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The Pittsburgh Steelers, just like every other team in the NFL, are gearing up for the 2023 season. Despite missing out on the playoffs in 2022, there were a lot of signs of encouragement for the team throughout the season that have fans believing they are bound to improve in the second season of the […]

It goes without saying that NFL Draft decisions can make or break careers, but what is often overlooked is the dramatic effect other people’s decisions can have on the trajectory of a franchise. Ben Roethlisberger was not necessarily destined to be the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, his first head coach […]

A family’s dream was realized when Pittsburgh Steelers great Joey Porter Sr. witnessed his son, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., get selected by his former team in the 2023 NFL Draft. Although the moment was probably surreal enough already, the element of surprise may have made it even more special. Porter, a two-time All-Pro linebacker who […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move up for their No. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft because they had their hearts set on tackle Broderick Jones. Steelers general manager Omar Khan said the team wanted Jones after he impressed them in several meetings before the draft. “You know, we just felt like he […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been lauded for their work during the 2023 NFL Draft. However, some analysts believe the Steelers still have a bit of work to do as they build out their roster. Former New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy could be a missing piece for Pittsburgh, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded last Saturday, but the time for acquiring undrafted rookie players has not. Let’s see how the Pittsburgh Steelers want to use their undrafted free agents. Here we are going to look at the undrafted free agent whom we think will likely make the Steelers’ final roster. It’s important to keep […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made an interesting decision early in the offseason when they traded for Allen Robinson. After a down season with the Rams, Pittsburgh is taking a flier on the former Chicago Bears WR. As it turns out, though, the team’s interest in Robinson dates way before his debut as a Jaguar, per Mike […]

The latest Twitter exchange between J.J. Watt and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin might have fans dreaming about the defensive end coming out of retirement. Tomlin posted a video discussing why the Steelers have an affinity for having siblings on the team. Watt praised the Steelers’ coach, and the two seemed to make an […]

Following three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. Seven of them will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023. With hopes of returning to the playoffs this year, […]

Just weeks after he claimed he has full ownership of the National Arena League’s Albany Empire, four-time first-team All-Pro NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is distancing himself from being the owner of the organization. Brown and his representatives said documents reportedly provided to the Albany Times Union newspaper showed that the team is owned by […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount has lauded the Pittsburgh Steelers’ selection of Joey Porter Jr. in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. There was much expectation that the Steelers would opt to use the No. 14 overall pick in the draft to select Porter, but they instead decided to bring […]

With the NFL Draft over, teams have to look around different leagues to find players to fill out the roster. The revamped XFL is a solid place to start, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their eyes on Hakeem Butler. The Steelers have reportedly offered Butler a spot at minicamp. Butler had a fantastic season with […]

The New England Patriots traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And the New York Jets may have been Bill Belichick’s motivation for making the move. The Patriots acquired the 17th pick and the 120th pick in the draft from the Steelers. In exchange, Pittsburgh moved up […]

With the addition of Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a familiar face to the franchise. Porter Jr’s father, Joey Porter, spent eight seasons of his career with the team. During that team, he grew close with teammate Ike Taylor. It now appears that Porter Jr. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were delighted that Joey Porter Jr, one of the best cornerback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and the son of former Pittsburgh player Joey Porter Sr, fell to them on draft night. Porter Jr, naturally, wasn’t thrilled to fall out of the first round, where many mock NFL Drafts had him […]

After three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers have high expectations for 2023 after missing out on the playoffs last season, which means their draft […]

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth recently explained a comment he made in reference to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. During a podcast with Ben Roethlisberger called Footbahlin With Ben Roethlisberger, he said the team doesn’t utilize hot routes, per steelernation.com. He later appeared on Not Just Football With Cam Heyward and clarified what he meant by his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a nice haul from the 2023 NFL Draft. The team has earned praise for its showing in the draft and how it used the event to shore up the roster and address issues. In other words, the Steelers got the job done. Apart from Pittsburgh fans, running back Najee Harris is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered to be one of the top winners in the recently concluded 2023 NFL Draft, thanks in large part to the perceived excellence behind the desk of the team’s general manager Omar Khan. The first-year GM has received tons of praise over his navigation of the draft, even leaving Steelers head […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with seven selections this year. The Steelers went into the 2023 NFL Draft with a strategy, and based on the outcomes, it appears as if they executed it really well. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed seven undrafted players in the immediate aftermath of the 2023 NFL Draft. Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is among the Steelers’ undrafted free-agent signings, giving Pittsburgh another option to back up Kenny Pickett. Tanner Morgan leads the list of players who will try to make the Steelers’ roster after failing to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to keep it in the family after selecting linebacker Nick Herbig with the 132nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nick joins his brother Nate Herbig, who signed a two-year contract with the Steelers last month. And the familial connections don’t end there: Pittsburgh also has defensive lineman Cam Hayward […]

