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As the end of an era has finally settled upon the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, another era has begun with the selection of Kenny Pickett. Tasked with eventually replacing Ben Roethlisberger, Pickett has an uphill climb ahead of him – but thankfully he has this incoming class of draft picks and undrafted free agents to help […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager search has been an all-encompassing one, consisting of 16 total candidates, with six advancing to a second interview. As of Tuesday night, the search is over. The Steelers are staying in-house with their next GM, intending to announce the hiring of Omar Khan, per Sports Illustrated. The Pittsburgh Steelers are […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star Diontae Johnson is in hot waters after he missed his own youth football camp over the weekend. According to Brian Batko of Post Gazette (via Sports Illustrated), the Steelers’ star wideout was unable to make it to his football camp at Cupples Stadium due to flight delays. Because of the issue, Johnson’s […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders quarterback Dwayne Haskins passed away last April following a tragic car accident in Florida. Now, new details emerge on his condition before the incident and what happened leading to his death. TMZ revealed the investigation results of the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office, which highlighted that Haskins had alcohol […]

One of professional football’s most polarizing and talented figures, Michael Vick, is making his return to the gridiron. Friday, a report from Reuters revealed the quarterback’s decision to come out of retirement and return to professional football. Vick will join the Fan Controlled Football league, a rising sports entertainment league with a focus on audience […]

Antonio Brown’s NFL career has taken a shocking turn in recent years. Once a star for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the wideout has stirred up plenty of controversy since being dealt to the Oakland Raiders in 2019. Brown has played for three teams since the trade and has run into disagreements in the locker room and […]

It has only been a mere two days that Kenny Pickett has been in action in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform, and rookie wideout Calvin Austin III is already impressed with what he has seen so far from the former Pitt quarterback. The Steelers opened up their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, which featured a mere […]

Heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, there was one obvious aspect that the Pittsburgh Steelers needed improve on. That is, the offensive side of the football. The team tried to rely on their uber-talented defense too often in 2021, which was the ultimate downfall. The team did just that by addressing the offensive side of […]

The Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh is over after 18 seasons. Roethlisberger is a future Hall of Fame quarterback who was the face of the Steelers during his time with the organization. But the 40-year old announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he may not be done helping out the […]

Legendary Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finally retired after the 2021 season following 18 years of serving under center in Pittsburgh. Big Ben managed to lead the Steelers back to the playoffs one last time, though they were bounced in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in what was Roethlisberger’s final NFL game. One […]

We all know Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis as a bruising running back who is one of the best to ever do it. But long before he began his NFL career, Bettis made a promise: To finish college at Notre Dame. He’s done just that. A promise made, a promise kept. 28 years after leaving […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed their offensive needs in a big way in the 2022 NFL Draft. They picked quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens with their first two selections. Now, the team still has some needs to address heading into the summer before training camp. The team has a rich history that includes […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered into a new era this offseason following the retirement of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Forced to search for a signal-caller for the first time since the 2004 offseason, the Steelers opted against swinging for the fences, instead bringing in free agent and former first round pick Mitch Trubisky, then spending a […]

As the Ben Roethlisberger era ends in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are putting their faith in rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. One huge – or should I say small – issue with Pickett has been the size of his hands, which have been held against him for being much smaller than the typical hand size for NFL […]

The writing was on the wall for the Pittsburgh Steelers to select a QB in the 2022 NFL Draft, and while they certainly surprised some with how early they made that selection, it set the tone for the rest of their draft class. As Kenny Pickett and six other members of this class enter the […]

The NFL world was absolutely shocked last month when Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins tragically lost his life in South Florida after getting hit by a dump truck on the highway. The tributes have been pouring in ever since and on Tuesday, it would’ve been Haskins’ 25th birthday. His wife Kalabrya Haskins, posted a heartwarming […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is wrapped up which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest losers from the wild weekend. Some teams improved, while others were making head-scratching decisions throughout. Meanwhile, some players in the league might not have the best time next season with the new faces entering the roster. We’ll see how it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the process of identifying their next GM following the 2022 NFL Draft following Kevin Colbert’s decision to step down. That hasn’t stopped the franchise from making some big decisions for the future as they search for their next GM. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, the Steelers have elected to […]

Every NFL Draft, the focus is based on the first round. That’s where the stars are and that’s where teams make the biggest splashes. However, the second round is nearly as important. Teams that maintain their drafting success in the second round are often the same teams that manage prolonged periods of success. Getting value […]

