PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a difficult place following their most recent loss. The Green Bay Packers came into Acrisure Stadium and ruined Aaron Rodgers’ revenge game by defeating the Steelers 35-25.
The loss hit the Steelers hard. Injuries piled up and knocked two members of their defense out of the game with serious injuries. In addition to the physical pain, the organization’s lead in the AFC North shrunk for the second straight week. It could be a loss that catapults the team into a free fall, but according to Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith, head coach Mike Tomlin knew just what to say to his dejected players.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Highsmith shared a bit of what his head coach told the team in the locker room. Tomlin let the players know that their performance was unacceptable but also let them know that they can’t dwell too long on this loss or the one in Week 7.
“Just didn’t get the job done tonight, but we’ve got to stay together,” Highsmith said to reporters. “We can’t hang our heads on this. we can’t just let these two back-to-back losses fester.”
Moving forward, the Steelers must own their mistakes and then quickly flip the page. Highsmith stated that moving forward is another topic the head coach preached at them and now they have to use that to get better quickly.
“We’ve got to watch the film, we’ve got own it, but at the end of the day, you’ve just got to flush it,” he explained. “Because we’ve got a good team coming here next week, so we’ve just got to play better. A lot better.”
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Highsmith was bang on when he said they need to turn the page quickly. Their next opponent is the top team in the AFC right now and one of the major Super Bowl contenders, the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts are 7-1 and their offense is absolutely rolling. Running back Jonathan Taylor is playing like an MVP and Offensive Player of the Year candidate, leading the NFL in rushing yards (850) and rushing touchdowns with 12.
In order for the Steelers to have any shot at stopping the potent Indianapolis offense, they have to move on quickly from another disappointing loss. Hopefully the message and motivation from their head coach are enough to help them figure things out before they take on the Colts.
Mariners Linked To Yankees’ $168 Million Free Agent Star: Insider
The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in all of baseball this season, but they fell short of the ultimate goal of the World Series.
Seattle made moves for players like Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez in its push for the World Series. But now these two stars are headed to free agency and the Mariners are going to struggle to replace them. If the Mariners want to stay at the top of the league, they’re going to need to spend a good chunk of money in free agency, either to re-sign these two or in order to replace them.
The Athletic’s Jim Bowden recently linked the Mariners to a huge deal with New York Yankees free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger this offseason. Bowden also projected the star outfielder to sign a massive six-year, $168 million deal, which might not be good news for the Mariners.
Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) slides to makes a catch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
“Bellinger’s ability to play above-average defense at all three outfield positions and first base increases his free-agent worth, although it looks like he’s found a home in left field,” Bowden wrote. “He has been a perfect fit for the Yankees, where playing half his games at Yankee Stadium with the short porch in right helped him hit 29 home runs while slashing .272/.334/.480 (he had a .909 OPS at Yankee Stadium and a .715 OPS at every other park). I think he’ll opt out of his contract and try to get the Yankees to give him a longer deal.”
The Mariners would be the perfect fit for Bellinger if they can afford the massive contract projection. Bellinger could slot into the outfield in Victor Robles’ spot, or he could replace Naylor at first base. Either way, he’s a good defender.
He’s also an incredible hitter, as most have come to know with Bellinger’s track record. He’s coming off one of the best seasons of his career in 2025.
The Yankees and a few other big market teams will likely be in hot pursuit of Bellinger, but the Mariners have a chance to emerge from the group with the star on their roster.
