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If not for Joe Burrow’s stacked LSU Tiger squad or the Trevor Lawerence-led Clemson Tigers, Ryan Day and the Ohio State football program would have probably won a national championship. They had one of the best rushing quarterbacks in the nation who also had a cannon for an arm in now Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller Justin […]

Football is a rough, physical sport played by some of the most highly competitive athletes in the world. Naturally, tempers can flare and boil over, even among teammates. The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced this firsthand during a recent practice session as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2024 season, though fans needn’t worry about any lingering […]

The one developing Pittsburgh Steelers storyline that will continue to change until Week 1 of the regular season will be the question of who is going to be the starting quarterback between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to Kay Adams Saturday about the quarterback competition, specfically about Fields and […]

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers selected TJ Watt with the 30th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, it’s very easy to make the case that Watt has been among the half-dozen or so most impactful defensive players in the league. With six Pro Bowl appearances, four 1st Team All-Pro nods and a Defensive Player of the […]

Last season, the longstanding rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns added a new layer. And it came in the form of two of the NFL’s most ferocious pass-rushers. Heated debates occurred all over social media regarding the rightful Defensive Player of the Year, as Myles Garrett and TJ Watt each lifted their franchise […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is making sure the rivalry between them and the Baltimore Ravens stays alive, as he recently responded to his former teammate, Arthur Maulet, taking a jab at him. At training camp, Queen mentioned how Pittsburgh and Baltimore are different, and that he’s siding with everything that his current city offers, […]

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently gearing up to take part in the 2023-24 NFL season, which is set to begin in just over a month. While they may not be the most talented squad out there, the Steelers continue to churn out winning seasons and playoff appearances, thanks in large […]

There is one unwritten rule in any football practice: don’t touch the QB. A couple of Pittsburgh Steelers defenders did not respect this rule during yesterday’s training camp practice. As a result, the team had their first full-scale fight of training camp. The play in question occurred during the final team period of practice. QB […]

In the high-energy atmosphere of NFL training camps, skirmishes are a common occurrence due to the competitive spirit and physical demands. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their first camp scuffle on Wednesday. After the team’s second padded practice, head coach Mike Tomlin provided his take on the altercation. Hitting a quarterback during practice is usually frowned […]

TJ Watt is one of those great veteran defensive menaces that most of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ young guns can learn from. While everyone on Mike Tomlin’s squad can easily learn a thing or two about putting down a weapon through him, Nick Herbig sought the help of another legend. Who might that be, you ask? […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback competition is heating up by the day as fans wonder who will be starting under center in Week 1 between Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. Adam Schefter of ESPN was on “NFL Live” on the network and gave some insight into what he has been hearing in regards to who is […]

During NFL training camps, emotions only get hotter when the temperature gets hot. Every team across the league will have at least one scuffle during their respective training camps, and the Pittsburgh Steelers now have theirs. During team drills, quarterback Justin Fields took off on a read option and was hit by linebacker Elandon Roberts. […]

The one storyline within the Pittsburgh Steelers that is no doubt the biggest arguably is the competition between quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. While some will paint the picture that they have a rivalry of some sorts, Wilson talks candidly about the relationship the two signal-callers have with one another as training camp is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a huge facelift on offense this offseason. They replaced their offensive coordinator, entire QB room, the left side of their offensive line, and retooled their skill position players. Training camp and the preseason will be crucial for the Steelers’ offense so that these new players can gel together. Fortunately, one player […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were already expected to make a trade for a wide receiver. However, with an injury scare coming out of training camp, that trade could come sooner. Rookie wideout Roman Wilson was carted off the field after getting hurt during Tuesday’s practice. He appeared to suffer an ankle injury while being tackled on […]

It appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers have an open quarterback competition, after all. With Russell Wilson sidelined with injury, Justin Fields has been earning opportunities to get first-team reps during training camp. However, despite the sudden opportunities, Fields has ground to make up in this competition to possibly leapfrog Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are working on their quarterback situation. And new teammates have to adjust. But it’s still the NFL and that means tough decisions have to be made. One of those calls came to pass Monday as the Steelers cut ties with four-year veteran Josiah Scott. Despite being listed atop the depth chart as […]

Patrick Queen made a big decision in the offseason, leaving the Ravens and joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. And his role could lift an already good defense to a new level. But Queen made an awkward T.J. Watt admission to Dan Graziano of espn.com. Queen, who signed a three-year, $41 million deal with the Steelers, said […]

