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First Call: Ex-Steelers LB still ‘hurt’ over Pittsburgh exit; Justin Fields’ rough start in New York
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” one Steeler is “heartbroken” after getting a diagnosis on his injured knee. Another former Steeler is still unhappy about his departure from Pittsburgh. It’s been a bumpy ride for Justin Fields in New York so far. And three Robert Morris hockey players are continuing their careers...
What’s surprising, likely to change from the Steelers’ 1st preseason depth chart
The Pittsburgh Steelers published their first depth chart of training camp on Tuesday. You can reference it here. As preseason game No. 1 approaches on Saturday in Jacksonville, let’s examine any surprises or glaring omissions. We’ll also predict how this first template will look by the start of the regular...
Tim Benz: Steelers secondary has the ultimate ‘act now, answer questions later’ approach
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandin Echols was asked about the trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami in exchange for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. “I just didn’t understand the trade. It was confusing. I was trying to understand it,” Echols said. “But it’s really not my place to understand....
Juan Thornhill making plays, talking big: Steelers defense ‘can be one of the best of all-time’
Watch a Pittsburgh Steelers practice, you’ll see Juan Thornhill. More to the point, you’ll hear Juan Thornhill. A veteran safety signed to a one-year, $3 million contract in March, Thornhill has been one of the most talkative players on the practice fields at Saint Vincent during this training camp. And...
Steelers inside the ropes: Defense again holds twice in 2-minute drills
After sweeping a pair of 2-minute drills during the “Friday Night Lights” practice last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense improved to 4-0 in such situations during this training camp by holding on two staged drives to end Tuesday’s practice at Saint Vincent. On a day in which the players donned...
T.J. Watt not pushing back against extra time off he’s been given at Steelers training campVideo
It was four years ago that T.J. Watt didn’t take part in any team portions of training camp practices while he was awaiting a new contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers that wasn’t finalized until September. With another deal in place this summer — he signed it a week before camp...
Steelers camp report: Rookie QB Will Howard expected to miss time after injuring throwing handVideo
Rookie quarterback Will Howard left practice early Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Steelers because of an injury to his throwing hand. NFL Network reported that Howard broke a bone in his hand and will miss at least three weeks, costing him the preseason. Howard, the team’s sixth-round draft pick from Ohio...
Steelers sign undrafted rookie, former WVU CB Daryl Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of undrafted rookie Daryl Porter Jr. on Tuesday, adding a versatile option to their cornerback corps in the wake of a handful of minor injuries at the position. Porter mostly played in the slot/nickel for the University of Miami last season, though he has...
Steelers official depth chart lists 2 tight ends as ‘starters’
Welcome to 12 personnel, Pittsburgh Steelers fans. And take note of coordinator Arthur Smith’s influence on the offense. In a nod to a roster constructed with plenty of quality tight ends but thin on wide receiver talent, the Steelers codified their offensive philosophy in releasing their official depth chart Tuesday....
First Call: Steelers may be scouting a 2026 college QB; Steelers sign another CB with Black and Gold bloodlinesVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed another cornerback named “Porter Jr.” with Black and Gold bloodlines. The team’s scouting department may be getting a jump start on watching one quarterback in particular. Hines Ward is getting a coaching promotion. The Penguins are being tied to a Toronto winger. Jaromir Jagr is...
‘Letters from Camp’ Q&A: Steelers QB coach Tom Arth on coaching Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard behind the scenes
Today’s Bella Construction “Letters From Camp” conversation from Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is with quarterbacks coach Tom Arth. The Cleveland native was a teammate of Aaron Rodgers in 2006. Now he is coaching him in Pittsburgh nearly two decades later. During Monday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast, I asked Arth about...
Steelers’ Scotty Miller the rare receiver to work with both Tom Brady, Aaron RodgersVideo
There isn’t much precedent throughout NFL history for a team starting a quarterback age 41 or older. Only a handful of passers have achieved the feat. Scotty Miller is on track to get the opportunity to say he has caught passes from two of them. Miller, who turned 28 last...
For Steelers’ Darnell Washington, the range of possibilities are as massive as his frame
It is not inherent in the personality of Darnell Washington to show arrogance. So when a reporter recently asked the massive Pittsburgh Steelers tight end if he had won every rep he took in the backs-on-backers drill during two training-camp practices last week, Washington remained understated. “Something like that,” he...
First Call: Former Steelers QB still bullish on Aaron Rodgers; ex-Steelers CB signs with Jaguars
Monday’s “First Call” features a former Pittsburgh Steeler who may be on the other sideline Saturday night in the preseason opener. A former Steelers quarterback has faith in how Aaron Rodgers might be in Pittsburgh this year. The Pirates come back to PNC Park licking their wounds after an embarrassing...
Madden Monday: Steelers could ‘talk themselves into (Will) Howard being the guy’ in 2026
On Saturday night, Pittsburgh Steelers fans will get a good look at rookie quarterback Will Howard during the team’s preseason opener in Jacksonville. Maybe that’s not a good thing. Maybe they are better off with the pristine image they have already created of Howard in their heads. Maybe it’s best...
Steelers inside the ropes: Defense dominates when backed up protecting its end zone
If Sunday’s fully-padded practice is any indication, expect plenty of Pittsburgh Steelers drives to stall once they get close to the end zone this season. On both sides of the field. The Steelers opened and closed the team portions of practice with a virtual “best of seven,” each featuring plays...
Steelers linebacker Mark Robinson gets audition at fullback in goal-line drill
Mike Tomlin isn’t shy about asking players from other positions to take snaps at fullback in training camp. Two years ago, center/guard Kendrick Green got a brief audition. On Sunday, it was Mark Robinson’s turn to show what he could do. Robinson, the team’s fourth-year inside linebacker, took two snaps...
Mason Rudolph enjoying return to Saint Vincent, chance to play again for SteelersVideo
Whether he’s signing autographs after practice, engaging with training camp staffers before it or bonding with teammates during workouts, Mason Rudolph appears to be more relaxed this summer at Saint Vincent. The eighth-year quarterback, who is back for his second tour with the Pittsburgh Steelers, agrees with that assessment. “Absolutely,...
Steelers camp report: OLB Alex Highsmith leaves practice because of groin injury
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith left Sunday’s training camp practice after an apparent groin injury of unknown severity. Coach Mike Tomlin said Highsmith injured his groin during one-on-one drills early in the session, which was conducted in full pads on “family day” at Saint Vincent. Tomlin indicated Highsmith was...
Chiefs’ Rashee Rice says he’s ‘completely changed’ after causing dangerous crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has “completely changed” after causing a chain-reaction crash last year on a Dallas highway that left multiple people injured, cost him more than $1 million in a settlement to victims and resulted in a 30-day jail sentence that he...
Rooney family connection with Saint Vincent College spans generations
No matter where you look on the Saint Vincent College campus, it’s hard not to find the influence of the Rooney family. From Rooney Hall and Chuck Noll Field to the Verostko Center for the Arts and the under-construction Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center, the Rooneys — and by...
Rooney family connection with Saint Vincent College spans generations, runs deeper than Steelers football
No matter where you look on the Saint Vincent College campus, it’s hard not to find the influence of the Rooney family. From Rooney Hall and Chuck Noll Field to Verostko Center for the Arts and the under-construction Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center, the Rooneys — and by extension...
Sterling Sharpe gives fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother Shannon his gold jacket
Sterling Sharpe stood at the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother. Shannon Sharpe had given Sterling his first Super Bowl ring and now big brother was returning the favor on...
Steelers inside the ropes: 2nd-teamers, officials steal show for big crowd
With several high-profile Pittsburgh Steelers taking the day off and/or nursing minor injuries, it was a handful of second-teamers and some actual NFL officials who drew plenty of attention from one of the biggest crowds at Saint Vincent College in recent memory. With Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and T.J. Watt...
Steelers camp report: Backups get chance to shine as vets get day off after Friday Night Lights
Following on the heels of the Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium, Mike Tomlin gave many of his Pittsburgh Steelers veterans the day off Saturday. Taking a seat for the workout under the sun at Saint Vincent College were quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf and Jonnu...
