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First Call: Ex-Steelers LB trying to make comeback; Deshaun Watson touts Steelers-Browns rivalry
A former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is trying to come back from a serious 2023 injury. Meanwhile, a former Steelers wide receiver is starring in the UFL. Deshaun Watson is touting the Steelers-Browns rivalry. Pitching will certainly be on display in the Pirates-Tigers series. Plus, in the NBA, T.J. McConnell and...
Linked to Steelers at ‘18 draft and ‘22 free agency, CB Donte Jackson excited to finally join team
Donte Jackson hadn’t experienced this kind of anticipation for almost a decade, dating to when he was embarking on his college career as one of the nation’s highest-rated five-star recruits. “I almost feel, like, giddy,” Jackson said last week after his first full-squad organized activities session with the Pittsburgh Steelers....
Aussie Cameron Johnston steps in as Steelers’ replacement for Pressley Harvin at punter
Scott Township native Christian Kuntz is just getting to know the new colleague he’ll be working closest with on a daily basis over the ensuing months and maybe years. And while Kuntz so far has enjoyed his interactions with Australian Cameron Johnston, there’s one way in particular the Pittsburgh Steelers’...
Former host cities gush about NFL Draft as Pittsburgh gears up
The NFL Draft attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, generates millions of dollars for local businesses and thrusts its host cities into a national spotlight. It takes years of meticulous preparation, clear communication and strong partnerships to put on an event of that magnitude — but local leaders in recent...
Russell Wilson embraces newness of Steelers organization, teammates, offense
After spending 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson is getting accustomed to having a change of scenery. It happened in 2022 when he was traded to the Denver Broncos. It happened again this past week when he practiced for the first time as a member of the Pittsburgh...
Patrick Queen taking 1st steps to become Steelers’ 1st Pro Bowl inside LB since 2017
It was impossible to ignore the symbolism after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ organized team activities session Thursday. Ryan Shazier, frequently a guest at practice, was in the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex locker room sitting at a chair near his old stall — a spot not too far from where Patrick Queen’s...
Steelers extend deal with iHeartMedia for WDVE radio to broadcast games
The Pittsburgh Steelers will remain linked to their longtime radio partner. WDVE-FM 102.5 will continue as the radio network flagship for Steelers broadcasts, the team and iHeartMedia announced Friday. The agreement, which extends the partnership through the 2028 season, also includes the creation of the Steelers Audio Network, where fans...
Mark Madden: Giving Cam Heyward a contract extension not worth the risk for Steelers
Optimism is running riot during Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs, and why not? No results are compiled that refute. Standings aren’t kept. So, enjoy! But the NFL is a passing league. The Steelers’ weakest spots are wide receiver and cornerback. That’s OK. The Steelers have the genius of Oppenheimer at offensive coordinator....
First Call: Denver coach tries to tamp down interest in potential Steelers WR target; Jake Guentzel’s NHL free agency projection
As Pittsburgh Steelers fans continue to eyeball any news about potentially disgruntled wide receivers, Denver’s coach tries to dismiss headlines about Courtland Sutton. Former Penguin Jake Guentzel has apparently made himself lots of money over the past few months. We preview the Pirates’ next opponent at PNC Park. And we...
TV Talk: NFL spreads telecasts among networks, streaming platformsVideo
Remember in January when the NFL’s AFC Wild Card game streamed nationally on Peacock and viewers were confused about how to watch it? Well, steel yourself for the 2024-25 NFL season with games on platforms as varied as Amazon’s Prime Video, home to Thursday night games for a couple of...
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...
