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Steelers positional analysis: Jaylen Warren could see feature role with Najee Harris set for free agency
This is the second in a series examining the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, position by position, heading into the offseason. Today: Running backs Since the Pittsburgh Steelers last won a postseason game, they have relied on a first-round pick, a second-rounder and a third-round selection to be their leading rusher. Could...
Steelers center Zach Frazier named to PFWA all-rookie team
Center Zach Frazier, one of three rookies to make significant contributions to the Pittsburgh Steelers this past season, was named to the all-NFL rookie team Tuesday by the Professional Football Writers of America. Frazier, the team’s second-round pick from West Virginia, started 15 of 17 games last season. He was...
Tim Benz: Even if Steelers fans are ‘so spoiled,’ it doesn’t make them wrong
I recently saw that Cleveland area sports commentator Bruce Drennan called Pittsburgh Steelers fans “so spoiled.” Well, compared to the Browns up in Cleveland, obviously. Who isn’t “spoiled” compared to them? Compared to the likes of most franchises when it comes to Super Bowl wins? Again, sure. The Steelers have...
First Call: Steelers reportedly were quick to rebuff trade inquiries about Mike Tomlin; former Steelers coach may get promotion
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” trade talks around Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin have been short and sweet. Also, a former Tomlin assistant coach may get a promotion. It was a busy night for a number of ex-Penguins. Duquesne will be playing against a number of faces Tuesday night that are...
T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, Chris Boswell represent Steelers on football writers’ all-NFL team
T.J. Watt was one of eight repeat selections and among three Pittsburgh Steelers players voted to the all-NFL team Monday by the Professional Football Writers of America. Watt was named to the list for the second consecutive year and fifth time in his career. Also among the players honored by...
Steelers positional analysis: Promising offensive line looking to put aside injuries
This is the first in a series examining the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster, position by position, heading into the offseason. Today: Offensive line It was just two years ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers fielded the healthiest offensive line in the NFL with their five starters playing 99% of all snaps. As...
First Call: Arthur Smith not favored to land Jets’ head coaching job; Patrick Queen takes dig at Ravens
In Monday’s “First Call,” it looks like Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith isn’t going anywhere. Neither is Mike Tomlin. Nor are the Baltimore Ravens going to the AFC Championship game, and Pittsburgh product Damar Hamlin had a hand in that. Patrick Queen seemed happy to catch the final score....
Madden Monday: Art Rooney II is oblivious to, or disinterested in, criticism of Mike Tomlin
At PiratesFest over the weekend, designated hitter Andrew McCutchen told Pittsburgh Pirates fans to “be careful what you wish for,” when it comes to some of their demands of Bob Nutting to sell the team. Funny. That’s a refrain we’ve heard quite a bit this week in the national media...
Tim Benz: Gap between Pittsburgh sports fans and local team owners has never been so vast
I didn’t attend PiratesFest this weekend. I recently finished covering the Pittsburgh Steelers’ disastrous demise and the Penguins’ washout of a homestand. My Pittsburgh sports masochism knows at least some limitations. But, via TribLIVE’s Kevin Gorman, I did read about the ire directed toward owner Bob Nutting at the fan...
Mark Madden’s hot take: Steelers’ lack of action speaks volumes
The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t swap Mike Tomlin to Chicago or ditch him via any method. The Steelers won’t make any big personnel moves, except perhaps trading wideout George Pickens because his shenanigans go too far even in the laissez-faire culture Tomlin enables. The Steelers won’t make changes to the coaching...
Steelers in no position to get decision on 2025 quarterback wrong
It’s not hyperbole to suggest one of the biggest decisions in Pittsburgh Steelers history is being discussed this week — if not this month and offseason — at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Not the future of coach Mike Tomlin. With three years left on his contract, he’s not going anywhere....
Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown for defensive coordinator jobVideo
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons on Friday announced they interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers secondary for four years. Brown became the fifth candidate the Falcons have announced interviewing. Green Bay passing...
