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First Call: Kyler Murray visiting Vikings; Javon Hargrave won’t return to SteelersVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers fans on the Kyler Murray bandwagon may have to jump off soon. A former Steelers defensive lineman has a new home — and he’s not coming back to Pittsburgh. The Penguins continue their road trip in Las Vegas. And postseason accolades are rolling in for the resurgent Robert...
Mark Madden: The Ravens did nothing wrong but follow NFL’s template of greed, megalomania
To everyone griping about the Baltimore Ravens’ “lack of honor” or “dishonesty” because they loopholed their way out of acquiring Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas by way of buyer’s remorse after paying too steep of a price: Are you freaking kidding me? The NFL is built on “lack of honor”...
U mad, bro?: Fans are twisted about Cam Heyward’s contact, Penguins’ shootout failuresVideo
This week’s “U mad, bro?” takes some pretty wild swings at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ shootout problem, their lack of activity at the trade deadline and Cameron Heyward’s contract extension with the Steelers. We also managed to work in some dialogue about “Star Wars” and “Planet of the Apes.” So, yeah....
No big moves on 1st day of league year for Steelers, but expect plenty of activity to follow
There were no noisemakers or confetti. No ball drop, either. But at exactly 4 p.m. Wednesday, the NFL officially opened a new league year, marking the start of its 107th season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quietly celebrated what they believe will be a happy new year. They made no previously unknown...
Steelers great Terry Bradshaw to bring stories — and bourbon — to Warrendale ahead of NFL Draft
Former Steelers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has never been afraid to speak his mind, whether it’s been as a player, actor or TV broadcaster. Bradshaw, who won four Super Bowls with the 1970s Steelers, will be telling stories in the Pittsburgh region a few days before...
First Call: GM calls out Baltimore ‘bull’ in Maxx Crosby mess; Browns snag potential Steelers OL target
Wednesday’s “First Call” has lots of negative reaction toward the Baltimore Ravens for their role in rejecting the Maxx Crosby trade. The Penguins’ failure to take two points is costly. A potential Steelers’ object of interest along the offensive line is gone. And Pitt hopes to go 2 for 2...
Report: Steelers adding veteran safety Darnell Savage
The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a veteran safety who entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick seven years ago. Darnell Savage, who played for three different teams last season, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Savage started 82 of 85...
In Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers getting physical receiver who gives off ‘Hines Ward vibes’Video
The Pittsburgh Steelers just picked up Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis in a trade that reportedly involved nothing but late-round draft choices. Then the franchise gave him a three-year, $59 million contract. A year ago, Pittman caught 80 passes, including seven touchdowns. However, he only averaged 9.8 yards per reception,...
Steelers, defensive captain Cameron Heyward agree to extension through 2027
There will be no “hold in” this summer for Cameron Heyward, who has agreed to a contract that will help push him further up the Pittsburgh Steelers’ record books. Heyward and the Steelers on Tuesday came to an agreement on a restructured contract that runs through 2027, keeping the franchise’s...
Steelers bring back veteran punter Cameron Johnston
After busy first 24 hours of free-agent activity, the Pittsburgh Steelers largely kept quiet on Day 2 of the NFL’s so-called “legal tampering period.” Aside from extending the contract of one of their own — Cameron Heyward — the Steelers made only one formal or reported move Tuesday, the eve...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: How would you grade the Steelers’ 1st day of free agency?
You ask. I answer. It’s time for “Mailing It In,” a weekly Q&A that appears Tuesdays at TribLive.com. Most of the questions come via X, but you can also hit me up at jraystarkey@gmail.com. Let’s gooooooo … J, @Crossland895: Hello Joe! If you would, please grade day 1 of the...
First Call: Kenny Pickett leaves Raiders; Patrick Queen may go to an NFC team
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the latest destination for former Pittsburgh Steeler Kenny Pickett. Some NFC East teams are showing interest in Patrick Queen. The Penguins face the best in the Metropolitan Division. And we look at the odds for Pitt and Duquesne to stay alive in the postseason. Pickett on...
