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The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2023 NFL preseason unscathed after demolishing the Atlanta Falcons on the road in a 24-0 victory Thursday. However, the same can’t be said about the health of the team’s roster, with some bodies nursing injuries, including that of veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward. The 34-year-old Heyward did not see action […]

Kenny Pickett turned in an encouraging rookie season as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team won seven of the 12 games he started, and after throwing eight interceptions in his first five games, he threw just one the rest of the season. But Pickett, who attended nearby University of Pittsburgh, knows the expectations Year […]

Count Rich Gannon among the Kenny Pickett believers. A former NFL MVP and long-time quarterback, Gannon has high hopes for what Kenny Pickett can do in his second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gannon recently explained for The 33rd Team why the Steelers have found their franchise quarterback. “What I like about Pickett is that […]

Back in the day, Terry Bradshaw was considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He won four Super Bowl championships, a pair of Super Bowl MVPs, and an NFL MVP. Given Bradshaw’s accomplishments in the NFL, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This […]

It is the final tune-up for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons before the games count. It is time to continue our NFL Preseason odds series with a Steelers-Falcons prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. For the Steelers, it has been a solid pre-season. They have gone 2-0 with them scoring 27 points in both games. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons will meet up Thursday for each team’s final preseason contest of the year. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming clash and how to watch the game. Both the Steelers and Falcons are undefeated this preseason. The Steelers put up 27 points in wins over the […]

Troubled former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is again facing arrest, this time for unpaid child support. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout can have the arrest order expunged, but he has to pay up. TMZ is reporting that a judge in Miami-Dade County ruled that Brown missed a $15,000 child support […]

Kenny Pickett’s first preseason as the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers has gone about as well as anyone could have hoped. The second-year signal-caller is taking full control of Pittsburgh’s offense and he’s made things look easy through two preseason games, albeit a small sample size. Pickett and the Steelers’ offensive starters scored two […]

Pittsburgh native Antoine Fuqua is an acclaimed director known for his work with Denzel Washington, including Training Day and The Equalizer series. He has also worked in the documentary sphere and revealed to ClutchPoints his plans to make a Pittsburgh Steelers documentary. ClutchPoints spoke to Fuqua about his latest film, The Equalizer 3, and asked […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to manage the workload of Najee Harris as they head towards the regular season, and haven’t used the third-year RB much in their preseason contests. Harris has nearly 700 touches since joining the Steelers in 2021, including almost 600 rushes in that span. It is is the most usage of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are building toward a level of sustainable winning around Kenny Pickett and George Pickens. But in order to get that young duo flying high, another young player will have to step up in a big way: rookie offensive lineman Broderick Jones. Jones, the standout from Georgia that the Steelers selected with the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not going to sneak up on anybody in the year 2023. Having one of the most consistent coaches in the game and a storied tradition of hard-hitting defenses makes overlooking them almost impossible to do. Despite residing in what could end up being the NFL’s deepest division, this season’s outlook for […]

Unlike in 2022, Kenny Pickett will enter the 2023 NFL regular season as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. The second-year quarterback has pressure on his shoulders to deliver on the field, but it should make things easier for him knowing that his teammates trust him. Take for example tight end Pat Freiermuth, who shared some […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t exactly viewed as a top-tier Super Bowl contender in the upcoming 2023 NFL season, with many even doubting whether the team is deep and talented enough to make the playoffs. For former NFL cornerback and ESPN personality Domonique Foxworth, however, the Steelers are already in a position to make loud noises […]

One of the most asked questions to NFL veterans is how they will spend retirement when they finally hang up their cleats. For former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, that question has been answered with a quick return to the gridiron, as he signed on to coach youth football in Pennsylvania. The legendary QB retired […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are excited for their new rookie linebacker, and he has made quite an impression on superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt. The team selected Nick Herbig in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft, and he is already putting on a show in preseason action. Watt and Herbig have a connection traced […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is not only focused on his own development, but improving his chemistry with second-year wide receiver George Pickens. For Pickett, stepping up his game in year two also involves working with his teammates and pass-catchers to build chemistry together. While Pickett has worked with wide receivers Diontae Johnson and recently […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to build on a 9-8 campaign in 2023 that saw the Steel City’s favorite team find a starting QB in Kenny Pickett. Head Coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are hoping for improved play in 2023, and improved toughness in the trenches. The team’s offensive coordinator spoke highly of his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada is expecting big improvements for the Steelers offense heading into quarterback Kenny Pickett’s sophomore year. After having the 10th worst offense in the NFL last year, Canada enters his third year as Steelers OC with the expectation to help Pickett continue his development. Ahead of the Steelers second preseason […]

