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Madden Monday: Idea that JuJu Smith-Schuster took less money to stay with Steelers is fiction
If you are someone who is excited about JuJu Smith-Schuster returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more year in 2021, I’m happy for you. He’s a good receiver. The offense is better with him than without him. If you are someone who thinks it’s better to have him than...
First Call: Was Philadelphia trying to sign JuJu Smith-Schuster or not?; Pirates said to have ‘top 10’ farm system
Monday’s “First Call” examines the alleged level of interest in Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster before he decided to stay in Pittsburgh. Specifically, from the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. Alex Highsmith has a plan to replace Bud Dupree at outside linebacker. And at least one outlet seems to think that...
Tim Benz: Hope the Steelers enjoyed cornerback depth while it lasted
Remember when the Steelers had cornerback depth? I know, it was a long time ago. Like, December. How ‘bout before then? Go ahead and test your memories. I’ll wait. The Steelers entered 2020 with a starting cornerback tandem that was caked with accolades. Last season wasn’t as good as 2019....
Steelers agree to deals with lineman, special teams player in free agency
Dipping their toes into the free agency waters Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to contracts with former Detroit Lions special teamer Miles Killebrew and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard/tackle Joe Haeg, the NFL Network reported. Killebrew’s signing, which was confirmed by the Tribune-Review, is for one year. Killebrew and Haeg...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Signing JuJu Smith-Schuster is more roster mismanagement by Steelers
JuJu Smith-Schuster’s free agency failed miserably. He was expected to get $12-$16 million per season on a multi-year deal. Instead, he returned to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal worth $8 million. Reports say Smith-Schuster was offered more money by Baltimore and Kansas City, and more years and more money by...
Steelers re-sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, give CB Steve Nelson permission to seek trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting their top free agent wide receiver back in the fold, but they could be losing one of their top cornerbacks. JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Steelers on a one-year, $8 million contract after failing to land a lengthier deal earlier in free agency. ESPN...
First Call: 17th NFL game progressing. Who will Steelers play?; JuJu Smith-Schuster waits as other receivers sign
Friday’s “First Call” looks at JuJu Smith-Schuster twisting in the free-agent breeze. More details about a likely Week 17 game. And a former Steelers fan (not-so) favorite gets a nice, new contract. Also, we glance at a wild NHL game out west and the odds of some hardware for Marc-Andre...
Steelers bring back reserve defensive end Chris Wormley on 2-year contract
After losing starting nose tackle Tyson Alualu to free agency, the Steelers maintained some depth on their defensive front by re-signing defensive end Chris Wormley to a two-year contract. The signing, which was confirmed by the Tribune-Review, was first reported by WTOL-TV in Toledo, which is Wormley’s hometown. Wormley, 27,...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans are brash despite offseason concerns. So are … Pirates fans?
I expect Steelers fans to get froggy with me this time of year. I’m used to it. Every March, I tell you the Steelers roster is in decline. You call me “hater” and say Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season. I tell you they’ve gone eight out of...
First Call: JuJu Smith-Schuster waits; Zach Banner will play right or left tackle; humiliating loss for Flyers
As Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster waits for a new contract, another one of his receiver peers found one in Washington. Offensive tackle Zach Banner talks about the process that kept him in Pittsburgh. The Philadelphia Flyers suffered humiliation while the New York Islanders absorbed an injury. And the ties between...
Art Rooney II to present Bill Cowher at Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Bill Cowher chose Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II to present him at his induction ceremony to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer. Cowher made his decision shortly after being elected as part of the Centennial Slate in January 2020, but he waited until Wednesday to announce...
Tim Benz: Want ‘March Madness’? Forget basketball. Track Steelers fans during free agency.
From now on, when I hear the phrase “March Madness,” I will no longer think about college basketball. I’ll think about tracking Steelers news on Twitter during the NFL free-agency “legal tampering” period. Because after what I saw this week, many Steelers fans have actually gone mad. Or somebody “legally...
