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Fans can submit nominations for Steelers’ 4th annual Hall of Honor class
For the first time, the Pittsburgh Steelers are soliciting nominations for the fourth annual Hall of Honor class. Fans, however, better hurry with their submissions. Voting ends April 17. The Hall of Honor, which started in 2017 with a 27-member class, has 36 representatives. Five members were inducted in 2018...
First Call: Steeler hurt most by quarantine? 10-round NFL Draft? Rashard Mendenhall still fumes over Super Bowl fumble
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” the Steelers player most hurt by the absence of an offseason program. Rashard Mendenhall is still touchy about his Super Bowl fumble. Kevin Colbert wants a 10-round draft. Shutdown hardest on whom? ESPN.com came up with a list of one player per team that is going...
Steelers partner to help send pizzas to health care workers during pandemic
The initiative “Pizza vs. Pandemic” was launched to support health care workers trying to stop the spread of covid-19 by arranging for pizzas from independent owners to be sent to care centers, hospitals and clinics around the country. The Pittsburgh Steelers are doing their part, too. The Steelers are among...
Tim Benz: Minkah Fitzpatrick’s quotes about Patrick Mahomes were confident, not cocky
As you may have heard by now, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick “is” the Steelers’ first-round choice in this month’s upcoming NFL Draft. At least that’s what people keep demanding that I say. Does that mean Derick Brassard “was” the Penguins’ first-round pick in 2018? You never hear that trade presented in...
First Call: Bill Cowher endorses idea of Jameis Winston to Steelers; Antonio Brown has new agent
Tuesday’s “First Call” features a big name joining the “Jameis Winston to Pittsburgh” bandwagon. Antonio Brown found someone insane enough to be his agent. And how Kiya Tomlin is helping the battle against covid-19. Joining the Jameis bandwagon Over the past few weeks, I’ve given you a few endorsements from...
NFL going virtual for upcoming draft
The NFL Draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes. In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by the Associated Press, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft. The guidelines include no group gatherings. “We...
Antonio Brown, Maurkice Pouncey represent Steelers on NFL all-decade team
Two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers — one former and one current — were among the 52 players selected to the NFL all-decade team for the 2010s, the league announced Monday in conjunction with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Antonio Brown was one of four wide receivers, and Maurkice...
Former Steeler Keith Willis to coach Edinboro’s defensive line
Edinboro wanted a coach for its defensive line. So why not hire one who knows what it’s like to sack a quarterback? Coach Jake Nulph found Keith Willis, a veteran coach with college and pro experience, and one of the most prolific sack artists in Pittsburgh Steelers history. Willis, named...
Tim Benz: Coronavirus may be ruining sports world. Does it have to ruin our hope?
I’m no longer simply bored with the coronavirus-induced sports desert of the moment. I’m now in full-blown depression. My blues extend well beyond sports and into just about every avenue of how people have politicized and polarized the pandemic. It started with the chorus of people insisting sports “weren’t important”...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden: Do sports have a future in coronavirus era?
This week’s Madden Monday is… …well, what can I say? It’s pretty bleak. Mark Madden and I are both pretty bummed out over the covid-19-induced state of affairs influencing the sports world. It’s feeling more and more like every sport — including football — won’t be allowed to resume for...
First Call: Steelers hidden gem draft prospect?; Jason Kendall’s crazy claim; Donnie Shell’s presenter
Monday’s “First Call” features a draft candidate for the Steelers. Some props for the Steelers cornerbacks. Donnie Shell announces his Hall of Fame presenter. And the walls may be closing in on former Pirate Jason Kendall. Is Kendall crazy? Perhaps the covid-19 shut-in has made Jason Kendall a little nutty....
John Steigerwald: When they return, sports should be made-for-TV events
Let the games begin. Or not. President Donald Trump held a conference call with the commissioners of all the major sports leagues Saturday and told them he is hoping people can start filling stadiums and arenas by August or September. That’s good news for the NFL and college football, but,...
