Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 153

JuJu Smith-Schuster clearly wasn’t interest in talking to TMZ while recently making way through the airport. When a cameraman for celebrity gossip site asked him about his relationship with former teammate Antonio Brown, though, the Pittsburgh Steelers star nevertheless felt compelled to set the record straight. “That’s my guy,” Smith-Schuster said when asked if he’s […]

The Cleveland Browns made arguably the biggest move of the NFL offseason last month, acquiring star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade with the New York Giants. That move enough made many put them at the top of their AFC North rankings ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers. That wasn’t the only move the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced today that they have released safety Morgan Burnett, who had asked to be released not long ago. After signing a three-year deal with Pittsburgh last season, Burnett reportedly asked to be released in January, and while the Steelers tried to trade the safety at first, it seems as if things […]

When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of the first things that likely comes to mind is a dominant defensive front. The Steelers have had an incredible amount of great linebackers come and go over the years, with recent names such as James Farrior, James Harrison, Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley only a few […]

One of the biggest reasons for the dissension in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room this past season was said to be the weekly radio show of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who frequently used the platform to publicly call out teammates. Amid rampant criticism of Roethlisberger’s lack of leadership abilities, the signal-caller has decided to give up […]

According to the league’s transaction wire, via NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed offensive tackle Matt Feiler. Feiler notably started nine of the team’s last 10 regular season games last season while being slated at the right tackle position. Replacing fellow offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert toward the end of last season, Feiler will now […]

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Mecole Hardman believes that he can fill a major void for the Pittsburgh Steelers going forward. With current Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown previously on the move across the country, Hardman thinks that he can potentially replace the All-Pro wide receiver in Pittsburgh. Not only […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds is coming off of an impressive rookie campaign in which he registered 78 tackles, a sack, an interception, a fumble recovery and four passes defended. However, he hopes to be even better going into 2019 and is working hard on trying to achieve a breakout season: “I want to work […]

With Le’Veon Bell now officially out of Pittsburgh, James Conner can comfortably take over as the Steelers’ featured running back, and he is working hard to make sure he is ready to assume the role. Conner has been in the gym with his good friend, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, as he prepares […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier might not be ready to resume playing with his team, but he is doing everything he can to remain connected. Shazier has a set schedule for the team and posted it on his Instagram page Friday. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvmk33QgFt1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Shazier has remained positive and knows that his desire to play is not […]

Don’t believe what you hear about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the hot-button departures of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell and several other former players calling the team out for its supposed preferential treatment of Ben Roethlisberger, cornerback Joe Haden insists ever-stoic coach Mike Tomlin is in total command of the Steelers’ locker room. “He has […]

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 […]