Steelers countdown to 2026 NFL season opener hits day 18
14 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 18 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. As part of the countdown, focus shifts to players who wore No. 18, highlighting current quarterback Will Howard and former wide receiver Diontae Johnson, regarded as the best to wear the number. Johnson, a Pro Bowler in 2021, had significant contributions during his time with the Steelers, including over 4,300 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. Coverage of the Steelers will include updates through the preseason as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Steelers host Falcons in season opener on September 13.
- •Current No. 18 is QB Will Howard.
- •Diontae Johnson is considered the best to wear No. 18.
- •Johnson had 391 receptions and 4,363 yards in five seasons.
- •Preseason updates will be available leading up to the opener.
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- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers Pro Bowl QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 10
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers wide receiver leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 11
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Hall of Fame QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 12
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are 10 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 10 best.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are 11 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 11 best.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are 12 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 12 best.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:03 AMTwo-time Super Bowl champion punter leads Steelers 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 5
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 5 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:27 AMFormer Steelers starting QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 6
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 6 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:30 AMSteelers legendary QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 7
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 7 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:08 AMFormer Steelers starting QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 8
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 8 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 8 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:13 AMSteelers All-Pro kicker leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 9
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 9 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 3:17 AMFormer Steelers Pro Bowl QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 10 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 10 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:15 AMFormer Steelers wide receiver leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 11
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 11 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 11 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:31 AMSteelers Hall of Fame QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 12
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 12 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 12 best.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:23 AMFormer Steelers WR leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 13
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 13 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 13 best.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:31 AMFormer Steelers QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 14
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 14 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 14 best.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:19 AMTwo-time Super Bowl champion QB leads Steelers 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 15
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 15 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 15 best.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:31 AMBeloved Steelers backup QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 16
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 16 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 16 best.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:31 AMFormer Steelers Pro Bowler leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: No. 17
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 17 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 17 best.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:22 AMFormer Steelers Pro Bowl WR leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 18
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 18 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 18 best.
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