Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale
7 months ago

Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As Joey Porter Jr. ascended into a starting role last season and quickly established himself as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most reliable cornerback, the rookie was often tasked with shadowing the opponent’s top receiver. pic.twitter.com/MEjJU2CC1j — Mike DeFabo August 20, 2024 Wide receiver The top four receivers on Pittsburgh’s depth chart are locks to make the team: George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson. GO DEEPER Steelers rookie Troy Fautanu plans to play Week 1, as injuries put O-line in flux Defensive line Teams typically don’t like to cut drafted rookies. So I just go out there and try to prove that I belong.” It’s also worth noting the Steelers could utilize a big nickel with three safeties on the field — Minkah Fitzpatrick, Damontae Kazee and DeShon Elliott — as a way to answer this roster question until Cameron Sutton returns from his suspension.

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Steelers roster final projection: Which WRs are in? How do OL injuries factor?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers roster final projection: Which WRs are in? How do OL injuries factor?

New York Times  

Coach Mike Tomlin is a man of many phrases. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin won’t say it yet, but it’s obvious: Russell Wilson is the Steelers’ QB1 Cut: La’Mical Perine, Jonathan Ward, Daijun Edwards*, Aaron Shampklin For a minute, Warren’s hamstring injury looked like it might open a door. Fullback Cut: Jack Colletto Although Smith’s Atlanta Falcons utilized a fullback on …

Steelers roster projection: Key questions remain at WR, OL, ILB and DB
7 months, 1 week ago

Steelers roster projection: Key questions remain at WR, OL, ILB and DB

New York Times  

LATROBE, Pa. — After nearly two-and-a-half weeks and 16 practices, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ stay at Saint Vincent College is coming to an end. While there are still several unsettled camp competitions — especially at wide receiver, defensive back, inside linebacker and offensive line — let’s project the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster. GO DEEPER As Steelers' QB competition continues, meet the …

Steelers post-draft depth chart: 3 potential Day 1 starters shake up roster
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers post-draft depth chart: 3 potential Day 1 starters shake up roster

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — There were times not long ago when there was no chance at all for a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie to be a starter. DL Cam Heyward DL Larry Ogunjobi NT Keeanu Benton ILB Patrick Queen ILB Elandon Roberts OLB T.J. Watt OLB Alex Highsmith CB Joey Porter Jr. CB Donte Jackson S Minkah Fitzpatrick S DeShon Elliott — Mark …

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin couldn’t help himself. If you want another example of how the Steelers felt about their most recent draft, which concluded late Saturday afternoon, general manager Omar Khan — affectionately known as the “Khan Artist” after two years of wheeling and dealing — continuously fielded trade calls in every round … and turned down every single one …

The Steelers made splashy moves in free agency. Don’t bet on a return to normalcy in the NFL draft
11 months ago

The Steelers made splashy moves in free agency. Don’t bet on a return to normalcy in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There used to be a time — say the vast majority of the franchise’s first 92 seasons — when the Pittsburgh Steelers would rely almost exclusively on the NFL draft to address whatever holes they might have on the roster. And who knows, considering what Pittsburgh did during that dizzying stretch in which it signed Wilson to a …

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out
1 year ago

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — For years, free agency felt like a mere blip on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ calendar. Grades: Best and worst of free-agent deals Players under contract: 69 of 90 Estimated salary-cap space entering free agency: $27.2 million, according to Over the Cap Current estimated cap space: $15.6 million Unrestricted free agents: CB Levi Wallace, ILB Kwon Alexander, OLB Markus Golden, …

Assessing the Steelers’ QB options at Senior Bowl: QB1 competition or finding a backup?
1 year, 1 month ago

Assessing the Steelers’ QB options at Senior Bowl: QB1 competition or finding a backup?

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — In the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round playoff flameout, coach Mike Tomlin was asked pointedly if Kenny Pickett will reclaim his title as QB1 next season. Pratt said in Mobile that he never had a personal quarterback coach until this offseason, when he began working with Tony Racioppi, who coincidentally is Kenny Pickett’s longtime personal QB …

Steelers 2023 grades: Highly paid defense was doomed by rash of injuries
1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers 2023 grades: Highly paid defense was doomed by rash of injuries

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — General manager Omar Khan did everything in his power during the 2023 offseason to provide the Pittsburgh Steelers with quality depth across the roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Grades: Heyward: C Ogunjobi: C- Benton: B+ Overall: C Outside linebackers Kaboly: You really couldn’t ask for anything more out of the group. Grades: Watt: A …

Kaboly: The Steelers’ roster needs an overhaul (and not just because of talent)
1 year, 3 months ago

Kaboly: The Steelers’ roster needs an overhaul (and not just because of talent)

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — So, this is how Pittsburgh Steelers football as we know it dies — with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson running down the defense’s throat over and over again. 1 wide receiver — ran the ball 13 straight times on a 15-play drive that put the Steelers’ playoff hopes on the brink, sealing their third-straight loss against lackluster opponents. …

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone
1 year, 3 months ago

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers broke from tradition and fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada in-season, it was fair to wonder how much the offense could realistically evolve in one week. “But that’s football.” GO DEEPER Without Matt Canada, Steelers' Kenny Pickett looked like a different QB. It’s probably too early to celebrate, especially because the Bengals’ defense allows an …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead from a visit from Green Bay. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there’s a chance Fitzpatrick could test out the hamstring he injured in the first quarter of a loss to Jacksonville on Oct. 29. “We’ll see what the week holds for him and see if there’s a …

Steelers roster bubble: Who has most to prove in preseason finale vs. Falcons?
1 year, 6 months ago

Steelers roster bubble: Who has most to prove in preseason finale vs. Falcons?

New York Times  

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, it represents not just the end of the preseason but also the last chance for players on the roster’s fringe to make their closing argument. Because they’re bloated at tight end, with four players at a position group that normally has just three, the Steelers will need to trim …

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin will play starters in the preseason finale. Is it worth it?
1 year, 6 months ago

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin will play starters in the preseason finale. Is it worth it?

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Left guard Isaac Seumalo has already played more preseason snaps in two games with the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike Tomlin than he did over the previous three years combined with the Philadelphia Eagles under Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni. But creating unnecessary risk in a preseason game — especially with established stars like T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and …

Steelers training camp: 10 players who can gain the most, including Kenny Pickett
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers training camp: 10 players who can gain the most, including Kenny Pickett

New York Times  

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article did not properly attribute reporting from another media outlet and that information was subsequently removed. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers report to training camp at Saint Vincent College with few full-time jobs open. P Braden Mann — Two years in, 2021 seventh-round pick Pressley Harvin III’s inconsistency has put his job in real …

Steelers 53-man roster projection: Only 2 RBs? How many DL? What’s the DB plan?
1 year, 9 months ago

Steelers 53-man roster projection: Only 2 RBs? How many DL? What’s the DB plan?

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — With the new front office in place — Omar Khan, Andy Weidl and company — for an entire calendar year now, you can say that it has created a roster it put on paper months ago. Others: Tanner Morgan Running back : Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren I couldn’t even begin to tell you the last time the Steelers …

Browns post-minicamp 53-man roster projection: Who locks up the few unclaimed spots?
1 year, 9 months ago

Browns post-minicamp 53-man roster projection: Who locks up the few unclaimed spots?

New York Times  

Minicamp is over, and the Browns are on summer vacation. Isaiah McGuire The Browns are going to keep at least five edge defenders, and if overall team health permits, they’ll have five edge rushers active on game days. I am not projecting that the Browns will keep a designated return specialist, but they’ll give Grant a chance to make the …

Browns updated roster: Za’Darius Smith’s role and how rookie additions may fit
1 year, 10 months ago

Browns updated roster: Za’Darius Smith’s role and how rookie additions may fit

New York Times  

At a time that teams around the league are shuffling through undrafted rookies and signing players who just finished playing in the XFL, the Browns traded for three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. Per ESPN, the Vikings picked up $1.17 million of Smith’s 2023 contract via signing bonus and the Browns re-worked his deal to make Smith’s 2023 cap …

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams
1 year, 10 months ago

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams

New York Times  

The best NFL drafts I have ever been a part of meet at the confluence of team positional need and best player available, but they also include hitting a home run with a player who precisely fits a scheme or organizational philosophy before said player ever gets off the bus. GO DEEPER The 10 best scheme and roster fits from …

Ranking Steelers undrafted free agents, led by a QB and ‘Monte the Mullet’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranking Steelers undrafted free agents, led by a QB and ‘Monte the Mullet’

New York Times  

After the dust settled on the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers continued to add to their roster by signing seven undrafted free agents. So we’ll keep team building.” GO DEEPER Steelers post-draft depth chart: How the rookies fit, projected roles and remaining needs Here’s the skinny on each of the seven signees, ranked in order of their likelihood of making …

