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What should the Pittsburgh Steelers do? By all accounts, it seems like the team will be keeping Kenny Pickett, at least for this season. They don’t seem to be in the market for a new quarterback. So, what’s left for them to do is to improve the roster around Pickett. That might mean trading some […]

What should the Pittsburgh Steelers do at quarterback for the next season? Last season left more questions than answers about their quarterback situation. Kenny Pickett failed to show any significant growth, but one could argue that he was held back by the playcalling of Matt Canada. The debate has split the Pittsburgh fanbase as they […]

Another suitor has joined the Atlanta Falcons in pursuit of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. In fact, as the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, it would reportedly be a “surprise” if the  24-year-old is traded to the Falcons instead of elsewhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged in the “conversation” on a trade for […]

It was just two years ago when, at the NFL Scouting Combine, the Pittsburgh Steelers had Kenny Pickett on their mind. At that point in time, the Steelers were searching for the heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger, who had been Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback since 2004. Pickett, a standout at Pitt and the third-place finisher in […]

Numerous players at the NFL Combine have seemingly raised their stock for the upcoming NFL Draft. One of which is Rome Odunze who looked like a true athletic specimen. As a result, rumors are already circulating that teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and Indianapolis Colts could trade up to select him. The […]

Andy Russell, an underrated but vitally important member of the iconic Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense, has passed away at the age of 82. While he was not there for the entirety of the team’s dynastic run in the 1970s, the former linebacker is still immortalized in franchise history. Russell was selected in the 6th […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seemingly been linked to every potentially available quarterback on the market this offseason, with Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson all rumored to hold the team’s interest. On Thursday, Steelers GM Omar Khan was asked directly about the rumors, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic: Steelers GM Omar Khan was […]

Throughout the majority of the 2023 season, the Steelers had a difficult time establishing their offensive game. They managed to win several games in the first half of the season with strong defensive efforts and then making a few offensive plays with Kenny Pickett at quarterback in the fourth quarter. Their struggles on offense hurt […]

Najee Harris is the Steelers No. 1 running back and he is coming off a season in which he rushed for 1,035 yards, a 4.1 yards per carry average and 8 touchdowns. While that is decent to good production in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not been willing to commit to Harris for the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a change at the quarterback position as Kenny Pickett has failed to live up to expectations. They also released Mitch Trubisky, so there are a lot of rumors regarding the Steelers. One name has popped up recently with Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson favored to go to […]

New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris alongside David Blitzer are both selling their combined 4.5% stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers to billionaire financier Thomas Tull and Art Rooney II, for enterprise value a bit over $4 billion, including $200 million of depth, according to Mike Ozanian of Forbes. Josh Harris led a group that purchased […]

The NFL free agency period is almost here. However, one huge name that might have a new home via the trade market is Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. The debate on whether the Bears will select Caleb Williams No. 1 or keep Justin Fields has been a huge talking point. If Fields is traded, a […]

The Chicago Bears are in an enviable position right now. They have a credible quarterback capable of being a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields. Fields’ play has not been perfect so far in his three NFL seasons, but he has flashes of game-breaking dynamism as both a thrower and runner. The Bears also have the […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, where the search for a franchise quarterback can define a team’s fortunes for years, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves once again at a significant crossroads. The suggestion by former NFL General Manager Mike Tannenbaum that the Steelers should prioritize acquiring Justin Fields over Kirk Cousins (or any other […]

Teams around the league are releasing players ahead of free agency in an attempt to regain some cap space. The Pittsburgh Steelers did just that on Friday, as the front office decided to let go of former starting center, Mason Cole. Releasing Cole saves the Steelers nearly $5 million, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Pittsburgh […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett may not have won over Pittsburgh fans, but he does have one big fan – Terry Bradshaw. The Steelers legend appeared on the Rich Eisen Show and discussed Pickett amid rumors that the team may trade for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. “I love Pickett,” Bradshaw said. “I know him well. […]

The hope for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky when he inked a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 was that he would be able to rebuild his career as a starter. It did not turn out that way for Trubisky. His fate on the team had been written on the wall the moment Pittsburgh selected […]

Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Denver Broncos has been rather tumultuous. In 2022, Wilson signed a massive five-year contract extension worth $245 million. Even wilder, the extension was signed before Wilson even played a down for the team. Here we are two seasons into his tenure with the Broncos, and he’s played nowhere near as […]

Could Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers? If we’re to believe Chad Ochocinco, the answer is yes. On the latest edition of the Nightcap Podcast, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver told Shannon Sharpe that he has heard that Wilson is destined to become the next Steelers quarterback: “A little […]

The NFL offseason is here, and one of the biggest questions is what the Chicago Bears will do. Will they trade Justin Fields and select Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft? That will be a big debate over the next couple of months. However, in somewhat of a surprising twist, the […]

