Steelers/NFL category, Page 44
Steelers A to Z: Standout 2024 suggests Cameron Heyward a seemingly ageless wonder
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: Nick Herbig looks to take on bigger role at outside linebacker in 3rd season
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: Free agent addition Malik Harrison looking to carve role in defense
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...
Tim Benz: 2 factors may provide leverage, negotiating shift for T.J. Watt
Reporting day for Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is exactly one month away. Aaron Rodgers has finally signed to become the team’s starting quarterback. So the biggest stories hanging in the balance between now and then are: • Is linebacker T.J. Watt going to sign a contract extension? • If he...
First Call: Pa. governor on prospect of state funds for Steelers’ and Eagles’ stadiums; T.J. McConnell’s ups and downs in Game 7Video
Monday’s “First Call” recaps T.J. McConnell’s ups and downs from last night’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals. We remember the life of Arthur Smith’s father, Fred Smith, and his NFL influence. Plus, we get into Jaire Alexander’s arrival in Baltimore and the prospect of public funds for new football...
Madden Monday: Even with Aaron Rodgers, ‘Steelers haven’t really changed as much as we like to pretend they have’
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X raises an interesting question about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Has the team on the field really changed as much as some outsiders seem to believe that it has? Madden doesn’t think so, especially when it comes to...
New Steelers ILB coach Scott McCurley planning to make most of unplanned homecoming
Scott McCurley is the quintessential western Pennsylvania football success story. A New Castle native, McCurley played at Mohawk and then walked on at Pitt. It didn’t take long for him to gain a scholarship, and the gritty linebacker became a four-year letterman for the Panthers. After his playing days concluded,...
Steelers A to Z: Devin Harper trying to earn roster spot as backup linebacker, special teamer
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: Derrick Harmon expected to start, make impact on defensive line as rookie
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: Tight end JJ Galbreath an undrafted rookie to keep an eye on
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: Super Bowl champ Kenneth Gainwell brings experience in role to RB room
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 guard Isaac Seumalo does talking on field, in meeting room
Experience on the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line skews to the extremes. Four-fifths of the anticipated starters for the 2025 season have spent two or fewer years in the NFL. Broderick Jones has made 27 starts but just one at left tackle, the position he will play this season. Zach Frazier...
Steelers DB Cory Trice keeps bouncing back from adversity, maintains confidence in ability
Perspective can allow for a reasonable conclusion that Cory Trice Jr. has had a beleaguered start to his NFL career: • First came a tumble in the draft from a projected mid-round pick to the bottom half of the final round, where the Pittsburgh Steelers took the cornerback 241st overall....
Steelers A to Z: On 2nd contract and in TE-friendly offense, will Pat Freiermuth break out?
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: Seahawks GM adds background to the DK Metcalf trade; Shedeur Sanders speeding violation was 2nd since NFL Draft
Friday’s “First Call” provides a backdrop on the DK Metcalf trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers from a Seattle perspective. We also have some more background to the Shedeur Sanders traffic issues in Cleveland and the results from Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Plus, an achievement for a Duquesne women’s...
Steelers A to Z: No longer a rookie starter, center Zach Frazier poised for leap in 2025
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 RG Mason McCormick talks, plays like a veteran belying his 2nd-year NFL status
When told that teammate Broderick Jones had referred to him as “a very communicative person,” Mason McCormick allowed a quick smile. “You know,” the Pittsburgh Steelers second-year guard said, “I’d rather be safe than sorry. That’s just the way I always have been, and I think it helps.” McCormick’s play...
Tim Benz: ESPN crew misses the mark on Steelers analysis
For an outlet that spends as much time talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as ESPN does, they sure don’t seem to have a firm handle on where the franchise really is. Whether it was trying to manufacture a quarterback debate that didn’t exist last year until Russell Wilson got hurt,...
Steelers A to Z: Prospective extension looming, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s production has slipped
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: Rangers still deciding what to do with potential Penguins’ draft pick; promising prediction for Derrick Harmon
Wednesday’s “First Call” has a promising prediction for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft choice. The Florida Panthers Stanley Cup celebrations are already off to a rough start. We are still trying to figure out plans for the New York Rangers and the draft choice they owe the Penguins. Plus, we...
U mad, bro?: Steelers and Penguins fans have much to vent about when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, Evgeni Malkin
After a week off from “U mad, bro,” I certainly wasn’t surprised to see what an extra seven days did for your pent-up rage. I needed to use the slow-release valve on my email and social media interactions for this week’s post. Let’s get to a much-needed venting process for...
Steelers A to Z: If healthy, will Troy Fautanu take star turn as starting right tackle?
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: Journeyman DeShon Elliott impresses in 1st year, earns lucrative contract
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: Over 600K in queue to get Steelers-Vikings tickets in Ireland; ESPN contract projection for T.J Watt
“First Call” on Wednesday has some inflammatory comments from a former Steeler about Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers. It’s not easy getting Steelers tickets for the Ireland game. We’ve got some T.J. Watt contract projections. And we look at Tarik Skubal’s daunting numbers in advance of his start against the...
Steelers A to Z: Daniel Ekuale becomes latest veteran added to defensive 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...
