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NFL Draft preview: Deep wide receiver class can play to Steelers’ advantage
As the NFL Draft approaches, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ need for a starting wide receiver is rising faster than the city’s three rivers during the recent flooding. Since general manager Omar Khan shipped Diontae Johnson, the team’s longest-tenured pass catcher, to the Carolina Panthers a month ago, he has yet to...
Steelers host 2 more O-line draft prospects, including projected 1st-rounder Troy FautanuVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to signal their intention to prioritize the offensive line during next week’s draft, hosting Washington’s Troy Fautanu and South Dakota State’s Mason McCormick for official pre-draft visits Monday. Fautanu was a two-year college starter at left tackle but also has experience at guard, a position some...
Mark Madden: Thoughts on Russell Wilson, NFL draft, Cutch, Erik Karlsson and more sports notes
Just remember, man, quarterbacks come and go, but Wu-Tang is forever. Here’s some refreshing sports notes that ain’t nothing to, uh … mess wit’. • I got a close-up look at Russell Wilson, wife Ciara and their entourage in the catacombs of PPG Paints Arena after Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins game....
First Call: As Steelers talk swirls, Brandon Aiyuk’s agent denies trade request story; Tee Higgins’ future in Cincy
Pittsburgh Steelers fans interested in their team acquiring Brandon Aiyuk or Tee Higgins at wide receiver won’t be thrilled at news coming out of San Francisco and Cincinnati. We also preview the Penguins’ game against Nashville and the Pirates’ trip to New York. All that in Monday’s “First Call.” San...
NFL Draft preview: Running backs expected to face long wait until names get called
Running back continues to be the most devalued position in the NFL. That holds true with the franchise tag, fifth-year option and — as likely will be played out late next week — the draft. Running back is the most affordable — and some would say replaceable — position in...
NFL Draft preview: With QBs in place, Steelers can watch drama play out in 1st round
In a roundabout way, the Pittsburgh Steelers helped shape the top spot in the NFL Draft. When the Steelers acquired Chicago quarterback Justin Fields on March 16, it solidified that the Bears were sold on selecting a passer with the No. 1 overall pick, and it essentially confirmed that they...
Roast the coach: Steelers’ Bill Cowher was the man of the hour at the Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast
On Pittsburgh 412 Day, a true yinzer was honored. Crafton’s own Bill Cowher was in the spotlight at the annual Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast on Friday at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, Downtown. The day pays homage to Pittsburgh’s area code, 412, on April 12. “Pittsburgh 412 Day...
WVU center Zach Frazier, Iowa corner Cooper DeJean visit with Steelers
As the pre-draft visit process enters the home stretch, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to host college prospects at positions of need. The Steelers continued their emphasis on evaluating players at center and cornerback Friday. They brought in West Virginia center Zach Frazier and cornerback Beanie Bishop and Iowa corner Cooper...
First Call: Potential AFC destination for Levi Wallace; Steelers’ draft preference reported; Penguins’ playoff pictureVideo
Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at a Steelers defensive back who could be heading to Denver. We have an interesting report about the Steelers’ draft strategy. It was an impactful night for the Penguins playoff chances. And a Pens prospect had another huge moment at the Frozen Four. Losing...
First-round offensive tackle prospect Tyler Guyton makes pre-draft visit with Steelers
Reinforcing their interest in players on the offensive and defensive lines, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted one player from each side of the ball Thursday. Visiting UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for official top-30 visits were Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton and Northern Iowa defensive tackle Khristian Boyd. Guyton is a projected...
First Call: Potential Steelers international date goes elsewhere; examining Eastern Conference playoff chances for Pens
Thursday’s “First Call” has some Steelers international news to pass along. We study the team’s wide receiver position. We also look at the Penguins’ state of affairs heading into a huge game Thursday night. And the Pirates get set for a cross-state rivalry renewal. Staying stateside The Pittsburgh Steelers are...
Steelers bring back journeyman kicker Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright is back for a fourth tour with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A journeyman veteran kicker, Wright signed with the Steelers on Tuesday. He initially joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCF in 2019, returned to the practice squad in 2020 to appear in three games...
Pittsburgh lauds Steelers’ Cameron Heyward, NFL Man of the Year, for serving city ‘with distinction’
Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward was recognized Wednesday by city leaders after he won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, considered the league’s highest honor. Appearing during a City Council meeting Downtown, Mayor Ed Gainey said he wanted to recognize the towering defensive lineman for “serving Pittsburgh...
