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The Pittsburgh Steelers figure to be in the market for a new quarterback this offseason. Whether they choose to approach their need via the draft, trade, or free agency remains to be seen, but offseason rumors have linked the team to one of the Class of 2022’s top arms. According to Pro Football Network’s Tony […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers are now embarking on a new era following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, outside linebacker T.J. Watt is still much confident that the team can remain as contenders in the AFC. Watt took some time to speak on the AP Pro Football Podcast ahead of Super Bowl 56, where he noted that he […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star defender TJ Watt took home the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award on Thursday night. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had an inspiring reaction to Watt taking home the honors, via his Twitter account. Congrats to my guy T.J. Watt. You are proof that preparation and hard work pay off. Defensive […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys failed to make a deep run in the playoffs, they still have optimism within the organization. There is s some serious talent on the roster, which was proven after Micah Parsons took home the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. However, the rookie linebacker sent a message to TJ Watt after […]

TJ Watt has been a beast the entire season. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker has been a monster against opposing offensive lines. Teams routinely have to game plan for Watt’s presence, lest they get their quarterback demolished with sack after sack after sack. TJ Watt’s monster 2021 season has earned him a well-deserved Defensive Player […]

With Super Bowl 56 just around the corner, the league is having the award ceremony take place on Thursday night. Some awards have already been given out, but Pittsburgh Steelers’ superstar TJ Watt reels in one of the most prominent player achievement trophies the league has to offer. According to Matt Lombardo, TJ Watt has […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled mightily at times this past season, though it certainly wasn’t because of rookie running back Najee Harris. Harris enjoyed a fine opening campaign in the NFL, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl. Harris spoke to reporters and was asked about the Steelers offense next season, offering a curious response. […]

Malik Willis is a projected first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and could very well be the first quarterback taken off the board. Coming from a smaller school like Liberty, Willis may be a more difficult talent to evaluate heading into the draft process. Despite having made a name for himself at Liberty, Willis’ […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2022 NFL free agency, they are likely going to want as much cash as possible. One would think that’s the case so they can get a veteran quarterback to replace retired legend Ben Roethlisberger. However, that is not the case. The Steelers made it well known at the year’s Reese’s […]

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their deal and hired a new defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin. Austin was most recently the secondary coach and senior defensive assistant to Mike Tomlin. NFL Network’s Senior Insider Ian Rapoport reported the hire. The #Steelers have officially named Teryl Austin as their defensive coordinator. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February […]

Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson has been in the headlines seemingly all year as rumors swirled around his future. Such rumors excited the NFL, as Wilson is regarded as one of the very best quarterbacks in the league. However, not everyone feels that way about the Seahawks signal-caller. This former Steelers player bluntly criticized […]

In T.J. Watt, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a true defensive superstar. With other stars like Cameron Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick in place, the Steelers have the potential to be a strong unit. With long-time assistant coach Keith Butler retiring, the team has found his replacement with an in-house option. According to Gerry Dulac of the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt sees that winning the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award would simply be a collective honor. Watt took some time to speak to the NFL Network on the first day of Pro Bowl practice, where he opened up on just what it would mean to win this […]

Jared Goff’s first season with the Detroit Lions was about as ugly and forgettable as everyone expected. He led a miserable team to a record of 3-10-1 in his 14 games this season. Not having Sean McVay or a talented supporting cast showed that he needs a good, if not great, situation around him in […]

Tom Brady isn’t the only superstar quarterback that has decided to hang it up after this season. All the attention may be on the GOAT — and rightfully so — but we also cannot overlook the fact that Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger has himself also retired from football after 18 illustrious seasons. Steelers star […]

With just the Super Bowl left to be played, the NFL is about to enter the offseason. For the Tennessee Titans, they’ll look to continue building upon an already solid roster. This franchise doesn’t need much help to remain competitive, but rumors are already spreading that Aaron Rodgers is interested in playing for Tennessee. For […]

As part of a marketing event with his 7-11 sponsorship, Pittsburgh Steelers and soon-to-be NFL  free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott were both at At&T Stadium in Texas. As a part of the tour, Prescott was able to give JuJu an inside look at the Cowboys’ locker room. Once the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2022 NFL offseason in search of a quarterback for the first time in almost 20 years. Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement last Thursday, although it was expected by just about everyone. The Steelers had been criticized over the last year or two for not appearing to have a transition plan […]

The NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’, named after the father of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II, has come under fire with the recent bombshell lawsuit by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores coming to light. On Thursday, the Steelers owner spoke about the ‘Rooney Rule’ amid the Flores lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, via ESPN. “While […]

With Ben Roethlisberger gone, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could be looking to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers for another team in free agency. The wideout out of USC has an expiring contract after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers back in March 2021, and seemed to drop a hint on his free agency plans when […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several big needs as they head into their first true rebuilding offseason in nearly a generation, but one need stands out from all the others. The team’s front office will have to address this need urgently to help push the rebuild forward. The biggest need for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason […]

