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Tim Benz: Steelers waiting on ILB market despite manageable deals across the NFL
While most Pittsburgh Steelers fans have their eyes on what the franchise is doing in free agency at cornerback, I’m more interested in what they are going to do at inside linebacker. On Day 1 of the legal tampering period, the Steelers decided to let cornerback Cameron Sutton go to...
First Call: Patrick Peterson won’t ask for No. 7 with Steelers; Mike Tomlin describes ‘darkest professional day’; Bengals lose DBs
Tuesday’s “First Call” touches on a delicate situation for new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson. Mike Tomlin opens up about the toughest moment of his Steelers coaching career. We have the latest developments surrounding Lamar Jackson’s contract situation in Baltimore. The Cincinnati Bengals may be weaker in the secondary next...
Steelers agree to deal with veteran CB Patrick Peterson after losing Cam Sutton to Lions
After losing cornerback Cameron Sutton less than two hours into the NFL’s legal tampering period, the Pittsburgh Steelers replaced him later Monday afternoon. The Steelers agreed to a two-year contract with 32-year-old Patrick Peterson. A two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection who spent the past two seasons with the...
‘Madden Monday’ on Steelers free agent DBs: ‘I wouldn’t overpay’ for either Cam Sutton, Terrell Edmunds
As NFL free agency approaches this week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a choice to make. Do they try to outbid other teams in an attempt to keep cornerback Cameron Sutton, or do they let him go to another franchise willing to pay more? Similarly, are the Steelers willing to outspend...
First Call: Steelers set pre-draft interview with Florida DT; Chase Claypool’s hazy future in Chicago; NFL CB movement
Monday’s “First Call” has movement on the cornerback front that may interest Pittsburgh Steelers fans. A second Steelers draft visit has become public. Chase Claypool’s long-term future is up for debate in Chicago. Plus, an ex-Penguins coach plays the role of good Samaritan upon a nationally televised return to Pittsburgh....
Free agency primer: Keeping secondary intact could be primary objective for Steelers
After releasing a veteran cornerback who never played a snap for them, the Pittsburgh Steelers will try this week to retain the one with the longest tenure in their secondary. Cameron Sutton, who is entering his second foray into free agency, is one of the primary targets for the Steelers...
Steelers free agency primer: Devin Bush, Robert Spillane among LBs set to test market
Once viewed as a prototypical new-wave NFL inside linebacker — speedy with an ability to make plays sideline to sideline — Devin Bush was valued so highly by the Pittsburgh Steelers that they traded up 10 spots to select him at No. 10 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. Four...
Steelers release veteran CB William Jackson III
Seven years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers coveted William Jackson III. But when they finally acquired him, he never even appeared in a game for them. The Steelers released Jackson on Friday, four months after trading for the veteran cornerback. In the end, the Steelers owe no compensation to the Washington...
Steelers free agency primer: Larry Ogunjobi return could be key to defensive line cohesion
When Stephon Tuitt suddenly retired June 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers found a capable replacement on the defensive line three weeks later. In his first major outside signing as general manager, Omar Khan inked veteran Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year, $8 million contract. The Steelers were fortunate Ogunjobi was still on...
Super Steelers-era director of player personnel Dick Haley dies at 85
Dick Haley, a Western Pennsylvania native and Pitt graduate who helped assemble the Steelers’ dynasty of the 1970s, has died. He was 85. “We lost an amazing football mind and a better man with the passing of Dick Haley,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement. “He was...
First Call: Pitt star lands with Steelers in mock draft; ex-Steeler DB still high on Jordan Addison
A former Pittsburgh Steeler is sticking up for a former Pitt Panther after a rough NFL Combine. Another former Panther is slated to the Steelers in CBS’ latest mock draft. Aaron Donald will remain with the Los Angeles Rams. And there was a big time interconference showdown in the NHL...
Steelers, as expected, left out of NFL awarding of compensatory draft picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers learned Thursday, as expected, they won’t be making any extra picks in next month’s draft. The NFL announced the addition of 37 draft choices for the April 27-29 event in Kansas City, and the Steelers weren’t one of the 16 teams that made the cut. Thirty of...
Free agency primer: After 2022 spending spree, can Steelers add more pieces on OL?
