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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...
Tim Benz: On Steelers QB front, Cam Heyward speaks for all of us when he says, ‘Ugghh’
On his most recent “Not Just Football” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward had a lot to say about the team’s elongated quarterback search. When he ran out of words, he actually said a lot more. “I think, just (insert exasperated sigh here) … I want to play football,”...
2026 NFL Draft: Main stage to be outside Acrisure Stadium; Point State Park to host festival
Steelers Nation can take some credit for bringing the league’s largest offseason event to Pittsburgh. And, for the NFL Draft next year, they’ll be taking over Point State Park, the anticipated venue of a free fan festival known as the NFL Draft Experience, documents show. Cities compete to host the...
Steelers’ Cam Heyward to Aaron Rodgers: Either you wanna be a Steeler or you don’t
Cameron Heyward is tired of being in the dark about Aaron Rodgers’ potential signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers has put the Steelers — as well as the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings — on hold regarding his football future. He hasn’t made a decision a week into NFL...
Steelers host Pitt kicker Ben Sauls for predraft visit
Ben Sauls, one of the most prolific kickers in Pitt history, had an official predraft visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. Sauls does not count against the 30-player limit because he attended a “local” college. Although the Steelers are set at kicker with Chris Boswell, they do bring a...
First Call: Steelers have ‘checked in’ on Joe Flacco; Aaron Rodgers may drag decision until the draft
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback quagmire. We’ve got fallout from Justin Fields, a potential future with Joe Flacco, plus a long timeline for an Aaron Rodgers decision. Alex Ovechkin takes another crack at climbing up the all-time goal scoring ladder. And, on the hoops...
Tim Benz: Most Steelers fans embrace Mason Rudolph’s return for the right reasonsVideo
It’s tough to come up with a sports relationship that’s analogous to the one between Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Billy Martin and the New York Yankees, perhaps? Not quite. Maybe I should go the television route. How about Ross and Rachel on “Friends”? “Sorry about hooking up with...
Steelers agree to deal with former Chiefs, Browns safety Juan Thornhill, bring back Isaiahh Loudermilk
Adding a veteran to serve as the No. 3 safety in sub-packages, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a one-year contract with former Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill, NFL Network reported Monday. The Steelers also are bringing back defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk for one season, according to ESPN. Thornhill, 29, is...
Steelers conduct top-30 visit with Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins
Despite acquiring DK Metcalf to be their top wide receiver, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to explore the position in advance of the NFL Draft in April. On Monday, the Steelers hosted Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins on a top-30 visit to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Higgins is the second...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ quarterback focus should be on 2026 draft in Pittsburgh
It doesn’t matter who the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback is in 2025. The Steelers entered NFL free agency with more than $60 million in salary cap space. That ranked between fifth and 10th among the league’s top figures, depending on the source. The Steelers haven’t exactly made spectacular use of their...
First Call: Baltimore DB takes a shot at new Steelers LB; Le’Veon Bell’s name removed from high school field
Monday’s “First Call” features a Baltimore Raven who is lashing out at new Pittsburgh Steeler Malik Harrison. The Steelers apparently have eyes for a pair of Ole Miss defensive linemen in the draft. Gambling odds are out for Robert Morris in the NCAA Tournament. The Duquesne women’s hoops team will...
Madden Monday: When it comes to Steelers’ QB quandary, ‘blowing it with (Kenny) Pickett set them back 4-5 years’
Debate continues to swirl regarding what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do for a starting quarterback in 2025. However, in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive believes the franchise should have one singular agenda. “The only decision the Steelers need to make correctly in...
