The Steelers signed defensive tackle Brodric Martin-Rhodes off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad to the 53-man roster. Martin-Rhodes was signed to the Chiefs practice squad at the start of the 2025 season. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the 96th overall pick.

Pittsburgh got another efficient game from Rodgers, who went 25 of 35 for 203 yards and one touchdown and no turnovers. His favorite two wideouts were wideout Calvin Austin III and 6-foot-7 tight end Darnell Washington, who caught a combined 9 of 12 targets for 99 yards.

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The Steelers signed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad. Valdes-Scantling was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the 174th overall selection.

But while the 7-1 Colts are riding a four-game winning streak, the 4-3 Steelers are coming off two straight losses. Pass defense has been a major issue for the Steelers as of late; Joe Flacco and Jordan Love threw for a combined 702 yards and six touchdowns against them during their last two games.