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The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a solid group of young wide receivers in JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and James Washington, but they further addressed the position in the draft, selecting Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool in the second round. An unidentified NFL offensive coordinator loved the Steelers’ selection, naming Claypool as one of the top steals […]

NFL analyst Jay Glazer recently made some comments regarding Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. More specifically, he commented on Roethlisberger’s fitness. Glazer seemed to mock how the quarterback works out. Technically, he talked about the lack of working out that typifies Roethlisberger’s routine. He’s already walked back those comments. Now he’s going a step […]

A quick rundown of the biggest thorns in the side of the New England Patriots. 5. Pittsburgh Steelers Statistically speaking, only the black and gold squad can lay claim on being at-par with New England when it comes to Super Bowl victories with six. Since 2001, Ben Roethlisberger is just one of the four quarterbacks […]

Retired Pittsburgh Steelers great James Harrison took time to break down the former linebacker’s “favorite play” of his storied, 15-year NFL career—the Super Bowl XLIII 100-yard interception return to end the first half (via NFL). 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/dzuyIxowP2 — James Harrison (@jharrison9292) May 11, 2020 Harrison’s breathless celebration and cathartic moment capped the first half of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a proud franchise that dates all the way back to the 1933 season. Some rivalries for the Steelers are the division rivals that they meet two times a year, and those games are always extra intense. As for some of the non-division rivals, Pittsburgh might not play them every year, but […]

The 2020 NFL schedule was released not long ago. With it comes a lot of analysis. There are so many different things to look at in the AFC and the AFC North in particular. Which teams travel the most? At the same time, which teams have the least amount of travel on their schedule? More […]

Rookies are beginning to reveal what numbers they will wear with their new teams and Anthony McFarland will be wearing No. 26 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following the decision, McFarland made it clear that wearing No. 26 isn’t him showing disrespect toward Le’Veon Bell. “I watch his game, I study his film as somebody who’s […]

The coronavirus pandemic is going to prevent teams from holding normal rookie minicamps this offseason. However, similar to other offseason programs, the NFL is informing teams to conduct them virtually. With new rookies coming in, Mike Tomlin — the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers — detailed what Pittsburgh’s virtual rookie minicamp will include. “We’re […]

This past week, FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer created some controversy when he called out Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for his lack of dedication to fitness in his weekly mailbag column for The Athletic. Glazer wrote: “First of all, let’s not put the words fitness and Ben Roethlisberger together, they are allergic to each […]

The NFL is taking a cautious approach to the upcoming season as the future is largely unknown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The league has already had to make several changes this offseason including doing their annual draft from remote locations and cancelling international games in the U.K. and Mexico. However, whatever the NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers go into the 2020 season looking to improve on their relatively down year. After five-straight seasons of having an above .500 record, the Steelers ended 2019 with an 8-8 win-loss tally and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. However, things are looking up for Pittsburgh as the team got back […]

The release of the 2020 NFL schedule served as another opportunity for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to double down his support for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The 38-year-old is coming from an injury-riddled season in 2019, but said to be ready to take on the season-opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 14: […]

As storied a franchise as the Green Bay Packers are, they have been able to develop an interesting set of rivals during their history. Dating back to 1919, the Packers have had a professional football franchise, and they have come a very long way since their inception. In 1921, the Green Bay-Chicago rivalry was launched, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 schedule has officially been released. The Steelers will open the season with a Monday night game against the New York Giants on Sept. 14. Our 2020 season schedule has arrived! More on our 2020 season schedule: https://t.co/Lvoi4eAf4a 📺: Schedule Release '20 | 8 pm on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/irnzHPwf3z — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting Ben Roethlisberger back in 2020, but they need to be prepared in case he gets injured again. Kevin Colbert, the GM of the Steelers, spoke about Pittsburgh’s backup plan for Roethlisberger next season. “Lot of times when we get into salary cap management and you have significant dollars in your […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush had already impressed as a rookie in 2019. The 10th overall pick in last year’s draft, the Michigan product was expected to be a major contributor on an already solid Pittsburgh defense. And that’s exactly what he did. However, despite impressing in his first season, Bush is concentrated and determined […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a rough 2019. And it all started very early in the year when Ben Roethlisberger went down with an elbow injury that ended his season. They clawed their way to a respectable 8-8 record, but still missed out on the playoffs. Now comes 2020, and with it the expectation that Pittsburgh […]

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert was rumored to have suggested before the 2020 NFL Draft that there should be three more rounds added because of all the uncertainty with the pre-draft process. Colbert was asked on the #PFTPM podcast if those rumors were true. Colbert confirmed they were, explaining his reasoning behind it. Colbert […]

