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Rookie linebacker Nick Herbig brings strong bloodlines, competitive spirit to Steelers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ draft class joins the veterans on the practice fields at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for the start of organized team activities Tuesday, Nick Herbig will play on the same team as brother Nate for the first time since they were learning the sport in the youth...
Tim Benz: Some perspective before we lose perspective on Steelers backup QB talk
Since we’ve spent most of one week of our lives arguing about Steelers backup quarterbacks here in Pittsburgh, let’s do a little comparative analysis. We could probably extend this experiment throughout the NFL and reach a similar conclusion. But for the sake of avoiding a granular discussion like third QB...
As GM promised, Steelers finalize 3-year contract with backup QB Mitch Trubisky
One day after general manager Omar Khan said the Pittsburgh Steelers were finalizing a contract extension with veteran quarterback Mitch Trubisky, the deal became official. Trubisky and the Steelers agreed to a three-year contract that runs through the 2025 season, the team announced Friday. Trubisky, 28, was scheduled to become...
Mark Madden: After maintaining solid QB room, what should Steelers expect from Kenny Pickett?
As a wise old veteran of sports media once told me: When in doubt, write/talk about the quarterback. That’s always been a go-to in the Pittsburgh market. The Steelers re-upping third-stringer Mason Rudolph generated headlines, clicks and conversation. Extending backup Mitch Trubisky’s contract did the same, but more. Both moves...
Steelers rookie QB Tanner Morgan recognizes not everyone will be the next Brock Purdy 
Tanner Morgan’s recently completed college career began long before anyone knew what covid was, and when Joe Biden was merely a former vice president largely out of the public spotlight. But after 47 starts in the Big Ten over five college seasons, Morgan experienced quite a bit. “There were a...
First Call: T.J. Watt mocks himself with pool mishap video; Pens assistant up for head coaching gig
Friday’s “First Call” features Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt escaping a household injury in an amusing video. Plus, a former Steeler could land in a new city, and a Penguins assistant coach may be trying to move up. And Major League Baseball is getting the best out of its top...
Steelers add again to O-line room, sign OT Dylan Cook
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to add to their offensive line, signing tackle Dylan Cook on Thursday. The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Cook spent most of last season on the practice squad for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted out of Montana. Cook was with the Bucs on a futures contract until...
Steelers’ Omar Khan: Mitch Trubisky contract extension ‘will be done here shortly’
Another day, another significant piece of news involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback depth chart. During a Thursday afternoon appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Steelers general manager Omar Khan said the team was “finishing up an extension” with veteran backup Mitch Trubisky. “We’re working on that,” Khan said to McAfee,...
First Call: Antonio Brown plans to play for his arena team; praise for Steelers signing; interesting Pens nuggets in minors 
Thursday’s “First Call” has high praise for a Pittsburgh Steelers free agent signing. There are some changes of interest in the Steelers scouting department. Pirates prospect Henry Davis won’t cool down. We have some interesting notes from the Penguins seeping out from the farm club. And then there’s the story...
Tim Benz: Steelers rookies hope to prove they’re as versatile as scouting suggests
When looking at the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class, versatility appears to be one of its biggest strengths. In theory, second-round pick Keeanu Benton (DL/Wisconsin) should be able to move up and down the defensive line of scrimmage, playing nose tackle or end. Third-round pick Darnell Washington (TE/Georgia) is expected...
Steelers sign XFL standouts Hakeem Butler, Luq Barcoo, claim DT Manny Jones
On a day the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the re-signing of a tenured quarterback and the release of a former starting defensive back, three players were officially added to the roster. The Steelers announced the signings of wide receiver Hakeem Butler, cornerback Luq Barcoo and defensive tackle Manny Jones. Butler and...
Steelers assistants Teryl Austin, Frisman Jackson invited to NFL coaching accelerator program
Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coaches Teryl Austin and Frisman Jackson are among 40 deemed worthy of consideration as future NFL head coaches who will take part in a spring accelerator program this weekend. The league on Wednesday announced plans to host what it’s calling a “Coach Accelerator” during its spring league...
