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The Pittsburgh Steelers raised eyebrows everywhere this offseason when they completely overhauled their quarterback room. Not only did Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph both depart via free agency, but Kenny Pickett was unceremoniously traded to the Philadelphia Eagles after he reportedly voiced opposition to the signing of Russell Wilson. In addition to signing Wilson after […]

The one developing Pittsburgh Steelers storyline that will continue to change until Week 1 of the regular season will be the question of who is going to be the starting quarterback between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to Kay Adams Saturday about the quarterback competition, specfically about Fields and […]

In the high-energy atmosphere of NFL training camps, skirmishes are a common occurrence due to the competitive spirit and physical demands. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their first camp scuffle on Wednesday. After the team’s second padded practice, head coach Mike Tomlin provided his take on the altercation. Hitting a quarterback during practice is usually frowned […]

TJ Watt is one of those great veteran defensive menaces that most of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ young guns can learn from. While everyone on Mike Tomlin’s squad can easily learn a thing or two about putting down a weapon through him, Nick Herbig sought the help of another legend. Who might that be, you ask? […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson in early March, head coach Mike Tomlin made it very clear that the former Super Bowl champion would enter camp as the Steelers starting quarterback. No need for a competition. No need for controversy. Tomlin was prepared to let Russ cook. Here lies the problem… Pittsburgh Steelers training camp […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the more interesting teams to follow during training camp and the preseason. Pittsburgh has several new players to watch on offense, including a QB battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. However, Russell Wilson has been dealing with an injury that has kept him out of the competition. Both […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave some insight in to why star quarterback Russell Wilson missed Thursday’s practice as the team is in training camp. Tomlin said that the Steelers signal-caller “woke up with a tight calf” and will be considered “day-to-day” according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. “Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says QB […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn’t had the best of worlds at the quarterback position in recent years. But once again they were in the playoff mix last season. Heading into 2024, Tomlin made a statement about the quarterback competition with two guys fighting for reps. When asked by ESPN NFL reporter Brooke Pryor […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the teams to keep an eye on in the AFC North this season, as their two-headed monster at quarterback of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson acclimates itself to the Steeler Way. Fields, however, struggled in a key area during minicamp that has some team insiders feeling worried as the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers underwent significant changes during the 2024 offseason, not only revamping their roster but also making strategic adjustments to their coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Tomlin secured a three-year extension, while the team introduced several new additions prior to that. The most prominent hire was former Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith. Smith […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers arguably got better in terms of the offensive side of the floor. Mike Tomlin is getting a shot with a veteran in Russell Wilson while also having Justin Fields as an elite rushing quarterback. But these signal-callers are only going to be successful if their weapons run routes the right way and […]

Cornerback Cameron Sutton spent the first six years of his career playing under Mike Tomlin on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a brief hiatus, Tomlin is finally ready to welcome Sutton back to the Steelers. Pittsburgh signed the cornerback to a one-year deal worth a little over $1 million this offseason. Tomlin has deep ties to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for war in the AFC South, but they are attaching their wagon to eight-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, a man who is perceived to be on the downside of his career. The dawn of Wilson’s time as quarterback in western Pennsylvania is just months away, a situation being kept on […]

Officiating has been quite a headache for most fans of any sport. Whether it is the NBA, Soccer, or MLB, some calls do not just sit right with most people these days who are avid fans of these leagues. Roger Goodell and the NFL are no exception. There have been questionable calls and a lot […]

Mike Tomlin’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been an interesting topic of discussion throughout the offseason, particularly considering the fact that he was set to enter the final year of his contract. Those rumors were put to rest on Monday afternoon, though, when it was announced that Tomlin and the Steelers had agreed to […]

One would think that a probable staple to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense for the coming years is Najee Harris. He was blazing right out of his rookie campaign and has been big for Mike Tomlin’s squad. However, Omar Khan and the rest of the front office has not quite decided if they want to keep […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed five of their seven 2024 NFL Draft picks. The only ones yet to sign are first-round, No. 20 overall pick Troy Fautanu, and second-round, No. 51 selection Zach Frazier. The Steelers are hoping that all seven rookies, including five undrafted free agents, will be able to help the team in […]

