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Some people are perturbed by “cracking” sound sometimes made when stretching out. This does not apply to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. JuJu has been working with a chiropractor this offseason after being plagued by injuries throughout the 2019 campaign, including a left knee issue in Week 11. Smith-Schuster said he never understood just […]

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Superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown has not gotten much play in the NFL recently. He appeared in just one game in the 2019 season, bouncing around from the Raiders to the Patriots and then out of the league. And he has still yet to be signed this offseason. Brown comes with plenty of baggage, but […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled mightily during quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s absence during the 2019 campaign. Regardless, it appears this was not the only factor wide receiver Diontae Johnson had to overcome as a rookie. Roethlisberger’s season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 had dominated headlines with the team in a state of flux. Johnson recently revealed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the defense in the 2020 NFL season. It seems he also shares the same level of confidence for the offense now that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has made a healthy return. According to Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports, Fitzpatrick is confident that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick provided the team with plenty of bang for their buck upon his arrival during the 2019 campaign. It appears expectations are now higher than ever heading into the 2020 NFL season. The Steelers were able to maintain some continuity on defense by returning 10 of their 11 starters from last […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might have switched cities, but that isn’t going to change the intensity of some of their greatest rivals. There are many teams that every time they step onto the field against the Raiders, it just means a little more. Let’s look at the five greatest rivals in Raiders history. 5. New […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a lot of good teams throughout their history, which has also resulted in them having some intense rivals. Some are in division NFC West rivals, but there are others who are just from heated games over the years. Let’s breakdown the five biggest rivals in Seahawks history. 5. New England […]

The Tennessee Titans have one of the more unique backstories in NFL history, as the current AFC South franchise has come in many different forms throughout the years. A staple of the classic NFL landscape as the Houston Oilers, the Nashville-based franchise then briefly became the Tennessee Oilers before full-on rebranding to the Tennessee Titans […]

Mike Tomlin is excited with the roster the Pittsburgh Steelers have put together in 2020 and there’s one name in particular he’s anxious to see. While speaking about the upcoming season, Tomlin revealed that he believes Benny Snell will ‘continue to take off’ in 2020. In an appearance on “Coffee with Cal” with Kentucky basketball […]

Many NFL fans were caught up in arms with the NFL announcing that they were considering incentivizing the Rooney Rule to give teams increased draft positions, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has his own opinion of it. The rule requires that NFL teams interview ethnic minorities for head coaching and senior executive positions […]

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is coming off a lost 2019 campaign due to his off-field issues. It appears his hiatus could spill into the 2020 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there are too many factors for the NFL to consider before allowing Brown to make his return, via NBC Sports. “Let’s go […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is stoked to square off against the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. Peter Schrager of NFL Network asked Smith-Schuster about the Steelers facing the Ravens on Thanksgiving Day, and whether the “rivalry” between the Pittsburgh and Baltimore has any “juice” left. Needless to say, JuJu is ready to go. Does […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get more out of their offensive unit with Ben Roethlisberger rejoining the fray. While the key players at the skill positions remain mostly the same, the Steelers bolstered their tight end group by signing Eric Ebron. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is excited to see the kind of […]

On this day four years ago, James Conner — the running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers — learned that he was cancer-free. In an emotional post on Twitter, Conner celebrated his four-year anniversary of being cancer-free on Saturday. Thank you God 4 years cancer free today… Having cancer doesn’t define you, your mindset does. Keep […]

Earlier this week, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports shared his top 100 players list in the NFL and there was a noticeable omission of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, who is coming off of an All-Pro season, said that he’ll use the top-100 snub as motivation. Following his response to Prisco, Fitzpatrick spoke to […]

The unusual circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic have caused NFL teams to adjust on the go, with the offseason being limited in a variety of ways. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has some ‘big-time concerns’ about rookies being prepared. While conducting an interview with Jalen McClain on Instagram, Tomlin shared the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have heightened expectations in 2020 with Ben Roethlisberger returning from injury. While he prepares for his fourth season in the NFL, JuJu Smith-Schuster is glad to have Roethlisberger back under center for the Steelers. Said Smith-Schuster during an appearance on Good Morning Football on Friday: “Honestly, I think it’s going to be a […]

