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First Call: Ex-Steeler WR Mike Williams retires; Rowdy Tellez back in MLB
Friday’s “First Call” has developments surrounding two former Pittsburgh Steelers who joined the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason. Former Pirate Rowdy Tellez is back in the big leagues. And a one-time Pitt Panther is trying to settle his off-the-field court case. Sudden decision After having to start the 2025 season...
Tim Benz: We’ve seen T.J. Watt win contract negotiations. Now let’s see him win a playoff game
T.J. Watt won in his contract negotiation with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also won in his battle to surpass at least some of Myles Garrett’s financial terms in Cleveland. Great. Now go win a playoff game. Yeah, yeah. I know. Playoff records are team results, not individual stats assigned to...
T.J. Watt, Steelers agree to contract extension, making him highest paid non-QB in NFL
There will be no hold out. No “hold in,” either, for T.J. Watt. The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday agreed to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. According to a league source, the Steelers are signing Watt, their 30-year-old outside linebacker, to a four-year, $144.05 million contract that runs...
Former Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams decides to retire from NFL at age 30
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire from the NFL at age 30. His agent, Tory Dandy, told general manager Joe Ortiz on Wednesday night, hours before the first full day of training camp. Williams signed a $6 million, one-year deal in mid-March...
Myles Garrett voted the NFL’s No. 1 edge rusher by the AP
Myles Garrett is a four-time All-Pro, the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the only player to register 14 sacks in four straight seasons. His dominant stretch earned him the No. 1 edge rusher spot Thursday in a preseason survey by The Associated Press. A panel of eight...
Steelers A to Z: Opportunities await in secondary for Juan Thornhill after Minkah Fitzpatrick trade
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
First Call: Surprising Steeler makes NFL Top 100 list; update on Najee Harris fireworks injury
Thursday’s “First Call” has a surprising entry from the Pittsburgh Steelers on the NFL Top 100 list. Cam Heyward comments on T.J. Watt’s contractual situation. We have an update on Najee Harris’ injured eye. And there are long odds facing the U.S. Open champion from Oakmont at this week’s Open...
U mad, bro?: Midsummer cynicism from Pirates fans, preseason sass from Steelers fans
This is the slowest week in sports. The NFL hasn’t started training camps yet. It’s All-Star break time for Major League Baseball. The NHL and NBA are in an offseason lull. You’d think that would lead to a lull in angst from Pittsburgh sports fans too. You’d be wrong. Here’s...
Steelers A to Z: Part of infamous Pickett draft class, Skylar Thompson enters camp as QB4
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Undrafted rookie DJ Thomas-Jones the lone true fullback in camp
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Big, undrafted WR Roc Taylor has opportunity to show what he can do
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
First Call: Arch Manning avoids question about NFL future; surprising Steelers breakout candidate
Wednesday’s “First Call” has Paul Skenes’ response to Oneil Cruz’s big show in the Home Run Derby. Arch Manning eludes a question about his NFL plans. One outlet is pumping up Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin. And a former Pitt player may be suspended until he faces the Steelers in...
Steelers A to Z: New acquisition Jonnu Smith to fill more than a tight end role in offense
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Ex-All Pro Darius Slay added, but what’s his role after Ramsey acquisition?Video
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Defensive tackle Jacob Slade returns as candidate for role in stopping run
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Ben Skowronek proved a nice acquisition as ‘gunner,’ depth receiver
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
First Call: Report claims NFL teams ‘don’t really expect’ a T.J. Watt trade; update on Najee Harris’ eye injury
Tuesday’s “First Call” examines the latest news on T.J. Watt’s contract. We have an update on Najee Harris’ eye. Paul Coffey has a new gig with the Edmonton Oilers. And a Pitt baseball pitcher gets picked in the MLB Draft. Waiting on Watt For T.J. Watt, the roadblock in his...
Steelers A to Z: 10th-year guard Isaac Seumalo the lone veteran on the starting O-line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: RB Trey Sermon gets another shot to put it togetherVideo
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers wants to ‘finish it the right way’ with Steelers; high school of Pirates’ 1st-round pick sets record
Monday’s “First Call” features Aaron Rodgers’ comments about his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers so far. The Pirates’ first-round draft choice, Seth Hernandez, talks about the idea of eventually pitching with Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. Hernandez’s high school made history on Sunday night during the draft. And we catch...
Steelers A to Z: Max Scharping brought back after providing veteran depth on interior OL
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Can national-champ Jack Sawyer develop into Steelers’ next great OLB?
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: One of the best kickers in Pitt history, Ben Sauls stays in town to start pro career
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Mason Rudolph is back — and, again, he’s the backup
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Entering 3rd season with Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. feeling ‘sense of urgency’ to be elite corner
Joey Porter Jr. is a member of a draft class that has produced three starters, two prominent backups and two contributors for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All seven picks from the 2023 draft remain with the organization as they enter their third NFL seasons. Porter is entering his second full year...