There has been a new development in the aftermath of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death. Haskins passed away on April 9, 2022 after being struck by a dump truck on a highway in Broward County, Florida. Now, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Haskins’ widow Kalabrya Haskins, who is the personal representative […]

After months of additions, both through the NFL draft and free agency, we will soon enter the portion of the off-season focused on roster cuts. Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and preseason games are well underway, and by August 29, the roster must be trimmed from 90 to 53 players. With pressure on incumbent Steelers to […]

The Buffalo Bills will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in some preseason action. We are here to share our NFL odds series, and make a Bills-Steelers preseason prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Bills defeated the Colts 23-19 in the preseason opener. Ultimately, Josh Allen did not play and neither did Stefon […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long history of doing really well in the NFL. However, last season didn’t go as well as they’d hoped. Still, as this year’s NFL preseason rolls on, some players have started to shine and show they might become key players in the next season. In this article, we’ll take a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows the value of building a physical defense, but he also knows the toll those hits can take on the players lined up opposite of them. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that Tomlin has opted to give third-year Steelers running back Najee Harris “less physical reps” at […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game, a contest against the Buffalo Bills. Speaking on the possibility of seeing Kenny Pickett and the starting offense get more playing time in their second preseason tilt, head coach Mike Tomlin indicates that is a likely possibility, reports ProFootballTalk’s Myles Simmons. “We’ll play it by […]

As the Buffalo Bills training camp rolls on, the team’s next preseason game is coming up on Saturday vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Josh Allen, who didn’t play in the team’s first preseason game vs. the Indianapolis Colts, and most of the rest of the starters will play this weekend, according to head coach Sean […]

A good NFL logo goes a long way toward creating a recognizable brand. A team’s icons should not only be appealing to the eye but also showcase its history and identity. The NFL is home to some of the most iconic teams in all of sports. With how well-known these clubs are, some of these […]

George Pickens is ready to be a star for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second-year wideout is a nightmare to cover and could emerge as a star this season if everything goes right. But is he more talented than Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson? I wouldn’t say so. But Ryan Clark would. Clark, a Pro Bowler […]

Kendrick Green originally played guard for Illinois football. When the Pittsburgh Steelers got him in the 2021 NFL Draft, he was trained to play center in order to help Ben Roethlisberger on offense. Although, things did not pan out well for Green. He fell off immediately and his production was never the same in comparison […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Houston Texans running back Xazavian Valladay, according to a Tuesday tweet from NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. “The #Steelers are signing RB Xazavian Valladay, according to his agent @jtoosonlaw,” Garafolo wrote. “Valladay was waived by the #Texans and cleared because teams would’ve had to take on the $175k in guarantees Houston […]

Last year was an unfortunate one for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin in his rookie year. Fans were excited to see the speedster play, but he injured his foot right before the Steelers opened up the preseason. He attempted to return to the field after being injured for awhile, but he re-injured his foot […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been really strong in the NFL for a while. They’ve got a good team and have done well. In fact, coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season yet with the Steelers. However, as we get closer to the 2023 NFL season, two players might not keep their starting positions. […]

So far, so good for Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. At least that’s offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s evaluation after the team’s first preseason game, a 27-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I thought for the most part it was good, with the 1s especially, it was clean. We got done what we […]

In the NFL, everyone loves offense. High-scoring totals, broken tackles, and crazy passing numbers are the name of the game, especially in the modern era. But to truly be dominant, you need an incredible defense. Good defenses are what stop those offensive outbursts, and the best defenses in NFL history have managed to persuade those […]

As we gear up for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, fantasy football aficionados are already on the lookout for rising stars to add to their teams. One player who’s got people talking is second-year wide receiver George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After showing promise in his first year, many are wondering if Pickens can […]

Rookie linebacker Nick Herbig made quite the impression in his preseason NFL debut. While he still has a long way to go before becoming a Pittsburgh Steelers legend, Herbig’s postgame comments are bound to make him an immediate fan favorite. The 21-year-old first got on the field in the second half of Pittsburgh’s 27-17 win […]

The Las Vegas Raiders begin their preseason game action on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, and the Raiders have been busy building their roster the past couple of days. The regular season begins on September 10th for Las Vegas, and there will certainly be more roster news before then. On Friday, Vegas added former […]

Kenny Pickett ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first drive of the preseason opener by connecting with George Pickens for a 33-yard touchdown pass. It was a perfect pass from Pickett, who fired a bullet 20 yards in the air, hitting George Pickens in stride. The Steelers receiver broke one tackle and shook off another defender, taking […]

Preseason is a time for NFL teams to sort out their position battles, to implement strategies and try out new lineup combinations to see what works and what doesn’t. However teams run the risk of injuring their players in preseason action, which, relative to the regular season, pales in importance, and the Pittsburgh Steelers learned […]