Tim Benz: Acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. won’t erase the Steelers’ WR depth issue. But he’s a good 1st step toward solving itVideo
In order to fix the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver problem, general manager Omar Khan needed to admit it actually existed. That’s something he was unwilling to do over the last two years. At least trading for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. acknowledges that. According to a report from...
Still no QB – but trade for Michael Pittman Jr. highlights opening of free agency for Steelers
There was no word from Aaron Rodgers, and (again) no concrete plans for the Pittsburgh Steelers at quarterback a day into free agency. But that doesn’t mean the Steelers weren’t busy in the hours after the so-called “legal tampering period” opened Monday. And amid a flurry of comings and goings,...
Free agent lineman Isaac Seumalo leaving Steelers for Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Steelers need a new starter at left guard after Isaac Seumalo agreed Monday to sign as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. The 32-year-old offensive lineman played the past three seasons for the Steelers and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2024. Seumalo received a three-year, $31.5 million...
Steelers awarded league high-tying 4 compensatory picks in draft
The NFL officially awarded four extra selections to the draft’s hosts. The league on Monday announced its list of compensatory selections for the April 23-25 draft to be held in Pittsburgh, and no team was given more than the Steelers. The Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles joined the Steelers with...
Steelers add top-rated free agent cornerback Jamel Dean
Cornerback was an obvious position of need for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, so they quickly addressed those concerns twice on Monday. Hours after re-signing one of their own cornerbacks, the Steelers added another in former Tampa Bay starter Jamel Dean, who Pro Football Focus rated as the fifth-best free...
Former Steelers cornerback James Pierre signing with Vikings
The Pittsburgh Steelers are losing one cornerback to free agency. James Pierre will capitalize on his breakout 2025 season and sign as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings, according to an NFL Network report Monday. Pierre agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract with $3.7 million guaranteed, according to...
Steelers trade for 2-time 1,000-yard WR Michael Pittman Jr., per report
For the second consecutive March, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired a high-profile name on the veteran wide receiver market — just not so via free agency. For the second year in a row, too, this target is a big one — literally. The Steelers acquired 6-foot-4 Michael Pittman Jr. from the...
Steelers re-sign veteran ILB Cole Holcomb, DT Esezi Otomewo
Less than two hours before the so-called “legal tampering period” for NFL free agency got underway, the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly reached agreement with one of their own unrestricted free agents. Veteran inside linebacker Cole Holcomb is coming back on a two-year, $5 million contract, according to The 33rd Team. Holcomb,...
Report: Steelers re-sign cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers made their first move of free agency by re-signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year deal, according to reports. The move to bring back the five-year veteran came hours before the NFL’s legal tampering period began at noon Monday, when pending free agents can negotiate with...
First Call: Browns meet with potential Steelers draft target; UFA wide receiver may already be gone
Monday’s “First Call” has eyes on wide receivers in the news when it comes to both the NFL Draft and free agency. The Robert Morris basketball team hopes to take another step toward the NCAA Tournament. And the school’s hockey team took another leap back toward the level of success...
Steelers MVP Kenneth Gainwell joining Buccaneers as free agent
The Pittsburgh Steelers team MVP is headed elsewhere as a free agent. Running back Kenneth Gainwell, who led the Steelers in receptions last season, agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to reports. He was the second former Steelers player lost to free agency...
Steelers replace Kenneth Gainwell with 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle
Hours after adding a two-time 1,000-yard receiver to their offense, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a two-time 1,000-yard rusher in free agency. The Steelers agreed to terms with running back Rico Dowdle on Monday, according to The Schultz Report. Dowdle, who will turn 28 this summer, has 2,155 rushing yards over...
Analyst: Draft not as strong at WR, but Steelers could pick 1
The upcoming NFL Draft offers plenty of help for teams in need of wide receivers, even if the class doesn’t feature an obvious breakout star. ESPN analyst Jordan Reid said an unusually large number of receivers could come off the board in first three rounds. But in terms of high-end...
