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Coach Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers have suddenly made a vast array of changes to their quarterback room as former starter Kenny Pickett was dealt to the Eagles and two big names were brought in. Former Broncos starter Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have also been added to fill the void, and now fans, and Wilson, […]

Kenny Pickett started the offseason fully expecting to be in a battle to retain his starting quarterback position. While he had struggled most of his second year and then battled injuries, it seemed fairly clear that he would at least get a chance to show what he could do under center in his third NFL […]

While it may not be the biggest or most impactful trade by any means, the Kenny Pickett trade has to be one of (if not) the most eyebrow-raising deals of the 2024 NFL offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded their 2022 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for two seventh-round selections and a Day 2 pick-swap. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding an offensive weapon for newly acquired Russell Wilson. Just hours after trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, the team is signing former Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons wideout Van Jefferson to a one-year deal, as reported by Ari Meirov. This was a much-needed move after Diontae Johnson was […]

The Kenny Pickett era is officially over in the Steel City. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, marking the end of Pickett’s two-year tenure with the franchise. So where did it all go wrong? We know Pickett wasn’t performing as QB1, which is probably part of the reason the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles shocked the NFL world after conducting a trade for Kenny Pickett. It’s a move nobody saw coming but Pickett is now in Philly. Pickett reportedly requested a trade shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson in free agency, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Eagles now have an even stronger quarterback […]

Russell Wilson is joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. The news was announced on Sunday, as the former Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos quarterback is set to begin a new chapter of his career. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph received an update on his Steelers future following the Wilson news, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “With […]

There is a new quarterback in town who hopes to rekindle their winning ways. Russell Wilson is set to join Coach Mike Tomlin in the Pittsburgh Steelers system. The former Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks signal-caller will now compete with Kenny Pickett as Mason Rudolph heads to free agency to test the waters. This raised […]

Kenny Pickett is not the answer under center for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That point was made incredibly clear by Ryan Clark, who did not hold back in voicing out his opinion about Pittsburgh merely bringing in competition for Pickett instead of looking for a much better QB1 option. “If they do all that, it is […]

It was just two years ago when, at the NFL Scouting Combine, the Pittsburgh Steelers had Kenny Pickett on their mind. At that point in time, the Steelers were searching for the heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger, who had been Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback since 2004. Pickett, a standout at Pitt and the third-place finisher in […]

Throughout the majority of the 2023 season, the Steelers had a difficult time establishing their offensive game. They managed to win several games in the first half of the season with strong defensive efforts and then making a few offensive plays with Kenny Pickett at quarterback in the fourth quarter. Their struggles on offense hurt […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a change at the quarterback position as Kenny Pickett has failed to live up to expectations. They also released Mitch Trubisky, so there are a lot of rumors regarding the Steelers. One name has popped up recently with Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson favored to go to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett may not have won over Pittsburgh fans, but he does have one big fan – Terry Bradshaw. The Steelers legend appeared on the Rich Eisen Show and discussed Pickett amid rumors that the team may trade for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. “I love Pickett,” Bradshaw said. “I know him well. […]

The hope for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky when he inked a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 was that he would be able to rebuild his career as a starter. It did not turn out that way for Trubisky. His fate on the team had been written on the wall the moment Pittsburgh selected […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs, questionable quarterback play held the team back from greatness. As they look to make a deeper playoff run, the 2024 NFL Draft offers the Steelers exactly what they need. Kenny Pickett may be under contract for next season, but some believe Pittsburgh is prepared to move on. Oregon […]

Despite starting three different quarterbacks during the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to win 10 games and reach the playoffs. While the goal next season will be to return to the playoffs, the Steelers likely don’t want to have to use multiple quarterbacks to do so. As it stands heading into the NFL offseason, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be in the market for a quarterback in the 2024 offseason. After the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, there are rumors that veteran QB Ryan Tannehill could be making his way to the Steel City. Tannehill spent time with Smith, while he was the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers handed the keys of their offense over to former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yesterday, cementing the team’s plans for an offensive unit in need of plenty of improvements next season. Steelers owner Art Rooney II sent a serious message to his team recently as his patience began to wear thin. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had, by and large, a successful season that many other NFL franchises would gladly take. Despite all their offensive struggles, coaching changes, and injury problems, the Steelers made it to the playoffs and put up a bit of an admirable fight in their Wild Card Round defeat to the Buffalo Bills. But […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers now have big decisions to make for the NFL Offseason. They need to decide whether or not they are staying with Mike Tomlin after their Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills. Other decisions of the same importance also need to be addressed by owner Art Rooney II and general manager Omar […]

