Steelers/NFL category, Page 160

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

It took until the day before players reported to training camp, but the Pittsburgh Steelers finally got the last of their draft picks under contract. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., the team’s initial second-round selection out of Penn State, agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract Tuesday. Porter had been...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

It has been almost 200 days since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended short of the playoffs when they were edged for the seventh spot in the AFC postseason derby. After a season that ended on a four-game winning streak came to an abrupt finish, the work to prepare for the...

A domino may have fallen in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ pursuit of Erik Karlsson. A former Steelers draft choice has a new home, while another may be closing on a deal with Baltimore. Plus there is trade interest in Pirates closer David Bednar. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” What does...

On Sunday, a group of NFL running backs did what a lot of us did during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. They hopped on Zoom with each other and complained. The only difference is, these running backs are griping over how many more millions of dollars they should be...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

On the heels of his most productive season, Alex Highsmith received a five-year, $70 million contract that makes him one of the NFL’s 10 highest-paid pass rushers. Highsmith is determined to show the Pittsburgh Steelers he is worth the investment. “I know my best ball is in front of me,”...

In the dull heat of a summer collapse by the Pirates, refreshing sports notes are like a cold Coors Light from a Styrofoam cooler on a Steelers training camp hillside. Sharky’s or Dino’s? There’s no bad choice! • Ratings are out for the Madden video game. The Steelers’ Kenneth Pickett...

The Pittsburgh Steelers return to Saint Vincent College for training camp this week, a time-honored tradition that stretches back to 1966. After spending 54 consecutive summers on campus, the coronavirus pandemic forced the team into a two-year hiatus from the Unity Township facilities. But after returning last July, the tradition...

SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Last season was by far the second-worst of Boswell’s eight with the Steelers, and durability is becoming a question. But it was only 11 months ago he signed what was then an NFL-record contract for a kicker. 3 B.T. POTTER · 5-10...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

There’s no doubt what the main topic is heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 training camp. It’s tracking the growth of the offense as the franchise embarks on its second year with Kenny Pickett as the quarterback. As Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X said during this week’s...

Steelers running back Najee Harris is part of a group of players at his position trying to influence change in the NFL’s cost structure that is deflating their salaries. There’s news regarding two former Steelers in other cities and surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Plus we see how the Pittsburgh Steeltoes...

When the regular season opens for the Pittsburgh Steelers in September, the most scrutinized person won’t be found taking snaps on the playing field or standing on the sideline. Matt Canada will be sitting in the coaches box high above the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, relaying plays on his...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

As the steward of the position group that experienced perhaps the most turnover of any in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers, inside linebackers coach Aaron Curry embraces being a new face among many new faces. “I think the best part is we are all in the same journey learning...

For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the same three quarterbacks in training camp. Kenny Pickett, though, will no longer arrive as an invited guest when the Steelers report to Saint Vincent College. He has a seat firmly placed at the head of the table. Third on...

Quarterbacks 8 KENNY PICKETT · 6-3 · 220 The season-long stats were poor, but Pickett was statistically at his best down the stretch of his rookie season. The “eye test” suggested Pickett will fulfill promise as a franchise QB, and his intangibles suggest a high floor. 10 MITCH TRUBISKY ·...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

Edge rusher Alex Highsmith signed a four-year, $68-million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Good move, bad move … that’s beyond debate. It’s simply what the Steelers do. When a player of any regard is up for renewal, he gets what he wants. That’s the Steelers way. Highsmith didn’t even...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to sign outside linebacker Alex Highsmith to a $68 million extension has been applauded by some. Others see it as overspending on an above average, but not great, player. One thing is for sure, the signing has kicked up another wave of scolding the Steelers for...

Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...

Friday’s “First Call” rebukes Pro Football Talk’s NFL head coach rankings, which place Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin second. We also find out who may sign former Steeler Arthur Maulet and what Steelers’ connection exists in the new ownership of the Washington Commanders. Plus, a new professional sports team in...