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has undoubtedly been the face of the great Pittsburgh Steelers franchise for 18 long years. After breaking several records and leading the team to a couple of Super Bowl titles, the 39-year-old has finally decided to hang his cleats by the end of the 2021 NFL season. Without a doubt, he was […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement firmly marks the end of an era for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the future remains uncertain, Pittsburgh can look back on the success of his career and discusses his greatness. On The Rich Eisen Show, a Steelers legend shared a scorching hot take about Roethlisberger. Terry Bradshaw said that when Big Ben […]

Now that Ben Roethlisberger has officially retired, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to start the search for their next star quarterback. Interestingly, running back Najee Harris has some suggestions in mind. Speaking in a recent interview with CBS Sports, Harris named three QBs he wants to replace Big Ben in Pittsburgh. Unsurprisingly, he named Aaron Rodgers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers organization is entering a period they have not seen in a long time. Earlier this week, Ben Roethlisberger announced he is retiring from football. He has been Pittsburgh’s quarterback since 2004. On Friday, it was announced that Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will also be leaving the organization. BREAKING: Steelers GM Kevin […]

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, as expected, announced his retirement on Thursday, ushering in a new era for Art Rooney II’s team. Rooney spoke to reporters on Friday and revealed the Steelers ‘desirable’ quarterback plan to the media, via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Art Rooney II said finding a mobile quarterback to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger officially called time on his illustrious career on Thursday as he announced his retirement from the NFL. Former Steelers star Antonio Brown was one of the first personalities in the league to react to Big Ben’s announcement and Brown’s statement was only fitting for the legend that is Ben Roethlisberger. […]

After 18 memorable seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger opted to call it a career on Thursday, as he officially retired from the NFL. Much was speculated over the regular season that this was indeed going to be the final run for Roethlisberger. Even as there was outside talk about the possibility that the […]

The Green Bay Packers season ended unexpectedly Saturday night in a divisional round loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With the Packers eliminated from the playoffs early once again, talk has focused on the future of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Former Packers quarterback and Green Bay legend, Brett Favre, shared his thoughts on the radio […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback retired after 18 seasons in the NFL. He spent his entire career in Pittsburgh, leading the franchise to two Super Bowl victories. While not as decorated as seven-time champion Tom Brady, there is a huge amount of respect between the two seasoned quarterbacks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback tweeted to Roethlisberger following […]

After 18 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has officially retired. He announced the news on Thursday morning. Shortly after, teammates of his past and most recent seasons took to social media to celebrate his career. Notably, star outside linebacker TJ Watt tweeted “Legend” in reference to his longtime teammate. Legend. https://t.co/fVlzGKoozA — TJ Watt […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement on Thursday morning, putting out an emotional video on his decision. It officially ends his 18-year NFL career in which he won two Super Bowls. The tributes have been pouring in for Roethlisberger, with a number of former teammates sending heartfelt messages to the longtime Steelers quarterback: […]

On Thursday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger officially announced his retirement. After 18 seasons with the franchise, Roethlisberger decides it’s time to walk away from the game. Former legendary head coach Bill Cowher made sure to provide his two cents on the quarterback’s career. Cowher took to Twitter and delivered a heartfelt message to the […]

Ben Roethlisberger has had a long and tremendous run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s been thinking about retirement throughout the season and seems to have made a decision already. It was nice to see Pittsburgh react to Roethlisberger, as the fan base appreciates nearly everything he’s accomplished. From Ben Roethlisberger himself, the star quarterback officially […]

Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a legendary career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, having played at Heinz Field for his entire 18-year career. It’s hard to imagine the Steelers without Big Ben under center, but that’s the reality of the situation in Pittsburgh going forward. Well, it turns out, Roethlisberger almost left Pittsburgh far before 2022. According to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are already making moves, but it’s not concerning their quarterback void as Ben Roethlisberger won’t return next season. The Steelers, however, appear to be already shoring up on other positions after signing a controversial wide receiver, who perhaps is mostly remembered recently for throwing a punch. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, […]

For the first time since 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the NFL offseason without an answer at the quarterback position. With Ben Roethlisberger retiring and just Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins on the roster, Pittsburgh will need to figure out their future at the QB position and they had better do it in a […]

As was the case in the last offseason, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster faces an uncertain future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even as he garnered interest from teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith-Schuster wound up staying put with the Steelers on a one-year, $8 million deal. Overall, his season did not go as planned, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive end T.J. Watt was on a quest for NFL history all season long, as he was flirting with the NFL’s sack record. Watt ultimately fell just short, as he ended up tying the sack record set by former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the final game of the […]