After unexpectedly starting two rookies and turning over all but one starter from the previous season’s offensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers plunged into free agency last March as they continued to retool their front five. The Steelers were more active than any offseason in franchise history, and the evidence was...
Tim Benz: Lamar Jackson is negotiating. He’s not a ‘$32 million victim’
I’m never done being impressed with Twitter’s ability to turn anyone it wants into a victim. Even if that “victim” is getting a pity party for receiving $32 million and reportedly turned down an offer of $133 million guaranteed. This week’s social media poster child for heroism in the face...
U mad, bro?: It’s the ‘March Madness of Mad’ for Steelers, Penguins, Pitt fans
In keeping with the March Madness theme of the week, let me give you my four No. 1 seeds when it comes to agitated Pittsburgh sports fans. •Southside Region: Steelers fans when the team goes 9-8 and fails to win a playoff game •North Hills Region: Penguins fans after the...
First Call: High-end tackle, ILB tied to Steelers in NFL free-agent projections; new Ravens coaches have Pittsburgh ties
In Thursday’s “First Call,” we have some free agency ideas for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens are nabbing coaches with Pittsburgh connections. And some ex-Penguins stood out with highlights across the NHL. Brown in Black and Gold? CBSSports.com posted an AFC “NFL free agency matchmaker” column on Wednesday. The premise...
Steelers free agency primer: Complementary pieces at TE, RB set to hit open market
Thanks to the allocation of their top two picks of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their starting running back and tight end under contract for the next two seasons. It’s a little further down the depth chart where things start to get murky for the Steelers as...
First Call: 3 mock drafts, 3 cornerbacks slated for Steelers; Joe Haden discusses reasons for retirement
Wednesday’s “First Call” features an interesting Pittsburgh Steelers trend in mock drafts. Former Steeler Joe Haden discusses his reasons for retirement. We look at the circumstances for franchise tags on Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley. Plus, Duquesne gets some appreciation from the Atlantic 10 in advance of the team’s first...
Free agency primer: Despite abundance of WRs, Steelers could be in market for veteran help
When the Pittsburgh Steelers lost three of their top five wide receivers in free agency last year, they fortified the position with an all-too-familiar strategy. They emphasized it in the NFL Draft. By taking George Pickens in the second round and Calvin Austin in the fourth, the Steelers offset the...
First Call: Ex-Steeler about to be released; another big name ILB becomes available; more Tom Brady speculation
Tuesday’s “First Call” tells us about a former Pittsburgh Steeler who is about to be released. Another high-profile inside linebacker is available on the free agent market. The Tom Brady speculation still won’t stop. But he’s not the only big-name NFL player being mentioned in the rumor mill. And in...
Steelers free agency primer: Search for quarterback hinges on future of Mitch Trubisky
For the second year in a row, how extensively the Pittsburgh Steelers address the quarterback position in free agency will depend on Mitch Trubisky. When they were tasked with replacing Ben Roethlisberger last March, the Steelers signed Trubisky to a two-year contract on the first day of free agency, and...
Mark Madden: Steelers need to focus on need rather than flash with 1st-round pick
Talk surrounding what the Pittsburgh Steelers do in the upcoming NFL Draft is mostly about stories. It should be about what helps the Steelers most. Former Pitt receiver Jordan Addison wants to play with the Steelers to reconnect with quarterback Kenny Pickett. Addison ditched Pitt to get NIL loot at...
First Call: Ex-Pitt star cuts his NFL Combine workout short; Le’Veon Bell to box again; Kasperi Kapanen scoring with BluesVideo
It wasn’t a great NFL scouting combine for former Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison. Ex-Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is boxing again. Derek Carr may be figuring out his situation. Kasperi Kapanen is making a quick impression with the St. Louis Blues. And Pitt men’s hockey is rolling into its...
Steelers trying to tackle issue of whether to take OL in 1st round of NFL Draft
The best trait found in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line last season was reliability. Not only did the starting five play in all 17 games, four starters never missed a snap. Center Mason Cole was the outlier, staying on the field for all but 46 of a potential 1,160 plays....
Former Pitt star WR Jordan Addison has message for Steelers: ‘Come get me’
Kenny Pickett hasn’t been shy about his desire to reunite with former Pitt teammate Jordan Addison. On Friday, Addison returned the favor. Speaking at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver and 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner said he would welcome a return to Pittsburgh and catch some...
