Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 97

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially entering a new era. Longtime quarterback and team leader Ben Roethlisberger finally retired. That left the Steelers without an established starter for the first time in decades. However, Roethlisberger’s absence isn’t really a reason for concern. Head coach Mike Tomlin and former general manager Kevin Colbert did a great job […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin admits he’s both scared and excited as he and the team enter their first season in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era. Big Ben officially retired at the conclusion of the 2022 season after spending his whole 18-year career in Pittsburgh. Of course it’s a big change for the franchise that […]

It’s officially “hot take” season for the NFL as many former athletes and analysts share their takes for the upcoming season. We’re likely to hear some truly absurd comments in the coming weeks with training camp right around the corner. However, LeSean McCoy may have already won the award for hottest take of the summer […]

Quarterback Kenny Pickett was selected 20th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in April’s 2022 NFL Draft, but as of Wednesday, he still didn’t have a rookie contract. Well, things changed on Thursday as he became the final first-round pick to ink a deal with his new team. Per Adam Schefter: And the Pittsburgh Steelers now […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the talk of the NFL this past season, but not for any good reasons. Brown childishly ripped off his jersey and exited a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New York Jets, seemingly because he was upset with his involvement in the offense, though the version of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have landed former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Ogunjobi and the Steelers have reached a one-year deal. Former Bengals’ DT Larry Ogunjobi has signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source. Ogunjobi now will have played for the Browns, Bengals and Steelers, […]

Larry Ogunjobi is a heckuva solid defensive tackle, and he might just be helping out the Pittsburgh Steelers d-line next season. The 28-year-old Ogunjobi visited the Steelers after a recent visit to the New York Jets. ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed that the Steelers hosted the free agent for a Tuesday workout. Former Bengals’ DT Larry […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool has flashed the ability that made him a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, Claypool has also endured criticism for his perceived lack of effort and maturity. The outside voices haven’t undermined the Steelers wideout’s confidence. Quite the opposite. Speaking on the I Am Athlete podcast, Claypool revealed where […]

There was a time when David Johnson was one of the most terrifying — if not the most — running backs in the NFL. Those days are gone now, and Johnson is still on the hunt for a new team where he could use whatever juice is left in his legs. Johnson recently revealed via […]

What a wonderful life it must be for billionaires. With multiple professional sports franchises going up for sale, it seems some rich people are dipping their hands into multiple leagues. At least that’s the case for David Blitzer, as he’s nearing a deal to buy the Cleveland Guardians, which would be his fifth US major […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a transition as the franchise moves on from Ben Roethlisberger. It’ll be interesting to see how competitive they’ll be, as there are still a few needs the front office should address. Regardless, they’ll give it their all with Mike Tomlin leading the way. With the 2022 NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach in February. Since then, he’s worked with the team and fits perfectly into the puzzle that is the Steelers’ defense. Minkah Fitzpatrick discussed the positive impact that Flores has had on the team in just a few months, calling “Coach Flo” […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have become synonymous with great defense in recent years and now have the highest-paid defense in the NFL. However, the Steelers’ defensive unit did take a step back in 2021. That includes a horrific showing in the Wild Card Round against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. After holding the Chiefs […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers locked up one of their secondary stars on Wednesday, signing safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a five-year, $73 million extension, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. But, it’s what he said on Thursday that really proves the organization made the right decision to re-sign him. When discussing his […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a four-year $73.6 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This deal makes Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history, and his teammates are extremely happy for him. Both Najee Harris and T.J. Watt took to Twitter when the news broke, commending Fitzpatrick on an “earned” and “deserved” payday. Deserve every […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just locked up a key part of their defense on a massive new deal. According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers and star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have reached an agreement over a new contract that will see him become the highest-paid safety in NFL history. According to Schefter, the contract […]

As was expected, Mitchell Trubisky earned first-team reps over the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mandatory minicamp schedule. This came after he featured in the Steelers’ two-week OTAs, where he also took part in a multitude of passing drills. Trubisky not only continued to get more of a deep dive into Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s playbook for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs aim to be one of the best teams in the league again after trading away Tyreek Hill. They’ve done a decent job in finding his replacement after bringing in a plethora of new faces to the receiving corps. One of them is JuJu Smith-Schuster, who plans to rejuvenate his career with […]

Although JuJu Smith-Schuster is moving on from the Pittsburgh Steelers and to the Kansas City Chiefs, he still has a place in his heart for the Steel City and his former teammates. After stopping in Pittsburgh, he had some very nice things to say about his former teammates in the wide receiver corps, Diontae Johnson […]

Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett was among the main attractions over the Pittsburgh Steelers’ OTAs this week. From wide receiver Chase Claypool’s standpoint, as he noted on Wednesday, he has been pleased to see Pickett continue to further his “understanding” of the team’s offense. “I think Kenny’s understanding of the playbook early on, he knows everything,” […]

Earlier in the year, Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against multiple teams and the NFL. The Rooney Rule has been rather questionable over the years and the league hasn’t done much to change the lack of diversity in leadership roles. The lawsuit is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ assistant coach gets honest about the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers shocked many in the 2021 season as they were able to make the playoffs with an extremely young roster and an aging quarterback clearly in his last season. Stars like edge rusher TJ Watt and defensive linemen Cameron Heyward really helped keep the team afloat before ultimately losing to the Kansas City […]

Najee Harris became a key player in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense right out of the gate. The running back led the team in yards from scrimmage by over 400 yards and ranked fourth in the NFL, behind only three All-Pros, in his rookie campaign. As Harris embarks on his second season, his usage in the offense […]

Aaron Donald is not only the most talented defensive tackle in the NFL, there are some who believe he is the league’s best player. Typically, the best player conversation revolves around quarterbacks with a few wide receiver/running back exceptions. But Donald is truly making defensive talent great again. However, Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle Cam […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. At the first session, Najee Harris was asked about his weight, which has been the focal point of many offseason reports and rumors. Pittsburgh reporter Josh Rowntree shared a clip of Harris addressing the reports and shutting them down Tuesday morning. “Ya’ll making […]

Aaron Donald inked a massive new contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday that comes in at $95 million, with $65 million of that guaranteed over the next two years. He could retire with no penalty after the 2023 season, but he would then get another $30 million if he ultimately decided to play […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in a new era with Ben Roethlisberger officially retired. It’ll be interesting to see how this franchise plays in the upcoming season, as the team is relatively stacked. However, there are a few areas that could still use some improvement, which opens up the possibility of another acquisition. With that […]

Antonio Brown is coming home to the Pittsburgh Steelers! Well, kind of. As part of Brown’s ongoing quest to conquer the rap game, the wide receiver is holding a “reunion tour” in Pittsburgh. Brown will be performing in the Enclave on South Side Flats. Brown’s ventures in the hip-hop industry are well-documented at this point […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be heading into the 2022 season without one of their key players, Stephon Tuitt. The veteran defensive end called it a career after missing the entire 2021 season after the sudden death of his brother. He had been a Steeler since 2014 and a full-time starter since his second season. Cam […]

Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t the only member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to call it quits this offseason, as veteran defensive end Stephon Tuitt announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. While Tuitt never made the Pro Bowl, he was a reliable member of the Pittsburgh defensive line, one whose production could be counted […]

In the midst of organized team activities, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster is undergoing a change. Defensive end Stephon Tuitt is returning from the NFL at 29 years of age. Tuitt released a statement saying that he knows he is “being called to move beyond the sport of football” following the death of his brother, Richard, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selecting Kenny Pickett to be its quarterback of the future was one of the feel-good stories of the NFL draft. But the franchise isn’t planning to crown him the king just yet. Pickett is reportedly still simmering with the third-stringers for the second week in a row at the OTAs. That has […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is coming off a terrific rookie NFL season and he could be coming back even bigger and stronger in 2022. However, Harris wasn’t pleased when reporters claimed he put on a lot of weight for OTA’s. The RB weighed 232 lbs in 21′ according to most pages, but Harris […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not go all out to revamp their defense over the free agency period, although they did bolster their linebacker depth with the signing of Myles Jack. After being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 15, Jack came to terms with the Steelers on a two-year deal later in the week. […]

Over the past couple of months, a multitude of notable wide receivers have signed off on multiyear contract extension deals, including Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill. The time may soon come when Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Chase Claypool will also earn his first hefty payday in the NFL. As it stands, Claypool has two more years […]

The NFL may not have seen the best out of Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt just yet. After a historic 2021 season, Watt, as he noted on Thursday during Steelers OTAs, sees that he can still give much more to Pittsburgh on the defensive side of the ball. “I feel like my best football […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have kicked off NFL offseason OTAs, though there’s been one very noticeable absence: wide receiver Diontae Johnson. A report emerged in April that Johnson, who is coming off the best season of his career, was seeking a new contract. The star wideout took to Twitter to dispute the report, though his absence […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year free agent deal in March, there was some expectation that he would be handed the team’s starting quarterback job. However, this all changed at the 2022 NFL Draft. With the No. 20 overall pick in last month’s draft, the Steelers opted to select former University […]

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 […]