Steelers host consensus top center, Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson, for pre-draft visitVideo
Taking a closer look at the consensus best player at the position that is their most glaring need, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday hosted Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson for an official pre-draft visit. The 6-foot-3, 328-pound Powers-Johnson last season won the Rimington Trophy recognizing the top center in college football,...
First Call: Steelers lose free agent wide receiver; NHL’s Eastern Conference chaos
The Pittsburgh Steelers lose a wide receiver to the New York Giants. The club is casting a wide net on some areas of need in advance of the draft. We recap a wild night in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. And we preview what’s next for the Pirates. Bye-bye, Boykin The...
Likely 1st-round WR Adonai Mitchell among official pre-draft visits to SteelersVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted yet another wide receiver for an official pre-draft visit Tuesday. And this one was big — figuratively and literally. Former Georgia and Texas star Adonai Mitchell stands 6-foot-2, 205 pounds — and he is widely projected as a first-round pick. Mitchell ran the 40-yard dash in...
European power Liverpool to face Spanish club Betis at Acrisure Stadium
One of the world’s biggest brands for the beautiful game is coming to Pittsburgh. Perennial English soccer power Liverpool FC will face Spanish club Real Betis in an exhibition July 26 at Acrisure Stadium. The game — billed “The Iron City Showdown” — melds two of Pittsburgh’s pro sports teams...
First Call: Steelers interviewing top-notch offensive tackle before draft; huge night for Penguins’ playoff hopes
Tuesday’s “First Call” takes a look at a high-profile offensive lineman on the Steelers’ draft board. A new Steelers defensive lineman discusses the reason why he chose Pittsburgh in free agency. We also examine the Pirates’ early offensive prowess and how the Penguins’ playoff prospects could be impacted by many...
Rutgers CB Max Melton, Iowa DT Logan Lee hosted by Steelers for official pre-draft visitsVideo
Rutgers cornerback Max Melton and Iowa defensive tackle Logan Lee were guests of the Pittsburgh Steelers at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for official pre-draft visits Monday. A four-year college starter, Melton (5-foot-11, 187 pounds) is projected as a likely slot/nickel in the NFL. A compilation of mock drafts at nflmockdraftdatabase.com...
First Call: Doubts about Justin Fields from Chicago; Tyler Huntley could’ve been a Steeler? Penguins’ playoff outlookVideo
Monday’s “First Call” has a rough review of new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields. We learn who the Steelers may have tried to acquire on the quarterback market if not for the Fields trade. The Penguins’ playoff picture is coming into focus. And we look at the next opponent for...
First Call: Pair of logical Steelers UFA targets with local ties go elsewhere; muddy playoff picture for PenguinsVideo
In Friday’s “First Call,” a pair of logical free-agent targets for the Pittsburgh Steelers with local ties are going elsewhere. We examine the state of the NHL’s Eastern Conference and the Penguins’ place in it heading into a crucial weekend. And the Pirates aren’t the only team going into the...
Steelers sign tight end/H-back MyCole PruittVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to add pieces to their offensive skill group in free agency, signing tight end/H-back MyCole Pruitt. Pruitt is a 10-year NFL veteran who has been acquired by a team whose plays have been called by Arthur Smith for a third time. Smith was the Tennessee Titans’...
Highly touted CB Nate Wiggins, Christian McCaffrey’s brother among Steelers draft visits
One of the top cornerbacks available plus the brother of one of the NFL’s most recognizable players were among those hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers for official pre-draft visits Thursday. Clemson’s Nate Wiggins is the type of rangy (6-foot-1, 173 pounds) cornerback the Steelers have traditionally coveted, and he’s projected...
U mad, bro?: Readers bristle at criticism of Russell Wilson from Seattle, idea of Dak Prescott in Pittsburgh next year
As always, this week’s “U mad, bro?” relies on meat and potatoes: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback debates and Penguins trades. But we also branch out to some uncharted territory: concert bookings, World War II history, and, even more foreign of a concept, the NBA. Never accuse my readers and listeners of...
First Call: Steelers may have eyes on Joey Porter Jr.’s cousin; new Steelers jersey numbers known
In Thursday’s “First Call,” the Pittsburgh Steelers could be expanding the family tree in the defensive backfield. Justin Fields’ jersey number is now known. Penguins fans are keeping an eye on the Eastern Conference standings. Pirates fans watched another unbeaten team go down as their own team was losing for...
