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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suggested Tuesday the team’s offense will have an entirely different look in 2021. Matt Canada’s offense would seem to be quite a bit different from former Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner. Roethlisberger said he’s had to do quite a bit of studying to familiarize himself with new concepts, adding the […]

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was willing to do whatever it took to remain with the franchise in 2021. The Steelers signal-caller’s future seemed to be in question earlier in the offseason especially because he had such a large cap hit for the upcoming season. However, Pittsburgh came to an accord with Roethlisberger, restructuring […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 12-4 season and a first round exit in the playoffs. While the Steelers were able to make playoffs it was a very disappointing run. They lost to the divisional rival Cleveland Browns by a score of 48-37. It was clear towards the end of the season that the […]

Leave it to former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar safety Troy Polamalu to choose a legit Dick to induct him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Oh. Ugh. It’s probably worth noting we’re talking about legendary defensive mind and former Steelers coordinator Dick LeBeau. Not an actual, you know. Let’s digress! For those who might be […]

Reggie Bush was once projected to be a versatile NFL player in a generational way. Next up in that hype much is Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris. According to the youngster, much like how Bush was used by the New Orleans Saints as a rookie, the Steelers plan to play him all over the place. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger restructured his contract to return to the team in 2021. However, his future with the Steelers after this season is murky. Roethlisberger is coming off an impressive 2020 where he led Pittsburgh to 12 wins but they eventually exited early in the playoffs. While there were doubts that Big Ben […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were Super Bowl picks at one point during the 2020 season before tripping and stumbling down the stretch in a season that eventually resulted in a playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns. In turn, they loaded up on offense in the 2021 NFL Draft, with Alabama running back Najee Harris being the […]

It’s not too often in the NFL that you’ll find a defense being overjoyed that a draft pick was spent on offense. That, however, is exactly the current case with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Najee Harris was the first round selection for Pittsburgh, the running back out of Alabama. He will warrant instant snaps and carries […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a short playoff run this past season. They lost in the AFC Wild Card Game. After starting out red hot with a record of 11-0 the Steelers finished the season 12-4. It was evident throughout the season and especially towards the end that they didn’t have enough talent. The Steelers have […]

Pittsburgh Steelers talent JuJu Smith-Schuster isn’t only one of the best receivers in the National Football League, but he’s also great on social media. What does the latter have to do with the former? Not a thing, but I wanted to give this guy his props. Anyway, JuJu is known as an incredibly talented inside […]

For weeks, national media predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers would select either Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne in order to jumpstart their sputtering and depleted backfield. Now, the Black & Gold have their man in Harris, and there’s plenty of expectations he can be “The Guy” sooner rather than later. Let’s make some early […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2020 season labeled as a disappointment. After a terrific 11-0 start to the season and the likelihood that Ben Roethlisberger would ride off into the sunset with an AFC Championship, those dreams quickly disappeared. They went 1-4 to end the season and ended up losing to the Cleveland Browns 48-37 […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster and Antonio Brown used to be a fantastic duo for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing attack during the two seasons they were together. But that terrifying tandem downfield could have had lasted longer if only the two saw each other eye to eye. Smith-Schuster and Brown famously feuded during the latter’s last season in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added nine new pieces to its roster in the 2021 draft. They selected Doak Walker award-winner Najee Harris in the first round to add to their backfield depth. They also landed Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth along with Kendrick Green in both second and third rounds among others. Judging from the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had several holes to fill in the 2021 NFL Draft. At the end of the draft, they had nine selections, which is a good quantity considering picking prospect is and will always be an inexact science. The question is does the quality match the quantity? Only time can tell which prospects were […]

“The Browns is the Browns” is one of the more memorable lines from the last NFL season. They were uttered by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster ahead of the team’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card playoff game. This was Smith-Schuster’s response to a question on whether the Browns they are facing […]

After a tough 2020 season, many are already expecting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to play out the final campaign of his decorated career in 2021. However, the Steelers front office led by general manager Kevin Colbert is still not quite sure regarding Roethlisberger’s future as they are not well aware of the moves that […]

