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The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with the rare three-player quarterback controversy as the 2022 season approaches. Mike Tomlin will have to decide between Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and first-round rookie Kenny Pickett as the team’s starter. So far in training camp, Trubisky is leading the race to be QB1 at the start of the season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their first season in nearly two decades without Ben Roethlisberger on the roster. With the 2022 NFL season looming, the Steelers will be looking to make adjustments to the roster and depth chart ahead of the campaign, and that could result in some shakeups at key positions. Just because […]

If there is one thing the Pittsburgh Steelers need to improve come the 2022 season, it’s their run defense. As head coach Mike Tomlin said, they were really bad in that department last campaign. In an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio’s Movin’ The Chains, Tomlin got brutally honest on their run defense that ranked dead […]

The end of the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh has come. It has inevitably triggered a period of transition for the Steelers, starting with selecting QB Kenny Pickett in the 2022 NBA Draft. Pickett, however, is not starting, though that’s not much of a shocker. Having said that, Mike Tomlin’s squad has a lot more […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett isn’t expected to be the team’s starter by the time Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season rolls around, but there is always a chance for him to prove he’s more than just someone fighting for a backup role during training camp. When Pickett took some snaps with the […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers got some concerning news on Monday after running back Najee Harris sustained an injury during practice. Fortunately, it doesn’t appear that the issue will be a long-term problem. Harris apparently had his left foot stepped on during practice, forcing him to leave the field. According to Steelers Depot, he […]

There’s currently still a bit of doubt surrounding the starting quarterback job for the Pittsburgh Steelers this coming season. It appears to be a two-man race between veteran Mitchell Trubisky and rookie newcomer Kenny Pickett. At this point, however, it seems that it’s the former who has the inside track over his competition. Trubisky spoke […]

Training camp always presents a valuable opportunity for any first-year player to continue to build chemistry with his new teammates and also become more familiar with the team’s playbook. For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wideouts Calvin Austin III and George Pickens, the two have been making the most out of the opening days of training camp. […]

It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin still wants to see some intense competition (and probably more results) from Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett before deciding on their starting QB. After Day 1 of the Steelers training camp on Tuesday, Tomlin shared that he is not yet ready to name the team’s QB1 […]

Training camp is underway for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the franchise prepares for a new season. It’ll be interesting to see how this team fairs this year, as the organization is undergoing a quarterback change. With that in mind, it sounds like Mike Tomlin is liking what he’s seeing from Mitch Trubisky so far. According […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in Latrobe for training camp. But for Mike Tomlin, it only made him miss Ben Roethlisberger even more. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as training camp starts, Tomlin couldn’t help but recall the fond memories he had with Roethlisberger in the facility. However, it’s not his play or leadership that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got training camp underway on Tuesday but there was a notable absence among the veteran defenders. Star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is reportedly dealing with a wrist injury, prompting the Steelers to place him on the NFI list. Fitzpatrick will be placed on the non-football injury list, rather than the PUP, due to […]

Former Alabama football running back and Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris has had the privilege of playing for two of the best coaches at both levels, Nick Saban and Mike Tomlin. Both coaches have found success in college football and the NFL, respectively, though they don’t exactly go about their business in a similar fashion. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 tragic news of the passing of Dwayne Haskins has sent shockwaves across the NFL world. His last NFL coach in Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin couldn’t help but share his “heartbroken” reaction to Haskins’ untimely demise. The sad news on Dwayne Haskins was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Dwayne Haskins, a standout at Ohio State […]

After suing the NFL for an unfair hiring process for minorities, Brian Flores finds himself with the Pittsburgh Steelers in an assistant role. It’s been a roller coaster of a time for Flores, as he hopes to become a head coach in the league again one day. Now, Art Rooney weighs in on the decision […]

The NFL’s Overtime rule controversy was thrust back into the forefront following the AFC Divisional round playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Many have advocated for OT rule changes that allow for both teams to have a fair chance, with the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans submitting proposals. […]

It’s been an insane NFL offseason thus far, especially when it comes to big-name quarterbacks moving around. Carson Wentz is now with the Washington Commanders, Russell Wilson got traded to the Denver Broncos, and Deshaun Watson is QB1 of the Cleveland Browns. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains content with the way his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is expecting a bounce-back year from linebacker Devin Bush in the 2022 campaign after his roller-coaster 2021 season. “I expect him to get better, just like I expect all of our young players to get better,” Tomlin said on Sunday. “I am excited about him getting back out there […]

Despite Brian Flores’ lawsuit against he NFL and multiple franchises, Mike Tomlin still hired the former Miami Dolphins head coach to his Pittsburgh Steelers staff. While it was a shocker for some, Tomlin highlighted that he “owed” that to Flores. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Tomlin discussed his relationship with Flores and how he wanted […]

Mike Tomlin has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the past decade and a half now. And while he hasn’t gotten his team over the hump ever since winning it the Super Bowl with Ben Roethlisberger in Year 2, there’s a reason he’s stuck around for this long. First and foremost, he’s […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington signed a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas, who was in the market for a wide receiver after trading away Amari Cooper, signed the Texas native to a one-year contract. Washington made some interesting comments about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers during his introductory press conference with the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several holes on their roster that need to be filled if the team is looking to seriously compete for a Super Bowl in the next few years. However, there is one big name free agent out there who should not be signed. He will take up valuable financial resources while not […]

It was starting to look like former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores wasn’t going to find another coaching job in the NFL amid his ongoing lawsuit against the league. However, Flores ended up joining Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s defensive staff as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. In an interview with […]

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday amid his saga with the NFL. It came as a surprise to many, but Flores will now step in as the senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach. Mike Tomlin spoke out on the hiring and revealed how excited he is to work […]

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores risked it all when he pursued legal action against the NFL. But his football talent has landed him a job nonetheless with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Brian Flores is now the Steelers’ senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. The Steelers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter a new era in the 2022 season. Legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finally announced his retirement after a playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, leaving the Steelers without their franchise signal-caller. The rest of the roster is built to make the playoffs, so this offseason is a chance to push […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star defender TJ Watt took home the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award on Thursday night. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had an inspiring reaction to Watt taking home the honors, via his Twitter account. Congrats to my guy T.J. Watt. You are proof that preparation and hard work pay off. Defensive […]

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their deal and hired a new defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin. Austin was most recently the secondary coach and senior defensive assistant to Mike Tomlin. NFL Network’s Senior Insider Ian Rapoport reported the hire. The #Steelers have officially named Teryl Austin as their defensive coordinator. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are already making moves, but it’s not concerning their quarterback void as Ben Roethlisberger won’t return next season. The Steelers, however, appear to be already shoring up on other positions after signing a controversial wide receiver, who perhaps is mostly remembered recently for throwing a punch. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, […]

The post-Ben Roethlisberger era has started for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, on top of the to-do list is to find a guy who will succeed the legendary quarterback. It will be a very daunting task, as Roethlisberger is arguably the most iconic player in Steelers history. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who spent 15 years […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching staff led by Mike Tomlin came under fire for the team’s lackluster performance in their playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Specifically, offensive coordinator Matt Canada, who has drawn the ire of fans already this season, took a fair amount of heat both inside and outside the organization. Tomlin spoke […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin a new era next season, as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won’t be under center for the franchise after filling that role since the 2004 season. With Roethlisberger retiring, the Steelers will be forced to find a successor at the QB spot. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to reporters Tuesday and addressed […]