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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 […]

Kenny Pickett is simply in awe of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Calvin Austin III following his performance on Friday in their NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Steelers had a number of incredible touchdowns in their eventual 27-17 win, Austin undoubtedly had the most memorable one when he connected with Mason […]

Fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up for the exciting 2023 season. One player who deserves a close look is Diontae Johnson of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson’s previous performances have shown immense potential. He is expected to have a significant impact on fantasy teams this year. In this article, we will explore Johnson’s performance during the […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning champion head coach Bill Cowher is up for another honor. Cowher will be inducted to the ring of honor at his alma mater — North Carolina State. The induction ceremony will take place toward the end of September. “Bill Cowher will be added to NC State’s Ring of Honor […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their preseason game action on Friday evening against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be an interesting season in Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers have to replace arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play the game after Tom Brady entered retirement. Tampa signed Baker Mayfield in the off-season, and reports were […]

The NFL Preseason continues on Friday as the Pittsburgh Steelers face off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Steelers-Buccaneers preseason prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. In the first year without their future Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers got off to a rough start. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled that T.J. Watt is getting in a full training camp after missing much of last year with a torn pectoral muscle. However, head coach Mike Tomlin is a little aggravated at how easy training camp has been for T.J. Watt against his offensive line, reports The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Brian Batko. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers stand as one of the most celebrated teams in the NFL. They boast a rich history of triumphs and an impassioned fan base. Yet, as they brace themselves for the approaching season, there are a handful of players whose position on the team, or at least on their starting unit, hangs by […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, and head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about his plan for how much Kenny Pickett will play in the game. “We’ll play it by ear. We’ll give him what he needs,” Mike Tomlin said, via Myles Simmons of Pro […]

The fate of the Pittsburgh Steelers lies on Kenny Pickett’s shoulders. The second-year quarterback was picked in the first round last season, with the hopes that he can take over as the franchise quarterback. His first season in the league was a mixed-bag, but it was generally good. With that in mind, every Steelers fan […]

Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has more familiarity with the Pittsburgh Steelers than some of his older, more experienced teammates. He served as a ball boy for the team during his days in middle school and high school when his dad, former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Sr., was hired as a defensive assistant in 2014. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick may be an elite safety in the NFL, but that does not mean he is above taking advice from a former player. He has found himself a mentor in ex-franchise star and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. “RC’s an open book, the three-time All-Pro said, via Steelers Depot’s Josh Carney. “I love […]

George Pickens is having a big training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and quarterback Kenny Pickett is making sure to take notice. When asked about how he is going to get Pickens the ball, Pickett emphasizes that his big wide receiver will get plenty of 1-on-1 opportunities, via NFL Network. .@Steelers QB Kenny Pickett loves […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens recently appeared on the All Things Covered podcast and gave his top five wide receivers of all time. During his appearance on the All Things Covered podcast, George Pickens said his top five receivers of all time are Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, Julio Jones and Michael Crabtree. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting ready for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. Like all teams, they have players who are having a tough time in training camp. In this article, we will focus on four important players who are currently finding it hard to get things going. These players are Dan Moore Jr, Darnell Washington, […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster rose to nationwide fame early in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, learning under the tutelage Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin. He won his first ring with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, revitalizing his reputation while thriving in Andy Reid’s vaunted passing attack. Smith-Schuster’s stellar 2022 campaign earned him a payday in […]

The NFL season kicks off in a little over a month and all 32 teams have begun training camp. One interesting story line of the preseason so far was the absence of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from training camp. Fitzpatrick appeared at the first two practices of Steelers camp, but was then absent for […]

The NFL season is right around the corner with the regular season kicking off in early September. Training camps have begun across the country as teams are putting the final touches on their off-season preparations. One of those teams is the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers finished 9-8 last season and are trying to find a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make a splash with their playmakers. We are here to share our NFL odds series while making Steelers betting specials predictions for the 2023 season. It’s a new season and a new chance for some betting specials for the Steelers. Now, we are going to take a look at […]

George Pickens has made headlines early in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp because of highlight-reel catches. However, the Steelers’ receiver still has some things to improve upon. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, for instance, believes George Pickens has to be better at dealing with officials. NFL officials were present at Steelers training camp on Wednesday, calling penalties […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tackle Broderick Jones is in the middle of his first training camp in the NFL, and he was asked about how Mike Tomlin compares to his college coach, Kirby Smart of the Georgia football program. “Coach T is a little more mellow about things, you know like he’ll still get on you, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had a down year in 2022 that culminated in him never finding the end zone. When asked about why he thinks that happened, Johnson gave a very candid answer, reports Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley. “It was an odd year, very weird. It was hard to like really cope with it […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is clearing the air after the incredible catch by teammate George Pickens at training camp Tuesday. The catch left Porter Jr. just as stunned as everyone else. Pickens got the best of Porter Jr. on the play as he leapt up and reached back to catch the pass […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a flurry of moves as training camp progresses. The Steelers added a pair of defensive backs in Trenton Thompson and Isaiah Dunn, while rookie cornerback Cory Trice Jr has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list, reports The Score’s Daniel Valente. “Man, this is a bummer. Cory Trice’s rookie season over […]