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Steelers, Kraft Heinz in talks over naming rights for North Shore stadium
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in talks with Kraft Heinz Co. over possibly extending the longstanding naming rights for the team’s North Shore stadium. The stadium has been named Heinz Field since it opened 21 years ago, the result of a 20-year, $57 million naming rights deal that was extended by...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin tells reporters he wants ‘action’ on minority hiring, prefers traditional OT
Mike Tomlin isn’t willing to express “confidence” minority hiring will increase in the NFL, and he’s stumping to avoid drastic change to the league’s overtime rules. While taking his turn of availability for NFL reporters at the league’s annual meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., Tomlin on Monday morning touched on...
First Call: Liberty’s coach thinks Steelers will take Malik Willis if available; Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert say QBs still on table in draft
Monday’s “First Call” checks in on Mason Rudolph’s state of mind as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback position remains up for grabs. One college coach thinks his quarterback could be Pittsburgh bound. Marc-Andre Fleury’s debut in Minnesota was a success. And there was no rest on Sunday for the NHL’s Eastern...
As market cools, Steelers need reinforcements at safety, receiver, running back
Almost two weeks after the legal tampering period opened and a dozen days after free agents could sign contracts, the NFL market predictably has slowed to a crawl. Most of the big name players already have signed and those who remain on the market are waiting for a satisfactory contract...
Steelers announce 2-year contract for CB Ahkello Witherspoon
Eight days after word of an agreement broke via a national report, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday formally announced a two-year contract extension with cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Acquired via a trade late in training camp, the Steelers were Witherspoon’s third team over an eight-month span. He barely played the first...
Mark Madden: Steelers would be better served drafting a quarterback in 2023
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was at various college pro days making goo-goo eyes at quarterbacks. Liberty’s Malik Willis made Tomlin “giddy,” it was reported. Willis and Tomlin had dinner. Tomlin ate wings, just like a regular guy. (Then again, wings cost as much as steak right now.) Tomlin was said...
Tim Benz: Jacksonville reporter tips us off to a job new Steelers linebacker Myles Jack should avoid
When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired inside linebacker Joe Schobert from the Jacksonville Jaguars for just a sixth-round draft choice last summer, News 4 Jax sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr gave us a good breakdown as to why the Jags were willing to part with him for such a low price....
JuJu Smith-Schuster: ‘I had to choose Chiefs Kingdom’
During an Instagram Live interview with the NFL Network’s Taylor Bisciotti on Thursday, ex-Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster tried to explain why he left Pittsburgh for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Bisciotti (@taylorbisciotti) “Going with the Steelers and...
First Call: 1 team may have stoked the price on Chuks Okorafor; Steelers attend another quarterback’s pro day
Thursday’s “First Call” tells us which quarterback prospect lured top members of the Pittsburgh Steelers to his pro day. We find out what team may have primed the bidding on Steelers tackle Chuks Okorafor. One report suggests the Steelers are keeping an eye on the safety market in free agency....
Tim Benz: What the Tyreek Hill trade means for him, the Dolphins, Chiefs and even the Steelers
It’s often said in professional sports that a good trade helps both teams involved. But what if a deal is bad for all three parties involved? That was my initial reaction to the big NFL trade announced Wednesday, which resulted in Kansas City Chiefs star receiver Tyreek Hill being dealt...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans get feisty about Mitch Trubisky, Tom Brady, and the idea of tanking a season
The hype over newly signed quarterback Mitch Trubisky — and the confidence in him — continues to grow within the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base. That will probably continue until they draft Malik Willis, Matt Corral or Kenny Pickett at No. 20 in the first round. Given the attention being paid...
Gunner Olszewski the Steelers’ latest try at finding consistency, ‘splash’ in return game
Can Gunner Olszewski succeed where the likes of Allen Rossum, Dri Archer and Ryan Switzer did not? Can he even provide equivalent production to his predecessor? When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ primary kickoff and punt returner roles, many have tried in the Mike Tomlin era. Few have succeeded....
