Mike DeFabo
@mikedefabo.bsky.social
Steelers beat writer at The Athletic.
What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in LA? Let’s take a deeper look here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Four reasons behind Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense's very bad Sunday night
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in LA? Let’s take a deeper look here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Reposted by Mike DeFabo
It's a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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Steelers stand pat at trade deadline. Right move?
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
It's a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Steelers stand pat at trade deadline. Right move?
YouTube video by The Yinziders
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Did the Steelers make the right or wrong move by standing pat at the deadline?
Chargers writer Daniel Popper previews SNF in LA.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
The Steelers will be signing one of Aaron Rodgers’ “favorite” teammates to the practice squad.
A look at where Marquez Valdes-Scantling fits and what it could mean for deadline day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
A look at where Marquez Valdes-Scantling fits and what it could mean for deadline day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Steelers to sign one of Aaron Rodgers' 'favorite' receivers to practice squad: Source
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November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Steelers will be signing one of Aaron Rodgers’ “favorite” teammates to the practice squad.
A look at where Marquez Valdes-Scantling fits and what it could mean for deadline day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
A look at where Marquez Valdes-Scantling fits and what it could mean for deadline day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Steelers struggling defense faces nightmare matchup against the Colts
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Steelers struggling defense faces nightmare matchup against the Colts
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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Why the Colts’ high-octane offense looks like a nightmare matchup for the Steelers’ struggling defense.
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DeShon Elliott’s injury is a devastating blow for a struggling Steelers defense
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
DeShon Elliott’s injury is a devastating blow for a struggling Steelers defense
There's been a noticeable difference in the Steelers' defensive performance with and without the veteran safety.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
DeShon Elliott’s injury is a devastating blow for a struggling Steelers defense
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with the Packers spoiled by another dud from the defense
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Aaron Rodgers' Packers reunion spoiled by another dud from the defense
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October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with the Packers spoiled by another dud from the defense
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
“If you mess up in practice, he’s gonna be on your ass. I think that’s a great thing.”
Why Aaron Rodgers’ fiery and vocal leadership style is resonating with the Steelers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Why Aaron Rodgers’ fiery and vocal leadership style is resonating with the Steelers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Aaron Rodgers is a different kind of leader, one the Steelers needed
The future Hall of Fame quarterback's approach is often blunt, but teammates have come to appreciate it.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“If you mess up in practice, he’s gonna be on your ass. I think that’s a great thing.”
Why Aaron Rodgers’ fiery and vocal leadership style is resonating with the Steelers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Why Aaron Rodgers’ fiery and vocal leadership style is resonating with the Steelers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The Steelers’ defense has a plenty to clean up after the TNF disaster — details in the secondary, run defense, pass rush.
Near the top of that list? Explosive plays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Near the top of that list? Explosive plays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
The Steelers’ underperforming defense has one particular, explosive problem
Mike Tomlin's defense is looking for answers after a poor performance in a loss to the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Steelers’ defense has a plenty to clean up after the TNF disaster — details in the secondary, run defense, pass rush.
Near the top of that list? Explosive plays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Near the top of that list? Explosive plays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
This week on The Yinziders:
🏈 @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss where the defense stands after a “catastrophic” game on TNF.
🧀 Packers writer @mattschneidman.bsky.social previews Aaron Rodgers’ SNF meeting with his old team.
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🏈 @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss where the defense stands after a “catastrophic” game on TNF.
🧀 Packers writer @mattschneidman.bsky.social previews Aaron Rodgers’ SNF meeting with his old team.
Spotify: spotify.link/1QrmDiGMFXb
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v
Steelers and Aaron Rodgers Prepare For Sunday Night Football Showdown Against The Green Bay Packers
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October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This week on The Yinziders:
🏈 @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss where the defense stands after a “catastrophic” game on TNF.
🧀 Packers writer @mattschneidman.bsky.social previews Aaron Rodgers’ SNF meeting with his old team.
Spotify: spotify.link/1QrmDiGMFXb
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v
🏈 @jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss where the defense stands after a “catastrophic” game on TNF.
🧀 Packers writer @mattschneidman.bsky.social previews Aaron Rodgers’ SNF meeting with his old team.
Spotify: spotify.link/1QrmDiGMFXb
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v
Reposted by Mike DeFabo
It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Steelers and Bengals on TNF, plus comedian John Franklin joins the Yinziders
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October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Steelers and Bengals on TNF, plus comedian John Franklin joins the Yinziders
Spotify video
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October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It’s a Yinziders Wednesday with @jennaharner.bsky.social.
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
Fun show this week. Comedian John Franklin, who you may know from the viral “explaining the Aaron Rodgers saga to my girlfriend like it’s tea so maybe she’ll get invested” videos, joins us.
spotify.link/xLkvxjEduXb
“For Jalen to go out there with everything he’s accomplished in this league, I can’t say enough about how much respect I have for him.”
On Jalen Ramsey and a secondary that was built to beat the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
On Jalen Ramsey and a secondary that was built to beat the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Jalen Ramsey and the Steelers' new-look secondary was built to beat Bengals
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“For Jalen to go out there with everything he’s accomplished in this league, I can’t say enough about how much respect I have for him.”