Justin Fields is a former Chicago Bears first round pick who now plays for the Steelers in Pittsburgh under Coach Mike Tomlin. Fields and the Steelers have a chance to make a deep playoff run, but as last season proved, quarterback play will be paramount. The Steelers don’t have Mason Rudolph anymore but they do […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off the 2024-2025 season with two new quarterbacks vying for the starting role and a familiar face at the controls in head coach Mike Tomlin. One player who might not be back is defensive line star Cam Heyward, whose status was given an update by Jeremy Fowler recently. The Steelers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost in the first round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs to the Buffalo Bills before retooling their roster this offseason. Quarterbacks duo Justin Fields and Russell Wilson is expected to take over for Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett for Coach Mike Tomlin, which could constitute an improvement come playoff time if either […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went out and got Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to commandeer their team this season and the duo could engage in a fierce quarterback competition this fall. Fields and Wilson aren’t exactly All-Pros at this stage of their careers, but they will lead a Pittsburgh team that has been busy building its […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft amid an eventful free agency period. Pittsburgh brought in former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and traded for ex-Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields among other moves. As a result, Head Coach Mike Tomlin is not too pressed going into the draft. Tomlin revealed the […]

As we approach the 2024 NFL Draft, there will continue to be endless speculation about what teams are doing and how they will attempt to improve their rosters for not only the upcoming season but the future overall. That includes the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will make their first pick in the first round at the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson on a minimum deal after the Denver Broncos cut him and traded for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields ahead of his team drafting Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite Fields being the younger, (often) more effective signal-caller these days, Steelers head coach Mike […]

The highlight of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agency revolves around the quarterback position. After acquiring veteran Russell Wilson, the Steelers shipped away Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for future draft picks. It seemed like the two-year QB wanted out too, based on recent reports. After Tomlin said that Wilson would be starting, […]

The Steelers are making a huge change at the quarterback position this year as they have brought in veteran Russell Wilson and former Chicago Bear Justin Fields to the fold. They have also parted company with 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett, so it’s obvious that head coach Mike Tomlin will have a new leader […]

Brandon Aiyuk had an insanely good 2023 campaign. He put out big numbers for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. As a matter of fact, his production plays such an integral role in giving the team the bye which consequentially landed them in the Super Bowl. Obviously, the wideout already wants to be paid […]

What are the Pittsburgh Steelers cooking? It was clear that the team wanted a shakeup at quarterback after signing Russell Wilson in the offseason. However, no one really expected Wilson to be battling a different quarterback. After trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. After the Fields […]

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, […]

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 […]

Free Agency unofficially kicked off on Sunday, with a flurry of signing being announced even before the league’s 48-hour tampering window opened on Monday. One of those signings came from the AFC North division, where the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to a 1-year, $1.2 million deal that might as well say “Prove […]

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 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured one of the strangest seasons in recent memory in 2023. Head coach Mike Tomlin saw his team earn a spot in the playoffs with a 10-7 record, but the Steelers suffered badly with an offense that was unproductive throughout the majority of the season. Through the first 12 weeks of the […]

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. […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers may reach the postseason every year but have never gotten close to the Super Bowl. Despite TJ Watt’s absence against the Buffalo Bills, Art Rooney II outlined that he along with players like Cam Heyward need more urgency from their staff. He unveiled these feelings in his latest statement, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling after a first-round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that showed how far they still have to go in their chase for championship number seven. Owner Art Rooney’s team has a lot of tough decisions to make this offseason, and whether or not to retain Coach Mike Tomlin is arguably […]

Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final game during this year’s Wild Card round, rumors surrounded the team regarding Mike Tomlin’s status as head coach. Tomlin, whose name has been synonymous with the team due to his decorated tenure in Pittsburgh, currently has one year left in his contract. Now, it seems that Steelers owner Art […]

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are now in the midst of what projects to be a pivotal offseason for the course of the future of the franchise. Although Tomlin was able to keep his incredible streak of non-losing seasons intact this year, the Steelers were quickly escorted out of the playoffs by […]

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 […]