Seven years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a big running back from Michigan State in the second round of the draft. That running back, Le’Veon Bell, would become a star in his six seasons as a Steeler. Well, according to 11-year NFL veteran Reggie Bush, Pittsburgh may not only have the next star RB on […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush was able to fit the billing as a bonafide top-10 pick last year. As a result, expectations are now as high as ever for him heading into the 2020 NFL season. Bush rarely left the field as a rookie in this talented Steelers’ defense. According to Gerry Dulac of the […]

In 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted six players, addressing needs at running back and wide receiver, but the team avoided taking a backup quarterback. After struggling to an 8-8 record and missing the playoffs last year, Pittsburgh must address their depth at quarterback. Last season, Ben Roethlisberger exited a Week 2 matchup against the Seattle […]

The AFC North has long been one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, with the Baltimore Ravens being the reigning champions. Following the 2020 NFL Draft, all four teams in the AFC North likely feel a bit better about their chances to secure the division crown in 2020. Just last offseason, the Cleveland […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Toledo. After just one season in black and gold, the 23-year-old has looked at his professional surroundings and determined. “I feel like we got the best receiving group in the league,” per an interview with Steelers […]

Andy Dalton signed a one-year deal to become a member of the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, but it appears he left money on the table. Jonathan Bombulie of the Tribune-Review reported the Pittsburgh Steelers offered Dalton a more “lucrative” deal, but the veteran quarterback opted to play closer to home. https://twitter.com/BombulieTrib/status/1256787690739154947 Dalton is a native of Katy, […]

There has been much speculation on where Andy Dalton will sign this offseason following his release from the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to deciding on a new team, the odds of where he will play next season have been released. At this point in the offseason, there aren’t any teams that are strictly looking for a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to face some tough decisions in the near future, including whether or not to re-sign James Conner next offseason. According to Ed Bouchette of The Athletic, Conner’s future in Pittsburgh could be in doubt. Heading into the 2020 season, Conner is entering the final year of his rookie contract. With […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is in the final year of his current contract, and it might be his last season with the team. Ed Bouchette of The Athletic said the Steelers are “not likely” to re-sign Smith-Schuster, also indicating running back James Conner does not figure into the team’s future plans (h/t Andersen […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not reach out to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston. Do not expect them to reach to 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, either. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team has yet to even enter into negotiations with any veteran quarterbacks left in free agency (via Josh Alper of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has made it clear the team hasn’t looked or made an offer to any veteran quarterbacks. Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges were the quarterbacks last year for the Steelers after Ben Roethlisberger went down with an injury. Both had their struggles so there some questions about if the team […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have done an incredible job in recent years at selecting contributors at wide receiver outside the first round of the draft. Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, James Washington and Martavis Bryant are all examples of impact wideouts that the Steelers drafted outside of the draft’s first 32 selections. And with their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday that they have picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker T.J. Watt’s rookie contract. Watt is slated to earn $1.7 million in 2020. The Steelers’ decision to exercise Watt’s option for 2021 hardly comes as a surprise, as the 25-year-old has developed into one of the best defensive players […]

Having traded their 2020 first-round selection to the Miami Dolphins in return for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not make a selection in this year’s NFL Draft until the second day. However, even with having to wait until they could address some of their team needs, they were able to cobble together a […]

The New Orleans Saints are in the process of finalizing a one-year deal with Jameis Winston, but before the quarterback agreed to join the Saints, some wondered if he could link up with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rumors even swirled that the Steelers had made Winston a lucrative offer before he ultimately chose New Orleans. But […]

In the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Chase Claypool out of Notre Dame, drawing the approval of Ben Roethlisberger. Shortly after the team selected him, Roethlisberger spoke out on the Steelers drafting Claypool. “I honestly don’t know much about Chase other than his numbers and size, but [I’m] excited,” Roethlisberger told […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense improved big time during the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting former Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Chase Claypool. Claypool has an interesting story coming from British Columbia. He didn’t get a ton of attention from colleges until he started posting videos on Facebook. During his 2019 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made it a priority to retain Bud Dupree this offseason, placing their franchise tag on him prior to free agency. Nearly a month after the Steelers used the tag on him, Dupree is officially signing the offer, per Dov Kleiman. #Steelers LB Bud Dupree signed his franchise tag contract worth about $15.8 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have publicly stated they will not be trading wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to to the San Francisco 49ers. Although JuJu — who is in the last year of his rookie contract — struggled last season amid a change in quarterbacks and a number of durability issues, the Steelers are committed to retaining […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers should be very familiar with the work of Leonard Fournette. In three meetings with Pittsburgh, Fournette has scored six times and averaged 128 yards on the ground. These performances could turn out to be tryouts for his future team. The Steelers ranked 29th in the NFL last season with 90.4 rushing yards […]

Injuries to running back James Conner during the 2019 NFL season certainly hurt the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ability to run the ball, but general manager Kevin Colbert alluded to the possibility of nabbing a rookie rusher in this week’s upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. Per Teresa Varley in Steelers.com: “I always go back to James Conner had […]