Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 141

Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw has been critical of the organization in recent years, but he is sticking to his guns in regards to the team’s current quarterback. After Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell’s criticism of Ben Roethlisberger surfaced, many questioned Roethlisberger and exactly what’s going on in Pittsburgh. Bradshaw […]

Antonio Brown got his wish this NFL offseason by forcing a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders, but many around the league think it’s a dangerous precedent that could end up hurting other teams in the long run. Multiple high-ranking sources at the NFL owners meetings told ESPN that Brown forcing his […]

NFL coaches are happy and Mike Tomlin showed it. Turns out something good came out of the New Orleans Saints’ devastating and controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game back in January. As a result of a much-discussed no call on what should have been a pass interference penalty on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are typically known for the team’s defensive prowess while the AFC North franchise added yet another name to the fold this offseason. Pittsburgh managed to sign defensive back turned linebacker Mark Barron while Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin couldn’t be happier about the notable addition to his defense. “It’s been awesome to […]

The “Gronk Era” has officially come and gone with the veteran pass catcher recently electing to hang up his cleats for good. With the now-former New England Patriots tight end retired, everyone has continued to sing the praises of Rob Gronkowski — including longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. In fact, Tomlin recently told […]

There’s a level of excitement about the Cleveland Browns around the NFL that there hasn’t been in a very long time. After years of ineptitude, things are finally looking up for the Browns. They received a much-needed jolt late last season as Baker Mayfield came into his own, and the buzz has continued to build […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back signed a four-year deal with the New York Jets this offseason, ending a very productive—yet tumultuous—six-year run with the Steelers franchise. When asked by a Jets reporter if Bell can elevate any team he is a part of, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a hilarious response: “I would hope […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been taking heaps and heaps of criticism for his lack of leadership skills this offseason, with the trade of Antonio Brown bringing the discussion to the forefront. However, former Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has come to Roethlisberger’s defense, saying that the signal-caller is a fine leader: “One of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost two star players this offseason, as they traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders and lost running back Le’Veon Bell via free agency to the New York Jets. When asked about the two stars departing, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he is disappointed, but added that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been taken a lot of heat for his questionable leadership skills this offseason, a discussion that has reached a boiling point after the Steelers traded away disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t think there is anything wrong with Roethlisberger’s ability to lead: “I […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been the subject of a lot of criticism this offseason, as his leadership skills have been called into question following the ugly departure of wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster does not feel the same way about Roethlisberger, taking to Twitter to praise his veteran signal-caller: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will officially begin the 2019 campaign without to key members of the team’s once-loaded roster. With veteran wide receiver Antonio Brown being traded to the Oakland Raiders, running back Le’Veon Bell then departed Pittsburgh in favor of the eager New York Jets. As a result of both departures, Steelers head coach Mike […]

One of the most respected voices in team history is throwing his support behind embattled Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. During a Monday appearance on FOX Sports’ The Herd, former Steelers linebacker James Harrison characterized Roethlisberger as “a good teammate and a good leader.” “The people that are saying he’s a bad teammate, that’s their truth,” he […]

Morgan Burnett has asked the Pittsburgh Steelers for a release, and the Steelers seem prepared to honor the safety’s request. However, the Steelers are also steadfast on doing so on their own time. At first, Pittsburgh said it would release Burnett by April 1, but then, a report surfaced that the team would try to […]

Shortly before Antonio Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders, there was a report that the Pittsburgh Steelers had reached a deal to send the disgruntled wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills, but, at the last minute, the deal fell apart because Brown did not want to go to Buffalo. However, Bills general manager Brandon […]

There is no doubt that veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will finish his NFL playing career as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it remains to be seen as to just how long his career will continue — and at what cost to the Steelers, of course. Nonetheless, according to a recent report from Aditi Kinkhabwala […]

Tumultuous would be the first word that comes to mind when describing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2018 season. There was so much drama going on inside the locker room that could’ve made a good reality TV show. Jesse James, a Steelers tight end in 2018 now on the Detroit Lions, put it perfectly. He said the […]

It’s safe to say the Pittsburgh Steelers harbor some regret over re-signing Antonio Brown to a five-year, $73 million contract in February 2017. At the time, however, general manager Kevin Colbert was apparently so enamored with the six-time Pro Bowler that he was using Brown’s status as one of the league’s best players to criticize […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost two major players on offense this offseason, but they have remained active by adding pieces on the defensive side of the ball. While replacing wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell might be impossible, they have to address needs elsewhere for now. One key free agent that could […]