Was the 2023 season Mike Tomlin’s finest performance as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Considering he’s raised a Lombardi Trophy, that’s probably not the case. But getting his team to the playoffs after an up-and-down season proved his ability to get every last ounce of talent out of his roster. Week 15 seemed to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some questions to answer this offseason. One area of concern is the quarterback situation, as nobody is sure what’s in store for Kenny Pickett. However, it sounds like Mike Tomlin likes the idea of Pickett running the offense, but there is a catch. Tomlin seemingly wants to bring in some competition […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced a rollercoaster journey during the 2023 NFL season. It was marked by exhilarating highs and disappointing lows that kept fans on the edge of their seats. They wrapped up the season with a 10-7 record and clinched a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. However, the team ultimately faced heartbreak in […]

While they made a valiant effort to reach the postseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end on Super Wild Card Weekend. The Steelers will now enter the offseason looking to improve their roster for a deeper playoff run. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Quarterback Mason Rudolph got the start, completing 23-of-39 passes for 229 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was listed as a full participant on the team’s lengthy injury report, according to Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Steelers list Kenny Pickett as full practice participant today for the first time since his ankle surgery. Najee Harris (knee), Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), Cam Heyward (groin) and Trenton Thompson (neck) […]

There were rumors that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett refused to dress as the backup to Mason Rudolph on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, but he vehemently denied those rumors this week. “It was either I was going to start and play,” Kenny Pickett said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “or if they didn’t think […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be without their starting quarterback for a key Week 17 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Kenny Pickett is inactive for Sunday’s game with Seattle, per NFL Network. Mitch Trubisky is expected to be the backup quarterback in the game, behind Mason Rudolph. The Steelers are entering the game against […]

Mason Rudolph is going to be the starting quarterback in Week 17 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nevertheless, it was revealed Friday that Kenny Pickett is listed as questionable with an ankle injury for Sunday’s game versus the Seattle Seahawks, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pickett is hoping to be available for the game. His […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been dealing with Kenny Pickett’s absence due to an ankle sprain he suffered in the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and he is working hard to come back soon while supporting Mason Rudolph in the meantime. “(I’m) getting the mental reps, taking advantage of the stuff that I’m not getting […]

After Mitchell Trubisky led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a second straight loss, Mike Tomlin benched him in favor of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky became the Steelers’ temporary starter with second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett out due to a high ankle sprain that required surgery. The decision turned out great as Rudolph led Pittsburgh to their best […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to have Mason Rudolph as their starter for their Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin (h/t Brooke Pryor of ESPN). Mike Tomlin says Kenny Pickett is in the same position as last week — and Mason Rudolph is “scheduled to be the quarterback […]

Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers got back into the win column with a Week 16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. But as the Steelers prepare for Week 17, head coach Mike Tomlin still isn’t settled as to who will play QB. Rudolph was under center due to Kenny Pickett’s ankle injury. Despite his performance, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have essentially imploded over the last several weeks and things aren’t getting any better in the final stretch of the regular season. Especially considering Kenny Pickett is still dealing with an ankle injury. But it sounds like he’s still not ready to go. Pickett is already officially ruled out for Saturday’s matchup […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still (barely) fighting for a playoff spot, but with the way things are going it’s no surprise that Steelers fans are starting to look toward the 2024 NFL Draft. The Kenny Pickett injury and subsequent play of backups Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph are a big reason the team is in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a precarious situation regarding their future at quarterback, and how they handle this situation may determine if they will have a legitimate championship window within the next three to five years.  The quarterback position is the most important position in all of sports, and having a franchise quarterback can make […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend in a game that could be do-or-die for their playoff hopes. The Steelers’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts has them on the outside looking in, in regards to the current AFC Playoff Picture. The Steelers are hoping for improved play from George […]

With Kenny Pickett still sidelined with an injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying to get by without him. Mitch Trubisky was the QB1 but after a brutal performance against the Indianapolis Colts, Mike Tomlin is making a change. Mason Rudolph will start in Week 16 against the Bengals, per Ari Meirov. The Steelers just […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t mince too many words about the shaky quarterback situation in Pittsburgh following an embarrassing 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Tomlin hinted that a quarterback change could be coming by saying the Steelers will be doing “things differently” in Week 16 and not committing to […]

While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett won’t play Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, there is a time-table of when he will return from an ankle injury. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Pickett will be striving to return in the Steelers’ Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks as the more likely option. […]