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Diontae Johnson is hoping that the 2023 NFL season will see him come up with numbers better than the ones he put in 2022, but could it be that he’s still not close to being content with how the offense is shaping up for the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Steelers wide receiver recently reposted a retweet […]

The second year for a quarterback is always a critical one. After going through the rigors of a rookie NFL season, the game should hopefully slow down a bit. Timing and preparation can be honed through experience, but a QB must still possess the right mental strength. Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kenny Pickett has that edge, according […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected tight end Darnell Washington out of the Georgia Football program in the later part of the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Steelers’ plan for Washington in year one with the Steelers is a measured one in a tight end room that includes Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry. […]

The NFL offseason has been long and grueling, but the light has finally appeared at the end of the tunnel. Training camp is just a couple weeks away, and the preseason and regular season aren’t far behind. It won’t be long until we’re all gathered around the TV watching some good ol’ pigskin again. For […]

Training camp looms across the NFL as another exciting season awaits. For Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, a beckoning training camp suggests a contract extension is coming, one that he is confident will get done, reports Wilmington StarNews’ Michael Cuneo. “I’m still confident that it’s going to get it done. I’m excited for what the […]

When the Houston Texans released JJ Watt in 2021, he immediately became a prime target for several teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers could have been that landing spot for Watt following his separation from the Texans, which would have put him on the same team as his brother, TJ Watt. However, for brotherly reasons, JJ Watt […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt is preparing for a season with high expectations for the Steel Curtain. Meanwhile, he and his brother JJ Watt can celebrate being the first brothers to ever grace the cover of a Wheaties cereal box together, reports NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Related: Guess who is the first-ever brother pair […]

JJ Watt on the Pittsburgh Steelers? Now, that has a nice ring to it for Steeler fans. It makes sense, too, as JJ’s brothers, TJ Watt and Derek Watt, have played for the franchise for their entire careers and the last three seasons, respectively. Oldest brother JJ had a chance to play with them but […]

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 begins at the end of July, and by August 29, the roster must be trimmed from 90 to 53 players. Speaking of additions, the Steelers made […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make it back to the playoffs after missing it in 2022. We are here to share our NFL odds series, while making a Pittsburgh Steelers over-under win total prediction and pick for the 2023 season.’ The Steelers went 9-8 in 2022 in the first season without Ben Roethlisberger in […]

For a point in time, Le’Veon Bell was the best running back in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bell racked up over 1850 yards from scrimmage in three of his first five seasons in the league, and seemed to be well on his way to a historic career. Instead, Bell sat out the entire […]

The Spygate controversy that surrounded early parts of the New England Patriots’ run to six Super Bowl titles still leaves a bitter taste in some of their biggest opponents’ mouths from that hallowed timeframe. Many former NFL players have spoken out against the Patriots over the issue, with some believing they were cheated out of […]

Don’t sleep on the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. While they missed the playoffs last season, there’s plenty of things to like about this squad. Their offense, in particular, looks promising. Even without Chase Claypool, they have two solid receivers in George Pickens and Diontae Johnson. Now, another receiver could make some noise for Pittsburgh: Calvin […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett breakout in 2023? If so, the fantasy football implications will be immense. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, Pickett will be 2023’s fantasy football version of Trevor Lawrence. He also listed examples of QBs who emerged as stars in their second seasons in the league, via ESPN. “Carson Wentz (2017), […]

Pittsburgh Steelers kick returner Gunner Olszewski has something to prove. After losing his job temporarily during the 2022 NFL season, the Steelers special teams player seems to be using any doubters he might have as motivation for the 2023 NFL season. A 2020 First-team All-Pro selection as a member of the New England Patriots, Gunner Olszewski […]

After suffering two concussions in the 2022 season, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is doing everything he can to avoid such head injuries moving forward. This 2023 offseason, Pickett is apparently even looking at various helmets and technology that could help him lessen or totally avoid getting concussions. In fact, back in May, the 25-year-old […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in multiple veteran defenders this offseason, with Patrick Peterson, Markus Golden and Keanu Neal as names that stick out. Keanu Neal is a versatile defensive back who could be a used like a Swiss Army Knife in Mike Tomlin’s defense. Neal spoke about his role for the Steelers. “It’s really hard […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. Entering his 17th season as the sideline leader of the Steelers, Tomlin has never had a losing season as a head coach and has led Pittsburgh to 10 playoff appearances, seven division titles and one Super Bowl victory. Being […]

If veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward needed any motivational fuel for his preparation for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, Pro Football Focus might have just given that to him. Pro Football Focus recently posted an image on Twitter showing different defensive players divided into tiers. Cameron Heyward saw that photo and was apparently […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently signed veteran netminder Tristan Jarry to a new deal and fans weren’t too happy, including a well-known radio host in the city by the name of Andrew Fillipponi, who dragged Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris into the conversation. After the Pens signed Jarry to a five-year extension, Fillipponi savagely compared […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams believes that USFL star defender Reuben Foster will soon find a job in the NFL, particularly with the Steelers. “Yeah he’s going to end up playing for the other Pittsburgh football team,” Williams, who played or the Steelers from 2013 to 2020, captioned a retweet of a video highlight […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are betting on Kenny Pickett to become a franchise quarterback, and his teammate, cornerback Levi Wallace, drew comparisons to his old quarterback from the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen. “I’ve seen him come in and just be hungry and just wanna learn the game,” Levi Wallace said on Good Morning Football, according to […]

The NFL is home to the best football players in the country. That’s a fact that most people know. What some people don’t realize, though, is how much different the pro game is from the collegiate level. Pittsburgh Steelers third-year TE Pat Freiermuth shared a story of his “Welcome to the NFL” moment of sorts, […]

Whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers start discussing the prospects for any season, the subject of the Baltimore Ravens is not far behind. The Steelers and Ravens are archrivals and have been since the team first started calling Baltimore home. Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward is curious about the type of offense the Ravens will play in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson went from catching passes from a future Hall of Famer in Ben Roethlisberger to a rookie in Kenny Pickett last season. And while Johnson immediately noticed a difference between Roethlisberger’s arm and Pickett’s, there was one similarity he noticed between the two quarterbacks. Johnson said that Pickett has the […]

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 […]