Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 174

We’re still a few months out from the beginning of the 2018 NFL season, but with OTAs underway, there have already been a number of serious injuries. The latest comes to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jake McGee. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, McGee suffered what the team fears is a torn Achilles, ending […]

Any NFL team dealing with the Pittsburgh Steelers knows one absolute certainty: that three-headed offensive monster will come get ya. Le’Veon Bell, Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown account for that monster and as of right now, all are sidelined. We know Bell’s situation (as he continues to rap about franchise-tag disrespect). Now, both the quarterback […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier may be walking again, but he isn’t going to be playing football anytime soon. His father, Vernon, says he’s still “submerged” in rehab as he works his way back from the serious spinal cord injury he suffered last year. But despite his current physical condition, the two-time Pro Bowler has […]

It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had some trouble getting running back Le’Veon Bell to show up to organized team activities. Fortunately, they have another running back in James Conner who is chomping at the bit to impress the coaches in any way he can. Following an inspirational road to the NFL, […]

The NFL’s new rules regarding the national anthem have been a hot topic over the last few days. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has made it known where he stands on the controversial issue－by kneeling. The Steelers star posted a photo of himself taking a knee on Instagram and included the caption “”Send the […]

There hasn’t been any clarity on Le’Veon Bell’s contract situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers with no new long-term extension in place this offseason. In fact, he has remained away from the team due to his decision to not yet sign the franchise tag that the Steelers have designated on him for the second straight year. However, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made headlines when he criticized the team’s decision to select another quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has since reached out to Mason Rudolph, but it appears he is not the only quarterback on the team who felt indifferent toward the situation. The biggest story of the 2017 NFL […]

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers designated the franchise tag onto star running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight NFL offseason, there has yet to be any significant talk toward working out a new long-term extension prior to the July 16 deadline. This has led to the belief that Bell could be heading into a similar […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been deadlocked in contract negotiations with running back Le’Veon Bell since last offseason. As a result, wide receiver Antonio Brown has sounded off on Bell’s absence from organized team activities. Bell’s decision to not attend practice should hardly come as any surprise. However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Brown feels showing up will […]

Heading into his 15th season in the league, Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is once again facing questions concerning his long-term future. This has become the norm after he has pondered retirement in each of the previous two offseasons. This time around, Roethlisberger had gotten ahead of the curb by voicing immediately after the […]

In the last couple of offseasons, there have been questions concerning Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s long-term future in the NFL. Following the Steelers’ disappointing early playoff exit, Roethlisberger did make it clear that he plans on playing three to five more years. The 36-year-old once again reiterated that he still feels like he […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have brought in Ben Roethlisberger’s eventual successor through the 2018 NFL Draft when the selected quarterback Mason Rudolph out of Oklahoma State in the third round with the 76th overall pick. With Rudolph now in the fold, the team has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the rookie, according to […]

There is no question that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will go down as one of the greatest of all time. However, there was a very good chance that his career could have been much different had it not been for the timing of two phone calls. The Buffalo Bills were ready to pull […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger put himself in a bit of hot water a few weeks ago following the 2018 NFL Draft after a few of his marks toward incoming rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph. It had given off the impression that Roethlisberger was upset at the selection of another young player at the position […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off an incredibly disappointing 0-16 season. Despite a winless campaign in 2017, Cleveland is expected to take a leap forward in 2018 with some welcome additions on offense as well as the return of a healthy Myles Garrett on defense. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s […]

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to place the franchise tag All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell, there has been little movement toward a new extension this offseason. The cloud over the franchise has only grown larger with the July 16 deadline drawing nearer as well as training camp getting underway. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for what could be another solid season in 2018. The team has made some changes with offensive coordinator Todd Haley heading to the division rival Cleveland Browns and Martavis Bryant being traded to the Oakland Raiders being among the most considerable, but superstar Antonio Brown continues his training during […]