On Jalen Ramsey and a secondary that was built to beat the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
On Jalen Ramsey and a secondary that was built to beat the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) has been upgraded from questionable and now has no injury designation. He’s expected to play on Sunday against the Browns.
October 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) has been upgraded from questionable and now has no injury designation. He’s expected to play on Sunday against the Browns.
Jalen Ramsey, who DNP Wednesday and Thursday, said that he was able to work into team drills today.
He was noncommittal when asked if he’ll play Sunday — and if a TNF game on the horizon factors into that decision.
He was noncommittal when asked if he’ll play Sunday — and if a TNF game on the horizon factors into that decision.
October 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Jalen Ramsey, who DNP Wednesday and Thursday, said that he was able to work into team drills today.
He was noncommittal when asked if he’ll play Sunday — and if a TNF game on the horizon factors into that decision.
He was noncommittal when asked if he’ll play Sunday — and if a TNF game on the horizon factors into that decision.
The Steelers went big to unlock their running game.
The package reminds Arthur Smith of Alexander the Great’s elephants… Mike Tomlin of Spencer Anderson’s AAU basketball days … and everyone else that Darnell Washington really isn’t 264 lbs.
And it’s working.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
The package reminds Arthur Smith of Alexander the Great’s elephants… Mike Tomlin of Spencer Anderson’s AAU basketball days … and everyone else that Darnell Washington really isn’t 264 lbs.
And it’s working.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
The Steelers went big to unlock their running game — here’s why it’s working
The Steelers' successful ground game in Dublin was fueled by some unexpected — and unexpectedly large — contributors.
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Steelers went big to unlock their running game.
The package reminds Arthur Smith of Alexander the Great’s elephants… Mike Tomlin of Spencer Anderson’s AAU basketball days … and everyone else that Darnell Washington really isn’t 264 lbs.
And it’s working.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
The package reminds Arthur Smith of Alexander the Great’s elephants… Mike Tomlin of Spencer Anderson’s AAU basketball days … and everyone else that Darnell Washington really isn’t 264 lbs.
And it’s working.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6676986/2025/09/30/steelers-mailbag-ireland-game/
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September 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
During the first NFL game in Dublin, Steelers football (in all its forms) was on display.
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
During the first NFL game in Dublin, Steelers football (in all its forms) was on display.
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
On Week 4 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Is the Steelers defense too reliant on turnovers?
☘️ Vikings writer @aleclewis.bsky.social previews the cat- and-mouse game between Aaron Rodgers and Brian Flores.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5D6s...
Youtube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=phWQ...
🏈 Is the Steelers defense too reliant on turnovers?
☘️ Vikings writer @aleclewis.bsky.social previews the cat- and-mouse game between Aaron Rodgers and Brian Flores.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5D6s...
Youtube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=phWQ...
Can the Steelers sustain turnover-reliant defense? + Dublin preview with Vikings writer Alec Lewis
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September 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On Week 4 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Is the Steelers defense too reliant on turnovers?
☘️ Vikings writer @aleclewis.bsky.social previews the cat- and-mouse game between Aaron Rodgers and Brian Flores.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5D6s...
Youtube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=phWQ...
🏈 Is the Steelers defense too reliant on turnovers?
☘️ Vikings writer @aleclewis.bsky.social previews the cat- and-mouse game between Aaron Rodgers and Brian Flores.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5D6s...
Youtube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=phWQ...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... Steelers steal a win thanks to ‘turnover culture’ and Cam Heyward’s two hands
Steelers steal a win thanks to 'turnover culture' and Cam Heyward's two hands
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September 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... Steelers steal a win thanks to ‘turnover culture’ and Cam Heyward’s two hands
Five reasons the Steelers defense has fallen short of ‘historic’ hype
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Five reasons the Steelers defense has fallen short of ‘historic’ hype
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Five reasons the Steelers defense has fallen short of ‘historic’ hype
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
“We might have to keep giving him more opportunities in the pass game, because every time he touches it, something good happens.”
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one wondering if it’s time to give Jaylen Warren a heavier workload.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one wondering if it’s time to give Jaylen Warren a heavier workload.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Jaylen Warren has played like a feature back — is it time for the Steelers to treat him like one?
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“We might have to keep giving him more opportunities in the pass game, because every time he touches it, something good happens.”
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one wondering if it’s time to give Jaylen Warren a heavier workload.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one wondering if it’s time to give Jaylen Warren a heavier workload.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
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On Week 3 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz + Week 3 preview with Patriots writer Chad Graff
YouTube video by The Yinziders
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September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On Week 3 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
On Week 3 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz + Week 3 preview with Patriots writer Chad Graff
YouTube video by The Yinziders
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September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On Week 3 of The Yinziders:
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...
🏈 Christian Kuntz talks about being a new dad and does a Yinzer pop quiz
🏈 Pats writer @chadgraff.bsky.social previews Week 3
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4so0...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUxL...