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Ryan Shazier appearance provides thrill for former Pitt players at pro day
Pitt’s football players train in the same facility as the Pittsburgh Steelers, so it’s not uncommon for players from both sides of UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to cross paths on a regular basis. That doesn’t mean Pitt players still don’t get a bit star struck when they see Steelers players...
Report: Mike Hilton seeks new contract, won’t sign exclusive rights tender
The strategy worked two years ago for Alejandro Villanueva, and Mike Hilton apparently is hoping it will pay off for him. According to an ESPN report, Hilton is not going to sign his exclusive rights tender in an attempt to get a new contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hilton, 25,...
First call: Le’Veon Bell explains absence from Steelers; Hurricanes ‘Duck Hunt’ Penguins
Wednesday’s “First Call” features Le’Veon Bell’s wandering explanation about his absence from the Steelers, the Hurricanes’ latest postgame celebration, a recap of the Metropolitan Division results impacting the playoff picture. What’s he trying to say? Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell did an interview with Sports Illustrated. He tried —...
U mad, bro? Penguins fans losing it, Steelers fans … still losing it
A lot is going on in this week’s “U mad, bro?” Penguins fans are mad at blown leads. Steelers fans are mad at Josh Harris. Rage continues about Antonio Brown. And at least one reader is angry about my pessimistic Steelers forecast. ••• “Manofmyster1” leaves no mystery to this tweet....
Chance to play for Tomlin lured Mark Barron to SteelersVideo
If not for an injury to a Los Angeles Rams teammate in 2015, Mark Barron might not be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest inside linebacker. Consider the dominoes that began toppling as a result: • Alec Ogletree broke his fibula in Week 4 of that season, creating a void in the...
Steelers restructure LB Vince Williams’ deal to create cap space
The Pittsburgh Steelers have started restructuring contracts in order to create salary cap room for 2019, and NFL Network reported that linebacker Vince Williams recently had his deal altered. Williams helped the Steelers create almost $2.9 million in cap room by having his base salary reduced to $805,000 and having...
First call: Bruce Gradkowski debunks Ben Roethlisberger ‘Fumblegate’ theory
Tuesday’s “First Call” features a look at one of the most important nights of the season in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Antonio Brown has a Twitter message for those of us in the media. And Bruce Gradkowski chimes in on “Fumblegate.” Response piece Not every ex-Steeler is buying Josh Harris’...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Roethlisberger, Bell, Penguins’ bad weekend, Pirates infield
Thanks to an off-day, this week’s “Madden Monday” comes on a Tuesday. We get into: • Josh Harris’ accusation that Ben Roethlisberger fumbled on purpose against the Bengals. Why is this information just coming out now? • Le’Veon Bell’s failed contract. The spin continues! LISTEN: Mark Madden, Tim Benz discuss...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ free agency moves shouldn’t impact draft strategy
Last year, the Steelers signed a 29-year-old free agent safety they thought could play like a linebacker. This year they signed a 29-year-old linebacker they think could play like a safety. This year’s move should be more of a sure bet seeing as how the candidate has been a full-timer...
Small-school NFL hopefuls keep dream alive at 2nd annual pro dayVideo
It’s no longer NFL-or-bust for players from the lower levels of college football’s feeder system. The debuting Alliance of American Football and returning XFL have created job opportunities for under-the-radar players that didn’t exist in previous years. Perhaps some of these future professionals can look back and say they were...
John Steigerwald: Steelers players must learn from Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t always a leader. Whether he is now or ever was one seems to be an ongoing debate both locally and nationally. He is happy to claim that he is, and his boss, Kevin Colbert, backed him up on that Feb. 20 when he said, “Ben’s the unquestioned...
Steelers reportedly sign former Rams LB Mark Barron to 2-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their trek into free agency Sunday by signing linebacker Mark Barron to a two-year, $12 million contract, according to multiple national reports. NFL Network reported Barron’s deal includes a $5.75 million signing bonus. ESPN first reported the signing. Barron joins cornerback Steven Nelson and wide receiver...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers need Ben Roethlisberger to be better leader
For a guy their general manager called the “unquestioned leader” of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s interesting to hear former teammates and former NFL players question Ben Roethlisberger’s leadership. Whether it’s Josh Harris claiming Roethlisberger purposely fumbled or Isaac Redman saying Roethlisberger didn’t do enough to build relationships in the locker...
