Chris Adamski stories, Page 62
Steelers’ Najee Harris makes appearance in wrestling ring during promotional tour of MexicoVideo
When assistant general manager Andy Weidl last week said the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to build a team that would “break the will” of opponents, he probably wasn’t thinking about turnbuckles, finishing moves or submission holds. But the Steelers’ star running back has made a foray into the world of professional...
Weekend rookie minicamp a chance at 1st impression for Steelers’ draft picks
In the immediate aftermath of what had to have been a satisfying first draft with him as general manager, Omar Khan’s first public thoughts two weeks ago were about how the Pittsburgh Steelers had gotten better with the addition of this rookie class. The second thought he expressed? “Can’t wait,”...
Former 5-star QB Hunter Johnson among reported tryouts at Steelers rookie minicamp
The Duck’s first Pittsburgh flight came at one. A Super Bowl hero’s NFL career began at one, too, as did one for a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. The seven draft picks will draw the headlines when the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp opens Friday, and for good reason. After all,...
Veteran DB Arthur Maulet requests and is granted release from Steelers
Veteran defensive back Arthur Maulet’s request to be released was granted by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. A veteran of six NFL seasons, Maulet served mostly as a slot cornerback for the Steelers in 2021 and 2022. He was scheduled to make $1.79 million in salary this season, the second...
Free agency, draft behind them, Steelers still have plenty of means to add to 2023 roster
There is no offseason in the NFL — the league’s marketing machine wouldn’t allow that to happen. For a sport in which most teams are playing the game meaningfully for roughly just 51 of the 8,760 hours available in each calendar year, just about anything can be turned into an...
CBS Sports ranks Steelers’ Kenny Pickett as NFL’s 5th-worst starting QB
After a draft that’s gotten rave reviews, optimism abounds for the Pittsburgh Steelers headed into the 2023 season. What can turn the Steelers into true contenders, the general thinking goes, is if Kenny Pickett elevates his game in his second season. One opinion from a national source, though, isn’t so...
Steelers address ‘press-ing’ need by adding outside CBs adept at man defense
As Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin spoke with media Friday evening, he dropped names. Darius Slay. Bobby Taylor. Jimmy Smith. Ike Taylor. The former three were Pro Bowl cornerbacks who Austin worked with over a two-decade coaching career in the NFL. The latter has arguably been the Steelers’ best...
Steelers promote former Penguins CEO David Morehouse to executive vice president
Less than a year after joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in an advisory role, longtime Pittsburgh Penguins executive David Morehouse has been promoted by the Steelers. Morehouse’s new title is executive vice president for strategy, the Steelers announced Thursday. According to a release from the team, Morehouse’s role will involve guiding...
Massive TE Darnell ‘Mount’ Washington seeks similarly sized impact on Steelers’ offense
Move over “Muuuuuth.” Long after “Heeeeeath,” could Pittsburgh Steelers fans be on the verge of yet another tight end cult hero? Darnell Washington’s name doesn’t offer any obvious phonetic opportunity for an easily repeated in-stadium chant. But there’s a perfect nickname for a man of his size playing in his...
Steelers announce uniform numbers for their draft class; no single-digits for these rookies
The NFL has significantly relaxed its policy on uniform numbers by position. But if the assignments given to their incoming draft class is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers intend to remain traditional and old-school. The Steelers announced uniform numbers for their draft picks Wednesday, and they look not unlike those...
Steelers’ release of linebacker Jamir Jones came 1 day after domestic violence charge
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made an already-thin position even more thin last month, eyebrows were raised. The reason for the release of outside linebacker Jamir Jones has become apparent. According to court records, Jones was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on a domestic violence-related charge April 11. On April 12,...
Despite narrative they stuck it to the Jets, Patriots weren’t told Steelers’ intentions for 14th pick
There’s a widely held and much-discussed national (read: New York City area) narrative surrounding the draft-day trade between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. But if the Patriots swapped first-round picks for the sake of sticking it to their rivals, they apparently did so on something of an educated...
After drafting pair of big CBs, Steelers announce signing of slot/nickel Chandon Sullivan
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into the draft seeking to add cornerbacks both for the outside and in the slot. After selecting two players who project much more so to the former, they quickly signed a veteran to address the latter. The Steelers on Tuesday announced the signing of Chandon Sullivan,...