Steelers announce signing of QB Mason Rudolph
Mason Rudolph’s return to the Pittsburgh Steelers became official Wednesday when the team announced his re-signing. His two months on the free-agent market aside, Rudolph is tied for the Steelers’ fourth-longest tenure among those currently on the roster. Only Cameron Heyward, Chris Boswell and T.J. Watt have been with the...
Mark Madden: Steelers smart to keep Mason Rudolph but also need to retain Mitch Trubisky
Refreshing sports notes seem a worthy method of celebrating Mason Rudolph still being a Steeler. He can’t return because he never left. • Mason Rudolph’s re-signing with the Steelers gives him a job but also reveals that no other team considered him worthy to compete for a No. 2 spot....
Steelers release veteran CB Ahkello Witherspoon, save $4 million in cap space
The Pittsburgh Steelers released Ahkello Witherspoon on Wednesday, per reports, saving $4 million in salary-cap space. A veteran cornerback, Witherspoon appeared in 13 games for the Steelers over the past two seasons. But after playing every down for the first 2½ games of 2022, Witherspoon suffered a hamstring injury during...
Steelers great Franco Harris gets hometown street renamed in his honor
Black and Gold infiltrated a New Jersey town Tuesday as a street there was named after late Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris. A street in Mount Holly, Harris’ hometown, is now named Franco Harris Way. WPVI-TV in Philadelphia reported that Harris grew up on the road, which before Tuesday...
First Call: Steelers sign XFL star WR; new home for Pat McAfee’s show
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some roster news for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, the shenanigans between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays won’t stop. And the “Pat McAfee Show” is heading to a major network. Hello, Hak After the Steelers invited XFL receiving star Hakeem Butler to their rookie...
Potential return of Mason Rudolph to Steelers makes sense for both sides — even if some refuse to see it
Back in February, I reported that Pittsburgh Steelers free agent quarterback Mason Rudolph would test the market but would also consider a return to the Steelers if the team decided to trade or release second-stringer Mitch Trubisky in advance of the draft. More than a few people told me I...
Longtime Steelers scout Mark Gorscak — known as combine’s 40-yard dash starter — to retire
One of the longest-tenured employees of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ football operations is set to retire. College scout Mark Gorscak announced his pending retirement via a social-media post. Gorscak spent 28 years with the Steelers, the first three of which were as the team’s BLESTO scout. The team has not yet...
Steelers’ 7th-round pick Cory Trice set to prove himself after tumble in draft
When Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick Cory Trice slid from the middle rounds of the NFL Draft to the seventh, the fall had a significant impact on his checkbook. Instead of a six-figure signing bonus afforded to mid-round picks, Trice had a slotted value of $84,000 as the No. 241 player...
Le’Veon Bell wants to settle old scores with Vontaze Burfict in boxing ring
The career of former Pittsburgh Steeler Le’Veon Bell was altered by two big hits from former Cincinnati Bengals players. First, there was the blow that hyperextended his knee from safety Reggie Nelson at the end of the 2014 season that caused Bell to miss the playoffs. Then there was the...
First Call: J.J. Watt nixes talk of being a Steeler; team signs top XFL corner, considers former Pro Bowl LB
Tuesday’s “First Call” is loaded with Steelers nuggets, including J.J. Watt’s statement on the notion of him playing in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are also signing an XFL star cornerback, while considering a former Pro Bowl linebacker. Plus, there is more college realignment news, and Major League Baseball’s best were sparkling...
Reports: Mason Rudolph to visit Steelers, could sign on as No. 3 quarterback
With the Pittsburgh Steelers still in the market for a third quarterback, they will visit with Mason Rudolph on Tuesday with the idea of bringing him back to the organization for a sixth NFL season. Various outlets, including ESPN, reported that Rudolph is expected to re-sign a one-year deal with...
Steelers sign undrafted rookie RB Alfonzo Graham off tryout
Undrafted running back Alfonzo Graham signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Graham apparently impressed during the three-day rookie minicamp he took part in on a tryout basis this past weekend. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound Graham had 1,105 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games for Morgan State in 2022...
First Call: Is Kyle Dubas now in play for Penguins’ GM search? Steelers allegedly sign rookie tryout RB
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have added to their running back room. A former Steeler is trying to find a new home in the NFC South. The Pirates got as little help as they should’ve expected from the Kansas City Royals against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. A few Penguins...


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