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Steelers’ 6th-round pick Ryan Watts taking team reps at safety, still refining skills at CB
After four seasons playing cornerback for two of the best programs in college football, Ryan Watts is attempting to learn safety in the NFL. He has 21 pro seasons — 238 NFL games — worth of mentorship among three players to look up to in that Pittsburgh Steelers position corps....
Jaylen Warren appreciative of Russell Wilson’s leadership, changes in Steelers offense
It wasn’t Jaylen Warren’s intention to create headlines earlier this month when he praised Russell Wilson and Justin Fields while appearing to throw shade at the quarterbacks on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster last season. Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward’s podcast a few days after the NFL Draft, Warren said he...
Quez Watkins connects on deep ball from Russell Wilson at OTAs, looks to bring that to Steelers
It took less than a week of on-field, practice-like work for Quez Watkins to show some deep-ball chemistry for his new team and with his new quarterback. The speedy Watkins confirmed making a catch on a long passing play during Thursday’s Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities session, beating No. 1...
Steelers sign RB La’Mical Perine
The Pittsburgh Steelers added some depth to their running backs position room with the signing of La’Mical Perine, announced Thursday. Perine, 26, was released last week by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. He has 17 regular-season games of NFL experience over the past four years and was active...
Steelers, UPMC Magee hold SteelHERS Social at Acrisure Stadium
Mary Beth Shaw ran a route, caught a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Rodney Williams and gave wide receiver Calvin Austin III a little shove to reach the end zone for the touchdown. Shaw was one of 1,000 women on the Acrisure Stadium field Wednesday evening. It was the...
First Call: Details of Antonio Brown’s bankruptcy; George Pickens discusses replacing Diontae Johnson
Thursday’s “First Call” features the details of Antonio Brown’s bankruptcy. George Pickens addresses attempts to replace Dionate Johnson on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. Lamar Jackson is happy with his weight loss in Baltimore, and a familiar face is back to lead the Chatham men’s hockey program. Mr. Big Debt Earlier...
U mad, bro?: Readers upset about Pirates ownership, criticism of Steelers, this weekly column
Things are getting better in Pittsburgh sports right now. Jared Jones and Paul Skenes have Pirates fans optimistic. The Steelers are nothing but smiles at OTAs. And Mike Sullivan is such a good coach, he is going to be on the bench for Team USA in the Olympics. What could...
Steelers’ homegrown players excited to see what city has in store for 2026 NFL Draft
As one of 17 prospects who attended the 2023 NFL Draft, Joey Porter Jr. received the red-carpet treatment during his stay in Kansas City. That Porter wasn’t selected in the first round and returned home to Pittsburgh before eventually being taken by the Steelers to open the second day of...
‘It’s such a big event’: North Shore businesses excited for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
The phone calls to the Hyatt Place hotel on the North Shore began almost as soon as the NFL announced Pittsburgh as its 2026 draft location. Excited football fans were ready to book rooms for the three-day party. “We’ve had to just tell everyone we are just finding out as...
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. bulks up even more for 2nd NFL season
Joey Porter Jr. made quite the impression as a rookie cornerback in 2023 based largely on his size and physicality. Porter set out to enter his second NFL season even bigger and more physical. After the second session of Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities Wednesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex,...
Steelers notes from OTAs: 1st-round pick Troy Fautanu bounces back from ‘rough’ Day 1Video
Troy Fautanu, by his own admission, was humbled Tuesday. Turns out, the step up from the Pac-12 to the NFL is quite the leap — even for a consensus All-American and first-round draft pick. “It’s a lot different from college,” Fautanu said Wednesday after the second day of Pittsburgh Steelers...
Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL DraftVideo
Pittsburgh has hosted its share of big sports and entertainment events — from the MLB All-Star Game, NHL Draft and U.S. Open golf tournament to NCAA Division I basketball, wrestling and hockey tournaments. It has staged memorable concerts — from Kenny Chesney to Taylor Swift. The fanfare and attendance will...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers ‘open to adding’ to WR room
What I heard from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday regarding their wide receiver position was encouraging. Well, unless you’re one of the fans who is buying into the preemptive excuse-making as to why everything will be perfectly fine if the wide receiver depth chart stays just the way it is....
