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First Call: Antonio Brown’s long overdue admission about playing career; White Sox reaction to Oneil Cruz collision, injury 
It’s a little late, but maybe former Pittsburgh Steeler Antonio Brown has learned an important life lesson. The Chicago White Sox have some varying reactions to the Oneil Cruz injury and collision at home plate with their catcher, Seby Zavala. A familiar Steelers rival won’t be back with the Cleveland...
On Sports: After sweep, Pirates needle Red Sox over ‘hodgepodge of nothingness’ comment; NHL playoff race narrows
Those who steward the Pittsburgh Pirates’ social media accounts deserve a hodgepodge of a raise. In their race for a playoff spot, the Penguins don’t have to worry about two competitors anymore. And a local hockey star shines on college hockey’s biggest stage. All in what is a very Good...
Draft prep 101: How the QB draft class may influence who Steelers select at pick 17
Each day this week, “Breakfast With Benz” will get you ready for this month’s NFL Draft by posting daily “Draft 101” podcasts. Former NFL and college scout and current Steelers Nation Radio host, Matt Williamson, joins Tim Benz for daily podcasts breaking down draft-eligible players in different position groups. Our...
First round-caliber CB Christian Gonzalez among 4 hosted by Steelers in pre-draft visits
Prospects at positions of need continue to parade through UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, with highly regarded cornerback Christian Gonzalez headlining four prospects hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers for official pre-draft visits Thursday. TCU guard Steve Avila, South Carolina cornerback Darius Rush and Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White also were...
Draft prep 101: Deep group of tight ends, shallow pool of wide receivers may influence Steelers’ strategy
Each day this week, “Breakfast With Benz” will get you ready for this month’s NFL Draft by posting daily “Draft 101” podcasts. Former NFL and college scout and current Steelers Nation Radio host, Matt Williamson, joins Tim Benz for daily podcasts breaking down draft-eligible players in different position groups. Thursday’s...
Top guard O’Cyrus Torrence among 4 prospects to visit with Steelers in pre-draft process
Continuing their emphasis on evaluating college football’s top prospects in the trenches, the Steelers held pre-draft visits with two offensive lineman and one defensive lineman Wednesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Florida guard O’Cyrus Torrence, Oklahoma tackle Anton Harrison and Baylor nose tackle Siaki Ika visited with the Steelers as...
Steelers add former Falcons QB coach Glenn Thomas as offensive assistant
Adding a coach with extensive college and NFL experience, the Steelers hired Glenn Thomas as offensive assistant on Wednesday. Thomas, 45, spent the 2022 season as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Arizona State, working under former NFL head coach Herm Edwards. Thomas’ role with the Steelers is unknown. The Steelers...
Draft prep 101: Offensive tackles the Steelers can’t pass up
Each day this week, “Breakfast With Benz” will get you ready for this month’s NFL Draft by posting daily “Draft 101” podcasts. Former NFL and college scout and current Steelers Nation Radio host, Matt Williamson, joins Tim Benz for daily podcasts breaking down draft-eligible players in different position groups. Wednesday...
Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks among 3 prospects to visit with Steelers
On a day when the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in three more college prospects for pre-draft visits, they interviewed another top cornerback in addition to two players from N.C. State. Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, who could be taken in the first round, visited UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Tuesday, along with...
On Sports: Recalling when UConn’s championship coach picked Huskies over Pitt; Penguins start critical 5-game stretch
Dan Hurley proved himself a national championship-caliber coach. Could it have happened in … Pittsburgh? Speaking of Monday’s men’s national title game, it was a tough act to follow in regards to viewership after the women’s game Sunday. Unlike college basketball, the NHL isn’t a single-elimination sport. But the Penguins...
Draft prep 101: Potential draft picks speak to evolving look of Steelers defensive front 
Each day this week, “Breakfast With Benz” will get you ready for this month’s NFL Draft by posting daily “Draft 101” podcasts. Former NFL and college scout and current Steelers Nation Radio host Matt Williamson joins Tim Benz for daily podcasts breaking down draft-eligible players in different position groups. Tuesday...
National sack leader Tuli Tuipulotu among 3 players projected as 2nd-day picks to visit Steelers
After failing to lead the NFL in sacks for the first time in six years in 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers made it official that they are taking a close look at college football’s reigning sack champion. USC edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu was among a trio of players projected as consensus...
Draft prep 101 (secondary): If Joey Porter Jr. is available at pick No. 17, is it a lock the Steelers take him?
