Daily News & Links: Son of Former Steelers Player Commits to Pitt; Mason Rudolph on Facing Adversity

Daily News & Links: Son of Former Steelers Player Commits to Pitt; Mason Rudolph on Facing Adversity
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🏈 North Allegheny defensive tackle Lincoln Hoke announced his commitment to Pitt, while on his official visit on Friday. Hoke is the son of former Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke.

Hoke is a three-star recruit and a member of Pitt’s 2026 recruiting class.

Committed!!! #H2P@Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @coachdaoust @BatesBacker pic.twitter.com/JRi0W4aw2G

— Lincoln Hoke 3⭐️ (@LincolnHoke76) June 7, 2025

🏈 Just hours before Aaron Rodgers signed his deal with the Steelers, Mason Rudolph spoke at the ManUp Pittsburgh Conference about how God has helped him through tough times in his life.

Likely just hours before Aaron Rodgers signed his deal with the Steelers, Mason Rudolph spoke at a men’s conference in the Pittsburgh area about how God has helped him through tough times in his life: pic.twitter.com/A7W2D30OYY

— Christian Wagner (@presidentwagner) June 9, 2025

🏈 Mason Rudolph threw out the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ game at PNC Park on Saturday.

Rudolph, and tight end Connor Heyward, were getting lose on the warning track in front of the Pirates’ dugout in the hours leading up to the start of the game.

The 29-year-old had to quickly get used to throwing a baseball instead of a football — at least for one day. This first pitch won’t be Rudolph’s first rodeo, though.

“I did one in college at Oklahoma State. It was fun,” he said. “Much different than a football, as you guys know. It’s lighter and you gotta get a couple warmups in to kind of get a feel for it.”

Rudolph and Heyward talked briefly with Pirates relievers David Bednar and Chase Shugart. Though their conversation revolved more around restaurants and the city of Pittsburgh than advice on the first pitch, the Steelers quarterback has some playing experience to rely on.

🏈 Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis is on his way to visit the New Orleans Saints, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Davis also recently visited the Steelers.

Former #Jaguars WR Gabe Davis is on his way to visit the #Saints, a potential offensive addition for New Orleans. Davis also recently visited the #Steelers.

With plenty of money coming from Jax, Davis would command just a 1-year deal from his new team. pic.twitter.com/uwGQPOlpjJ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2025

🏈 Aaron Rodgers says “he doesn’t use bluetooth headphones” because it messes with his brain’s frequency. He only uses wired headphones.

Aaron Rodgers says "he doesn't use bluetooth headphones" because it messes with his brain's frequency.

He only uses wired headphones 👀 pic.twitter.com/th89sOOFeC

— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) June 8, 2025

🏈 Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth revealed on Saturday that he got engaged with his girlfriend Jillian Cataldo.

“For life,” Freiermuth said on his Instagram story.

New QB ✅
New fiancé ✅ pic.twitter.com/UuCJ3Ffl7Y

— Zachary Smith (@ZacharySmithPGH) June 7, 2025

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