As Steelers try to replace NT Javon Hargrave, value could be found in NFL DraftVideo
In 2016, a rookie third-round draft pick beat out a more established player to win the starting nose tackle job with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Javon Hargrave, from Division I FCS South Carolina State, was chosen over Daniel McCullers to fill the void after nose tackle Steve McLendon left via free...
Antonio Brown faces felony charge in connection with assault at Florida home
Authorities formally charged former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in connection with a January assault outside of his South Florida home, ESPN reported Friday night. Brown, 31, faces three charges, including misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor criminal mischief and felony burglary conveyance — the most serious charge. The Miami native turned...
Steelers on to Plan D or E in long quest to find tight end to succeed Heath Miller
The familiar calls of “HEEEEEEEATH” from the Heinz Field crowd have faded in the four years since Heath Miller announced his retirement. There probably still are some fans, even with Miller at 37, who are still making those elongated cries in an effort to bring him back to Pittsburgh. Since...
One day at a time, NFL to re-air every Sunday of 2019 season
Questions persist about whether the 2020 NFL season will be played. And in lieu of a “virtual” season, how about re-living the most recent regular season, in real time? The NFL, through its popular RedZone channel, is giving sports-starved fans that opportunity, over a 17-day span beginning Monday. Starting then,...
U mad, bro? Steelers fans love — and hate — Jameis Winston, plus other balanced reactions
This week’s “U mad, bro?” is pretty intense. Especially about the idea of Jameis Winston coming to Pittsburgh. I mean, for something that is probably never going to happen, boy, are people fired up about it! Also, Steelers fans spit fire about the NFL Draft, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the crazy...
Ben Roethlisberger influenced Eric Ebron’s decision to sign with Steelers
Eric Ebron was attending a Christian-based conference in January when he learned that Ben Roethlisberger would be one of the speakers. Ebron always wanted to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Before he could approach Roethlisberger, he was beaten to the punch. In their conversation, the 6-foot-4, 253-pound tight end mentioned...
Steelers’ Cameron Heyward pens letter urging people to take care of Pittsburgh
Cameron Heyward is concerned for the grandmothers in Pittsburgh. Actually, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle is concerned for everyone in the city, but particularly the grandmothers. Heyward penned an article titled “A Letter to Pittsburgh” in The Players’ Tribune, which was posted Thursday morning. The article addresses his concerns about...
Chris Wormley is coming to Steelers from Ravens exactly as advertised
Since NFL free agency started, we’ve tried to drill down for a little extra insight on each of the new players. • We learned Stefen Wisniewski may have been an even more positive on-field addition to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl run than originally thought. • Based on his...
First Call: Video of Antonio Brown’s workout with Ravens players; Diontae Johnson discusses what Brown taught him
For “First Call” Thursday, pictures and videos of Antonio Brown’s workout with his Baltimore Ravens buddies. Diontae Johnson also talks about his workouts with Brown. A veteran free agent backup quarterback hits the market. And a tremendous sports April Fool’s joke. Quoth the Raven? On Wednesday, you probably saw that...
Tim Benz: Canceling the NFL Draft would hurt incoming players, help no one
ESPN’s Adam Schefter appears to disagree with the NFL’s plans to move forward with the draft as scheduled for April 23-25 in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. “The draft is happening only through the sheer force and determination and lack of foresight from the NFL, frankly,” Schefter said this week...
Steelers adjusting to changes in NFL Draft preparation, player evaluation
The flight was fueled and ready to take Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert and coach Mike Tomlin from Clemson to the second stop on their pro day tour. Destination: Michigan. Then, the news trickled down. The pro day scheduled for March 13 was canceled because of the growing coronavirus...
Betting site: Steelers more likely to place 3rd in AFC North than to win it
There are myriad futures betting options available for those who follow the NFL, from wagering on the Super Bowl winner to each division’s champion to over/under individual team wins. Another is betting on what place a team will finish in its division. At least one site believes it is more...
Steelers’ Cameron Heyward helps set table for Latrobe police officers
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is among supporters who have stepped up to make sure Latrobe police officers are well-fed as they continue law enforcement efforts during the coronavirus crisis. On Friday , the Pittsburgh native and recent Pro Bowl participant had 12 meals of fish, pierogies and haluski delivered...
