{
  "id": 11450917,
  "title": "Steelers' Domata Peko weird revenge stance against Bengals in Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/steelers-domata-peko-weird-revenge-stance-against-bengals-in-week-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-domata-peko-weird-revenge-134010665.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Domata Peko, once a beloved Cincinnati Bengals player turned member of the Steelers coaching staff, allegedly used the Week 3 game as a chance for revenge against his former team. In an interview on Cameron Heyward's podcast, Steelers defensive lineman Derrick Harmon revealed that Peko harbored resentment over his contract situation. Peko, who played for the Bengals for 11 years and earned $38.7 million during that time, was 35 when his contract expired. Harmon noted that Peko's disappointment over not being re-signed was evident on the field in the Steelers' 2023 matchup. However, it's important to note that Peko's performance against the Steelers wasn't solely motivated by personal grievances. Despite spending the latter part of his career struggling for regular playing time, Peko remained a fan favorite and continues to be so. This behind-the-scenes motivation might add a unique element to their rematch in Week 10, though Peko himself may not be pleased with the revelation.",
  "summary": "A Bengals fan favorite was...out for revenge while helping the Steelers?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}