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback battle to settle, and running back Najee Harris wants a new contract, a bigger issue may be needing to improve the wide receiver room. The Steelers are expected to make a trade. But there’s a catch, according to espn.com. Dan Graziano agrees the Steelers want to make a […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson in early March, head coach Mike Tomlin made it very clear that the former Super Bowl champion would enter camp as the Steelers starting quarterback. No need for a competition. No need for controversy. Tomlin was prepared to let Russ cook. Here lies the problem… Pittsburgh Steelers training camp […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the more interesting teams to follow during training camp and the preseason. Pittsburgh has several new players to watch on offense, including a QB battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. However, Russell Wilson has been dealing with an injury that has kept him out of the competition. Both […]

Pittsburgh Steeler star wide receiver George Pickens got in to a “heated exchange” with position coach Zach Azzanni Thursday during practice according to Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pickens is heading into his third season with the Steelers as Azzanni was not thrilled with how the 23-year old “executed his assignment.” “New receivers coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves embroiled in a training camp QB battle. Newcomers Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are duking it out for a chance to become the team’s starter in 2024. Russell Wilson has the inside track due to his veteran experience, but he missed practice on Thursday. This gave Justin Fields the chance […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off training camp ahead of the 2024 season on July 25th, and there are four exciting training camp battles that fans will be paying close attention to. Every year, exciting competitions emerge during training camp as a team’s players compete against each other for several weeks on end. It will be […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled offensively for a long time, but one second-year player holds the key to turning around their fortunes this season. It might seem as if a star such as George Pickens or a big name like Russell Wilson would hold the key to the Steelers’ success this year, but the reality […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave some insight in to why star quarterback Russell Wilson missed Thursday’s practice as the team is in training camp. Tomlin said that the Steelers signal-caller “woke up with a tight calf” and will be considered “day-to-day” according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. “Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says QB […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be a fun team to watch during training camp and the preseason. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will duke it out in a QB camp battle that should be very fun to watch. Pittsburgh also has several exciting rookies on the offense who it will be under the microscope. The team […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter the 2024 NFL season with a brand new offense. Pittsburgh has overhauled its coaches and players, bringing in a new offensive coordinator, two QBs, and a ton of skill-position talent. One returning Steelers player, running back Najee Harris, recently shared an update on his contract negotiation talks with the team. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn’t had the best of worlds at the quarterback position in recent years. But once again they were in the playoff mix last season. Heading into 2024, Tomlin made a statement about the quarterback competition with two guys fighting for reps. When asked by ESPN NFL reporter Brooke Pryor […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not win a Super Bowl with Le’Veon Bell in the Steel City, but they had the team to do it many times. Injuries to Bell and other players as well as odd timing and bad luck all contributed to Bell never winning a Super Bowl during his NFL career. Now, he’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone a lot of change this offseason. Justin Fields and Russell Wilson are the new QBs in Pittsburgh and they are set to enter a training camp battle for the starting job. One journalist who is familiar with the team believes that Fields will not have an easy path to becoming […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have learned the hard way that life after a future Hall-of-Fame quarterback’s retirement can be a sobering road. Three years after Ben Roethlisberger’s final season, Pittsburgh replaced the legend with another declining star in Russell Wilson, who has plenty to prove after two turbulent seasons with the Denver Broncos. The 35-year-old posted […]

Terrell Owens is one of the greatest offensive talents in NFL history. He knows a thing or two about the game of football which is why his comments on ex-Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley were so jarring. Owens’ comments came amid a reunion with an award-winning weapon. The Steel City player under the most pressure […]

Russell Wilson is quite the enigmatic figure. Fans quickly learned over the years that the star quarterback is an interesting character. He has his quirks and oddities, and with that comes drama as well. However, one thing you cannot say about Wilson is that he’s a lazy worker. The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeing this first-hand. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a pretty busy offseason. They have completely swapped out their quarterback room, replacing Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, which makes them a big question mark heading into the 2024 campaign. However, they are still touching up their roster with training camp right […]

In the NFL, there is an old adage that no one is more popular than the backup quarterback. Now granted, some starters are so good that they are immune from this statement, as Ben Roethlisberger spent the majority of his career as the undisputed starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even when they drafted players like […]

With the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk unable to see eye-to-eye on contract talks, the star wide receiver has request a trade. If/when the 49ers trade Aiyuk, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the most likely franchise to acquire him. The Steelers have the highest odds (+350) to be Aiyuk’s next team if it isn’t the […]

Although he’s only been with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a bit, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson already has his receivers falling in love. On his appearance of Green Light with Chris Long, Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller was raving about his new quarterback’s arm. “Like you said, he’s known for that deep ball. You’ve seen him […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several important acquisitions this NFL offseason, but one that is not getting as much attention is in their linebacker corps. Pittsburgh added linebacker Patrick Queen, who played for the team’s bitter rival Baltimore Ravens. Queen is now no. 4 on the ESPN list of the NFL’s best inside linebackers, per the […]