From roughly 2016-2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a dominant defensive line, one that gave opposing offenses headaches. That defensive line featured Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Javon Hargrave and Tyson Alualu, among others. Together, that group wrecked opposing offensive lines, creating general chaos that really helped the Steelers’ defense thrive. They haven’t had that since the […]

With Russell Wilson held out of the first two practices of training camp, Justin Fields has taken the reins as the team’s starter. If you listen to head coach Mike Tomlin, it’s no big deal. Wilson remains in the “pole position” as the starter and things go on as scheduled. However, ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tends […]

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UNITY TWP., Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is heading into a pivotal contract year, and Arthur Smith’s offense could be just what he needs to break through and establish himself as an elite tight end.

Last season with the Atlanta Falcons, where Smith was the head coach, tight ends Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith were second and fourth on the team in targets.

Through two training camp practices, tight ends have already been getting more targets in...

Although it’s only been two days of practice and the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t put on the pads until next week, the biggest headline news is Justin Fields serving as the team’s starting QB while Russell Wilson nurses a minor calf injury. Wilson should be back soon, perhaps this weekend, but Fields has taken advantage of […]

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 26. ISAIAH BUGGS SENTENCED After being charged with animal cruelty earlier this year, it seems former Steelers defensive lineman […]

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was convicted of two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and sentenced to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days, according to the Associated Press. The remaining 300 days would be suspended for two years “pending the behavior of the defendant.”

Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik also ruled that Buggs is not allowed to have or be around firearms or own dogs or cats. Buggs is appealing his conviction...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than likely going to start Russell Wilson at quarterback to open the season, although Justin Fields has gotten his shot in practice the last two days while Wilson has been nursing a calf injury. While Fields has shown some flashes early in training camp, it would be a surprise if […]

The First Team All Pro came in much lower than expected.

The NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 countdown continued on Friday and the second Baltimore Raven to be recognized as one of the best among their peers is safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 43.

As was the case with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike who became the first Raven revealed on this year’s list at No. 61, Hamilton is making his debut on the illustrious rankings voted on exclusively by players.

Not only did Hamilton establish himself as arguably the best in the game at his respective position, but he...

Episode 437 — July 26, 2024 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]

Listed at 5-9, Beanie Bishop Jr. isn’t going to overwhelm you with his size. But the undrafted free agent CB has gotten the majority of the team’s slot reps through the first two days of training camp, and Bishop is confident that he’ll be able to thrive in the slot. Despite not being a “tall, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their second training camp practice of 2024 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe several hours ago and Tim Rice has once again been kind enough to take some pictures for the site from the Friday session for all to view. If the gallery below was put together correctly, you should […]

The 2023 season was a rather disappointing one for Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal. Entering his second season in the NFL, Leal had high expectations to step up and become a key piece on an aging defensive line. Instead, he reportedly showed up to training camp out of shape last summer, and ultimately was […]