How Pitt, Penn State, WVU played a role in the Fox-ESPN trade for Joe Buck
We just spent the better part of two weeks debating Steelers free agent signings and Penguins trades. So why not kick around another big deal that went down recently: sports broadcaster Joe Buck getting traded from Fox to ESPN in exchange for one college football game. Oh, and, yes, Pitt,...
First Call: Report says Steelers would ‘pounce’ on Baker Mayfield on open market; Mike Tomlin meets with Malik Willis
Wednesday’s “First Call” delves into a report that actually connects the Steelers to Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Steelers still seem interested in Liberty quarterback Malik Willis. Even after the signing of Mitch Trubisky. We get an update on Aaron Donald’s contract situation. And the NHL’s Metropolitan Division had a...
Steelers decide well-traveled DT Montravius Adams good enough to stick around
On Tuesday afternoon, less than a week into free agency, Montravius Adams was all smiles as he signed his new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time of year is one of hope and optimism for scores of players across the NFL, many of whom joined new teams excited to...
First Call: Josh Dobbs works out for Steelers’ AFC rival; NFL QB movement; ex-Penguins prospects find new NHL homes
Tuesday’s “First Call” clues us in on an NFL team who may be after a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. A pair of former Penguins prospects are on the move. A Penn State product just got a big contract. And the NFL quarterback carousel never stops spinning. Even at enormous costs against...
New signee Gunner Olszewski eager to fill return role – maybe more – for Steelers
Gunner Olszewski’s path to Pittsburgh went through Bemidji, Minn., and Foxboro, Mass. But it’s where it began that he holds closest to his heart. “Growing up in Texas,” Olszewski said Monday, “the best way I would describe (it) is as the best place to grow up in the country. “I...
Free agent additions James Daniels, Mason Cole beef up interior of Steelers offensive line
For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin offseason workouts next month not certain about the identity of their starting center. Unlike 2021, it won’t be because of a shortage of veteran options. Thanks to the organization’s efforts in free agency, there will be candidates aplenty...
Upper St. Clair’s Doug Whaley, 2 others, interview for Steelers’ GM position
In addition to being active in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to be busy interviewing candidates for the general manager position that Kevin Colbert will vacate after the NFL Draft. The Steelers announced Saturday that they interviewed three additional candidates in the past week: Jerry Reese, Rick Spielman and...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Say goodbye to the Steelers’ showbiz era
JuJu Smith-Schuster is a testament to the power of self-promotion via social media. He was one of the most popular Steelers in recent memory. But Smith-Schuster wasn’t really that good. He had one great season in five: 2018, when he caught 111 passes for 1,426 yards as Antonio Brown absorbed...
James Washington becomes 3rd Steelers receiver to depart, signs with Cowboys
James Washington is going back to his home state. Washington is leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers after four seasons, agreeing to a one-year contract Friday with the Dallas Cowboys. Washington was born in Stamford, Texas, and he attended college at Oklahoma State and was the Steelers’ second-round pick in the 2018...
After losing Ray-Ray McCloud, Steelers sign return specialist Gunner Olszewski
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t waste any time finding a replacement for returner Ray-Ray McCloud. Less than a day after McCloud agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, the Steelers are signing Gunner Olszewski. Olszewski, who was with the New England Patriots, will get a two-year...
JuJu Smith-Schuster agrees to 1-year contract with Chiefs, leaves Steelers after 5 seasons
Kansas City, here JuJu Smith-Schuster comes. The 25-year-old wide receiver and fan favorite since his arrival in 2017 ended his five-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he agreed to a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith-Schuster is getting a one-year, $10.75 million deal from the Chiefs, who courted...
Return man, receiver Ray-Ray McCloud leaves Steelers for 2-year deal with 49ers
Ray-Ray McCloud has cashed in on his career-best season with a free-agent contract from the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is for two years and can be worth as much as $10.4 million. He is the first Steelers player to leave the team in free agency. In his second year...
Report: Ahkello Witherspoon returns to Steelers on 2-year contract
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a two-year contract, CBS Sports reported. Acquired in a trade with Seattle before the 2021 season, Witherspoon finished the season in the starting lineup and became a free agent Wednesday. The Steelers already signed cornerback Levi Wallace to a two-year,...