Each day this week, “Breakfast With Benz” will get you ready for this month’s NFL Draft by posting daily “Draft 101” podcasts. Former NFL and college scout and current Steelers Nation Radio host Matt Williamson joins Tim Benz for daily podcasts breaking down draft-eligible players in different position groups. We...
Steelers conduct visits with ND State tackle Cody Mauch, Purdue WR Charlie Jones
Cody Mauch, an intimidating presence on the offensive line at North Dakota State because of his two missing front teeth, was one of two players brought in for top-30 visits Friday by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers also brought in Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones. Mauch and Jones are among...
Agent: Steelers add safety Keanu Neal, nose tackle Breiden Fehoko on free-agent deals
On a day when the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in outside linebacker Bud Dupree for a visit, they came to terms on contracts with free agents who play other defensive positions. Safety Keanu Neal, a former first-round draft pick, and nose tackle Breiden Fehoko agreed to deals with the Steelers, according...
Steelers conduct visit with former OLB Bud Dupree
A potential reunion between Bud Dupree and the Pittsburgh Steelers became one step closer to being a reality Thursday when the 30-year-old outside linebacker and the team met at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Dupree, who spent the first six of his eight NFL seasons with the Steelers, became a free...
Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. visits with Steelers, who seek potential CB in 1st round of draft
One of the top college prospects who is quite familiar with the Steelers’ practice facility on the South Side is on site for a pre-draft visit Thursday. North Allegheny grad and Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is a visitor at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex as the Steelers continue...
U mad, bro?: Penguins fans seeing red, Steelers fans in a funk, Pirates fans ticked even before 1st pitch
Pittsburgh Penguins fans have reached peak angst. Steelers fans are languishing. And Pirates fans are already ticked off — even though the season hasn’t even started yet. Here’s something else to get mad about. There will be no “U mad, bro?” next week as “Breakfast With Benz” is on vacation....
First Call: Another cornerback Steelers may consider in draft; bad night for Penguins in playoff race; Pirates bets
With the draft about a month away, we keep surfing through potential cornerback picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Penguins had a tough night when it came to their playoff chances. A former Pitt basketball rival now seems to have interest in transferring to the Panthers. And we look at...
First Call: Steelers were interested in Terrell Edmunds; ACC receiver gets praise from Steelers
Wednesday’s “First Call” features Omar Khan’s reaction to Terrell Edmunds’ decision to leave for Philadelphia. The Steelers were apparently impressed with an ACC receiver who may be a good fit in the draft. Plus, there are plenty of decisions that have been made about potential NFL rules changes that have...
First Call: Mike Tomlin discusses safety plans; Steelers work out tackle; a team admits interest in Lamar Jackson 
Tuesday’s “First Call” features Mike Tomlin’s plans for the safety position. At least one team is letting it be known that it will consider acquiring Lamar Jackson, while another franchise says it’s out of the mix. The Pittsburgh Steelers worked out a massive offensive tackle. And the Penguins had a...
Acrisure CEO talks about his connection to the Steelers and how he got stadium naming rights
There might be more Pittsburgh connections to Acrisure than people realize. When Michigan-based Acrisure bought the naming rights to the Steelers’ North Shore stadium, many people in Western Pennsylvania had never heard of the financial-tech insurance company. But in a Pittsburgh visit Monday, Acrisure CEO Greg Williams detailed the many...
First Call: Mike Tomlin on board with Mitch Trubisky as backup; NFL considers Thursday Night flex option
Monday’s “First Call” features Mike Tomlin’s view on Mitch Trubisky’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. There’s talk of flexing “Thursday Night Football” games. Logan Cooley is leading his college team to the Frozen Four. An ex-Pitt Panther imprints his team’s NCAA Tournament run. And it’s an important night of hockey...
Tim Benz: Steelers haven’t changed free agency approach to the degree we pretend
A lot has been made about how active the Pittsburgh Steelers have been in free agency this offseason. In my opinion, too much. Let’s be real. The Steelers have basically replicated their approach from a season ago. Not only in terms of how many players the club has signed but...
Steelers reportedly re-sign Zach Gentry, keeping their entire tight end corps together
Zach Gentry wasn’t the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most significant pending free agent this spring. But he was their biggest. And now, he’s coming back. A 6-foot-8 tight end who is the tallest player on the roster, Gentry and the Steelers have agreed on a contract to keep him in Pittsburgh, the...


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