With the No. 52 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver George Pickens out of Georgia. The 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound product out of famous high school football hotbed Hoover, Alabama joins an already impressive Steelers wide receiver room with the likes of Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. The addition of […]

For years now, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been well renowned for being one of the top teams in the NFL when it comes to simply developing wide receivers. With George Pickens, head coach Mike Tomlin sees that the former Georgia wideout has plenty to offer to the Steelers offense. Pickens was picked by Pittsburgh in […]

The 2022 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, meaning the official end of Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert’s tenure. He fought back tears in a press conference Saturday as he discussed his 22-year tenure as Steelers GM. Colbert specifically highlighted his experiences with the Rooney family and how thankful he was to be Steelers GM. He […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee to a one-year deal Saturday after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Free agent safety Damontae Kazee is signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source. Five-year veteran has 12 career interceptions. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 1, 2022 […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the question everybody has is if he’ll be starting over Mitchell Trubisky come the new season. Before Thursday’s draft, many expected Trubisky to just compete with Mason Rudolph for Pittsburgh’s starting QB spot. However, that all changed when […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers now have a fourth set of brothers on the team. With their sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end and fullback Connor Heyward. The Steelers did not enter the draft with a notable need at either position considering both Pat Freiermuth and Derek Watt’s current standing on […]

After selecting former Georgia wideout George Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers once again bolstered their wide receiver depth, picking former Memphis standout Calvin Austin III on Day 3. Austin was not deemed as an NFL-ready wide receiver after his 2021 campaign, but this all changed over the […]

Georgia Bulldogs product George Pickens had no idea which team would pick him the 2022 NFL Draft. With that said, he’s hyped to go to the Pittsburgh Steelers and pair up with Kenny Pickett. The Steelers selected Pickens with the 52nd pick of the draft, ending a long wait for the wideout. Naturally, he’s excited […]

We’re in the middle of the 2022 NFL Draft and finally, George Pickens has been selected. The Pittsburgh Steelers got a steal in this draft as they improve their receiving room. Pickens has all of the tools necessary to succeed in the league and should play a major role from the get-go for this franchise. […]

It was 39 years ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers and a multitude of other teams passed on Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. Even though the Steelers had a need for their next starting quarterback as Terry Bradshaw was nearing retirement, the team instead selected former Texas Tech defensive tackle Gabriel Rivera over Marino. […]

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft was a wild, roller coaster ride of trades, surprises and heartfelt moments. Day one of the draft featured a blockbuster trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans, another deal between the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals, and surprises galore from the first 10 picks to the […]

There was only one quarterback who went off the board in the opening round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and that was Kenny Pickett. This is not a major surprise as this draft has been regarded as fairly weak at the position. In fact, this was just the second time in the last 20 years […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some big shoes to fill this offseason with the departure of Ben Roethlisberger. They didn’t go very far to find his replacement. With their 20th overall selection in the NFL Draft, the Steelers selected local product Kenny Pickett who played five seasons as a quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh. His […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed the quarterback position with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, selecting Pitt product Kenny Pickett. Pickett, who was regarded as the most pro-ready signal-caller in the draft, gets to stay home while landing in an organization with the tools to get the best out of him. The Pitt product spoke […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got their franchise quarterback in Kenny Pickett. The Pitt product was drafted 20th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, much to the delight of fans. Many people are hoping that Pickett can be the face of the next successful era of Steelers football. Among those excited for the team’s selection are Steelers […]

It took him a while, but Kenny Pickett’s name has been called in the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team drafted him with the 20th overall pick as the potential replacement to Ben Roethlisberger. With that pick, Pickett will be staying in Pitt for the start of his professional career. As Kenny […]

Kenny Pickett is staying in Pittsburgh as the newest member of the Steelers, who select him with the 20th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Pickett is just one of many top quarterback prospects in the 2022 draft class. The rising star out of the University of Pittsburgh had an outstanding senior year. He led […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially entered a new era after Ben Roethlisberger finally retired from the league. We’ll see how the franchise can build the roster, as the AFC North is extremely competitive. We take a look at what the Steelers might do in the 2022 NFL Draft with some of our bold predictions in […]

After having seen Ben Roethlisberger finally decide to hang up his cleats, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of their next franchise QB. While they did sign Mitch Trubisky this offseason, the Steelers are a great landing spot for one of the top QB prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft. Click here for our Risk […]

The parents of the late Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, are not attending his funeral in Pittsburgh on Friday. Kalabrya Haskins, the wife of the Steelers signal-caller, confirmed in a statement last week that funeral services for her husband would be held April 22 at the at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, […]