Steelers/NFL category, Page 484
Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster social media beef gets put on a shirt
A Pittsburgh T-shirt company is capitalizing on the social media beef between Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and his former teammate Antonio Brown. Steel City released in the last couple days a black T-shirt with gold lettering that says: “JuJu is the best and everyone likes him.” “It’s just meant...
First call: Steelers mock draft with a WPIAL tie; Devils win NHL draft lottery
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” an encouraging — but odd — mock draft for the Steelers. Ray Shero scores the first pick. And heartfelt goodbyes for Dirk and D-Wade. Mega mock Dane Brugler of The Athletic went through the massive task of doing a full seven-round mock NFL Draft. Here is...
Tim Benz: Get off Twitter, Antonio Brown. I dare you.
On Tuesday, Antonio Brown said he isn’t giving the media any more “ammo.” I assume that means the endless supply of hand grenades he has gifted us over the past year via social media. Not giving you media fakes no more ammo ........ enjoy my name AB !!! I am...
Buccaneers, Chiefs to play Steelers at Heinz Field in preseason
Last summer, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened the preseason with two road games, then concluded the schedule with back-to-back games at Heinz Field. The opposite will be true in 2019. The NFL released the preseason schedule Tuesday, and the Steelers will open with home games against the Tampa Buccaneers on Friday,...
LSU TE Foster Moreau, Texas DE Charles Omenihu visit with Steelers
With the Pittsburgh Steelers already having conducted more than two-thirds of their allotted predraft visits, they honed in Tuesday on tight end and defensive end prospects. The Steelers had visits from LSU tight end Foster Moreau and Texas defensive end Charles Omenihu. That brings the total of players brought to...
Le’Veon Bell shares positive text from Steelers’ James Conner
After this weekend’s spat between a former Pittsburgh Steelers player and the guy looking to fill his shoes, two other players in those same roles shared some different emotions. Le’Veon Bell, the New York Jets new running back, who skipped the entire season last year rather than sign the franchise...
First call: Shannon Sharpe flip-flops on Antonio Brown; new Steeler says ‘screw the Patriots’
In “First Call” Tuesday, calling out Shannon Sharpe for his Antonio Brown double talk. A new Steeler comes into Pittsburgh with Patriots hate in his heart. And Chris Davis sets the 0-fer mark. Now that’s a 180 If NFL coaches knew Shannon Sharpe could backpedal like this, he might have...
Steelers add 3 more players from Alliance of American Football
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to load up on players from the defunct Alliance of American Football, signing three defensive players to one-year contracts Monday. Signing were defensive tackle Winston Craig, linebacker JT Jones and cornerback Kameron Kelly. That makes five former AAF players who have been scooped up by the...
Steelers meet with top-rated cornerbacks Deandre Baker, Byron Murphy
The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a look at two of the top-rated cornerbacks in the NFL Draft. At UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Monday for predraft visits were projected first-round corners DeAndre Baker of Georgia and Byron Murphy of Washington. Also visiting is outside linebacker Ben Banogu of TCU. After...
First call: Shazier’s remarkable progress; Brown’s remarkable stupidity toward JuJu
In Monday’s “First Call,” the remarkable progress of Ryan Shazier. The remarkable stupidity of Antonio Brown. The remarkable early-season struggles of the Cubs. On the bright side Buried under the avalanche of negative headlines surrounding the Steelers this offseason, we can be inspired by the steady progress of Ryan Shazier....
Tim Benz, Mark Madden talk Penguins-Islanders, Antonio Brown vs. JuJu, Pirates bats
In this week’s “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden and I hit on the big three: The Penguins, Steelers and Pirates. We start with the Penguins and their upcoming series with the Islanders. Mark likes the Penguins in six games. I’m thinking five. Yet somehow, I’m still expecting every game to be...
Antonio Brown throws shade on ex-teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster
He just can’t help himself. Once again, former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown castigates a former teammate. This time, on the receiving end was JuJu Smith-Schuster in the form of a tweet. Brown, who walked out on the Steelers last year, was traded to the Oakland Raiders in the offseason. A...
