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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 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers longtime head coach Mike Tomlin has seen draft classes come and go, and the Super Bowl champion now has a chance to see what the historic and venerable NFL franchise does during the 2020 draft without a first-round pick heading into the event. Despite dispossessing a top pick in the draft, Tomlin, 48, […]

Throughout their history, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered plenty of late-round stars. For instance, the team drafted both Dwayne Woodruff and Greg Lloyd in the sixth-round. Other players, like Rocky Bleier, Andy Russell, and Mike Wagner, didn’t hear their names called until the draft entered double-digit rounds. However, five picks stand out in Pittsburgh’s history as true steals. All […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger played in just two games this past season due to an elbow injury, and heading into 2020, he is 38 years old. As a result, the Steelers really need to think about their future at quarterback, especially considering that Mason Rudolph did not exactly inspire much confidence when filling in […]

For the past few months, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been growing a beard that rivals any in the NFL. People grow facial hair for different reasons, and Roethlisberger said on Sirius XM with Bruce Murray and former Steeler Bruce Gradkowski that he decided to grow the beard when he was flying out for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed a majority of the season last season due to a right elbow injury. During a recent appearance on The Sirius XM Blitz Thursday with Bruce Murray, Roethlisberger explained what it was like being stuck on the sideline. “It was tough on the sidelines last year. All of us are competitors, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was forced to watch most of the 2019 season from the sidelines. He watched his team fall short of the postseason with Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges taking his place, something he’ll look to change now that he finds himself in good health. Big Ben suffered an elbow injury in Week 2, finishing […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is letting the front office determine the future of the position heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger said he felt the Steelers already had some talented signal-callers on the roster, but also acknowledged the team might pursue a new quarterback if they feel a given prospect is more talented […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked with Bruce Arians before, and both he and Tom Brady have been among the definitive players at the quarterback position in the last two decades in the NFL. Naturally, Roethlisberger said he was excited to see what Brady and Arians will do together in Tampa Bay. Roethlisberger also […]

It is hard to name a team that has had more success in their history than the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowls with six total. Pittsburgh has had countless Hall of Famers and there is at least one more on their roster right now in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is going to be filled with former XFL players. The Steelers announced the signing of three players who spent time in the XFL. Center John Keenoy was with the Dallas Renegades and is going to have a shot to make the NFL roster. Last season he was in camp with […]

All professional athletes are apt to producing some amazing stat lines, because that is exactly why they are playing at the highest level. And regardless of what sport it is, some of those stats live in infamy for the entirety of that sport’s existence, regardless of how good or bad the stat line was. For […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been in the football business for a very long time. Therefore, it should not surprise anyone that he seemingly can’t get enough of the sport. And according to Curt Popejoy of Steelerswire.com, Tomlin’s obsessed with football during the quarantine. There really isn’t much to do during quarantine. So […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the most accomplished franchises in the NFL, winning six Super Bowls in their remarkable history. The only other team in the NFL that has won six Super Bowls is the New England Patriots. Since being established in 1933, the Steelers have had an extensive amount of legendary players suit up […]

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forcing many NFL players to self-quarantine, getting in a good work out in has become a bit more difficult. However, despite the uncertainty facing major sports across the country, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington has found a creative way to stay in shape in the last few weeks. In […]

Some people — especially older fans — consider Terry Bradshaw to be the greatest quarterback to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Contrary to that opinion, Bradshaw gave Ben Roethlisberger the ultimate compliment when asked who was the greatest quarterback in Steelers history. “I would give it to Ben,” Bradshaw said, via 93.7 The Fan. “His […]

Ben Roethlisberger, the longtime quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, only played two games in the 2019 season before being shut down due to an elbow injury. As one of the longest-tenured and most notable players in Steelers history, Big Ben’s words hold a lot of weight, and he had some strong ones for the Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might be biased, but he thinks the team’s front office will prioritize offensive needs in the 2020 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger said years of drafting defensive players has paid dividends for the Steelers recently, which is why he envisions the focus will shift to the offensive side of the ball this […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston still has yet to find a new home this offseason. Former NFL coach Bill Cowher seems to have a good idea of which team should pick him up. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be welcoming back quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as their starter in the 2020 NFL season. According to […]

