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New York Jets shut out Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 in preseason
The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 in a preseason matchup. Jets quarterback Geno Smith led a single, efficient touchdown drive, completing all seven of his passes for 65 yards, including a touchdown pass to Jelani Woods.
The Steelers' offense struggled significantly, marking their first preseason shutout since 2016. Quarterback Will Howard, making his first career start, finished 10-of-15 for 74 yards but threw two interceptions. Rookie Drew Allar also faced challenges, completing 11 of 23 passes for 110 yards while being sacked three times. The Steelers' performance led head coach Mike McCarthy to express frustration regarding execution and detail.
Defensively, the Jets were dominant, recording multiple interceptions and keeping the Steelers out of the end zone. On the roster front, the Steelers are reportedly considering keeping both Howard and Allar on their 53-man roster, which could result in the team carrying four quarterbacks heading into the regular season.
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Drew Allar · Geno Smith · Joey Porter Jr. · Jordan Schultz · Mike McCarthy · NFL · New York Jets · Omar Khan · Pittsburgh Steelers · Will Howard
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joey Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Steelers general manager Omar Khan stated the team does not conduct contract negotiations once the regular season begins.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Multiple NFL teams are inquiring about the availability of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a potential trade.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Porter is currently on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to a back injury.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the 2025 campaign, Porter allowed a 56.2 passer rating when targeted.