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Pittsburgh Steelers rising star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster joined elite company on Monday—but not on the football field. The 23-year-old Pro Bowl wideout, entering his fourth season in the NFL (all with the Steelers), joined the “1 million club.” That is one million and up subscribers on video streaming and sharing behemoth YouTube. Smith-Schuster celebrated […]

Even though longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows a thing or two about leading a team at the highest level of pro football, even he cannot be prepared for the uncertainty that will surely come with the 2020 NFL campaign. Mike Tomlin will try to make the best of the ongoing situation while […]

An NFL defensive assistant coach slammed Indianapolis Colts lineman Quenton Nelson after his poor showing against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. Instead of doubling down on the criticism, Heyward defended Nelson. The Steelers defensive tackle responded to an article about the Top 10 offensive linemen in the NFL. The article slammed Nelson for being […]

Bud Dupree received the franchise tag from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason and he plans on signing his tender. With that being said, he also seeks to receive a boost in his salary for the 2020 season. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Dupree is filing a grievance about his franchise tag. #Steelers pass-rusher […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rising star linebacker T.J. Watt is not sweating what could be a 2020 NFL season without fans in attendance. Per Watt on The Fan Morning Show on 93.7 The Fan: “It’ll be ridiculous but it doesn’t matter the circumstances, man. If football is being played, we’re going to be out there and the […]

DeSean Jackson caused some controversy earlier this week after making anti-Semitic posts on his Instagram account. While not many players made comments pertaining to Jackson’s posts, Zach Banner of the Pittsburgh Steelers shared his emotional reaction to Jackson’s anti-Semitic comments, via his official Twitter account. This video is to transition from the incident, and move […]

Current free agent NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is quite the frequent user of social media — especially Instagram and Twitter. With Instagram now becoming the most recent platform of choice for the troubled pass catcher, Brown posted a cryptic photo on social media this week, a picture that featured him in a New England […]

It will be hard to find an NFL team with a more successful history than the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have six Super Bowl championships, tied for the most in the league. They have had plenty of legendary players pass through their locker room whether they were quarterbacks, wide receivers or defensive lineman. Pittsburgh has also […]

Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been among the head coaches in the NFL that have been vocal on their players protesting in 2020. In a conference call with the media, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor shared that Tomlin endorses his players protesting next season. Mike Tomlin says that he supports any action taken by his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ushered in a family reunion by signing fullback Derek Watt to join his brother and outside linebacker T.J. Watt this offseason. It appears even he was surprised that a deal came to fruition. Watt’s representatives had downplayed the Steelers’ interest in an effort to void any potential letdowns. He said in an […]

Tough, physical, and intense are the three words that can best describe the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Since the Ravens’ inception in 1996, they have played at least twice a year, often for divisional supremacy. The Steelers currently have the lead on their head-to-head matchups, winning 28-24 in a span of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster became one heck of a son on Monday with the surprise purchase of a new home for his parents and family. Steelers fans might have noticed that Smith-Schuster, 23, shared a video of the surprise Monday on Twitter and YouTube. https://twitter.com/TeamJuJu/status/1280243136908808192 A fourth-year receiver entering the 2020 […]

Tight end Eric Ebron signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. That ended his two-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. Those two years were vastly different. Year one (2018) saw Ebron set new career-highs in receptions (66), yards (750), and touchdowns (13). He was a star. However, year two (2019) saw the tight […]

The record has been one-sided since the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, but the team’s rivalry with AFC North foe Pittsburgh Steelers is still as brutal as ever. Here are some of the most savage moments from the series. 5. Josh Cribbs’ 100-yard kickoff return touchdown – 2007 The Steelers were ultimately […]

James Conner has had to endure plenty of obstacles in his life and he wanted to reward his mother for being by his side. The running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to surprise his mom with a house on July 4th. Conner revealed the remarkable gift that he gave his mom on his Instagram […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the benchmark teams in the NFL when it comes to success and continuity. The Rooney family’s franchise not only has the track record and reputation of a well-run organization, they have the rings to back it up. Even if the past decade was nowhere close to their best, the […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher tested positive for COVID-19 back in April, according to Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. Cowher’s wife, Veronica, also tested positive for the illness. The 63-year-old isn’t sure when he and his wife contracted the coronavirus, but he thinks it may have happened when they were in New York […]

Former NFL defensive back Rod Woodson is now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after putting together an illustrious career as a professional football player. Now looking to possibly get into coaching at the highest level, Woodson has actually found that such a feat is much more difficult than he initially anticipated. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has long served as a franchise centerpiece for this team. However, there are certain parts of town where even his legend pales in comparison to his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward. Heyward’s father is slated to be inducted into Pitt’s Hall of Fame this year. Although he admitted to having […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges heading into the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, there are still plenty of concerns for players like Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward. Heyward suffers from asthma and could be at risk for testing positive if the necessary […]