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. It’s the first time the Steelers have taken an offensive tackle in the first round since Jamain Stephens 1996, and the trade leaves Pittsburgh with no picks between No. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills …

Steelers mock draft mailbag: Joey Porter Jr. love, OL/DL help, trades galore and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers mock draft mailbag: Joey Porter Jr. love, OL/DL help, trades galore and more

New York Times  

We asked for your mock drafts, and you answered. As for how things shook out in Round 1 … All Round 1 selections Player Position School Times picked Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State 24 Darnell Wright OT Tennessee 12 Broderick Jones OT Georgia 9 Bryan Bresee DT Clemson 7 Brian Branch S Alabama 6 Deonte Banks CB Maryland 6 …

Steelers mock draft, worst-case scenario: What if top OTs, CBs are gone at 17?
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers mock draft, worst-case scenario: What if top OTs, CBs are gone at 17?

New York Times  

With the 17th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select … Joey Porter Jr. Just kidding. GO DEEPER Steelers big board 2.0: How free-agent moves reshape Pittsburgh's priorities in the draft In my eyes, if any of the top three corners or one of the top three linemen are there at 17, the Steelers can’t make a …

Steelers see Kenny Pickett as a star, and it’s unanimous: ‘We have our QB’
2 years ago

Steelers see Kenny Pickett as a star, and it’s unanimous: ‘We have our QB’

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Check Steelers general manager Omar Khan off the list. And, of course, everybody knows what Mike Tomlin thinks of the first franchise quarterback he ever drafted, after the game-winning touchdown against the Ravens that spawned the apparent “Kenny Pickett” comment caught on the broadcast. Despite Pickett’s pedestrian numbers and an offense that was severely limited at times, the …

NFL Scouting Combine: Quarterbacks top of mind for more than half the league
2 years ago

NFL Scouting Combine: Quarterbacks top of mind for more than half the league

New York Times  

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off today in Indianapolis and, whether it’s the formal conversations at the podiums inside the Indiana Convention Center or the casual chats late at night at any of the city’s various steakhouses, quarterbacks figure to dominate the conversation. There’s also a uniquely high number of options available this offseason, and not just the top draft …

Steelers rookie report: Pickett, Pickens stand out, but class has promise elsewhere
2 years, 2 months ago

Steelers rookie report: Pickett, Pickens stand out, but class has promise elsewhere

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Surely, you have heard about the 1974 NFL Draft, when the Steelers selected future Hall of Famers Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth and Mike Webster within 104 picks of each other and then picked up Donnie Shell after the conclusion of the draft. We expect him to produce wins while this development is happening.” GO DEEPER Kenny …

Which young Browns need more reps in final 2 games? Jerome Ford tops list
2 years, 2 months ago

Which young Browns need more reps in final 2 games? Jerome Ford tops list

New York Times  

The Browns have two games left. Ford probably isn’t the only one who needs at least a few more game reps for his own development and for the team’s evaluation, but Ford has played seven offensive snaps all season — all late in the Browns’ easy win at Houston in Week 13. The Browns always knew he’d need time — …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’
2 years, 7 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — If you were able to take in any one of the Steelers training camp practices at Saint Vincent College over the past four weeks, you surely heard a lot of chirping going on from one specific defensive player. “Let me tell you, Minkah is going to let you know somethin’ somethin’ when he’s out there,” defensive back Arthur …

Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks
2 years, 10 months ago

Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The on-the-fly retooling of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is nearly complete. Throw them into the mix with the top of the 2021 draft class that featured running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth and it’s clear the Steelers have loaded up on young and relatively inexpensive talent. The Steelers are making a point to give Pickett …

Steelers’ Tomlin: ‘all options’ on the table at QB in 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Steelers’ Tomlin: ‘all options’ on the table at QB in 2022

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in Mike Tomlin’s long tenure as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he enters the offseason unsure of who his starting quarterback will be in the fall. “It’s a challenge, man,” Tomlin said Tuesday after his 15th season at the helm ended with a thud in a blowout loss to Kansas City in …

Top-ranked Alabama relying on young, untested secondary
6 years, 7 months ago

Top-ranked Alabama relying on young, untested secondary

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — All the offseason chatter about who will be throwing passes for Alabama — Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa — has overshadowed the pressing question of who’s charged with defending them. “It’s a real work in progress to me,” said coach Nick Saban, who takes a hands-on role with the defensive backs in practice. How we fit the …

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