The coronavirus pandemic has caused issues all over the world. That includes the world of sports. Due to the NFL being in the offseason, it has not had to cancel games like other leagues, but they are still feeling the effects. That includes severe limitations to things like free agency physicals and pre-draft visits. Due […]

Former Los Angeles Chargers full back Derek Watt is now officially a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, it probably helped that Watt’s brother, T.J., is a staple of the Steelers defense as a Pro Bowl pass rusher. Now formally announced as one of the team’s newest players, Watt has since opened up about […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is well aware of the amount of people who are doing whatever they can to fight COVID-19, and he is appreciative of their efforts. Per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic, Roethlisberger said: “The biggest thing we need to do is say thank you to all the people, the doctors, the […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL has cancelled organized team activities, offseason workouts and practices, which has been a bummer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger played in just two games this past season due to an elbow injury that resulted in the veteran undergoing surgery last September. However, the 38-year-old was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a much-needed weapon to their aerial attack last month, signing tight end Eric Ebron to a two-year deal in free agency. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited about the move, saying that he has liked Ebron for quite some time: “I was a big fan of his coming out (of college),” […]

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had a banner year in his sophomore season. Fitzpatrick was named First-Team All-Pro after racking up five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and multiple defensive touchdowns in 2019, including a 96-yard interception return against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. However, Fitzpatrick has even loftier goals for 2020. The former […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have recently been named as a potential free-agent destination for quarterback Jameis Winston, and on the surface, it makes sense. Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played just two games due to an elbow injury, and Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges […]

Tom Brady rocked the NFL landscape when he decided to leave the New England Patriots in free agency. The legendary quarterback ended up signing a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month. While the idea of Brady in a different uniform seems jarring to most, not everyone is shocked that the 42-year-old chose […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to land Eric Ebron in free agency, giving them an upgrade at the tight end position. After joining his new team, Ebron spoke out on his health heading into the 2020 season after having injury issues this past season: “All I know is I’ve had the injury since Aug. 4 […]

Jameis Winston is one of the most notable names remaining in free agency and there’s a shared belief on which team he should sign with. When asked about the perfect landing spot for Winston, NFL executives exclaimed that he should sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Mike Sando of The Athletic: “‘Mike Tomlin would […]

While the second iteration of the XFL only lasted five weeks before suspending their season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many of the league’s players did enough in those weeks to catch the attention of NFL teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams. The Steelers have already signed five former XFL players […]

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert does not seem 100 percent confident in James Conner’s ability to stay on the field. When asked about Conner and the Steelers’ backfield, Colbert said the following: “We’re confident he will be prepared physically to face that challenge,” said Colbert, according to Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports. “That […]

Everyone is starting to miss sports. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, most major sports have either been postponed or cancelled throughout the country. With April now upon us, the MLB was supposed to be just kicking off their season. Reminiscing on the previous era of baseball, Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes took […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a major piece to their aerial attack this offseason, bringing in tight end Eric Ebron on a two-year deal in free agency. The Steelers did not exactly get much production from their tight ends this past year, so general manager Kevin Colbert is looking forward to what Ebron is going to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went just 8-8 and missed the playoffs this past season, mainly due to the fact that they had one of the most anemic offenses in the NFL. Of course, the Steelers’ lack of offensive production was largely due to their problems under center, as Ben Roethlisberger was knocked out for the season […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a splash with the signing of former Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron in free agency. It appears he already has an idea of the type of role he will be filling for his new team. The Steelers were in desperate need of some more firepower on offense this offseason. Ebron […]

Because general manager Kevin Colbert elected to make a major splash by acquiring former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick midway through last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not currently own a first round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Although such a move has already turned out to be quite a positive one for the […]