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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back James Conner in the third round (105th overall) back in the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s blossomed into a star for them. Conner is probably most famous for his past, though, not his present. The running back famously defeated cancer while he was at College at the University […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. They have won six Super Bowls which is tied with the New England Patriots for the most of any team. Pittsburgh has always been a franchise that is well run by coaches on the sidelines and executives in the front office. The […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 season was cut short because of an elbow injury that required surgery. He has been working hard to get back, and according to Ryan Switzer, his passes haven’t lost a zip. Roethlisberger brought in fellow Steelers Switzer, JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner to catch passes from him at Quaker […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently debuted his new, clean-cut look on social media. It appears his trip to the barbershop amid the ongoing shutdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic did not sit too well with Governor Tom Wolf. Wolf was not happy with one of the state’s most high-profile figures ignoring the precautions […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the best franchises in the NFL. They are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl victories with six. Pittsburgh has had just three coaches since 1969 which is an incredible feat. In 2020, Pittsburgh will look to squeeze out whatever is left of Ben Roethlisberger […]

James Conner is the embodiment of what it means to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he could be playing his final year in the Steel City. As he enters the final year of his contract, Conner admits it would be hard to leave Pittsburgh. While making an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Conner […]

Earlier this offseason, it was revealed that Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers had grown a caveman-esque beard. After months of not shaving, Roethlisberger finally trimmed his epic offseason beard on Monday. The beard is trimmed… …you know what that means 👀@_BigBen7 | @TeamJuJu | @JamesConner_ | @Switz https://t.co/YLTtCynK25 — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 18, […]

It has been almost a month since the 2020 NFL Draft concluded and teams are still shaping their rosters for next season. Some teams — specifically in the AFC North — could try to fine-tune their rosters a bit more this offseason. Over the course of the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens have notably added rookies […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 campaign ended after just two games due to an elbow injury, but the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is well on his way to making a full recovery. As a matter of fact, he is already throwing to his teammates: The beard is trimmed… …you know what that means 👀@_BigBen7 | @TeamJuJu | @JamesConner_ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2019 NFL season with a bit of optimism despite losing Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown on offense. From early in the season, it was apparent that the Steelers weren’t going to have the season they envisioned themselves having. In Week 2 versus the Seattle Seahawks, Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending […]

Eric Ebron is beginning a new phase in his career after joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency this offseason. Upon joining his new team, Ebron made a bold promise for his time with the Steelers, via his official Twitter account. Passed Physical. Running and cutting with no pain finally. I promise u this gone […]

Former NFL linebacker James Harrison has managed to make waves after admitting to allegedly receiving payment from Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for laying devastating hits. It is safe to say that his admission has sparked quite the reaction from around the league. Harrison claims Tomlin handed him an envelope after being fined for […]

Sean Payton is livid. The New Orleans Saints head coach expressed his dismay in response to James Harrison alluding to the public that the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin paid for his 2010 fine as a result of the linebacker’s big hit on then-Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.  “I ain’t going to lie to you. When that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II responded to former Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s assertion that head coach Mike Tomlin handed him an “envelope” after Harrison was fined $75,000 by the NFL in 2010. Rooney said there is no truth to Harrison’s story about the Steelers, adding he is unsure as to why Harrison made […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was one of the most imposing players in football during his heyday. In fact, Harrison is still a sight to behold. The 42-year-old remained in the NFL through his age-39 season, and he still frequents social media due to a rigorous workout regiment, which often displays feats of immense […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sounds very confident in running back James Conner. In a recent video conference, Tomlin addressed his plans at running back for the 2020 season. “You know, I’m a featured runner-type guy by mentality,” Tomlin said. “I think that when you have a featured runner, it gives them an opportunity […]

The Cleveland Browns, despite the small hiatus due to Art Modell’s relocation, stretch back as one of the oldest NFL franchises, even before the AFL-NFL merger and Super Bowl era. Due to their history, the Browns have accrued quite a few rivalries along the way. Here are their five biggest rivals, ranked. 5. Detroit Lions […]

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports humorously reported—and later explained—that Ben Roethlisberger’s offseason workouts didn’t include many exercises. In response to Glazer’s report, Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert isn’t too concerned with Roethlisberger’s shape this offseason. “I know where Ben is, where he’s been in his career, and I’ve never worried about his conditioning,” Colbert said, […]

With Javon Hargrave moving on to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pittsburgh Steelers need some help at nose tackle, but they won’t sign one unless it’s the right guy. When Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked about who would be the team’s starting nose tackle, he didn’t seem to have an idea. “Good question,” Tomlin said […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised a lot of people when they began 8-5 in 2019 without Ben Roethlisberger under center. They ended up losing their final three games which cost them a spot in the playoffs. With their future Hall of Fame quarterback returning from elbow surgery, the team will look to avoid another collapse. The […]