Broderick Jones will wear No. 77 with the Pittsburgh Steelers to honor his former Georgia teammate and roommate Devin Willock, who passed away earlier this year in a car crash in Athens, GA. “They told me the number was available, and I just wanted to show my respects by taking that number and letting it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a shrewd move in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. After a trade with the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh selected Georgia tight end Darnell Washington. Many had Washington as one of the best tight ends in this class, if not the best. He was expected to go far earlier than […]

For the first time in four years, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a cornerback. The Steelers selected former Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with the No. 32 overall pick in this year’s draft. There was much expectation that the Steelers would decide to draft Porter with the No. 14 overall pick, but they instead opted […]

With the first pick of the second-round in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. It won’t be the first time the Steelers have featured a Porter on their defense. Joey Porter Sr. played in Pittsburgh from 1999-2006. He was named to four Pro Bowls and won […]

When a curse becomes a blessing. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. surprisingly did not hear his name called Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the stars may align for him to be the first pick in the second round Friday and bring to life the dream of playing for […]

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The league now has 31 new players joining their teams, and they are ready to start a new journey in their careers. However, some are still waiting to hear their names called on Days 2 and 3. With a handful of picks […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have another trade up their sleeve in the NFL Draft. With Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, a surefire first rounder at one point, still on the board, the Steelers find themselves in an advantageous position when it comes to pick number 32, the first selection in the second round. The Steelers, who […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made an aggressive move by trading up in the 2023 NFL Draft. For Mike Tomlin, the trade was an impressive investment into the Steelers continued growth. Pittsburgh, who originally had the No. 17 overall pick, traded up to No. 14 with the New England Patriots. They promptly took Georgia offensive tackle Broderick […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making quarterback Kenny Pickett happy with an NFL Draft trade. The Steelers moved up with a trade with the New England Patriots, and they have selected Georgia OT Broderick Jones, per the official NFL account. ‘TRADE ALERT: The @Steelers have traded up to the No. 14 pick! The @Patriots receive picks […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2023 NFL Draft with cornerback being one of their biggest positional needs. If the Steelers plan on selecting a cornerback with the No. 17 overall pick, Ben Roethlisberger sees that his former team should look to bring in Joey Porter Jr. “Obviously Joey Porter Jr., I think that’s kind of the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several different directions they can go in this year for the NFL Draft. The two most recognized needs for the Steelers are at offensive line and defensive back. Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is one of the best overall prospects in this year’s draft class, and he plays a position the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major addition to their wide receiver room when they traded for Allen Robinson. The Steelers didn’t stop there however as Pittsburgh has brought back a familiar face at wide receiver. The Steelers have re-signed Miles Boykin to a one-year contract, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Boykin spent his first year […]

Who says only superstars can be influential? NBA veteran Patrick Beverley might be becoming a treasured philosopher among other athletes. New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson channeled the outspoken point guard when explaining why he thought his one season with the Los Angeles Rams was ultimately unsuccessful. “If you’re a fork, you don’t want […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have found their way into the NFL Playoffs last season, but they still had an extremely encouraging finish to the season, and seem to have found their quarterback of the future in Kenny Pickett. For that reason, getting Pickett more weapons to work with this offseason was a big goal […]

After missing out on the postseason in 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to delve deeper into their rebuild, and a pristine way of embarking on such a journey is by means of making the most of the NFL Draft. Heading into this year’s illustrious event, the franchise holds the rights to seven total picks […]

The 2023 NFL Draft starts this Thursday after months of speculation on where prospects will end up. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one team looking to make the jumpy from frisky to contender in 2023, and adding key pieces in the draft will be paramount to building a playoff-caliber team. However, head coach Mike Tomlin believes […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially bolstered their depth at the wide receiver position on Friday, acquiring Allen Robinson and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round pick. Pittsburgh reportedly agreed to pay a mere $5 million of Robinson’s guaranteed salary for the 2023 campaign. The Rams, who signed […]