Transitioning to the NFL can be a challenge for any rookie. This is why it helps to have a familiar face around to help with the journey. That is certainly the case for Pittsburgh Steelers rookies Mason Rudolph and James Washington. According to Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, the chemistry they had at Oklahoma State has carried […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water for his reluctance toward new quarterback Mason Rudolph. However, Rudolph does not seem to be bothered by it. Roethlisberger managed to break the ice between these two with a text prior to minicamp. According to Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, Rudolph is excited to meet the veteran in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are crazy about the rook in the backfield, Jaylen Samuels. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Steelers running backs coach James Saxton praises the Steelers fifth-round back while using an interesting word. “The kid answers the bell in a lot of different ways,” Saxon said. “You can just tell as you watch games […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the best teams in the NFL with Ben Roethlisberger and company expecting to compete for a Super Bowl title during the 2018 campaign. One of the main reasons for the team’s success over the last few years has been the emergence of superstar wideout Antonio Brown as arguably the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph has had to deal with a lot more stuff than he probably anticipated after getting drafted in the third round. Of course, the attention he’s getting is more due to Ben Roethlisberger’s comments criticizing the Steelers for picking him in the third round than anything he did. Nevertheless, Rudolph […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear that they’re looking to the future when it comes to the quarterback position. Despite Ben Roethlisberger’s intent to play as much as five more seasons, the team decided to select Mason Rudolph in the 2018 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, this move didn’t exactly rub Roethlisberger the right way nor was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has stirred up controversy with his comments about the team’s selection of quarterback Mason Rudolph. He voiced that it isn’t his job to help Rudolph after concurring with the former Oklahoma State quarterback’s comments about not needing the two-time Super Bowl’s guidance at the next level. A number of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem—a Le’Veon Bell problem. The star running back previously pulled out the retirement card in hopes of forcing the hand of the franchise to show him the money. Bell wants a long-term contract, which he’s been openly campaigning for quite some time now. Instead, the Steelers franchise tagged him for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water after voicing his planned reluctance to help out rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph. This has further increased the negative stigma that has surrounded Roethlisberger’s personality throughout his career. The notion of the veteran’s cold demeanor has been confirmed by Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell. According […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn’t exactly hide his displeasure at the team’s decision to draft quarterback Mason Rudolph in the third round instead of a player who can help the team win now. However, Rudolph didn’t take much issue with Big Ben’s comments about him, saying he’d have done the same if he were […]

What a difference a year makes for Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just last year, Roethlisberger contemplated retirement and Steelers fans panicked about what might happen if he did decide to hang up the cleats. Fast forward a year and Roethlisberger has made it very clear that he is unhappy that the Steelers decided to […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC North (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens), giving them each a grade for their selections. 4. Pittsburgh Steelers Round 1 pick 28 – Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech Round 2 pick 28 – James Washington, […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft officially in the books, players are now making their preparations to join their teams for offseason workouts. However, one player is going in with an advantage over his fellow rookies. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway is among the new players hoping to make an immediate impact with his new team. He […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has not done the Cleveland Browns too many favors during his several encounters against them on the field. But Brown is doing his AFC North rivals a big favor off the field by helping out one of their rookies. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Brown has been mentoring […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a reputation as one of the classiest organizations in the league. It’s a well-earned reputation based on decades of doing awesome things like what they just did for injured linebacker Ryan Shazier. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Steelers have converted $8.26 million of Shazier’s $8.71 million salary for the 2018 season into […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured their fair share of obstacles during the 2017 season. One of them was the career-threatening injury to linebacker Ryan Shazier. Due to the severity of Shazier’s injury, a return in the 2018 NFL season does not seem likely. As a result, the Steelers have placed him on the PUP list for now, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have potentially put in place their eventual replacement for longtime starter Ben Roethlisberger with the selection of Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. There had been some talk about the organization heading in that direction especially with the talent level in this year’s class at the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision during the 2018 NFL Draft to take former Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph in the third round. This has immediately pushed him into the picture as the potential long-term replacement for Ben Roethlisberger once he decides to eventually step away from the game. The position that Rudolph now finds […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the more noteworthy trades during the NFL Draft as they dealt wide receiver Martavis Bryant to the Oakland Raiders for a third-round pick. The move apparently took quarterback Ben Roethlisberger a bit by surprise. “When I heard about Martavis, I was like ‘Oh, man.’ I really enjoyed playing with […]

Following the completion of his 14th year in the NFL, the discussion around Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s long-term future has remained a prominent topic. Like he stated following the Steelers’ disappointing divisional round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars back in January, Roethlisberger voiced on Tuesday that he wants to play three to five more […]

The top quarterbacks went flying off the board in record time during the NFL Draft as four went in the first 10 picks and five in the first round overall. But as far as the Pittsburgh Steelers were concerned, their eventual third-round pick, Mason Rudolph, was right there among the other top QB prospects who […]

Following months of chatter trade chatter surrounding veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the front office finally pulled the trigger on a deal that sent him to the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night in exchange for a 2018 third-round pick. It was a bit of a surprising move given that the trade […]