Joe Rutter stories, Page 28
Steelers trade quarterback Kenny Pickett to Eagles
On the day the Pittsburgh Steelers introduced new quarterback Russell Wilson, they traded the only other one on their roster. Kenny Pickett, the former first-round pick from Pitt whose starting status was in question after Wilson’s signing, was sent to the Philadelphia Eagles, a league source confirmed to TribLive, ending...
Joining Steelers was ‘the place I wanted to be’ for new quarterback Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson likened his first foray into free agency to his NFL introduction in 2012 when he interviewed with teams at the scouting combine. This time, the difference was that, coming on the heels of a decorated 12-year pro career, Wilson got to choose his destination. And he had his...
Report: Steelers bringing back nose tackle Montravius Adams on 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping one of their own from leaving in free agency. Nose tackle Montravius Adams agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Steelers, ESPN reported Thursday night. He became an unrestricted free agent Wednesday. Adams, 28, has spent two-plus seasons with the Steelers, joining them...
Analysis: Early moves in free agency help bring Steelers’ draft priorities into focus
The NFL Draft, which is still six weeks away, has taken on a clearer focus for the Pittsburgh Steelers given what has transpired in the early stages of free agency. This week, the Steelers have added a quarterback in Russell Wilson, a cornerback in Donte Jackson, the best inside linebacker...
Steelers keep long snapper Christian Kuntz from free agency with multi-year contract
After agreeing to terms with a punter in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping another of their specialists around for the foreseeable future. Long snapper Christian Kuntz has agreed to a multi-year contract, a league source told TribLive on Wednesday. Kuntz entered the offseason as a restricted free agent....
QB Mason Rudolph exits Steelers, signs free-agent contract with Titans
Quarterback Mason Rudolph became the first Pittsburgh Steelers player on an expiring contract to sign with another team in free agency when he agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday with the Tennessee Titans. NFL Network reported the deal for Rudolph is worth up to $3.62 million. Rudolph, 28, spent six...
Source: Steelers agree to trade WR Diontae Johnson to Carolina, receive CB Donte Jackson
Due a $3 million roster bonus Friday, Diontae Johnson will collect that cash, but not from the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, the eve of the start of NFL free agency, the Steelers are trading Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, a league source confirmed to TribLive. ESPN first reported the trade....
Steelers agree to terms with former Ravens ILB Patrick Queen on 3-year deal
Fresh off his first career Pro Bowl appearance, former Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen has agreed to a three-year contract to remain in the AFC North and play with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ESPN and NFL Network reported the signing, and a league source confirmed it to TribLive. Queen, 24,...
Reports: QB Russell Wilson agrees to sign with Steelers in free agency
Soon-to-be free agent quarterback Russell Wilson has indicated on social media that he plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers once the NFL calendar year begins on Wednesday. On Wilson’s X account, formerly known as Twitter, he posted a 50-second video late Sunday night that showed Steelers highlights to the...
Steelers to release veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson, shedding $10 million salary
In another salary cap move made Friday by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team released wide receiver Allen Robinson, who had one year left on his contract. The move, listed on the league’s transactions page, , will save $10 million in salary and room on the cap for the Steelers. The...
Steelers plan to meet with 9-year veteran free agent center Mitch Morse
Center Mitch Morse, who was released by the Buffalo Bills in a salary-cap move Wednesday, is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the start of NFL free agency next week, according to a league source. Morse, who turns 32 in April, spent the past five seasons in Buffalo...
Steelers meeting with free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson
Nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson met with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday as he prepares to become an unrestricted free agent. ESPN and NFL Network reported Wilson’s visit, which was confirmed by TribLive via a league source. Wilson reportedly met with the New York Giants on Thursday. Steelers coach...
Steelers use NFL Combine to scout players who could provide help on aging defensive line
Thirteen years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers last used a first-round pick on a defensive lineman to fit their 3-4 scheme. Cameron Heyward is still chugging along as he approaches 35 years old, but he is coming off a core muscle injury that cost him six games early last season and...
