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First Call: Vikings can’t ‘100%’ shut door on Aaron Rodgers; Adam Schefter won’t rule out Rodgers retiring
The Minnesota Vikings aren’t entirely giving up on the prospect of signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, Rodgers may give up on football before signing with them or the Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson shows off the arm for his new fans in New York. The Steelers interviewed a successful college quarterback...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans resist criticism of Aaron Rodgers; Pirates fans hate MLB economics
I’m heading to New Jersey for the Sweet 16 Thursday after this posts. So, I’m in a March Madness frame of mind. That said, here are our brackets for “U mad, bro?” this week. • Aaron Rodgers is the No. 1 seed in the “What are the Steelers doing at...
Pittsburgh navigates logistics of hosting 2026 NFL Draft sites split by a river
Pittsburgh officials preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft will face a unique logistical challenge never before encountered by a host city: how to get hundreds of thousands of fans around an event spanning two sites separated by a river. No one struck panic mode Wednesday during a discussion on the...
Mark Madden: Steelers remain incompetent at managing quarterback position
Rampant speculation holds that Aaron Rodgers will announce that he’s a Steeler at Pat McAfee’s live event April 9 at PPG Paints Arena. If that’s the initial confirmation of Rodgers’ commitment, the Steelers will have lost control of that situation from the very first moment. A legendary logo becomes reality...
On Russ, Rodgers, Rudolph: A brief history of the Steelers’ recent QB tragic comedy
Bon voyage, Russell Wilson. We hardly knew ye! Oops, sorry. We hardly knew yinz. The veteran free-agent quarterback signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants on Tuesday. After just one season and 12 games as the Steelers starting quarterback, the Wilson era is over practically before it began....
First Call: Pat Freiermuth contacts Aaron Rodgers; Russell Wilson can still help Steelers from New York
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Aaron Rodgers is making contact with at least one Pittsburgh Steelers target on offense. We investigate how Russell Wilson still may be able to help his now-former team. There is an update on the recovery of ex-Steeler James Daniels. We tell you if Alex Ovechkin is...
Steelers claim veteran offensive lineman Lecitus Smith off waivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a veteran interior offensive lineman to their offseason roster, claiming Lecitus Smith off waivers from the New England Patriots on Tuesday. Smith, who will be 27 when training camp opens, has appeared in 18 NFL games since he was a 2022 sixth-round pick of the Arizona...
Russell Wilson officially leaves Steelers, agrees to 1-year contract with Giants, per reports
In a move that signals the Pittsburgh Steelers will have no returning quarterbacks for the second year in a row, Russell Wilson agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Giants, according to ESPN and NFL Network reports. Wilson, who started the final 12 games of the 2024 season,...
Steelers’ QB waiting game highlights plenty of other roster issues
The football world is waiting with simmering impatience to see if the Pittsburgh Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers to be their next starting quarterback. But as “Ayahuasca Aaron” ruminates over the decision, by extension another truth has come to light. The Steelers have plenty of other issues besides quarterback — especially...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers’ decision expected ‘within the next few days’; Steelers talking with a college QBVideo
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an optimistic spin on the Aaron Rodgers watch for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. In the meantime, the Steelers are talking to a college quarterback in advance of the NFL Draft. A depth defensive lineman may be on their wish list too. We’ll preview...
Mark Madden: What exactly does Aaron Rodgers bring to the Steelers?
It seems possible that the Steelers will (drum roll) sign Aaron Rodgers. He visited, probably had a Primanti’s sandwich, maybe rode the incline, so he’s hooked. What exactly would Rodgers bring to the table? It might not be everything you think. Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks of all...
Tim Benz: The unfortunate reality of the Steelers’ QB situation
For all the podcast downloads, talk show air time, column space and television segments that have been dedicated toward figuring out what the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing at quarterback, one unfortunate reality exists: None of the feasible candidates that have been discussed offer much hope that the team is going...
