Steelers/NFL category, Page 169

Tuesday’s “First Call” suggests the Pittsburgh Steelers are heavily scouting defensive front-seven prospects in the NFL draft. An ex-Steelers quarterback has a new home. The Penguins have a Florida Panthers problem. And Duquesne’s football team better get used to playing on the road. Eye on the Hawkeyes Mike Tomlin and...

When he talked to Mike Tomlin after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, inside linebacker Elandon Roberts reminded his new coach of a request he made during the 2016 pre-draft scouting process. “I told him seven years ago, ‘Come get me,’ ” Roberts said Monday. “As soon as we talked, I...

The 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff continued to take shape with the formal announcement Monday that Denzel Martin was promoted to outside linebackers coach and Jason Brooks was hired as defensive quality control coach. Martin has been assisting in coaching the Steelers’ outside linebackers the past four seasons but, in...

Monday’s “First Call” takes a deep look at the Steelers’ signing of offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo. We also find a surprisingly optimistic view of an ex-Steeler going to a new team. The struggling Penguins welcome an opponent from Canada with plenty of problems of its own. Another chapter of history...

Late on the sixth day since NFL teams were free to negotiate with this offseason’s free agents, the Pittsburgh Steelers nabbed one of the biggest names still available. Guard Isaac Seumalo agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Steelers, a source confirmed late Saturday night. Seumalo entered free...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a solid free-agency period so far. By the team’s established standard, cornerback Patrick Peterson is an unusually big-name signing. He’s an upgrade over Cameron Sutton for 2023, anyway, and less expensive. The rest of the arrivals and departures are via the Steelers blueprint. Whether you’re...

At his introductory news conference Thursday, new Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Herbig proved to be masterful at dishing out compliments. Over the span of an eight-minute interview, Herbig used the words “stud,” “G.O.A.T.” or “legend” to describe a half-dozen people or players. It included Steelers free agent nose tackle Tyson...

Assessing his football future last summer at training camp, Devin Bush wasn’t concerned that the Pittsburgh Steelers declined the fifth-year option on his contract, making him a free agent this offseason. “I’m gonna still be in the NFL,” Bush said in August. “So, we’ll see.” Bush turned out to be...

Patrick Peterson wasn’t about to waste a second chance to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. After negotiating a contract last March only to return to the Minnesota Vikings, the 32-year-old cornerback didn’t hesitate to sign a two-year deal with the Steelers once he hit free agency again this offseason. “I wanted...

The musical chairs at inside linebacker continued Thursday when the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms on a contract with a second free agent at the position and cleared salary cap space by releasing Myles Jack. The Steelers agreed to a two-year deal with former New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins...

March Madness is upon us, but Pittsburgh sports fans don’t seem that mad about Pitt. They’re mainly mad about the Steelers, the Penguins and my coverage of both teams. OK, and a little mad about Pitt too. Here’s this week’s “U mad, bro?” Tim sent me an email after Penguins...

Thursday’s “First Call” has an interesting assessment of new Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Herbig. There’s been some shade thrown at the Patriots for signing former Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. What’s the ripple effect of Cincinnati’s big contract for Orlando Brown? The Steelers have scheduled a top-30 visit with a center....

The 4 p.m. deadline Wednesday came and went, and the Pittsburgh Steelers declined to offer tenders to any of their restricted free agents. Players in that category were center J.C. Hassenauer, cornerback James Pierre, wide receiver Steven Sims and running back Jeremy McNichols. They become unrestricted free agents. The cheapest...

As NFL teams look to reshape their roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers are no exception. Here’s a look at their comings and goings in free agency: Signings ● Miles Boykin, who signed a one-year contract to return for a second season with the Steelers, caught only two passes last season but...

Roughly 12 hours after news broke that Robert Spillane left via free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly agreed to terms with his apparent replacement. Former Washington Commanders inside linebacker Cole Holcomb is set to join the Steelers on a three-year deal, according to the NFL Network. Holcomb, who will turn...

The Pittsburgh Steelers were apparently in on the bidding for a free agent inside linebacker. A former Steelers offensive lineman is now on the open market. One interesting possibility for a Steelers signing is off the board, but another may have just become available. And a local hockey standout is...

Robert Spillane never left the field on defense at the end of his fourth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’ll be taking that durability westward. Spillane, a 27-year-old inside linebacker, agreed to a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, a source confirmed. The deal is worth $9...

Larry Ogunjobi is getting the big contract this offseason that he thought he had secured in 2022. Ogunjobi on Tuesday agreed to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a three-year deal worth a reported $28.75 million. Ogunjobi, a 28-year-old defensive tackle, spent last season with the Steelers after agreeing to...

For the second consecutive free-agent period, the Pittsburgh Steelers made it a priority to beef up the interior of their offensive line. Then, they retained a versatile member of their secondary. Twelve months after signing veterans who became their starting right guard and center, the Steelers agreed to terms with...

While most Pittsburgh Steelers fans have their eyes on what the franchise is doing in free agency at cornerback, I’m more interested in what they are going to do at inside linebacker. On Day 1 of the legal tampering period, the Steelers decided to let cornerback Cameron Sutton go to...

Tuesday’s “First Call” touches on a delicate situation for new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson. Mike Tomlin opens up about the toughest moment of his Steelers coaching career. We have the latest developments surrounding Lamar Jackson’s contract situation in Baltimore. The Cincinnati Bengals may be weaker in the secondary next...

After losing cornerback Cameron Sutton less than two hours into the NFL’s legal tampering period, the Pittsburgh Steelers replaced him later Monday afternoon. The Steelers agreed to a two-year contract with 32-year-old Patrick Peterson. A two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection who spent the past two seasons with the...

As NFL free agency approaches this week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a choice to make. Do they try to outbid other teams in an attempt to keep cornerback Cameron Sutton, or do they let him go to another franchise willing to pay more? Similarly, are the Steelers willing to outspend...

Monday’s “First Call” has movement on the cornerback front that may interest Pittsburgh Steelers fans. A second Steelers draft visit has become public. Chase Claypool’s long-term future is up for debate in Chicago. Plus, an ex-Penguins coach plays the role of good Samaritan upon a nationally televised return to Pittsburgh....

After releasing a veteran cornerback who never played a snap for them, the Pittsburgh Steelers will try this week to retain the one with the longest tenure in their secondary. Cameron Sutton, who is entering his second foray into free agency, is one of the primary targets for the Steelers...