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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin sees contract as ‘non-issue’ at time he’d traditionally get an extension
It long was informal organizational policy that the Pittsburgh Steelers extended the contract of their head coach when he had two years remaining on his current deal. That didn’t happen the last time Mike Tomlin’s contract was on the verge of expiring, and it doesn’t sound as if it will...
Steelers report to training camp intent on ending ‘too long’ streak of playoff failures
Since he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, outside linebacker T.J. Watt has enjoyed a treasure trove of individual success. He has tied the NFL single-season sacks record. He has been named the league’s defensive player of the year. He received a nine-figure contract that made him the highest-paid player...
Big men on campus: From snacks to sleeping pads, Steelers load in for 2023 training camp at Saint Vincent College
When Pittsburgh Steelers players are hanging out at the end of a day at training camp, even a game of Uno can get amped up quickly. “Everything you can get competitive about, it’s going to happen,” said offensive tackle Kevin Dotson. “Everybody’s trying to win. That’s part of what’s great...
Tim Benz: A different spin on the Pittsburgh sports ‘GOAT Mountain’ list
On Monday, Sporting News writer Mike DeCourcy took us for a hike up Pittsburgh’s “GOAT Mountain.” Last summer, the outlet decided on a Mount Rushmore style, greatest-of-all-time list for 13 of America’s cities that have all four major pro sports teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL). This year, they expanded the...
A 6-pack of tasks that should be on Mike Tomlin’s to-do list at Steelers training camp
There’s no doubt what the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top priority should be for their training camp when it begins Thursday. It has to be expanding the offensive playbook and developing Kenny Pickett as the quarterback. Hopefully, they’ve been working on those matters since the instant last season ended. But there are...
First Call: Ex-Steeler finalizes deal in Baltimore; Benny Snell may head west; 2 former Steelers look to Philly
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Arthur Maulet finishes off the news about him signing with a Pittsburgh Steelers’ divisional rival. The Eagles are looking at two former Steelers. There are some early season complications for two Steelers opponents. And we track what’s going on with Benny Snell. Maulet to Maryland On...
Steelers 2-a-days: OT Jarrid William a late signing, Rodney Williams lost amid talented TE room
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Steelers agree to 4-year rookie deal with CB Joey Porter Jr. on eve of reporting to camp
It took until the day before players reported to training camp, but the Pittsburgh Steelers finally got the last of their draft picks under contract. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., the team’s initial second-round selection out of Penn State, agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract Tuesday. Porter had been...
Steelers 2-a-days: T.J. Watt on Hall of Fame trajectory, Armon Watts some veteran depth for D-line
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
5 storylines facing the Steelers as they report to training camp at Saint Vincent
It has been almost 200 days since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended short of the playoffs when they were edged for the seventh spot in the AFC postseason derby. After a season that ended on a four-game winning streak came to an abrupt finish, the work to prepare for the...
First Call: Ex-Steeler may join Ravens; trade interest in David Bednar; potential domino falls on Erik Karlsson watch
A domino may have fallen in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ pursuit of Erik Karlsson. A former Steelers draft choice has a new home, while another may be closing on a deal with Baltimore. Plus there is trade interest in Pirates closer David Bednar. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” What does...
Tim Benz: Complaints by NFL running backs swallowed up by reality
On Sunday, a group of NFL running backs did what a lot of us did during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. They hopped on Zoom with each other and complained. The only difference is, these running backs are griping over how many more millions of dollars they should be...
Steelers 2-a-days: TE Darnell Washington a mountain of a rookie, CB Chris Wilcox with 4th team
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Armed with new contract, Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith believes ‘best ball is in front of me’
On the heels of his most productive season, Alex Highsmith received a five-year, $70 million contract that makes him one of the NFL’s 10 highest-paid pass rushers. Highsmith is determined to show the Pittsburgh Steelers he is worth the investment. “I know my best ball is in front of me,”...
Mark Madden: Steelers fans should be happy when Kenny Pickett is compared to Kirk Cousins
In the dull heat of a summer collapse by the Pirates, refreshing sports notes are like a cold Coors Light from a Styrofoam cooler on a Steelers training camp hillside. Sharky’s or Dino’s? There’s no bad choice! • Ratings are out for the Madden video game. The Steelers’ Kenneth Pickett...
Steelers training camp preview: What you need to know
The Pittsburgh Steelers return to Saint Vincent College for training camp this week, a time-honored tradition that stretches back to 1966. After spending 54 consecutive summers on campus, the coronavirus pandemic forced the team into a two-year hiatus from the Unity Township facilities. But after returning last July, the tradition...
Steelers’ 2023 training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Last season was by far the second-worst of Boswell’s eight with the Steelers, and durability is becoming a question. But it was only 11 months ago he signed what was then an NFL-record contract for a kicker. 3 B.T. POTTER · 5-10...
Steelers 2-a-days: CB Levi Wallace a returning starter, RB Jaylen Warren might get bigger role
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Madden Monday: Steelers’ team-building approach only good enough to beat lesser NFL teams
There’s no doubt what the main topic is heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 training camp. It’s tracking the growth of the offense as the franchise embarks on its second year with Kenny Pickett as the quarterback. As Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X said during this week’s...
5 players to watch as Steelers report to training camp 
From the first training-camp practice Thursday, the eyes of Steelers Nation will be fixated on Kenny Pickett. After all, the former Pitt star is taking to the Saint Vincent fields as the Steelers’ starting quarterback for the first time. High-profile rookies Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr. have — and...
First Call: Najee Harris joins other RBs in strategy session; news on 2 former Steelers
Steelers running back Najee Harris is part of a group of players at his position trying to influence change in the NFL’s cost structure that is deflating their salaries. There’s news regarding two former Steelers in other cities and surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Plus we see how the Pittsburgh Steeltoes...
OC Matt Canada hopes 3rd time is the charm to get Steelers’ offense humming
When the regular season opens for the Pittsburgh Steelers in September, the most scrutinized person won’t be found taking snaps on the playing field or standing on the sideline. Matt Canada will be sitting in the coaches box high above the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, relaying plays on his...
Steelers 2-a-days: Mitch Trubisky satisfied being a QB2, Cody White out to re-gain role as WR5
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Full year into new Omar Khan-led regime, plenty of turnover on roster as Steelers head to camp
As the steward of the position group that experienced perhaps the most turnover of any in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers, inside linebackers coach Aaron Curry embraces being a new face among many new faces. “I think the best part is we are all in the same journey learning...
Kenny Pickett enters Steelers camp at the head of the table
For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the same three quarterbacks in training camp. Kenny Pickett, though, will no longer arrive as an invited guest when the Steelers report to Saint Vincent College. He has a seat firmly placed at the head of the table. Third on...


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