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The 2021 Georgia football squad has been surrounded by much controversy. This continues to haunt the players even when they got out of college football and transitioned into their professional careers. Wide receiver George Pickens is no exception as sexual assault allegations still followed him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers wide receiver was involved […]

Mike Tomlin needed fast feet and an elite route runner so the Pittsburgh Steelers got Calvin Austin III during last year’s NFL Draft. They have yet to see the former Memphis football wideout in action due to his injury but that could change soon. The Steelers’ fourth-round pick had shown great promise during the 2022 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett showed that he is capable of performing under pressure in 2022, helping the team win four games where they were tied or behind in the final quarter. But, it wasn’t enough for the Steelers to make the playoffs. Veteran Cam Heyward recently spoke on how Pickett can improve in 2023, […]

A wedding between two athletes will always call for some sort of allusion to their current teams. Often it can be an invitation to teammates, coaches, or staff but Kenny Pickett took it a notch further. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s wedding with Princeton soccer star Amy Paternoster had a whole ice sculpture dedicated to his […]

Many experts were surprised that the Pittsburgh Steelers — a team with a young offense, a thin defense, and uncertainty at the quarterback position — were able to finish 9-8 in 2022 and come within a game of a Wild Card berth. Mike Tomlin’s teams always meet a certain standard, and to bet against the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had a nice day off with his new wife Amy Paternoster. Back in January of 2022, Kenny Pickett proposed to his now-wife before the Steelers drafted him in April. Now, they’ve already said “I do” at this fairytale wedding location Pleasantdale Chateau in New Jersey. “It was a fairytale venue where your […]

Ben Roethlisberger is now well into his retirement, having spent more than a full year away from the rigors of playing quarterback in the NFL. While he was in the league, Roethlisberger was known for his toughness and his ability to handle some of the most violent hits in the game. That’s not a surprise, […]

Despite arriving right after the Steelers last Super Bowl title, Cam Heyward has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the entire organization and fan base throughout his long and prosperous career. The defensive tackle is only two sacks away from the team’s all-time record and could soon be immortalized in Steelers lore. That means a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are doling out money and making headlines as they sign their picks for the 2023 NFL Draft. After signing second-round defensive tackle Keanu Benton to a historic deal, the team locked up their first-round pick, as offensive tackle Broderick Jones signed his Steelers contract. Former Georgia OT Broderick Jones was high on […]

Players selected in the second round of the NFL Draft usually sign their rookie contracts without much attention. The Pittsburgh Steelers have changed that with one of their 2023 second-round picks. Less than two months after selecting defensive tackle Keeanu Benton with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers gave […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL community continue to mourn the loss of Clark Haggans, who passed away on Monday at the age of 46. Steelers rookie Joey Porter Jr. sent his condolences on his Instagram on Thursday. Haggans played with Porter’s dad, Joey Porter Sr., for seven seasons with the Steelers and another two […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been back on the field for the last four weeks at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for OTAs and minicamp, and following the month of training, Najee Harris was quite impressed with wide receiver Calvin Austin III. “We got Calvin [Austin III] back, I think I’m excited about that. Calvin’s kind […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans has passed away at the age of 46, via Colin Dunlap of 93.7. The cause of his death has not been announced. Before making it to the NFL, Haggans played his college football at Colorado State. He played alongside future Steelers teammate Joey Porter Jr. But Haggans made sure […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden knows how big of an influence head coach Mike Tomlin is on the team. It goes beyond the Xs and Os, with Haden painting a picture of what it’s like to be mentored by one of the all-time greats not only in franchise history but in the history of […]

The AFC North once again projects to be one of the most stacked and compelling divisions in the NFL ahead of the 2023-24 season. Eyes will inevitably be glued to the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens due to their star quarterbacks, and Deshaun Watson’s first full season with the Cleveland Browns is bound to generate […]

Following an up-and-down rookie campaign that saw Kenny Pickett as the backup behind Mitch Trubisky, the sophomore is the undisputed No. 1 QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023 — and offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been impressed with the young star’s development. “I think Kenny’s had a good spring,” Canada said at his press […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2023 NFL season as one of the overlooked teams in the AFC. Even with a rookie quarterback, a leaky defense, and a subpar offensive line, the Steelers managed to finish 9-8 last year, and the team made significant improvements in the offseason. First-round pick Broderick Jones and free agents Isaac […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have missed the 2022 NFL Playoffs, but they still managed to show a lot of signs of encouragement throughout the season, thanks in large part to the play of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. With the starting job firmly in his possession now, Pickett will be looking to take a big step […]

The NFL made a rule change regarding kickoffs, adopting the rule used in college football in which a returner can call for a fair catch inside the 25, and it will be ruled a touchback. Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coach Danny Smith was part of an eight-man committee that petitioned the league not to make […]

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to return to the playoffs in 2023. They have been treading water for a few years but are eager to make it back to playing football deep into January. If they do make that improvement, Watt and the Pittsburgh defense will likely be the reason why. Watt […]

