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Tim Benz: Reading the tea leaves for what Allen Robinson’s arrival means for Steelers’ draft strategy
Now that Allen Robinson has reportedly passed his physical, the former Los Angeles Ram can be added to the mix of wide receivers on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart. That has made some people wonder if the Steelers now have no plans to make further additions to that position group...
NFL draft primer: Homework could pay off for Steelers with interior offensive line prospects
Considering the actions taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, they believed one of the positions that needed upgraded from last season was on the interior of the offensive line. Although the Steelers return the same five offensive linemen who started all 17 regular-season games last season, that didn’t...
Mark Madden: Trading up is right move for Steelers, who need to draft a great player
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck in the mushy middle. Finish middle, draft middle, stay middle. That happens when you set the bar at your coach never having a losing season. The biggest worry is “draft middle.” Drafting high is how you escape the cycle. But finishing middle doesn’t allow that....
First Call: Jalen Carter may be gone before Steelers could trade up to draft him; WPIAL pitching star to make debut
Wednesday’s “First Call” takes another look at that Jalen Carter-to-the-Steelers conversation. A familiar name in the AFC North may get moved out. We examine the NHL television ratings for the regular season. And a WPIAL standout pitcher is getting called up to the Major Leagues. No crack at Carter? If...
Cornerback or tackle?: Former NFL GM has specific opinions on Steelers draft options
While a lot of names are being thrown around as candidates for the Pittsburgh Steelers to draft at pick No. 17, a popular plan of attack seems to have emerged within the fan base. Get the best remaining offensive tackle at 17, then the best remaining cornerback with the pick...
NFL Draft primer: Despite being set at tight end, Steelers could be swayed by deep class
It took until the final day of pre-draft visits for the Pittsburgh Steelers to bring a tight end prospect – Georgia’s Darnell Washington — to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The delay wasn’t surprising considering the Steelers return all three tight ends from the 2021 season and have no player at...
Reports: Steelers working on trade for Rams WR Allen Robinson, pending physicalVideo
After not signing a wide receiver in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers instead are on the verge of trading for one. According to national reports, the Steelers are in negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams on a trade for veteran receiver Allen Robinson. A trade is contingent on Robinson passing...
Highly regarded OT Darnell Wright, TE Darnell Washington among pre-draft visits to Steelers
A pair of prospects expected to be considered in the range of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two picks were hosted by the team Tuesday, nine days before the draft starts. Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright and Georgia tight end Darnell Washington joined Houston quarterback Clayton Tune as official visits. Aside...
Ketchup bottle returns to Heinz Field — make that Acrisure StadiumVideo
A giant Heinz ketchup bottle is back at Heinz Field, err, Acrisure Stadium. On Tuesday, crews were spotted installing the 35-long, fiberglass bottle on the exterior of the North Shore stadium. It will be displayed at the Heinz Gate, also known as Gate C at the venue. The giant bottles,...
First Call: Steelers may covet Jalen Carter with rumored trade in NFL Draft; ex-Pitt Panther sparkles in NBA playoffs
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed two big-name draft prospects and may be angling to trade up for another. A former WPIAL athlete is shining in the NBA playoffs, while another is looking for an NFL home. And Robert Morris’ basketball team is making noise in the transfer portal. All...
NFL Draft primer: With needs elsewhere, Steelers may wait to take wide receiver in later rounds
With the number of positions that could be used as reinforcements for the Pittsburgh Steelers early in the NFL Draft — tackle, defensive line and cornerback spring to mind — their traditional acquisition of a wide receiver on the second day may be tested. Five times in the past six...
Georgia tackle, Clemson defensive lineman latest top prospects to meet with Steelers
With the top-30 visits winding down this week for NFL teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers saved some of the biggest players for the final stages of the process. The Steelers on Monday had visits with Georgia tackle Broderick Jones and Clemson defensive linemen Bryan Bresee. Not only are Jones and Bresee...
First Call: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches son score at B.C.’s spring game; Gerrit Cole’s strong start continues
Monday’s “First Call” features the scouting destination of Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this past weekend. We also look ahead to the Pirates’ next series. Plus, a former Pirate is off to a torrid start, a big transfer win for West Virginia’s basketball team, and America comes up clutch in...
