Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 154

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 […]

Almost all of the buzz around the AFC North this offseason has been about the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have received a ton of media attention due to the splashy acquisitions they made this offseason, headlined by Odell Beckham Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers have received pretty much only negative press, whether it’s about Antonio Brown […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is now officially a member of the New York Jets. As a result, Bell has a brand new contract, a document NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk was able to obtain. PFT uncovered each and every detail surrounding the newly inked pact. Pro Football Talk’s account of the matter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a tough 2018-19 campaign and then carried such tumultuousness into the offseason. However, there is finally some good news stemming from “The Steel City” as the Steelers have reportedly added free agent linebacker, Mark Barron. According to a weekend report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have agreed to sign Barron […]

More and more players this offseason have piled on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and some of his antics, and the latest claim from running back Josh Harris is a big one. According to Harris, Roethlisberger fumbled on purpose during a game late in the 2014 season just to prove a point to Todd Haley, because […]

Le’Veon Bell signed with the New York Jets earlier this week, but his journey to ultimately landing with his new team was far from easy. Bell sat out the entire 2018 campaign due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking the second straight season that Bell held out. Of course, in 2017, he […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Steven Nelson on Thursday. This coming season, Nelson will be tasked with covering new Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., whom the Browns acquired in a trade with the New York Giants earlier in the week. When asked about the prospect of defending Beckham, Nelson said he is looking […]

Could there finally be a changing of the guard in the AFC North? The Cleveland Browns’ ballyhooed offseason has one Las Vegas betting outlet suggesting as much. Sports book BetOnline.ag has updated its AFC North odds for the 2019 season, making the Browns the favorite at +125. The Pittsburgh Steelers are next up at +225, […]

Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders, by first impressions, at least, seem like a match made in heaven. If not for the Pittsburgh Steelers doing extra diligence while working the phones to find a trade partner, though, the six-time Pro Bowler would almost certainly be wearing colors other than silver and black going forward. During […]

Replacing the production of Antonio Brown will be a tall task for the Pittsburgh Steelers, one made even more difficult if the players replacing him try to do their best imitation of the six-time Pro Bowler rather than playing to their own individual strengths. Fortunately for the Steelers, Donte Moncrief fully understands that reality, as […]

In a recent past life, Jon Gruden was perhaps known best for putting quarterback prospects through his personal ringer of film sessions and board work as ESPN cameras watched. “Gruden’s QB Camp” not only allowed the host to show off his extensive football knowledge and excitable persona, but also served as a means for the […]

Antonio Brown’s trade request was finally honored by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Giants surprised the league by getting ahead of one that might have come from Odell Beckham, Jr. Underrated free-agent talents like Tyrell Williams, Adam Humphries, and Jamison Crowder are already off the board of available free-agent wide receivers, too. Where […]

This probably isn’t how Antonio Brown envisioned his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Still, the new Oakland Raiders’ wide receiver is doing all he can to make the best of a bad situation while leaving the team and town that propelled him to superstardom. On Wednesday, Brown unveiled multiple billboards across Pittsburgh thanking Steelers Nation […]

Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless wasted no time in raining on New York Jets fans’ parade. While their neighbors, the Giants fans, were mourning the loss of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Jets fans were celebrating their team signing the former All-Pro running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Le’Veon Bell. Bayless however, isn’t ready […]

When you trade away Antonio Brown, you need to make sure that you at least hold on to your other receivers. As reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year deal with wideout Eli Rogers. The #Steelers are re-signing WR Eli Rogers on a 1-year deal, source […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Donte Moncrief agreed to a two-year contract early Thursday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Jaguars’ WR Donte Moncrief reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steeelrs, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2019 While the terms of the deal are yet to be hashed out, Moncrief […]

In his sophomore NFL campaign, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner exceeded all expectations starting in place of a disgruntled Le’Veon Bell embroiled in a messy contract holdout situation. Bell’s absence on the Steelers’ offense meant that Conner had huge shoes to fill, but Pittsburgh’s young local hero delivered in spades for his home state. […]

With Le’Veon Bell now out of the picture, James Conner is now the unquestioned top dog at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2019 campaign. Conner seems ready to prove himself. Definitely gotta earn it this year. I can’t wait. Let’s play ball. — James Conner (@JamesConner_) March 13, 2019 Conner played […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders earlier this week in a deal that may very well shift the balance of power in the AFC. On Wednesday, as Brown was introduced as a Raider for the first time, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert released a statement on the blockbuster […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost a pair of star players in wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell this offseason, but Fox Sports talk-show host Colin Cowherd still thinks the Steelers are going to win the AFC North division next season: "The Steelers this morning are something they never are, underdogs… My […]

The 2019 offseason went off with a bang after the doors to trades and free agency signings were blown open. The latest bomb that was dropped in the News on Wednesday’s official start of free agent signings is the New York Jets winning the Le’Veon Bell sweepstakes, signing the three-time Pro Bowl running back to […]

The Steelers don’t often spend a ton of money in free agency, but they just made a relatively big acquisition. Pittsburgh is signing cornerback Steven Nelson, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport reports that it’s a three-year, $25.5 million pact. The #Steelers and free agent CB Steven Nelson agreed to terms on a […]

Crazy how things can change in a year and a month. In February of 2018, Le’Veon Bell, the newest member of the New York Jets, tweeted that $60 million wouldn’t be enough to join the franchise. However, last night the running back signed with New York on a four year, $52.5 million deal, with $35 million […]

In today’s shady boots news, Eric Dickerson has just thrown major shade at Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, claiming that now that Antonio Brown is gone, he’s toast. "JuJu Smith-Schuster is a really good football player, but without Antonio Brown, he's not going to be the same guy. … He can't fill AB's shoes." […]

Now that he’s finally away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Antonio Brown seems to have a new lease on life with the Oakland Raiders as a wide receiver. And there are a few people who are noticing Brown’s change of attitude, too. Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown, who is best known for his college […]

According to Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have Ryan Shazier on the team in 2019. Of course, the linebacker won’t be playing though. Steelers are keeping LB Ryan Shazier and leaving him on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List for the 2019 season. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019 No matter how you […]

The Le’Veon Bell sweepstakes continue, and the latest news suggests that he’s currently deciding between two teams: the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens. We’d previously reported that Bell’s move to the Jets was considered the most favorable of all, especially since he’d changed his Twitter profile colors to green. (We’d also said that […]

The news heard around the NFL landscape about Antonio Brown’s trade to the Oakland Raiders continues to ring loudly, with multiple repercussions in the league’s 2019 outlook seemingly looking bright in terms of sheer entertainment value with this deal in and of itself. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers must still be smarting from what many believe […]

Ever since the announcement of Antonio Brown’s signing with the Oakland Raiders, many fans and bettors alike have jumped right onto the Silver and Black bandwagon. According to BetOnline.ag, the Raiders saw their odds of winning Super Bowl LIV skyrocket from a longshot number of 100-1 to a good return of investment price of 66-1. […]

The Detroit Lions continued to rev their motors in a free agency shopping spree on Monday. After announcing the pending signings of defensive end Trey Flowers, wide receiver Danny Amendola, and cornerback Justin Coleman, the Lions added yet another piece to their 2019 squad by agreeing to terms with tight end Jesse James of the […]