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🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders is now a budding reality TV star. He’s on Netflix’s reality show “Outlast: The Jungle.”
Saunders signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. The Indianapolis Colts claimed Weslye Saunders off waivers from the Steelers, just five days after his release in October of 2012.
He was then cut on July 25, 2013, following a suspension. Saunders was re-signed by the Colts on Oct. 29, 2013, after he served his 8-game suspension.
Saunders was waived by the Colts on Aug. 30, 2014. He re-signed with the team on Nov. 18, 2014, but was waived again on Dec. 2.
An 8-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs in 2014 led to his release, but he was re-signed.
In his four-year career, Saunders caught 10 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown. His lone touchdown was a 2-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger in the Steelers’ 13-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011.
🏈 Former Steelers quarterback Justin Fields expressed gratitude after taking a mission trip to Madagascar. In
“Had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Madagascar and it was eye-opening to say the least,” Fields wrote on Instagram. “It helped me appreciate the little things we often take for granted and gain a deeper understanding on what truly matters in this life.
“Their positive outlook on everything they go through taught me that happiness is not measured by material possessions but by relationships, faith, and gratitude. My time there strengthened my desire to serve others and reminded me that gratitude should be a daily practice, not just a feeling based on our circumstances. God’s blessings are everywhere.”
🏈 The Steelers had 11 explosive plays from 13 personnel last season, tied for second-most in the NFL, according to Ted Nguyen of The Athletic. The Los Angeles Rams led the league with a whopping 41 explosive plays out of 13 personnel.
🏈 Aaron Rodgers threw a league-high 31.7% of his passes at or behind the line of scrimmage last season. League average in that department was 21.3%, according to Matt Williamson of Steelers.com.
🏈 The Steelers allowed a 54% completion rate on throws of 10 or more yards last year, the league’s third-worst rate.
🏈 The official NFL account on YouTube posted 30 minutes of Steelers offensive highlights from 2020 to 2025.
🏈 The official NFL account on YouTube also posted 20 minutes of Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and Jaylen Warren highlights from last year.
🏈 Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw joined CBS’ TODAY Show to talk about his memoir new “Looking for Terry” as well as his bourbon brand. Bradshaw opens up about what he’s most proud of in life, reflects on his iconic “Immaculate Reception” game-winning touchdown pass in 1972, and then gives Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer a sampling of his award-winning family bourbon.
🏈 Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad...