First Call: Bud Dupree once wanted to fight one of his new Titans teammates; Cam Sutton on why he’s staying
Bud Dupree has left the Steelers for the Tennessee Titans. It turns out he and ex-teammate T.J. Watt had a dust-up with one of Bud’s new pals in Nashville. Steelers captain Cameron Heyward is sad to see Dupree leave. Meanwhile, Cameron Sutton is happy to stay. And some spring training...
ILB Vince Williams becomes salary-cap casualty after 8 seasons with Steelers
Vince Williams hinted at his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers with a cryptic tweet Monday night. “I can hear the streets calling,” Williams wrote. On Tuesday, the Steelers sent Williams to the unemployment line when they terminated the contract of the eight-year veteran inside linebacker. Williams had one year remaining...
Steelers tackle Zach Banner: ‘Pittsburgh is going to be my home’
Zach Banner announced his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Banner posted a video on his verified Twitter account Tuesday afternoon saying he will be returning to the team for the 2021 season. Banner, a 27-year-old tackle, was set to become an unrestricted free agent at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Banner’s two-year...
CB Mike Hilton leaves Steelers for contract with Bengals
Mike Hilton is leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he’s staying in the AFC North. Hilton, the 5-foot-9 slot cornerback who was a regular member of the Steelers secondary the past four seasons, agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN and NFL Network reports. The deal is...
Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu signs 2-year deal to return to Jacksonville
Tyson Alualu is leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers after four seasons to return to his former employer. Alualu, an 11-year veteran nose tackle, has agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, his agent announced Tuesday. The deal won’t become official until 4 p.m. Wednesday when the NFL...
Mark Madden: Deion Sanders, aka ‘Prime Time,’ ushered in ego-first era
ESPN did a “30 for 30” called “Deion’s Double Play.” It centers on the events of Oct. 11, 1992, when Deion Sanders played an NFL game for the Atlanta Falcons at Miami, then went to Pittsburgh immediately after to suit up for the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the...
First Call: T.J. Watt on Bud Dupree’s departure; JuJu Smith-Schuster tells Steelers players he’s gone; Philly for Mike Hilton?
Steelers free-agency headlines dominate Tuesday’s “First Call.” It sounds like JuJu Smith-Schuster is halfway out the door. T.J. Watt bids adieu to Bud Dupree. Teams are eyeing up Mike Hilton. And there’s plenty of news surrounding the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, too. See ya’ around Where wide receiver JuJu...
Steelers lose OLB Bud Dupree, offensive lineman Matt Feiler in free agency
On the first day NFL teams could begin negotiating with free agents, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two starters — one on each side of the ball. Matt Feiler, who has started at right tackle and left guard the past two seasons, signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Los...
Steelers keep CB Cam Sutton away from free agency, signing him to 2-year contract
Keeping the most versatile member of their secondary, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Cameron Sutton to a two-year, $9 million contract Monday afternoon. NFL Network first reported the signing, which the Tribune-Review has confirmed. Sutton, a third-round pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, was set to become an unrestricted free...
Steelers extend contract of GM Kevin Colbert for 1 more year
Kevin Colbert will remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers for at least one more year. The Steelers announced Monday that Colbert, 64, has signed a one-year contract extension that runs through the 2022 NFL Draft. Colbert has been employed by the Steelers since 2000, serving first as director of football operations...
Madden Monday: Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster was ‘destined to leave after 4 years the minute he was drafted’
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is likely to be with a new team by the end of the week via free agency. And if that happens, he wanted to bid a fond farewell to the City of Pittsburgh. No matter what happens this week, if I’m back or if I’m...
First Call: Are Steelers keeping Al Villanueva?; Penguins watching red-hot Islanders; scouting the Bruins
Could a certain Steelers veteran re-sign during free agency after all? That’s where we start Monday’s “First Call.” We also look at the Penguins’ next opponent after they dismissed the Buffalo Sabres. We keep an eye on the division-leading New York Islanders. And we have a mixed bag on the...
Tim Benz: List of ‘Steelers fallacies’ growing, getting more difficult to believe
This is a very delicate time of year on the calendar for Steelers fans. We’re in that period where we are barely getting over the shock of the annual January indignity endured by the team. We are just far enough away from whatever hurt we suffered, seeing the franchise eliminated...
