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Aaron Rodgers reportedly coming to Pittsburgh, will discuss contract with Steelers
Rodgers Watch comes to the South Side this weekend. Aaron Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and could sign a contract with the Steelers, according to a report from 93.7 The Fan that was corroborated by the NFL Network. A 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP quarterback, Rodgers would be returning for a...
5 things to watch at Steelers rookie minicamp
It’s the first chance for dozens of players to take to an NFL practice field wearing NFL practice jerseys. And for many, it’s the only chance. Setting aside those who will be taking part in Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis — and therefore almost certainly won’t be...
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First Call: Ex-Pitt QB Nathan Peterman gets another NFL shot; Colts WR praises new Steeler Michael Pittman Jr.Video
Thursday’s “First Call” has evidence of how well-liked Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was by his former Indianapolis teammates. An ex-Pitt Panther quarterback is getting another NFL chance. The Penguins’ AHL club is looking to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs. And Mitch Keller tries to stay hot in...
U mad, bro?: Penguins’ playoff exit, departing superstars, expanding NFL schedule have readers in a twistVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL playoffs. The NFL might mess with its schedule. Evgeni Malkin could leave Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen is grumpy about how he left the Pirates. You can probably imagine how all of that is going over with our readers. If you...
Under Omar Khan, Steelers established trend of drafting champions
As Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham sat down to address media late last month in the immediate aftermath of the team taking cornerback Daylen Everette in the draft, the very first topic Graham addressed was that Everette came “from a good program down there in Georgia.” Indeed, Everette played...
First Call: Arizona WR is recruiting Aaron Rodgers; Robert Kraft pushes for 18-game NFL regular season
Wednesday’s “First Call” advances the conversation about whether the Arizona Cardinals are interested in Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. There’s more talk about the NFL going to an 18-game schedule. It’s a Paul Skenes Day in Arizona. And Robert Morris hosts an opening round game in the men’s NCAA lacrosse...
3rd-round pick Daylen Everette has the size, demeanor Steelers look for in cornerbacksVideo
Of the 32 cornerbacks measured at the NFL Combine, only three weighed more than Daylen Everette’s 196 pounds. Among the cornerbacks who ran the 40-yard dash at the combine, only one had a faster time than Everette (4.38 seconds). It’s easy to see why the Pittsburgh Steelers were intrigued enough...
First Call: Ex-Steelers QB signs with Ravens; Chase Claypool’s tryout in Green Bay; Flyers down 0-2 to Carolina
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” an ex-Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback lands in Baltimore. Chase Claypool is still looking for work. Penguins fans can enjoy another Flyers loss in their current series against Carolina. And the Pirates look to stay hot in Arizona after their sweep to close out a homestand at PNC...
Steelers sign tight end Jaheim Bell
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another tight end to their roster with organized team activities on the horizon, signing Jaheim Bell on Monday. Bell, 24, appeared in 15 games as a rookie for the 2024 New England Patriots, who had drafted him in the seventh round. The 6-foot-2, 241-pound Bell played...
Attorney for Lions fan in DK Metcalf altercation: prosecutor’s decision has ‘no effect’ on civil case
The attorney representing the Detroit Lions fan involved in the December altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf brushed aside the decision by a prosecutor to decline to press charges. Jon Marko of Detroit-based Marko Law said last week’s announcement by the Wayne County prosecutor’s office that it is denying...
First Call: Steelers QB Drew Allar has a hot-selling jersey; new video of Dallas’ role in Makai Lemon draft saga
Monday’s “First Call” has unearthed footage related to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round 1 NFL Draft drama. The NFL schedule release may be delayed. A Steelers rookie has a hot jersey on the market. And the Robert Morris lacrosse team is bound for the NCAA Tournament. Behind the scenes By now,...
Fullback Riley Nowakowski could find key role in Mike McCarthy’s ‘2-back offense’ with Steelers
Mike McCarthy designed quarterback-friendly passing attacks in both Green Bay and Dallas, but he always found room in his offense for a lowly fullback. The Pittsburgh Steelers had none on the roster until they used a Day 3 draft pick on Indiana’s Riley Nowakowski, a multi-positional player who could expand...
Size, speed, military background make Steelers’ Robert Spears-Jennings an atypical 7th-rounder
Content with his place among the organizational hierarchy — and perhaps self-aware of his lane and his strengths — Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Joe Whitt Jr. gave an honest answer when asked when seventh-round pick Robert Spears-Jennings first got onto his personal radar. “When (the scouting department) gave me...
H.S. coach calls Steelers 2nd-round pick Germie Bernard ‘the complete package’
In the days leading up to the NFL Draft, Alabama receiver Germie Bernard heard from his agent that the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested at pick 53. So, once Day 2 of the draft got underway, family and friends gathered at his parents’ house in Las Vegas to count along with...
Prosecutor elects not to press charges against Steelers’ DK Metcalf for incident with Lions fan
Citing, in part, that the fan involved in the alleged incident was not injured, a prosecutor from the Detroit area denied a request to charge Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for his role in an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan during a game in December. A spokesperson for the...
Beyond the Bylines: Steelers’ offensive tackle decisions, Penguins’ goalie plans, Pirates’ defense, 1980s board games
This week’s “Beyond the Bylines” covers lots of ground. Joe Starkey and I start off with the news about Broderick Jones failing to receive a fifth-year option from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then we navigate the Steelers’ constant tinkering with the offensive tackle position, Mike McCarthy’s continued praise for Will Howard...
First Call: Steelers reportedly declining Broderick Jones’ option; Mike McCarthy labels Will Howard an NFL ‘starter’
Broderick Jones isn’t getting a fifth-year option from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The player the Steelers wanted to pick in the 2026 draft has already signed a contract in Philadelphia. Mike McCarthy continues to throw flowers at the feet of Will Howard. The Penguins-Flyers rivalry drew big TV ratings. And the...
Gabriel Rubio joins father, Angel, in being drafted by Steelers — and post-career interest in firefighting
Angel Rubio and his son were making a two-hour drive Thursday morning from their home in the St. Louis area to a family cabin remote enough that it’s devoid of cellular service. “I don’t have to take any (calls or emails),” Rubio said with a chuckle via phone while on...
