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First Call: Andrew McCutchen heading back to Pirates' division; ex-Steeler Le'Veon Bell says Antonio Brown 'misunderstood'
Tuesday’s “First Call” tells us where former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen will play baseball next season. Le’Veon Bell still has fond things to say about Mike Tomlin and Antonio Brown. The Bengals have bolstered their offensive line. And James Conner appears to have found a long-term home. Familiar surroundings Andrew...
Tim Benz: Remember recent history when it comes to the Steelers signing Mitch Trubisky
Here’s a little historical reference before dissecting the Steelers’ decision to sign quarterback Mitch Trubisky. On March 4, 2021, the Steelers reworked Ben Roethlisberger’s contract for one final season in the fall. On March 18, Trubisky signed a contract to be the Buffalo Bills backup quarterback after getting no offers...
Steelers add former Cardinals, Vikings center/guard Mason Cole in free agency
In their second free-agent signing on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms Monday with center/guard Mason Cole. ESPN reported Cole will sign a three-year contract when the new NFL calendar season begins Wednesday. His signing comes on the same day the...
Steelers keeping tackle Chuks Okorafor
On the day free agents were first permitted to negotiate with other teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers kept one of their own, agreeing with offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor. The Steelers confirmed the signing, which ESPN reports is worth $29.25 million over three years. A third-round pick in 2018, Okorafor started at...
Guy Junker's broadcasting career coming to close after 44 years
Now that he has announced plans to retire after a 44-year career as a sports broadcaster on radio and TV, Guy Junker sat down Monday and contemplated all of his jobs. At age 13, he was a newspaper delivery boy and a pin setter before bowling alleys were modernized. He...
Cardinals bring back Pro Bowl RB James Conner on 3-year deal
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back James Conner on a three-year deal, rewarding the running back for a stellar 2021 season that included a franchise-record 18 total touchdowns. The former Steelers draft pick was a huge part of the Cardinals’ offense last season with 752 yards rushing...
Steelers to sign free-agent QB Mitchell Trubisky to 2-year contract
Not wasting any time diving into the free-agent market, the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year contract. ESPN first reported the signing, which cannot become official until the new NFL calendar year begins Wednesday. The Steelers made the move about an hour into the 48-hour “legal...
First Call: Steelers still in mix for JuJu Smith-Schuster; Browns pushing for Deshaun Watson; Bryan Reynolds trade talk
Monday’s “First Call” has some possible destinations for Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. If quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn’t come to Pittsburgh, he may wind up elsewhere in the AFC North. An ex-Penguins star is part of a milestone. Former Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers has a new job. Plus,...
Madden Monday: What Tom Brady's return means for the Steelers
Tom Brady spent the better part of two decades dominating Sundays in the NFL. Now he just dominated Selection Sunday, too. Yup. The future Hall of Fame quarterback managed to steal the spotlight from college basketball on the sport’s biggest day of the year. Within an hour of the bracket-reveal...
NFL free agency outlook: Joe Schobert contract hangs over ILB position for Steelers
In a season when the defense slipped to No. 20 in the NFL in points and No. 24 in yards allowed, no position on that side of the ball for the Pittsburgh Steelers was scrutinized more than inside linebacker. Devin Bush didn’t show the burst or aggressiveness required for the...
Steelers re-sign slot corner Arthur Maulet to 2-year contract
For the second day in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers kept one of their free agents from hitting the open market. Arthur Maulet, who primarily played slot cornerback in 2021, agreed to a two-year contract, NFL Network reported. A five-year veteran, Maulet joined the Steelers as a free agent last...
NFL free agency outlook: Shoring up leaky run defense a priority for Steelers
Thanks in part to a significant injury and an even bigger absence, the Pittsburgh Steelers used nine players on the defensive line throughout the 2021 season. Quantity didn’t equate to quality despite another All-Pro season from Cameron Heyward. Even with his outstanding play, the Steelers still finished last in the...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Don't expect Steelers to make impact early in free agency
NFL free agency kicks off at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The legal tampering period, not to be confused with the age of consent, kicks off at noon Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers have lots of salary cap space, approximately $34 million. They normally don’t. The Steelers could make impact on the first...
