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First Call: Sam Darnold trade idea tied to Steelers; Ex-Pirates bust tries a comeback; Sabres lose 18th in a row to Philly
Tuesday’s “First Call” features a trade idea for the Steelers to consider. It involves a young quarterback. The Buffalo Sabres found another creative way to lose. Some interesting dirt about the New England Patriots and Jimmy Garoppolo. And an infamous name from the Pirates’ past is trying to make a...
Tim Benz: Robert Spillane, Cameron Sutton absorbing different tasks as they move up Steelers’ depth chart
On their first day speaking as presumptive opening day starters for the Steelers, linebacker Robert Spillane and cornerback Cameron Sutton both showed a common trait that appealed to the franchise. They’re both smart. Football smart, sure. But also smart enough to get … it. Smart enough to know their new...
Steelers reportedly sign former Bears OL Rashaad Coward
Versatile offensive lineman Rashaad Coward is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report from NFL Network. The move would add depth and options to an offensive line that has lost one starter (Maurkice Pouncey) to retirement and another to free agency (Matt Feiler) while left tackle...
Steelers re-sign punter Jordan Berry
Jordan Berry is back for what will be a seventh offseason and training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team on Monday announced the re-signing of the Australian who has served as their punter for 98 of their 103 games (including postseason) since he won the job 2015. Berry signed...
Infant son of former Steelers WR Ryan Switzer stable after surgery in Boston
CLEVELAND — Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer said his infant son is recovering after undergoing surgery in a Boston hospital. Switzer tweeted an update Monday following the procedure on his 9-month-old, Christian. “Our sweet baby boy is stable and out of surgery,” he said in the posting that included a...
Steelers ILB Robert Spillane says his strength is pass coverage, even vs. WRs
NFL Network once referred to Robert Spillane matching up against a slot wide receiver as “a sportscar versus a pickup truck.” Spillane made it known Monday he strongly disagrees with that assessment. Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ presumed starter at right inside linebacker said coach Mike Tomlin told him that pass...
First Call: New questions about Ben Roethlisberger’s weight; Penguins player roasts Philadelphia
Monday’s “First Call” revisits the rebooted topic of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s commitment to conditioning. We also get some less-than-happy responses from NFL players to the news about the NFL expanding to a 17th game. PPG Paints Arena is ready to host the Frozen Four. And we now know which...
Madden Monday: Steelers over .500 streak in 17-game season? ‘They’ll be begging for a chance at 8-8-1.’
The Steelers haven’t finished under .500 since Mike Tomlin took over as the head coach in 2007. In fact, they’ve been at or above the break-even mark every year since the start of 2004. In that time, though, they’ve had four 8-8 seasons — three under Tomlin (2012, ‘13, ‘19),...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ offseason turning Pittsburgh into ‘Spin City’
The Steelers’ spin cycle is moving so fast this offseason that I get dizzy every time I turn on my computer. No matter the situation, someone is there to spit-shine the prospects for the 2021 campaign, whether it’s the fans, media or team itself. A few examples popped up recently....
Tyson Alualu changes mind, elects to return to Steelers on 2-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ new nose tackle is their old nose tackle. After having a change of heart, Tyson Alualu is returning to the organization where he spent the past four seasons. NFL Network reported Saturday night that Alualu, who agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract with the...
‘Dad’s play’: Beyond Big Ben and Santonio Holmes, meet the man who helped make this play part of Steelers Super Bowl lore
I can always tell when the NFL Network is replaying the Steelers’ Super Bowl XLIII victory over the Arizona Cardinals. My text messages start to ding. I get a random bump in Twitter interactions. “Is that you right behind Santonio Holmes in the end zone during the game-winning catch?!” Yup....
First Call: Penn State prospects have Steelers’ attention; Rangers throttle Flyers again
Friday’s “First Call” shows us NFL Draft prospects from Penn State who have the interest of Steelers brass. Nittany Lions star Micah Parsons impresses at his pro day but has one question hanging over his head. And the Philadelphia Flyers continue to give up goals at a comical rate. I’m...
Art Rooney II: Steelers will do ‘everything we can’ to sign T.J. Watt to long-term deal
To keep some players from hitting free agency while remaining compliant with the salary cap, the Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten creative with their contract structuring, implementing deals that include voidable years. It’s not the avenue the organization will take when they try to re-sign Pro Bowl outside linebacker T.J. Watt,...