After a down one-and-done 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams, veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson is looking to put forth a bounce-back season now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. To accomplish such a feat, it appears that formulating chemistry with franchise signal-caller Kenny Pickett is at the top of his to-do list. During the team’s […]

Just how high can the Pittsburgh Steelers climb in the NFL this season? It all depends on how well quarterback Kenny Pickett plays, according to Patrick Peterson. The veteran defensive back is entering his first season with the Steelers, and he likes what he sees. Peterson played the first 10 years of his career with […]

Colin Cowherd’s job is to create compelling television that will have people talking and debating afterwards. But he prides himself on his NFL predictions. They are built-up to much fan fare and monitored closely by his viewers. His early, unofficial 2023-24 season predictions are bound to make a strong impression among Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore […]

The NFL has implemented a new rule for kickoffs. As such, this rule has been a hot topic of discussion. Now, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and returner Gunner Olszewski has joined in on the chatter, per Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “A bunch of people are trying to get rid of our part of […]

A lot of hype has surrounded the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this offseason with several Steeler defenders loving the way the unit has looked so far with its new additions. The latest endorsement for Pittsburgh’s defense comes from 2022 standout Alex Highsmith, who claims the Steelers’ defense can reach a different level this season. “I know […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers used two of their picks in this year’s NFL Draft to take two defensive backs, Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice. Both of them have impressed during minicamp and have caught the eye of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and three-time first-team All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. “These guys are tremendous athletes,” Peterson […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting minicamp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. An area of focus for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers is the running game. The Steelers finished fourth-to-last in the NFL last season. Pittsburgh is expected to start Najee Harris at running back, but an HBCU rookie named Alfonzo Graham is turning […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may officially be past the Ben Roethlisberger-led perennial Superbowl contender era, but they find themselves with a bevy of quality young talents that they expect to get them back into the conversation relatively soon. However, the development of said players will prove to be crucial in their desire to become a dominating […]

The 2023 NFL offseason presents a pivotal moment for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s a chance to make a game-changing move that could reshape their future. Remember that the Minnesota Vikings have placed formidable pass rusher Danielle Hunter on the trading block. This sets the stage for a potential blockbuster deal. With Hunter’s remarkable track record […]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada recently appeared on 93.7 The Fan, and he made a puzzling comment about the team’s offensive strategy in the interview. “It’s not like I’m coming in here and deciding what [the offensive plan] is,” Matt Canada said on 93.7 The Fan, via Andrew Fillipponi. Filliponi himself was confused by […]

Being a running back in the NFL is one tough job. Not only do tailbacks have to endure getting constantly punished physically on the field from all the hits and pounding from opposing defenses, but they also have to deal with the thought that their position is being viewed as more disposable than others. Pittsburgh […]

T.J. Watt was a no-show on Tuesday for the first session of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mandatory minicamp. Unlike Buffalo Bills wideout Stefon Diggs and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, though, the superstar pass-rusher wasn’t away from his longtime team due to an ongoing contract dispute. As Mike Tomlin told reporters, Watt’s absence on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp kicked off on Tuesday, and outside linebacker Alex Highsmith took part without a long-term contract extension signed as he enters the final season of his rookie contract. Highsmith made it clear that he would be taking the practice field with the rest of his teammates, but it’s unclear whether he will […]

After some strong additions in the early part of free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers continued to solidify their roster through the 2023 NFL Draft. The Steelers largely avoided offensive playmakers in the draft, instead focusing on bolstering their defense and the offensive line. First-round pick Broderick Jones will get playing time immediately at offensive tackle, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II released a statement on Monday, expressing his sadness over the passing of longtime sports media personality Stan Savran. The statement was tweeted and is as follows: “Today is a sad day in the City of Pittsburgh as we lost a legendary person, media icon, and close friend with the […]

Troy Polamalu was an all-time great on the gridiron for the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, as evidenced in this clip of his former teammate Bryant McFadden giving Polamalu extensive appreciation, he is an even better man, via the All Things Covered podcast. Please take the time to watch this incredible video of @BMac_SportsTalk explaining what @tpolamalu's […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering an important season with Kenny Pickett in his second year and Mike Tomlin trying to get back to the playoffs. With NFL free agency mainly dried up except for a few big names, such as DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook, there aren’t many moves left for the Steelers to make. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have Mitchell Trubisky and Allen Robinson on their roster, reuniting them after they spent three seasons together with the Chicago Bears. After two years apart, they are excited to get back together. Trubisky knows that Kenny Pickett is slated to be the Steelers’ starter but is ready to step in if needed. […]

Head Coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known as a tough, blue collar team. Breiden Fehoko fits the mold on position alone. The third-year Fehoko is a 6-foot-3, 300 pound nose tackle from Louisiana State University.  He is expected to add depth at defensive tackle this season, but not likely to […]