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Steelers starters Darnell Washington, DeShon Elliott expected to recover from injury
INDIANAPOLIS — A pair of veteran Pittsburgh Steelers starters who finished this past season on the injured reserve list appear poised for full-go work by this summer. Safety DeShon Elliott and tight end Darnell Washington are on track to contribute in 2026, general manager Omar Khan said Tuesday. Speaking at...
Steelers monitoring Broderick Jones’ ‘significant’ injury, could affect 5th-year option decision
INDIANAPOLIS — Three months after suffering a neck injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones continues to recover. While a lack of full health in late winter and early spring typically wouldn’t matter all that much, the murkiness around Jones’ status could have long-term...
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In 1st combine without Mike Tomlin, rivals reflect on Steelers’ former coachVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Hired seven years ago, Zac Taylor has become the dean of AFC North coaches. Whereas recently as two months back, he was matching wits with a pair of Super Bowl winners and a two-time NFL coach of the year, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Taylor saw each of his three...
‘I like Will a lot’: Steelers’ Omar Khan praises Will Howard, acknowledges need for franchise QBVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Much of the time Omar Khan spent speaking to local and national media on Tuesday was spent on the topic of if Aaron Rodgers would return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Khan, though, was equally effusive in talking about one of the other quarterbacks on last year’s...
Steelers GM Omar Khan open to another season with Aaron Rodgers at QBVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s officially A-Rod Watch 2.0. This sequel, though, won’t be like that long-running original. It’s looking more like a limited engagement. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan on Tuesday said the team would “welcome” Aaron Rodgers back for the 2026 season. Unlike last year, though, the Steelers don’t...
First Call: Potential Steelers WR draft target limited at combine; Rickard Rakell on playing center while Sidney Crosby is hurtVideo
Tuesday’s “First Call” has some disappointing news from the NFL combine regarding a potential Pittsburgh Steelers draft target. The Cowboys are massaging the franchise tag situation with George Pickens. Plus, Penguins forward Rickard Rakell shares his Olympic opinions, and he discusses a potential move to center with Sidney Crosby injured....
NFL Films and Pat McAfee celebrate Pittsburgh with ‘The Football Town’Video
The NFL Draft is 60 days away, but its first local event will arrive much sooner on the screen of the Kamin Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema. “The Football Town,” a celebration of Pittsburgh’s gridiron genealogy, premieres Saturday to science center visitors. “This is our first real activation headed up...
First Call: Ex-Steelers say its time to move on from Patrick Queen; Team Canada’s coach grousing about 3-on-3Video
Monday’s “First Call” has some sour grapes from Team Canada’s hockey coach regarding his team’s loss to the United States in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday. A pair of former Steelers think it’s time for Pittsburgh to say goodbye to a big-ticket starter on defense. The Tush Push may...
Madden Monday: Steelers want Aaron Rodgers so badly ‘they will wait as long as it takes’Video
A few weeks ago, it felt like Aaron Rodgers’ return to the Pittsburgh Steelers was simply a matter of time. This past week, though, multiple reports suggested otherwise. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Rodgers’ decision could take months. CBS Sports’ Aditi Kinkhabwala said she was told that the chances for a...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers should give deadline to Aaron Rodgers
NFL free agency starts March 11. The legal tampering period begins March 9. The Pittsburgh Steelers should insist that Aaron Rodgers decides whether or not to play by then — preferably a week before — and in writing. The Steelers should not trust Rodgers. The citizens (and perhaps the organization)...
At 62, Mike McCarthy questioned whether Steelers job ‘was well past me’
Mike McCarthy knew the Pittsburgh Steelers’ history of hiring young head coaches, making him think his job chances maybe passed him by. Chuck Noll was 37 when the Steelers hired him, while Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin were 34. And unlike those first-time head coaches, McCarthy, who turned 62 in...
Steelers head to NFL combine for 1st league event under new coach Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy has said he is impressed with the composition of the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Next week, for the first time as the team’s coach, McCarthy will get a first-hand look at players who could upgrade that roster. The annual NFL combine in Indianapolis gets underway Monday with prospect interviews...
Mike McCarthy prepares for ‘both scenarios’ as Steelers await Aaron Rodgers’ decision
As the Pittsburgh Steelers await a decision from Aaron Rodgers, coach Mike McCarthy is making plans for an offense with and without him. The first-year Steelers coach didn’t reveal any news about Rodgers’ future while appearing on a Wisconsin radio station Friday. But McCarthy said he is building variables into...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers decision ‘could take months;’ draft analyst questions QB idea for Steelers at No. 21
Friday’s “First Call” tells Pittsburgh what it may not want to hear about Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. One draft analyst has some advice for the Steelers when it comes to the idea of picking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. A Duquesne basketball player just set an individual mark that reflects team...
NFL Draft analyst: Trading picks might be right move for Steelers
As the owners of 12 draft picks, the Pittsburgh Steelers can add premium players to the roster, but those newcomers might not all arrive in this April’s draft. General manager Omar Khan could trade some picks, possibly to add a veteran player or additional selections in a deep 2027 draft,...
Beyond the Bylines: Joe Starkey, Tim Benz on Sidney Crosby’s injury, NHL in the Olympics, Steelers PodcastgateVideo
This week’s “Beyond the Bylines” streamed on Thursday instead of Friday because Joe Starkey already needs a vacation, and he’s only been back at TribLive for about a month. So he is going to Florida to play golf on Friday. We did not discuss Joe’s golf game. We did, however,...
First Call: Trade rumors about Minkah Fitzpatrick in Miami; questions about Aaron Rodgers’ return
Thursday’s “First Call” includes rumors about a former Steelers star who may get traded. Apparently, there are some who doubt that Aaron Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh. A Hall of Fame wide receiver doubts Hines Ward’s credentials for induction to Canton. And the Robert Morris women’s hockey team begins postseason...
U mad, bro?: Ex-Steelers players are mad at each other, and Steelers fans are mad at them
In case you lost track, James Harrison got mad at Mike Tomlin’s coaching late last season. Ben Roethlisberger seemed to agree that it was time for a change. Joey Porter fired back at Roethlisberger and Harrison. Maurkice Pouncey launched a volley back at Porter. Steven Nelson reignited the debate and...