From Dairyland to the Steel City, Steelers gravitate toward Wisconsin defendersVideo
What’s next, fans donning cheeseheads during “Renegade?” A side of curds with your Primanti Bros. sandwich? The pipeline from Wisconsin to Pittsburgh — at least, to the Steelers — has become so ubiquitous, anything’s possible. “Sometimes,” coach Mike Tomlin said, “a place like Wisconsin is a stylistic match.” Steelers management...
Steelers’ actions made it clear upgrading O-line was priority
It began during free agency’s “legal tampering period,” when the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with interior offensive lineman Nate Herbig. It continued four days later when word leaked that guard Isaac Seumalo was added, as well. A week after that? You guessed it — another veteran offensive lineman, Le’Raven...
Hard-throwing Bethel Park alum debuts with Oakland A’s
When he accepted an internship with AHN as a college sophomore, Mason Miller had to be thinking he was taking the first significant step to defining a career that would help shape a lifelong occupation. Miller, a Bethel Park alumnus, was right — but not remotely in the way anyone...
Steelers add kicker, 1 of nation’s sack leaders, ‘Monte the Mullet,’ 4 other undrafted free agents
The morning after completing a draft that has gotten rave reviews, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the addition of seven undrafted free agents. Of note are four-year collegiate starters at quarterback and center, a player who finished tied for third in FBS in sacks last season, some competition for veteran kicker...
QB Tanner Morgan among undrafted free agents reportedly signed by Steelers
A record-setting quarterback and a fullback named “Monte the Mullet” highlight the group of rookie free agents reportedly signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the draft ended. Five-year University of Minnesota starting quarterback Tanner Morgan will become the third quarterback on the Steelers’ roster headed into organized team activities. According...
Steelers sign veteran slot CB Chandon Sullivan during the draft, per agentVideo
Not satisfied with merely adding two cornerbacks in the draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a rare signing of a veteran during it. Slot/nickel back Chandon Sullivan will join the Steelers, according to a post to the Twitter account of the agency that represents him, Katz Brothers Sports. Katz Brothers did...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Spencer Anderson
Spencer Anderson Seventh-round pick, No. 251 overall Offensive lineman, Maryland 6-foot-4, 305 pounds Stats: Made 32 starts and appeared in 38 games over four college seasons, starting each of Maryland’s 31 games the past three seasons. Hometown: Bowie, Md. Maryland running back Roman Hemby gives the Terps a 7-0 lead...
Steelers take another cornerback in 7th round, 6-foot-3 Cory Trice
This might be looked back on as a draft in which the Pittsburgh Steelers went big at cornerback. Really big. Less than 24 hours after drafting 6-foot-2 ½, 193-pound cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in Round 2, the Steelers spent the first of their two seventh-round picks on an even bigger...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Nick Herbig
Nick Herbig Fourth-round pick, No. 132 overall Outside linebacker, Wisconsin 6-foot-2, 240 pounds Stats: Led the Big Ten and tied for sixth nationally with 11 sacks last season. Added 15 ½ tackles for loss among 47 total tackles (33 solo) and finished three-year college career with 137 tackles (97 solo,...
Steelers take big, athletic tight end Darnell Washington with 3rd-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers began their draft taking an offensive tackle. They ended Day 2 with a player who looks – and plays – like one. “He’s a huge human being,” offensive coordinator Matt Canada said of third-round pick Darnell Washington of Georgia. Taken 93rd overall, Washington is a tight end...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Keeanu Benton
Keeanu Benton Second-round pick, No. 49 overall Defensive tackle, Wisconsin 6-foot-4, 309 pounds I can’t say enough good things about Keeanu Benton. So much twitch in his 310+ pound frame. pic.twitter.com/Mv7GDHhpz9— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 20, 2023 Numbers: Had 35 tackles (20 solo, 10 for loss), with 4 ½ sacks...
Joey Porter Jr. strives to form his own legacy with Steelers after being taken in Round 2
It was true to form in the Porter house Friday evening. As the family gathered at their Pittsburgh-area dwelling to watch the NFL draft, patriarch Joey Porter Sr. offered the most demonstrative, animated reaction when it became known the Pittsburgh Steelers were selecting Joey Porter Jr. “He was excited,” the...