First Call: Questions about Al Villanueva’s status, Chase Claypool’s discipline, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s knee
Thursday’s “First Call” is caked with Steelers conversation. We look at Alejandro Villanueva’s future. Steven Nelson’s possible suitors. Potential discipline for Chase Claypool. And concerns about JuJu Smith-Schuster’s knee. And for hockey fans, a forecast of how Pittsburgh’s “Frozen Four” may turn out. Doubling down? It’s been a week on...
U mad, bro?: Salty Steelers fans. Mad Mike Tomlin critics. Jacked-up JuJu defenders. Chase Claypool’s angry fan club.
This week’s “U mad, bro?” features some salty Steelers fans. Chase Claypool’s fan club is ready to “fight back.” Mad Mike Tomlin critics. And jacked up JuJu Smith-Schuster defenders. In other words, March is going out like a lion. Speaking of the Lions, who thinks they may have a better...
Steelers bring back reserve OLB Cassius Marsh on 1-year contract
Linebacker Cassius Marsh, whose three-team tour of the NFL last season ended with a brief appearance with the Steelers, returned to the organization Wednesday after signing a one-year contract. Marsh previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts last season before the Steelers signed him from Indy’s practice squad...
Former Steelers OLB Bud Dupree thanks teammates, coaches, fans in farewell article
Bud Dupree wanted to say goodbye to Pittsburgh and Steelers fans after spending six seasons wearing the black and gold. It was a farewell that didn’t quite fit into 280 Twitter characters. One week after joining the Tennessee Titans in free agency, the 28-year-old outside linebacker penned a lengthy goodbye...
Linebacker Rob Spillane signs contract tender with Steelers
Inside linebacker Robert Spillane, who emerged as a starter last season after Devin Bush’s season-ending ACL injury, signed his exclusive rights tender with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Spillane was tendered his one-year contract before the start of the new NFL calendar season March 17, but he was vacationing and...
Steelers reportedly rework contract of tight end Eric Ebron to create cap savings
Tight end Eric Ebron appears to be the latest Pittsburgh Steelers player to have his contract restructured to create salary-cap space for the team. According to an ESPN.com report Wednesday, Ebron agreed to have the final year of his two-year contract with the Steelers reworked, which would clear $3.9 million...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ me-first culture a major turn-off
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ egocentric, me-first culture dates to Antonio Brown’s de facto takeover of the team and is carried on by the cast and crew of the “Corvette, Corvette” show. The cameraman on that project reportedly branched out into bar fighting. Does it affect results? I don’t know that it...
Steelers WR Chase Claypool reportedly caught on video in bar fight
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie of the year Chase Claypool reportedly was caught on video taking part in a bar fight, according to a story posted early Wednesday by TMZ. The video was taken March 13 in Costa Mesa, Calif., according to TMZ, and nobody was arrested or charged with a crime....
First Call: Steelers eyeing corner and tackle draft prospects; Flyers lose again
Wednesday’s “First Call” gives Steelers fans some college prospects to keep in mind before the draft. The Philadelphia Flyers continue to struggle. And the Duquesne football team is making the most out of the short spring season. Sounding the Horn South Carolina had its pro day for NFL teams Tuesday....
JuJu Smith-Schuster’s new contract: Was it a good decision? Or just a good deal?
At least one national outlet is spit-shining the Steelers’ retention of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster during the NFL’s free-agency period. NFL.com writer Gregg Rosenthal called the decision “one of the best contracts given out so far.” “…the Steelers know better than any team the 24-year-old receiver is more than worthy...
Steelers terminate contract of CB Steve Nelson
Unable to find a trade partner for cornerback Steve Nelson, the Pittsburgh Steelers terminated his contract Tuesday afternoon. The decision, which cleared $8.25 million in salary-cap space, came four days after reports surfaced the Steelers were giving permission to Nelson to seek a trade and less than an hour after...
First Call: Steelers in touch with 2 draft targets; tempers flare after former Penguins goalie prospect gets 1st win
Tuesday’s “First Call” features some national media types who aren’t high on the Steelers offseason. We track some Steelers scouting efforts in advance of the draft. The Baltimore Ravens aren’t giving up on their quest for a free-agent wide receiver. And a new definition of “puck battle” emerges to help...