NFL Draft primer: Texas running back trying to bring first-round value back to position
The latest barometer for how much — or how little — teams covet top running back prospects will be presented in the first round of the NFL Draft. Texas junior Bijan Robinson tallied the highest production score and the second-best athleticism rating at the NFL Combine. Draft analysts have Robinson...
NFL Draft primer: Flawed, yet talented QB group can be found at head of class
After a one-year hiatus, quarterbacks will be back in demand early in the NFL Draft. Passers could be taken in four of the first five selections, a contrast to the 2022 class when no quarterbacks were taken until the Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed Pitt’s Kenny Pickett with the No. 20 overall...
Steelers add punter Braden Mann on waivers claim from Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have some competition at punter in training camp. Braden Mann, who spent his first three NFL seasons with the New York Jets, was awarded to the Steelers on a waivers claim Friday. He was cut by the Jets after they signed veteran Thomas Morstead....
Kansas State pass rusher, Tennessee wide receiver meet with Steelers
Edge rusher and wide receiver — positions the Pittsburgh Steelers have not addressed yet in free agency — remain places of emphasis in the pre-draft scouting process. The Steelers rounded out the week by conducting top-30 visits Friday with Kansas State outside linebacker Felix Anudike-Uzomah and Tennessee wide receiver Cedric...
Despite visit with Steelers, OLB Bud Dupree agrees to contract with Falcons
Bud Dupree won’t be reuniting with the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. Although the former Steelers outside linebacker met with the organization April 1 about a possible return, he decided Friday to sign a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to WSB-TV in Atlanta. The decision sends Dupree back to his...
Report: Steelers to sign special teams player, former Clemson LB/S Tanner Muse
Tanner Muse, a core special teams player who spent the past two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, is negotiating with the Steelers on a contract, NFL Network reported Friday. Muse, 26, became a free agent in March when the Seahawks declined to tender him a contract as a restricted free...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger gets pushback on Lamar Jackson comments; Devin Bush on leaving Steelers for Seattle
Friday’s “First Call” features fallout from Ben Roethlisberger’s critique of Lamar Jackson. Ex-Steeler Devin Bush discusses his move to Seattle. And there will be a Pittsburgh influence in the new ownership group of the Washington Commanders. Ruffling Raven feathers During the latest episode of his “Footbahlin’ with Ben” podcast, former...
WVU receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton among 2 prospects to meet with Steelers
Among the two players to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday was a wide receiver who had to make the short commute up Interstate 79 from Morgantown, W.Va. Bryce Ford-Wheaton, a 6-foot-4, 221-pound receiving threat, and Bowling Green defensive end Karl Brooks conducted top-30 visits at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex....
First Call: A new Steeler has draft advice for the franchise; local MLB star signs big contract
A new Pittsburgh Steeler is giving out draft advice to the franchise. A Penn State alum is unhappy with his franchise tag. A local baseball star just hit it rich. And college hockey is catching on with ESPN viewers. All that in Thursday’s “First Call.” Pat Pete playing GM? Appearing...
Steelers meet with BYU quarterback Jaren Hall, 2 others, release linebacker Jamir Jones
With two quarterbacks on the offseason roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers met with another Wednesday who could fit in as a third-day draft pick. BYU passer Jaren Hall was one of three players the Steelers invited to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for an official top-30 visit. The others were Michigan State...
First Call: Antonio Brown faces $1.1M lawsuit from celeb jeweler; Jordan Addison to visit 2 Steelers rivalsVideo
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” wide receivers are in the news as we examine the NFL Draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers and some of their hated AFC rivals. Meanwhile, a former Steelers receiver is facing a big lawsuit. Take a wild guess which one. Also, the Tampa Bay Rays are keeping...
Steelers 2023 pre-draft visit tracker
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hosted a range of players across multiple positions in advance of the 2023 NFL Draft later this month. They have officially conducted 30 of 30 available draft visits, with an additional two vists coming from local players, including Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. and West Virginia’s...
