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.

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) walks the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie has had an impressive first year in the NFL, but he now has the chance to show just how high a ceiling he has in this league.

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt warms up for a game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Steelers received a major update on superstar T.J. Watt.

Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Ryan Clark on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark had some choice words regarding the situation at the University of Michigan.

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) looks on during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin provided the latest update on T.J. Watt.

Nov 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) watches the action against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The injury to T.J. Watt has taken another turn, as details have emerged on the Pittsburgh Steelers star's hospitalization.

Sep 21, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ. Watt (90) celebrates after a sack during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is in a local hospital following a scary injury.

Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Steelers dominant rookie spoke about his injury.

Nov 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) runs the ball during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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It's not Jonnu Smith's fault, but his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been a failure they cannot afford to repeat in 2026.

Aug 19, 2006; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker (55) Joey Porter yells prior to the kickoff against Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images © copyright Matthew Emmons

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Lately, the current Pittsburgh Steelers roster is taking a ton of flak and criticism from past players, but former star Joey Porter Sr. has heard enough.