Former Aliquippa, Pitt corner M.J. Devonshire wants to follow in his mentor’s footsteps in NFL
As far as mentors go, M.J. Devonshire may be without peers when it comes to the prospects attending the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. When the former Pitt cornerback was contemplating whether to return to school for a sixth season or declare for the NFL Draft, all he did was dial...
Steelers GM Omar Khan sees ‘good players’ available to fill thin center position
INDIANAPOLIS — If the 2024 NFL season started today, Nate Herbig would be the starting center for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Given that Herbig has taken just 47 career snaps at the position and none since 2021, he is the replacement for recently released two-year starter Mason Cole on paper only....
Steelers GM Omar Khan has ‘full faith’ in QB Kenny Pickett, also hoping to retain Mason Rudolph
INDIANAPOLIS — While he has “full faith” in Kenny Pickett resuming his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, general manager Omar Khan is committed to providing competition for the starting job. And he hopes it involves Mason Rudolph. Khan said Thursday at the NFL Combine that he has begun negotiations...
Steelers slammed in NFLPA survey about working conditions, team facilities
INDIANAPOLIS — Pittsburgh Steelers players like the working environment created by head coach Mike Tomlin but don’t think much of ownership or the way their families are being treated on game days. That was the takeaway from the NFL Players Association’s second annual team report card that was released Tuesday...
Quarterbacks who could find way to Steelers become hot topic at NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterbacks dominated the conversation Tuesday on the first day of the NFL Combine, and most of the talk had little to do with the incoming class of passing prospects. The future of two quarterbacks loosely connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers — Chicago’s Justin Fields and Denver’s Russell Wilson...
Ravens’ John Harbaugh never believed Steelers’ Mike Tomlin was leaving organization
INDIANAPOLIS — The late-season rumors about Mike Tomlin leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers with a year remaining on his contract turned out to be unfounded. Tomlin’s longtime rival in the AFC North didn’t believe the speculation anyhow. Like a lot of people, John Harbaugh didn’t think Tomlin was going anywhere, and...
5 potential storylines for Steelers as NFL Combine kicks off in Indianapolis
February began with college football’s top prospects descending on Mobile, Ala., to take part in the Senior Bowl. It will end with another congregation in a confined environment, this time the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Prospects begin meeting with NFL coaches and executives as early as Tuesday, with on-field...
Offensive line prospects expected to command Steelers’ attention at NFL Combine
Size mattered to Omar Khan and Andy Weidl when they conducted their first draft as executives atop the Pittsburgh Steelers organizational food chain. With the four picks they used over the first three rounds in 2023, they selected an offensive and defensive tackle, a tall cornerback and a massive tight...
Steelers release 2-year starter at center Mason Cole
On a day when the NFL salary cap officially was increased by $30 million, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward lowering their figure by releasing veteran center Mason Cole. Cole had started all 34 regular-season games the past two seasons in the middle of the offensive line and had...
Former QB coach Mike Sullivan remains on Steelers’ staff as senior offensive assistant
After spending the past three seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks coach, Mike Sullivan has transitioned into a role as senior offensive assistant. Sullivan’s new title is listed on the Steelers official website. Sullivan remained with the organization and agreed to a new role when the Steelers hired former Los...
Steelers beat the clock, submit bid to host NFL Draft in 2026 or 2027
The Pittsburgh Steelers made it official Friday when they submitted their formal application to host the NFL Draft in the 2026 or 2027 season. Bids had to be submitted by Friday, and the Steelers made their announcement on social media with a brief video. Tagged in the post on X,...
Penn State has 10 players invited to NFL Combine, Pitt lands 3 on list
For a team that won 10 games and played in the Peach Bowl, Penn State was rewarded Tuesday in the number of players selected to attend the annual NFL Combine. The Nittany Lions will have 10 former players attend the pre-draft event, which will conduct testing Feb. 29-March 3 at...
