Mike DeFabo
@mikedefabo.bsky.social
Steelers beat writer at The Athletic.
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Why didn’t Aaron Rodgers play in Chicago? The Steelers’ explanation doesn’t check out.
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Why didn’t Aaron Rodgers play in Chicago? The Steelers’ explanation doesn’t check out.
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Steelers in must-win territory vs. Bills?
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November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social:
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Here’s the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his status for Sunday’s game in Chicago www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers questionable vs. Bears after wrist injury
If the Steelers and Rodgers determine he’s not able to play Sunday, Mason Rudolph would be in line to start.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here’s the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his status for Sunday’s game in Chicago www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Cover 3 is such a big part of what the Steelers do, they simply call it “Steelers.”
But lately, the Steelers are running less and less “Steelers.”
On Jalen Ramsey’s shift to safety and the ripple effect it’s had on the secondary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
But lately, the Steelers are running less and less “Steelers.”
On Jalen Ramsey’s shift to safety and the ripple effect it’s had on the secondary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
For the Steelers defense: An old vet, a new position, and a secondary saved
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November 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Cover 3 is such a big part of what the Steelers do, they simply call it “Steelers.”
But lately, the Steelers are running less and less “Steelers.”
On Jalen Ramsey’s shift to safety and the ripple effect it’s had on the secondary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
But lately, the Steelers are running less and less “Steelers.”
On Jalen Ramsey’s shift to safety and the ripple effect it’s had on the secondary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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"Maybe you get a beer named after you, or maybe you close a Tony Robbins seminar at midnight, or maybe you just drop your kid at school and hit golf balls in paradise ..."
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The NFL’s most anonymous men are also the happiest: ‘My life’s not real’
'People think it’s impossible to get in (as a long snapper). It’s damn near impossible to stay in.'
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November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Maybe you get a beer named after you, or maybe you close a Tony Robbins seminar at midnight, or maybe you just drop your kid at school and hit golf balls in paradise ..."
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Why is Darnell Washington still listed at 264?
“Honestly, I don’t know,” Washington said. “I’m just like you. I see it, just keep on about my day and laugh at it.”
On one of the NFL’s most unique players — and the quest to uncover his true weight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“Honestly, I don’t know,” Washington said. “I’m just like you. I see it, just keep on about my day and laugh at it.”
On one of the NFL’s most unique players — and the quest to uncover his true weight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Why is Darnell Washington still listed at 264?
“Honestly, I don’t know,” Washington said. “I’m just like you. I see it, just keep on about my day and laugh at it.”
On one of the NFL’s most unique players — and the quest to uncover his true weight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“Honestly, I don’t know,” Washington said. “I’m just like you. I see it, just keep on about my day and laugh at it.”
On one of the NFL’s most unique players — and the quest to uncover his true weight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Will Aaron Rodgers play through a broken wrist?
@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
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@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
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Will Aaron Rodgers play with a broken wrist in Chicago?
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November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Will Aaron Rodgers play through a broken wrist?
@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
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@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
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Here's the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Aaron Rodgers has fractured left wrist; status for Week 12 vs. Bears unknown
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November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Here's the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“He gave me the finger and said, ‘Hey, you’re going.’”
Aaron Rodgers’ injury threatened to send Sunday’s game into a tailspin. But with Mason Rudolph providing a steadying force and a pair of defensive TDs, the Steelers surged past the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Aaron Rodgers’ injury threatened to send Sunday’s game into a tailspin. But with Mason Rudolph providing a steadying force and a pair of defensive TDs, the Steelers surged past the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
No Aaron Rodgers, no problem — thanks to the defense's unlikely resurgence
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November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“He gave me the finger and said, ‘Hey, you’re going.’”
Aaron Rodgers’ injury threatened to send Sunday’s game into a tailspin. But with Mason Rudolph providing a steadying force and a pair of defensive TDs, the Steelers surged past the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Aaron Rodgers’ injury threatened to send Sunday’s game into a tailspin. But with Mason Rudolph providing a steadying force and a pair of defensive TDs, the Steelers surged past the Bengals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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
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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...
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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Steelers struggling defense faces nightmare matchup against the Colts
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Steelers struggling defense faces nightmare matchup against the Colts
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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“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
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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...