Madden Monday: Mike Tomlin’s ‘rep is fading,’ that’s why he wants Aaron Rodgers
On Friday, free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers paid a visit to Pittsburgh. By Sunday night, ProFootballTalk.com was saying that Rodgers was a “safe bet” to become a Steeler. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X, said that the Steelers would be making a shortsighted decision...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers called a ‘safe bet’ for Steelers; Russell Wilson still in the mix with Giants
Monday’s “First Call” passes along a pair of reports involving Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. We look at two defensive linemen that may be on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ radar in the NFL Draft. And Megan McConnell put on another show as Duquesne stayed alive in the WNIT. Is there such...
5 positions that bear watching for Steelers as free agency winds down, draft talk intensifies
As NFL free agency nears the end of its second week, it’s a good time to analyze what the Pittsburgh Steelers did — and, more importantly, didn’t do — to improve the roster. That correlates with the draft, which is a month away, and where the organization might allocate its...
Aaron Rodgers visits with Steelers at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
Aaron Rodgers checked out his potential new employer Friday. The 41-year-old quarterback and four-time NFL MVP visited the Pittsburgh Steelers for several hours at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, a source confirmed to TribLive. The Steelers made Rodgers a contract offer when free agency began 10 days ago, and they have...
Mark Madden: Steelers QB drama has plenty of subplots, no leading man
Aside from waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind as he indulges his endless narcissism, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback debacle has some interesting sidebars. Why would Mason Rudolph come back to Pittsburgh? Rudolph had a queasy six years with the Steelers before spending last season with the Tennessee Titans....
On Sports: Najee Harris sounds off on Steelers; Alabama forward questionable vs. RMUVideo
Friday’s “On Sports” examines comments made by former Pittsburgh Steelers tailback Najee Harris — now a member of the Los Angeles Chargers — that were far from complimentary. Plus, the No. 2-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide are at risk of being without one of their key players ahead of Friday’s NCAA...
Steelers bring back corner, special teams player James Pierre on 1-year contract
James Pierre keeps finding his way back to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran cornerback re-signed with the team Thursday when he agreed to a one-year contract. Pierre, 28, appeared in 15 games last season with the Steelers, re-joining them after he was released by the Washington Commanders in training camp....
First Call: ‘Ongoing dialogue’ between Steelers and Aaron Rodgers; team interested in college QBs
Thursday’s “First Call” has the latest spin on the Aaron Rodgers saga from a Pittsburgh perspective. There’s news about some potential college quarterbacks in the draft, as well. The Steelers are lobbying for some changes to free agency. And we have career updates regarding a pair of former Steelers. One...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans want more heat on ownership and more optimism about QBs
What did I learn from “U mad, bro?” this week? Hmm. Well, let’s see. I learned that I am too hard on the Pittsburgh Steelers, but I’m not hard enough on the owner. I learned that Steelers fans are somewhere between irrational optimism and hopeless depression. And I learned that...
Steelers add another defensive lineman, sign Esezi Otomewo to 1-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a third depth piece along the defensive line Wednesday when they signed former Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars lineman Esezi Otomewo to a one-year contract. Earlier this week, the Steelers re-signed former fifth-round pick Isaiahh Loudermilk and added free agent Daniel Ekuale, formerly of the New...
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Steelers could take quarterback in 1st round — if right one is available
In his most recent mockup, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. based his first-round selection for the Pittsburgh Steelers on the belief that they would have a veteran quarterback, presumably Aaron Rodgers, in place before the draft. Kiper slotted Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon to the Steelers with the No. 21...
Banning the tush push and changes to playoff seeding are among proposed NFL rule changes
The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push and the Detroit Lions proposed that playoff seeding be done based on record instead of automatically placing division winners in the top four spots. Teams made several other proposals released Wednesday that will be added...
First Call: Steelers reportedly ‘getting closer’ on QB situation; Bill Cowher endorses Russell Wilson
We might have some movement on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback front, and it may be Aaron Rodgers-related. Bill Cowher has some thoughts on what the Steelers should do at quarterback. A little controversy is following a new Steeler out of Cleveland. And we have an update on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit...