Steelers rookie class showed collective promise, but much of it was diminished by injuries
If a grade were to be handed out for the collective rookie season of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 draft class, perhaps the most appropriate letter grade would be an “I.” And not necessarily for “incomplete,” though that could probably apply as well. Try “I” for “injury-affected.” The first-round pick was...
First Call: Update on Arthur Smith’s interviews; NFL playoff TV ratings dip; lengthy Pens road trip starts
Friday’s “First Call” provides an update on Arthur Smith’s status as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator as he travels for head coaching interviews. NFL TV ratings aren’t off to a great start in the playoffs. The Penguins are trying to salvage their sinking ship of a season with a long...
Football Footnotes: Let’s pick apart some bogus Steelers myths
There are a number of myths about the Pittsburgh Steelers. We often speak them into reality whether they are true or not. For this Friday’s “Football Footnotes,” let’s deconstruct a few of them. One in particular got my attention late this season. • The Steelers are all about running the...
Tim Benz: If the Steelers go with Justin Fields in 2025, actually treat him like a starter
During his season-ending press conference on Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the team’s plans at quarterback next season. At no point did he make a strong suggestion that the franchise was intending to retain Russell Wilson as the starter. In fact, his answer sounded like it had...
What to know about Steelers ‘25 season — 29 weeks until the next time they take field
Miss the Pittsburgh Steelers yet? Their 2024 season ended less than a week ago with a wild-card round playoff loss at the Baltimore Ravens. They’ll next take the field for a game in 29 weeks, and the next time they play a meaningful game will come 33 weeks from now....
First Call: Steelers show interest in Pitt safety; Maxx Crosby endorses idea of Raiders signing Najee Harris
Thursday’s “First Call” connects the Steelers to a Pitt defensive back in advance of the NFL draft. A Pro Bowl defensive star is stumping for his team to sign Najee Harris. There is yet another twist in the Diontae Johnson saga. Zay Flowers’ injury status is still murky for the...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans are firing back at criticism of Mike Tomlin
Thanks to an eighth straight year without a playoff win, criticism of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been brisk. So you know how that goes. As soon as a push to fire Tomlin starts, there is a big pushback in the other direction. Or, there are some that just try...
Steelers 2025 offseason primer: Little down time on modern NFL calendar
Their season just ended. The NFL’s lasts another 3 1/2 weeks. Training camp doesn’t open for another six months, and the most likely date for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next meaningful game is 234 days from Thursday. Time to rest? To take a deep breath? Enjoy some down time? Not for...
Urban Meyer joins Nick Saban in College Football HOF’s Class of 2025; former Steelers QB Terry Hanratty, WVU’s Steve Slaton also elected
Urban Meyer will join Nick Saban in the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class, and Michael Vick and Michael Strahan are among the former players who will be inducted. The National Football Foundation announced Saban’s selection last week and the rest of the 18-player, four-coach class on Wednesday. Saban...
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith interviews with Bears for head coach job
Days after wrapping up his first season as offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arthur Smith interviewed for the vacant Chicago Bears head coach job on Wednesday. The Bears announced the interview. It had been previously reported that Chicago was interested in Smith to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired...
‘Still not over it’: 30 years later, some Steelers can’t forget the ’94-’95 AFC Championship GameVideo
Former San Diego Chargers coach Bobby Ross just turned 88 years old last month. He also just went through knee replacement surgery. That didn’t stop him from sharing his memories of Jan. 15, 1995. “So, how can I help you?” Ross said on the other end of the phone. “What...
Mark Madden: Signing Justin Fields among many obvious decisions for Steelers; others aren’t so easy
Lots of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason decisions will be easy and obvious. Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback in 2025. Fields can be had for $15 million per season or less, maybe on a two-year deal. He’s 25, has lots of athletic ability, very low football IQ but is...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s answers about George Pickens raise more questions
During Tuesday’s season-ending press conference, I asked Steelers coach Mike Tomlin if it was a priority for the franchise to get wide receiver George Pickens a contract extension in the offseason. He didn’t say, “Yes.” Instead he said: “We haven’t had any conversations about pecking orders or priorities regarding any...