Steelers sign 2 players from defunct Alliance of American Football
Dipping into the ranks of players released by the Alliance of American Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed center J.C. Hassenauer and defensive back Jack Tocho to one-year contracts Friday. Both players were members of the Birmingham Iron before the league folded earlier this week. Hassenauer played guard and center at...
With need at cornerback, Steelers bring in 2 draft prospects for visits
With Artie Burns no longer viewed as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers future as a starting cornerback, the team is expected to address the position early in the NFL Draft in three weeks. The Steelers hosted two highly rated draft candidates Friday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Brought in for...
Oddsmakers peg Browns to have more wins than Steelers
With the NFL Draft approaching in three weeks, two gambling sites have set modest expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of predicted wins for the 2019 season. In fact, they have the Cleveland Browns picked to win more games than the Steelers in the upcoming season. The Steelers are...
Browns to sign ex-Steelers safety Morgan Burnett, QB Garrett Gilbert
CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the plans says the Cleveland Browns intend to sign former Packers and Steelers safety Morgan Burnett and quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who played in the failed Alliance of American Football. The person familiar spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Friday because...
Football footnotes: Steelers interested in West Virginia wide receiver?
Our “Friday Football Footnotes” finds a team taking more heat than the Steelers, a West Virginia draft prospect who may wind up in Pittsburgh and a popular name linked to the Steelers who may be overrated. Bad Baker? If you missed Thursday’s NFL Draft podcast with “Draft Analyst” contributor Tony...
Santonio Holmes, Brett Keisel to help Steelers announce draft picks
Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes is one of two former Pittsburgh Steelers players who will be representing the organization during the NFL Draft in Nashville later this month. Holmes will announce the Steelers’ second round selection, and former defensive lineman Brett Keisel will announce the team’s third-round pick. The...
Former Aliquippa, West Virginia star Dravon Henry meets with Steelers
Four more defensive players were brought in for predraft visits Thursday by the Pittsburgh Steelers, including one with Western Pennsylvania ties. West Virginia safety Dravon Henry, an Aliquippa native, met with the Steelers along with Central Michigan cornerback Sean Bunting, Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III and Texas linebacker Gary Johnson....
First call: Jets QB Sam Darnold already ‘loves’ Le’Veon Bell
In today’s “First Call,” Sam Darnold can’t wait to get Le’Veon Bell in the huddle in New York. Mad money for Stephen A. Smith at ESPN. The nightmare fallout for AAF players. Lovin’ Le’V Sam Darnold is already in love with Le’Veon Bell. The Jets quarterback can’t wait to start...
Can Steelers get either of ‘The Two Devins?’ NFL draft analyst discusses
In Thursday’s Sided.co podcast, Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com joins me to preview the NFL Draft. We talk about the prospect of the Steelers getting one of “The Two Devins.” No doubt, Steelers fans have zeroed in on the prospect of the local team grabbing either LSU’s Devin White or Michigan’s...
U mad, bro? Pirates fans already spent, Steelers fans burned out
In “U mad, bro?” this week, Pirates fans already are fed up. Readers challenge my coverage of Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Plus my motives are brought into question for suggesting Ben Roethlisberger should give up his radio show. A Twitter follower named “havy23” fired off this message as Kolten...
Steelers bring in 2 safeties, 2 linebackers for predraft visits
After focusing on offensive prospects in the first two days of predraft visits, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned their attention to the defensive side of the ball on Wednesday. General manager Kevin Colbert said finding players who can create turnovers is a priority this season, and the four players to visit...
Steelers on TMZ: JuJu has no beef with Antonio Brown, Joe Haden ‘happy’ for Cleveland
ESPN and Sports Illustrated couldn’t be counted on to ask the right questions of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Let’s see if TMZ can do any better with a pair of different Steelers. The celebrity website caught up with both Joe Haden and JuJu Smith-Schuster on Tuesday. And for those...
Steelers fans among top 5 entrants in NFL tickets contest
Steeler Nation is well represented in the NFL’s “Tickets for 100 Years” promotion. With one week left in a fan contest that will award someone two tickets for 100 years, the Steelers are one of five teams with the most entries submitted. A contest spokesman said more than 3,000 entries...
