Steelers/NFL category, Page 172
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...
Steelers’ 2023 training camp positional breakdown: Offense
Quarterbacks 8 KENNY PICKETT · 6-3 · 220 The season-long stats were poor, but Pickett was statistically at his best down the stretch of his rookie season. The “eye test” suggested Pickett will fulfill promise as a franchise QB, and his intangibles suggest a high floor. 10 MITCH TRUBISKY ·...
Steelers 2-a-days: Chandon Sullivan a veteran nickel CB, Cory Trice Jr. an intriguing big rookie CB
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...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ commitment to defense is flawed in today’s NFL
Edge rusher Alex Highsmith signed a four-year, $68-million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Good move, bad move … that’s beyond debate. It’s simply what the Steelers do. When a player of any regard is up for renewal, he gets what he wants. That’s the Steelers way. Highsmith didn’t even...
Tim Benz: Plenty of Steelers issues to criticize of late — but not offense/defense payroll disparity
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to sign outside linebacker Alex Highsmith to a $68 million extension has been applauded by some. Others see it as overspending on an above average, but not great, player. One thing is for sure, the signing has kicked up another wave of scolding the Steelers for...
Steelers 2-a-days: G Isaac Seumalo a prized UFA signing, Rex Sunahara added to long snapper mix
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...
First Call: Mike Tomlin rated NFL’s 2nd best coach; teams show interest in former Steelers DB
Friday’s “First Call” rebukes Pro Football Talk’s NFL head coach rankings, which place Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin second. We also find out who may sign former Steeler Arthur Maulet and what Steelers’ connection exists in the new ownership of the Washington Commanders. Plus, a new professional sports team in...
Steelers’ 2023 training camp positional breakdown: Defense
Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 Thirteen seasons into his career, is Heyward finally going to hit the wall at 34? Already cemented as an all-time Steeler and building a Hall of Fame resume, Heyward hasn’t slowed down yet. 99 LARRY OGUNJOBI · 6-3 · 305 The...
Steelers 2-a-days: Mark Robinson, Chapelle Russell the last men standing from 2022 ILB 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...
U mad, bro?: Pirates’ failures, Penguins’ trade talks have fans on edge
About a month from now, it’s going to be all-Steelers, all the time in “U mad, bro?” So for the time being, let’s enjoy the variety. You know, like a 12-pack of those seasonal beers from Sam Adams. This week pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates ownership will serve as the flagship...
First Call: Lions snag reported Steelers trade target; Derek Shelton addresses booing from Pirates crowd
Thursday’s “First Call” begins with a Pittsburgh Steelers trade that never happened. We also look at the Pirates’ trip to visit Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels. Plus, Derek Shelton is getting heat, and there is Duquesne basketball news too. Motor City Mims The Detroit Lions have acquired New...
Mark Madden: Running backs just aren’t that important in today’s NFL
If anybody’s at fault for the quandary of the NFL’s running backs, it’s the NFL Players Association. The franchise tag isn’t fair. It keeps free agency from being free. But the NFLPA approves it in each new CBA, getting instead the right to smoke pot. (That’s more important to the...
Steelers agree to 5-year deal with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith
Alex Highsmith wanted to get a contract done with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the team reported to training camp. He is getting his wish. A week before the Steelers head to Saint Vincent College, Highsmith and the organization agreed to a five-year contract. The deal includes $68 million as part...
Steelers 2-a-days: Team brings in 10-year veteran WR Allen Robinson, S Kenny Robinson from Wilkinsburg, WVU
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,...
Steelers 2-a-days: OLB Quincy Roche back with the team, Mason Rudolph’s QB3 role a certainty
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent, 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 least)...
Steelers 2-a-days: Elijah Riley an option at safety; Elandon Roberts brings leadership to remade ILB roomVideo
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent, 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...
First Call: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett promises ‘bounce back year’ for Diontae Johnson; Najee Harris rips RB pay
Tuesday’s “First Call” features Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris ripping the NFL’s pay structure for players at his position. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett endorses the use of play-action and promises bigger things from Diontae Johnson. Plus, rookie tight end Darnell Washington is being tied to a college payment scandal...
Le’Veon Bell apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving the team in 2018
Maybe someday Le’Veon Bell will come to grips with his break-up from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. But today probably isn’t that day. Over the weekend, Bell released a video on social media apologizing for leaving the Steelers in a contract dispute five years ago. “I never apologized to the...
Mark Madden: Risk-averse Steelers play it too safe
The first practice at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place July 27 at 1:55 p.m. It’s scheduled as precisely as a NASA launch, or the ball dropping in Times Square. “Times Square” should be Diontae Johnson’s nickname. Break out the lawn chairs and Styrofoam coolers. “I really like that undrafted...
First Call: How 2 NFL signings may impact Steelers; injury update for key Pirates prospect
Monday’s “First Call” looks at how a pair of NFL signings may impact the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is positive news regarding a Pirates prospect. And we identify what Quinn Priester will be facing in his Major League Baseball debut for the Pirates. What’s in the ‘HOP’per The Tennessee Titans have...
Steelers 2-a-days: B.T. Potter was 1 of college’s best kickers; Joey Porter Jr. born to be a Steeler
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,...
Steelers 2-a-days: Can Kenny Pickett take Year 2 leap? Will FB Monte Pottebaum make the 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,...
