scotty Miller.