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NFL Draft top prospect profile: Arvell Reese, Ohio State LB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Arvell Reese Position: Edge rusher/linebacker Height/weight: 6-foot-4/241 pounds College: Ohio State Reese’s NFL position might depend on who drafts him. The versatile defender played a hybrid role for the...
Steelers shift attention to offensive line in latest mock drafts
The consensus among draft experts has shifted away from the Pittsburgh Steelers taking a receiver in the first round. The prevailing idea for weeks was that the Steelers would use the 21st pick in next month’s NFL Draft to grab one of the top pass catchers. But after trading for...
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Steelers pre-draft visit tracker: College prospects formally hosted at team facility
Making a series of multi-million dollar decisions as part of a multi-billion dollar industry, NFL teams leave no proverbial stone unturned when it comes to the identity of their annual draft picks. Getting to know players personally can come by ways of various means — attendance at college “pro days,”...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: David Bailey, Texas Tech LB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. David Bailey Position: Edge rusher Height/weight: 6-foot-4/251 pounds College: Texas Tech If Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gets drafted first overall as expected, who goes second? Bailey could be that...
Beyond the Bylines: Pirates’ Opening Day dud, Penguins thriller, Aaron Rodgers intrigue, Bill Murray moviesVideo
In this week’s “Beyond the Bylines,” Tim Benz and Joe Starkey debate the Pittsburgh Pirates’ season-opening loss to the Mets. They also dive into the Sweet 16, the Penguins’ crucial victory in Ottawa, and they kick around the theory that Aaron Rodgers’ latest contract delay may be about money. Tim...
First Call: Ex-NFL QB recalls odd draft interview with former Steelers staff; Pens get mixed results in playoff chaseVideo
Friday’s “First Call” has an odd story about an old pre-draft interview involving the Pittsburgh Steelers. A former Steeler has landed a new gig in an NFC secondary. The Penguins got some good — and some bad — results from Metropolitan Division outcomes Thursday night. And there were lots of...
First Call: Ex-Steelers QB says Aaron Rodgers delay may be about money; Pens need to rebound in Ottawa
Thursday’s “First Call” has an interesting angle on the Aaron Rodgers watch from a former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. A high-profile receiving target at Ohio State floats a theory about Will Howard. We preview the Penguins’ game in Canada on Thursday night. And Robert Morris’ top scorer is entering the transfer...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans loathe the idea of signing Kirk Cousins if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return
It’s clear that most Pittsburgh Steelers fans despise the notion of potentially waiting all the way through the draft for Aaron Rodgers to sign. The only idea the Steelers fans seem to hate more? Signing any of the other available veteran quarterbacks. Ick! What a list. I was reminded of...
First Call: Mike Tomlin hires agents for potential TV work; Strong Steelers presence expected for Ohio State pro day
Mike Tomlin has hired representation for a future in television. The Steelers won’t get a look at a potential draft target at his pro day. A former Steelers coach is going to take on an important job in Las Vegas, and Omar Khan is making a crucial pro day stop....
Art Rooney II accepts Spirit of Hospitality award ahead of NFL Draft
Steelers President Art Rooney II was recognized Monday for his integral role in bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh. Just a month ahead of the draft, Rooney was given the Spirit of Hospitality Award, which recognizes excellence in hospitality. Visit Pittsburgh, a nonprofit tourism agency, presented the award. “I’m really...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Will Steelers take 1st-round game-breaker for 1st time in nearly 20 years?
You ask. I answer. It’s time for “Mailing It In,” a weekly Q&A that appears Tuesdays at TribLive.com. Most of the questions come via X, but you can also hit me up at jraystarkey@gmail.com. Let’s gooooooo …. Michael DeRosa, @MichaelLDeRosa: It has been 18 years since the Steelers took a...
First Call: Linebacker appears on Steelers’ draft radar; Najee Harris’ comeback attemptVideo
Tuesday’s “First Call” shows us a potential position of interest for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the upcoming NFL Draft. A former Steeler is trying to prove he can still play. The Penguins are back at it against the NHL’s very best. And there is news from the ice and the...
What are the Steelers getting in Jamel Dean? A full scouting report on Pittsburgh’s new cornerback
One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest moves in free agency was to address the starting cornerback position opposite Joey Porter Jr. The franchise did so by signing Tampa Bay’s Jamel Dean. The 29-year-old inked a three-year, $36.75 million contract with the Steelers on March 13. Jay Recher is a frequent...
ESPN’s Adam Schefter: If Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return to Steelers, Kirk Cousins would be ‘logical pivot’Video
Instead of just getting a straight answer from the Pittsburgh Steelers — or from Aaron Rodgers himself — about their 42-year-old quarterback’s plans to play or retire in 2026, we are forced to follow a trail of bread crumbs for information. Again. Just like last year. Even though free agency...
Steelers sign interior offensive lineman Brock Hoffman
The Pittsburgh Steelers added an interior offensive lineman with starting experience, signing Brock Hoffman. Hoffman, who will turn 27 this summer, has made 16 starts and appeared in 54 NFL regular-season games with the Dallas Cowboys. Undrafted in 2022, Hoffman joined the Cowboys late that season and remained with them...
Steelers adding running back Travis Homer to bolster special teams
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their special teams by signing running back Travis Homer. The seven-year veteran previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday that Homer was signing with the Steelers. The 27-year-old played more than 60% of his team’s special-teams snaps...
First Call: Wild stats about Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields; Pens hold steady in Metro Division swirl
As we all monitor the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation, Monday’s “First Call” has some interesting stats surrounding Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers. We’re also tracking the Eastern Conference playoff situation for the Penguins. A former Robert Morris Colonial had a shining moment in the NCAA Tournament. And a pair of...
Tim Benz: A month from the NFL Draft, Steelers’ approach to free agency crystalizes selection strategyVideo
A month out from the NFL Draft, the Steelers’ approach to free agency has prevented the franchise from needing to reach and get desperate on the big stage in Pittsburgh on April 23. Well, except for quarterback if they potentially get stiffed by Aaron Rodgers. But let’s worry about that...