With a first-round playoff exit to the Buffalo Bills, the season ended in line with preseason expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But considering the the challenges the team overcame to get there — three starting quarterbacks, a new offensive coordinator, the resurgence of the run game, and significant injuries to Cameron Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be suspended for the first two games of the 2024 due to performance-enhancing drugs. With his Raiders tenure seemingly coming to a close, Garoppolo must begin thinking about his next franchise. It’ll be a tough sell for any team between the suspension and Garoppolo’s performance in Las Vegas. […]

It was a chaotic 2023 again season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The final result — a first-round playoff exit to the Buffalo Bills — is in line with the preseason predictions. But the journey to get there — three starting quarterbacks, a new offensive coordinator, the resurgence of the run game, and significant injuries to […]

After a long stint with the Seattle Seahawks and a much shorter one with the Denver Broncos, it appears that Russell Wilson could be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Russell Wilson be a Steeler next season? (Odds via @DKSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/SkiHLdDGlh — NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) February 17, 2024 At the end of the season, […]

The 2024 NFL Draft will take place in Detroit while 2025 will be hosted in Green Bay. But come 2026 or 2027, the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get a crack at hosting the NFL Draft. The Steelers have officially submitted Pittsburgh’s bid to host the event in one of those two seasons. Pittsburgh hasn’t […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs, questionable quarterback play held the team back from greatness. As they look to make a deeper playoff run, the 2024 NFL Draft offers the Steelers exactly what they need. Kenny Pickett may be under contract for next season, but some believe Pittsburgh is prepared to move on. Oregon […]

The NFL offseason is now upon on as the season came to a close on a Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs won another Super Bowl as they took down the San Francisco 49ers in overtime. Now, the offseason is here. After the Super Bowl, the Pittsburgh Steelers made some roster moves by releasing three players. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look to reload after a solid but unsatisfying 2023-24 season. Thus, after a two-year partnership, the Steelers are parting ways with 29-year-old quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, Mike Garafolo reports. The move makes room for the start of a new offensive era. Steelers turn a new leaf after Mitchell Trubisky parting Trubisky signed with […]

Despite starting three different quarterbacks during the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to win 10 games and reach the playoffs. While the goal next season will be to return to the playoffs, the Steelers likely don’t want to have to use multiple quarterbacks to do so. As it stands heading into the NFL offseason, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be in the market for a quarterback in the 2024 offseason. After the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, there are rumors that veteran QB Ryan Tannehill could be making his way to the Steel City. Tannehill spent time with Smith, while he was the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans […]

The 13th annual NFL Honors concluded on Thursday with the season’s winners being named after months of speculation. Of course, in every major awarding ceremony, there will be fans who approve of the awardees, while others would argue and make a case for losing finalists. This year was no different. One category that caused plenty […]

Myles Garrett was named this year’s DPOY and many believed it belonged to TJ Watt. However, Dallas Cowboys superstar, Micah Parsons, ran to Garrett’s side and defended him against the doubters. Parsons implied that Watt is “a sore loser” after the DPOY award was announced during an interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star TJ Watt lost the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award to Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett. Just ahead of the announcement of the award at the NFL Honors event, Watt took to social media and wrote just five words that show how he thinks he should have been the DPOY. […]

Former All-Pro NFL running back Le’Veon Bell expressed his desire to return to the league on Feb. 2 via Snapchat, but Bell hinted he is only interested in coming back for one team. Bell did not specifically name which team he would like to play for in his Snapchat videos discussing the matter. “And I’m […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured one of the strangest seasons in recent memory in 2023. Head coach Mike Tomlin saw his team earn a spot in the playoffs with a 10-7 record, but the Steelers suffered badly with an offense that was unproductive throughout the majority of the season. Through the first 12 weeks of the […]

Over the course of five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, running back Le’Veon Bell established himself as one of the very best at his position in the league. In 62 games in the Steel City, Bell ran the ball 1,229 times for 5,336 yards and 35 touchdowns. He also chipped in 312 receptions for 2,660 […]

The standard has fallen in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they will need to make major moves this offseason after coming up short again in 2023. Quarterback is a major question mark, as Kenny Pickett continued to struggle and Mason Rudolph, who is a free agent, only had a small sample size of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need work to be done on offense, and Arthur Smith believes he can be the answer to the team’s struggles on that side of the field. The former Atlanta Falcons head coach has already offered an insight on how he plans to run Pittsburgh’s offense which was among the least productive in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers handed the keys of their offense over to former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yesterday, cementing the team’s plans for an offensive unit in need of plenty of improvements next season. Steelers owner Art Rooney II sent a serious message to his team recently as his patience began to wear thin. […]