Calls for former Steeler Lynn Swann to leave USC amid college admissions scandal
Pittsburgh Steelers great Lynn Swann is facing calls to resign as the University of Southern California’s athletic director in the wake of the national college admissions scandal that has entangled four USC athletic department employees. The employees — Swann not among them — are accused of accepting $2 million in...
Steelers to honor the late Dan Rooney during Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Steelers will honor the late Dan Rooney on the 10th anniversary of his appointment as U.S. ambassador to Ireland during Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pittsburgh. Rooney, a lifelong North Side resident who died in 2017, served as Irish ambassador from 2009 through 2012. Rooney family members, Steelers...
Tim Benz: How the new AFC North might look
We begin our “Friday Football Footnotes” with a preemptive statement: What you are about to read is a projection, not a prediction. What you are about to read is an initial reaction to the early days of free agency, not a declaration of who is going to win the AFC...
How Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown moves will impact fantasy football
It’s time we get to what really matters when it comes to the departures of Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Your fantasy team. Obviously there will be major implications at the top of 2019 fantasy drafts with those two joining new clubs. Dynasty and keeper leagues will definitely feel the...
Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell feels ‘amazing’ about joining Jets
NEW YORK — Le’Veon Bell is leaving all the number crunching to the critics. The star running back said he slept soundly after finally making his long-awaited decision on where to restart his NFL career, agreeing to a four-year, $52.5 million deal from the New York Jets early Wednesday morning...
New Steelers WR Donte Moncrief not trying to replace Antonio BrownVideo
With the ink still drying on the Antonio Brown trade, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Donte Moncrief to a two-year contract. That brings impossible expectations for a receiver who, at least on paper, is filling the roster spot of a seven-time Pro Bowl player. Moncrief made it clear...
Former Steelers linebacker L.J. Fort reportedly signs with Eagles
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed up several of their unrestricted free agents. L.J. Fort, though, apparently has gotten away. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the inside linebacker and special teams standout, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Fort reportedly will sign a three-year, $3.9 million contract. Fort joined the Steelers in 2015...
New Detroit Lion Jesse James ‘glad to get away’ from Steelers, Antonio Brown drama
In something of a dead period for media interaction with current members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s been a vacuum of sorts for player reaction to the trade of Antonio Brown. A newly-former Steeler was able to chime in, though, on Thursday. Speaking to Detroit media at his introductory news...
New Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson brings ‘toughness’ to secondaryVideo
Among the offseason goals of the Pittsburgh Steelers is to find players in the secondary who can produce turnovers. New cornerback Steven Nelson believes he can bring such ball-hawking abilities to a unit that produced few interceptions last year. “I know this year will be different,” Nelson said Thursday when...
Nose tackle Dan McCullers reportedly returning to Steelers on 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are maintaining continuity in terms of defensive line depth by re-signing backup nose tackle Daniel McCullers. ESPN reported the deal is for two seasons. McCullers, 26, has spent all five of his NFL seasons with the Steelers and his career stalled in 2017 when he appeared in...
Slot receiver Eli Rogers returns to Steelers on 2-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving slot receiver Eli Rogers a chance to get his career back on track. Rogers returned to the team, signing a two-year contract Thursday morning. Rogers, 26, spent most of last season on the physically unable to perform list because of a torn ACL he sustained...
First call: Antonio Brown buys ‘Thank you, Pittsburgh’ billboard, visits new QB Derek Carr
In “First Call” Thursday, Antonio Brown will annoy you from afar. Lamar Jackson may be channeling his inner A.B. A look at the Metropolitan Division rundown for the evening. Laying it on thick Drew Rosenhaus bought a farewell billb …. Oops, I mean, Antonio Brown bought a farewell billboard in...