Colin Kaepernick appears to be drumming up interest from teams, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. But whether or not a team actually signs him remains to be seen. While rumors continue to float around, ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth lobbied for the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign Kaepernick. Domonique Foxworth said on @espn that the Steelers should […]

Formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Steelers existed as the NFL’s lovable losers for decades. The franchise posted three winning seasons during its first 20 years of existence. However, the Steelers are now one of the most successful franchises in league history. The storied organization known for producing impregnable defenses employed many legends […]

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in nearly every facet of life. And the NFL is not exempt to that. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that means they are going to Heinz Field. And according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com, head coach Mike Tomlin has revealed his thoughts on the situation. “We are facing some new […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of their second consecutive season of missing the postseason. The last time that the Steelers failed to make the playoffs three straight years came in 1998-2000. This past season, Pittsburgh got off to a shaky start, losing their first three games of the season. In their Week 2 bout […]

The NFL has boasted its share of excellent rookie quarterbacks throughout its history, especially over the last decade. Here are the five best. Honorable mentions Robert Griffin III, 2012 15 starts, 65.6% comp%, 3,200 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, five interceptions, 815 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns The second overall pick, RG3 looked like the […]

Former NFL player Ryan Clark was recently asked on ESPN NFL Live whether he was surprised about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sharing his story about his battles with addiction to alcohol and pornography. At first, Clark didn’t want to comment because he felt like Roethlisberger’s struggles shouldn’t be talked about on TV. (h/t Steelerswire) “Now you have to get […]

There were doubts on whether the Hall of Fame game would be played or not, and those doubts came into reality on Thursday morning. The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers won’t play in the coveted matchup and the enshrinement ceremony was postponed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Back in March, it was decided that the Cowboys […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won six Super Bowls, so there has been plenty of time for memorable moments. From the Immaculate Reception to Santonio Holmes leading the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory, there have been plenty of moments that changed the franchise’s history. But which of the moments for the Steelers is best? Let’s […]

Ben Roethlisberger has undergone plenty of trials and tribulations throughout his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While speaking at the ManUp Pittsburgh conference alongside former player Tunch Ilkin, Roethlisberger opened up about his past addictions. “I’ve fallen as short as anybody,” Roethlisberger said while speaking with former Steelers player Tunch Ilkin, one of the program’s […]

The NFL continues to navigate through uncharted waters as they attempt to prepare for the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin seems to be among those that are still concerned with the challenges of ensuring the safety of players and staff. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been adamant […]

Teams around the NFL have expressed their support for players kneeling during the national anthem amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd in police custody. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, revealed his thoughts on Pittsburgh players protesting during the anthem. Similar to most coaches, Tomlin wants players to be […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed nearly all of the 2019 season due to injury. That has obviously led many to wonder about the quarterback in 2020. Will he be healthy and ready to go for the new season? Well, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Twitter, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin revealed that two players on the team have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette Sports, the two players that did test positive weren’t around the facility when they were found to have it. Mike Tomlin says the Steelers have had two COVID-19 positive tests within […]

James Conner of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been through a ton in his life and could someday have a movie made that portrays his life story. If Conner ever has a biopic made of him in the future, the Steelers running back would prefer to see The Rock play him. In a video interview with […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is not looking to make any demands as he hopes for a new contract. Heyward–who will be a free agent after the 2020 season–reiterated he would like to remain with the Steelers, but also acknowledged Pittsburgh still has to fulfill a number of other financial commitments. Cam Heyward asked […]

Pittsburgh Steelers captain Cameron Heyward has heard many of his teammates’ feelings about social injustice, but he wants to hear from everyone so the team can have a united front. Heyward thinks that everyone on the team should be able to speak out on how they feel, even if it’s not something that everyone is […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky finds himself in deep waters after regressing in 2019. Trubisky had initially been declared the starter after the season, only for the Bears to trade for Nick Foles in the offseason. Now, Trubisky finds himself preparing for a quarterback competition that could set the tone for Chicago’s season in 2020. […]

Ever since the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced, we’ve known that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys are set to play in the annual Hall of Fame game. However, Cameron Heyward of the Steelers doesn’t seem optimistic that the game is going to be played, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Cam Heyward: […]

Running back James Conner had an injury-riddled season in 2019 that forced him to miss six of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ contests. However, despite the injury woes, Conner is still confident in his game. In a recent interview on the NFL Network, Conner spoke out on the durability concerns brought by his injury history. “Man, all I […]