Art Rooney II would like to make it clear that he is opposed to expanding instant replay, and he plans on taking that to every NFL Owners Meeting from now until the end of time, thank you very much. #Steelers President Art Rooney II said the team will go to the NFL Owners Meetings opposed […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown had a falling out this offseason, but there was a time when they were Steelers teammates. Both wide outs came into the league in 2010, with Pittsburgh drafting Sanders in the third round and later selecting Brown in the fifth round. While Sanders was certainly […]

Morgan Burnett has requested his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Steelers are prepared to honor that, informing the safety that they will cut him by April 1. However, before Pittsburgh does that, they will try to see if they can get something for him. According to Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the […]

James Conner seems more than ready to take the reins at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the departure of Le’Veon Bell, but the Steelers could still use some depth at the position. That’s why Pittsburgh is looking at Ohio State Mike Weber and will be meeting with the running back in the near […]

Morgan Burnett wanted out of Pittsburgh, and the Steelers are granting his request. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have informed Burnett that they will release him by April 1. Pittsburgh had originally planned to release the safety by this past Wednesday, but due to accounting issues, it will be at least another […]

All offseason we’ve heard about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ departures. All of the talk about Pittsburgh has revolved around Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell leaving, but we’ve heard very little about the guys the Steelers have added in free agency. Some people are paying attention though, including Steelers cornerback Joe Haden. So far the team has […]

So, Le’Veon Bell’s season-long holdout with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season wasn’t planned initially. According to Jenny Ventras of Sports Illustrated, Bell had every intention to show up for Week 1, but because the Steelers would not assure Bell’s agent that they wouldn’t trade him, his holdout began. Bell then shifted his date to Week […]

Ben Roethlisberger has received a lot of criticism this offseason, but Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey stuck up for him. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvO6V33A3sS/ Pouncey took to Instagram to tell the world that the Steelers quarterback is a “true leader” and threw shade at the idea that he wasn’t. “It sucks to see players who leave and are […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton is seeking a new deal. Therefore, he will not sign his ERFA tender just yet, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. However, Hilton will not hold out from the Steelers. Hilton is coming off a 2018 campaign in which he played 15 games and registered 57 tackles, a sack, an […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally saw their time with Le’Veon Bell come to a bitter end after a holdout in 2018 as well as other contract disputes in the past. Now that Bell has moved and got the long-term deal he desired with the New York Jets, he’s out to prove he’s worth every bit of […]

First, it was Antonio Brown piling on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and now Le’Veon Bell has joined in, talking in an interview with Sports Illustrated about the veteran quarterback’s style of leadership. Bell said that the Roethlisberger wants to win, but he wants to do it his way, and sometimes that includes not throwing […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It is now as official as it gets with the Oakland Raiders formally announcing that the AFC West franchise has signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year free agent contract. With the longtime Bengals defender becoming just the latest player to join the Raiders this offseason, Burfict […]

The Oakland Raiders continue to collect bodies this offseason — talented ones, at that. According to a Tuesday evening report from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Raiders have agreed to sign veteran NFL linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict has reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Raiders after recently being released […]

Even after the departures of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger still can’t escape criticism for what many former teammates say is the team’s preferential treatment of its franchise quarterback. Ryan Clark is the latest former Steelers players to question the leadership style of Roethlisberger, shedding light on the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders last week, ending a drama-filled tenure with the franchise that bubbled over at the end of this past season. But why didn’t Brown work out in Pittsburgh? Brown’s former Steelers teammate, safety Ryan Clark, has an idea: “I think Antonio Brown’s problem was […]

Mike Tomlin has come under more scrutiny than ever before of late after superstar playmakers Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell both departed the Pittsburgh Steelers under less than amicable circumstances. Don’t confuse either player’s real or perceived displeasure with Tomlin, though, as evidence of his diminished standing throughout the league. During his introductory press conference […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been under some fire of late due to his questionable leadership abilities, as one of the main reasons why Antonio Brown did not work out in Pittsburgh was because of his shaky relationship with Roethlisberger. Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark said that Roethlisberger’s teammates believed that he changed after […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could find themselves in a difficult situation with quarterback if the Ben Roethlisberger contract extension doesn’t get done. According to ESPN, no deal is imminent with the two-time Super Bowl champion. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger earned a $5 million roster bonus on Friday, which could have served as an artificial deadline for a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just lost Jesse James, and now they’re looking for a replacement. James left and signed with the Lions, leaving a big hole at tight end for the Steelers. Pittsburgh still has Vance McDonald under contract, but could use a second option. The team is apparently taking a look at James O’Shaughnessy, hosting […]

Oakland Raiders newcomer Antonio Brown appears to be fitting right in with his new teammates. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was infamously traded to Oakland earlier in the offseason, already seems to be quite happy as a member of the Raiders en route to posting a workout hype video alongside franchise quarterback Derek […]