One of the more divisive selections in the 2021 NFL Draft was the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. One of the supporters of this choice is Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. For Bettis, the selection was pure genius. “I thought it was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th pick in this year’s NFL draft and he will play an immediate role for the Steelers. Taking a running back in the first round is always a risky proposition because it is the most replicable position in football and they tend to not […]

The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the division last year but fell apart in the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers front office made a lot of moves this offseason. After having one of the best defenses in the league last […]

The recently-concluded 2021 NFL Draft led Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to reminisce on his own draft experience from four years ago. Apparently, his most memorable moment from the proceedings was when he received an unlikely call from McDonald’s before he even got picked by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 […]

Najee Harris was the 24th pick in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama running back is a noted power back and one of the more accomplished at the position in recent memory and was almost certain to be a first-round pick for months before the draft. […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris has lived a life reminiscent of a Disney-produced sports movie. At the risk of sounding cliched, his is the story of the American Dream: having the ability to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and rising as high as you can go. And what’s more incredible about his life […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. Images of legends Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis among many come to mind when one reminisces all the battles these teams have had. The younger generation of Steelers and Ravens look keen to keep the rivalry alive. Baltimore cornerback Marcus […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is loving the Pittsburgh Steelers decisions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The three-time NBA champion, who hails from Saginaw, Michigan, was thrilled when his hometown team selected Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick in the first round. On his Twitter account, Green proclaimed that the Steelers’ ground game […]

Because of the seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent that head coach Nick Saban had on his roster last season, especially on offense, former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris became somewhat of a forgotten player leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Because of the presence of quarterback Mac Jones and the wide receiver […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the many teams to watch when it comes to the quarterback market ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. But recent developments suggest the team might not take a signal-caller until the later rounds. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers are “closing in” on a one-year extension with backup quarterback […]

Over the last couple of years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen down from being a serious Super Bowl contender in the AFC. They lost Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger isn’t getting any younger. That makes the 2021 NFL Draft even more important for the franchise as they try to get back into […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft almost here, teams are likely already in the final stages of preparation when it comes to the players that they will select with their picks. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams, as they are armed with the 24th overall pick in the first round. While it remains unclear […]

There has been a general consensus as to the guys making up the top five quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are likely to go 1-2 on Thursday night. Mac Jones, Trey Lance, and Justin Fields could be snatched up shortly thereafter. Only, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not part of […]

After winning the first 11 games of the 2020 campaign, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished 12-4 as AFC North champions — yet faced an early exit at the hands of division rival Cleveland in the opening round of the 2020 NFL playoffs. With the 2021 NFL Draft coming up this week, Steelers officials will almost certainly […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in the market for a quarterback at some point during the 2021 NFL draft. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team is considering a myriad of options ahead of Thursday’s draft, including bolstering the quarterback position: “Again, wide open to all of it,” Colbert said, via Charean Williams […]

On Friday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested, per ESPN. He’s facing a felony gun charge after police pulled him over in Lake County, Ohio. Layne was visiting his hometown during the offseason, as he apparently was arrested “less than 20 miles northeast of Cleveland, where he went to high school.” The felony […]

Just a few short years ago, Todd Gurley was one of the top superstars in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams. He was widely considered the best running back in football and was nearly unstoppable for defenses. His ability as a dual-threat running back made him a matchup nightmare. Unfortunately, a knee injury has […]

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with their head coach in Mike Tomlin for another three years as the two sides agreed to a contract extension on Tuesday morning. The new deal will reportedly keep Tomlin in Pittsburgh through the 2024 season, per NFL‘s Ian Rapoport. More stability in Pittsburgh: The #Steelers have signed coach Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just saw James Conner walk to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, and now they apparently plan to replace him with one of their top picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Steelers hold the 24th pick in this draft. It looks like that pick very well could be used on a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a pretty quiet offseason with the biggest highlight being when they re-signed young wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster for what looks like a bargain of a one-year deal.   Pittsburgh was a buzz saw early last season, but it all came crashing down towards the end, before finally getting the boot from the […]

It didn’t take former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner to find a new home after a one-day visit to the Arizona Cardinals turned into a one-year deal with the NFC West contenders, as announced Tuesday. Conner didn’t waste any time thanking the city of Pittsburgh either, as he took to Twitter soon after the […]