First Call: Broderick Jones advances talk of using Justin Fields in ‘Taysom Hill’ role, takes height jabs at Russell Wilson
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Broderick Jones is keeping a couple of narratives going about both of his new quarterbacks. The Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors still have a pulse. We have an update on Gerrit Cole’s health and details on how WPIAL great T.J. McConnell fared in Game 1 of the Eastern...
Cole Holcomb still rehabbing, Cory Trice taking part in Steelers OTAs as each recovers from injury
Cole Holcomb was at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Tuesday. But 6 1/2 months since suffering a major knee injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker was not taking part in the first session of organized team activities. “He’s working to get back to us,” coach Mike Tomlin said, “and doing...
Despite no assurances of playing time, Justin Fields is ‘where I wanted to be’ with Steelers
Justin Fields sought a trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers long before they signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Fields’ opinion hasn’t wavered even though it means — for the foreseeable future — he’ll be backing up a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and former Super Bowl-winning passer. Fields got his wish March...
Mike Tomlin, Steelers teammates unaffected by Cam Heyward’s absence from OTAs
Astutely aware the question was coming and deftly out to defuse any appearance of a problem, Mike Tomlin was ready. He made an attempt to turn the absence of his longtime defensive captain from the first day of organized team activities into a positive development. “It’s probably an easier day...
Better late than never, Najee Harris on hand for 1st day of Steelers OTAs
Najee Harris isn’t avoiding voluntary organized team activities. Even if, for a brief time, it might have appeared that way. Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ workhorse running back, was on hand for the first team OTAs session of the new season Tuesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Harris, though, was tardy...
First Call: Bud Dupree already looking forward to his return to Pittsburgh; concerns for 2 Steelers opponents
Tuesday’s “First Call” features some troublesome news for two upcoming opponents of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A former Steelers linebacker is anxious for his return to Pittsburgh as an AFC rival in 2024. An ex-Penguin has helped his team advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Final. And the Pirates are hoping...
5 things to watch at Steelers OTAs: Who’s there, what are they saying, where are they playing?
Approximately 80-90 times from now through mid-winter, the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers will gather for what an observer reasonably could refer to as a “practice.” The first of those seven dozen or so such occasions comes Tuesday. Here are some storylines to follow on the first day of Phase 3 of...
First Call: Steelers reportedly in contact with veteran WR; potential NFL ownership rules change could impact Steelers
Monday’s “First Call” has a report connecting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a veteran free-agent wide receiver. Some NFL macroeconomics may soon influence the Steelers. T.J. McConnell and the Indiana Pacers are onto the Eastern Conference Finals. And at least one NHL award has plenty of Pittsburgh connections to it. Something...
Madden Monday: Steelers must be sensible, not sentimental, when it comes to Cam Heyward’s contract
When it comes to Cameron Heyward’s contract situation, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE is imploring the Pittsburgh Steelers to take a very pragmatic stance. Be sensible, not sentimental. The three-time All-Pro defensive lineman is entering the final year of his contract with the franchise. It’s a $22.4...
Winning culture evident in experienced Steelers draft class
Roman Wilson played on Michigan teams that went to the college football national playoffs in three consecutive years and won a championship after the 2023 season. Troy Fautanu’s teams at Washington went 25-3 in his two full seasons as a starter, reaching the national title game this past year. On...
Steelers fans anticipate Christmas game against Chiefs, speculate on Taylor Swift
Vern Hess welcomed news that the Steelers will play on Christmas Day this year. After the NFL schedule was released the Steelers fanbase had mixed reactions — and many weren’t positive. The team does not play a divisional game until Nov. 17 and opens the season with three out of...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson to speak at Rising Stars underclassmen basketball practice
New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will be a guest speaker for a large group of boys underclassmen basketball players Tuesday at RIZE Sports in Leetsdale. Players will be practicing that night for the underclassmen games, which are a lead-up to the annual Roundball Classic senior all-star games set for...
