Jacob Punturi

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On SI and the NHL for Breakaway On SI. He also co-hosts the All Steelers Talk podcast. Previous work covering the NHL for Inside the Penguins and The Hockey News.

Sep 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBC broadcast analyst Mike Tomlin before the game between Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers face a mountain of injuries after their Week 5 victory. Despite emerging with the win, the Steelers lost two key players a

Oct 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to throw while pressured by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau (91) in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Riding high after their third home win of the season, this is how the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 5 performance grades out.

Oct 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90)\ enters the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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During the second quarter of the contest, Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt suffered a concerning injury.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Greg Johnson (65) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Through the first five weeks of the NCAA season, several interior offensive lineman should be at the top of the Pittsburgh Steelers' list of 2027 NFL Draft targets.

Sep 26, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) warms up prior to their game West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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These three quarterbacks in particular should be on the top of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wish list for the 2027 draft.

September 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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If folks are still looking for answers in the latest Pittsburgh Steelers saga, Jalen Ramsey's words are helpful context.

September 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Spears-Jennings (28) rests in the bench area during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The next challenge coming at the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie is a starting safety role in Week 5, and he has the traits to be a difference-maker against Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) catches a wide open pass for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The Bengals won, 33-31.

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With multiple Pittsburgh Steelers players on the final years of their contracts and even more with uncertain futures with the organization, these four players have the chance to become legitimate trade bait before this year's NFL Trade Deadline.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) intercepted a pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Bengals lost 34-12.

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While it's true that the team needs safety DeShon Elliott back immediately and they don't have a replacement for Joey Porter Jr., neither of those top-tier defenders are who the Pittsburgh Steelers miss the most.