NFL free agency outlook: Steelers' options at tackle are costly, aging or both
Playing behind an offensive line that deployed a rookie at left tackle and a second-year starter on the right side, Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 38 times in his final NFL season — his highest total since 2013. The next quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers — be it Mason Rudolph, Dwayne...
Steelers keep special teams player Miles Killebrew from testing free agency with 2-year deal
One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agents will be staying with the organization for the next two seasons. The team signed safety and special teams standout Miles Killebrew to a two-year, $4 million contract Friday, according to NFL Network. Killebrew, 28, could have hit free agency next week after earning...
First Call: Steelers linked to high-profile free agent linebacker, cornerback; Penguins may get a break vs. Las Vegas
Friday’s “First Call” connects the Steelers to a pair of defensive standouts once free agency starts next week. Meanwhile, a Pitt product may be “Plan B” in case the Steelers can’t keep a current starter. It looks like the Penguins will face a backup goalie in their next game. And...
NFL free agency outlook: Steelers could seek to beef up interior of offensive line
The makeover of an aging offensive line that began for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season came after the organization bid goodbye to three veterans that played on the interior. Maurkice Pouncey retired, David DeCastro essentially ended his career because of injury and Matt Feiler exited in free agency. The Steelers...
Tim Benz: Tying Deshaun Watson to Steelers feels like QB's camp trying to speak a hope into existence
Former NFL quarterback Shaun King explained his tweet from Wednesday that suggested if Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson receives a favorable outcome in his legal battle Friday, he’d likely be heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hearing if things go well friday Deshaun Watson to the steelers is happening soon after......
First Call: 6 teams high on Steelers' receiver; Giants like Mitch Trubisky; Brian Burke challenges Kasperi Kapanen
Thursday’s “First Call” sees heavy interest in a quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers might want to sign and a wide receiver they may want to keep. Brian Burke refuses to mince words about a struggling Penguins forward. The Washington Capitals lose, but still gain ground on the Penguins. And a blossoming...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans dig at Aaron Rodgers coverage, defend Najee Harris, pile on Russian hockey talk
I’m so upset that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t joining the Steelers. If he did, this weekly column could’ve written itself for his entire career in Pittsburgh. But we aren’t going to be all quarterbacks, all the time. Our readers are upset about other things, too. Much like...
Former Steelers tackle Villanueva retiring; Ravens release CB Tavon Young 
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens tackle Alejandro Villanueva is retiring. The team announced his decision Wednesday. The Ravens also announced that they re-signed defensive tackle Aaron Crawford and released cornerback Tavon Young. Villanueva played six years with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Ravens last season. The two-time Pro...
NFL free agency outlook: Quarterback class is thin, but options exist for Steelers
The quarterback carousel continued to spin Wednesday with news that the Indianapolis Colts are trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders once the new NFL season opens for business March 16. Aaron Rodgers decided against taking a ride Tuesday when he agreed to return to the Green Bay Packers, but...
Mark Madden: With Aaron Rodgers off the market, maybe the Steelers can sign Tom Brady
Aaron Rodgers is staying in Green Bay. Russell Wilson got traded to Denver, not Pittsburgh. But fear not, Steelers marks: I’m told by a source close to the situation that the team is in advanced talks with Tom Brady about ending his brief retirement to play in Pittsburgh. No agreement...
Mitch Trubisky discusses prospect of playing with Steelers: 'I think of a legendary franchise'
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers are “out” on Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers (if they were ever “in” to begin with), it’s time for Pittsburgh to recalibrate expectations on what will happen with the franchise’s quarterback position in 2022. The fanbase can start working itself into a lather over Malik...
First Call: Mike Florio advances Steelers-Aaron Rodgers connection further; potential cost for top NFL free agent center
Tuesday’s “First Call” follows up on the Steelers’ alleged connection to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. There’s more news about an offensive lineman the Steelers may want in free agency. Some AFC North standout players got franchise tags. And a repeat personal honor for a Duquesne basketball player. How much to...


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