Daily News & Links: Steelers Salary Cap Situation; Is Mike Tomlin’s Defense Stale

Daily News & Links: Steelers Salary Cap Situation; Is Mike Tomlin’s Defense Stale
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🏈 The Pittsburgh Steelers have $40.7 million in cap space this offseason, which is the fifth-most in the AFC, according to Over The Cap.

Checking in on every AFC team’s financial situation as we gear up for the offseason 💰

H/T @Jason_OTC pic.twitter.com/B13inLdqCs

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) January 31, 2025

🏈 Has Mike Tomlin’s defense become stale? Jim Rome and Will Blackmon discuss if it has after Julian Edelman’s flaming comments about the Steelers never changing on defense.

Is Mike Tomlin's defense stale?@willblackmon and I react to Julian Edelman flaming the Steelers D. pic.twitter.com/DrraF8N4hq

— Jim Rome (@jimrome) January 31, 2025

🏈 Steelers History posted a clip of Kordell Stewart throwing a 73-yard pass in the 1998 QB Challenge at the Pro Bowl.

.@KSlash10 for 73 yards at the 1998 QB Challenge 🎯

🎥 @NFLLegacy | 📲 NFL+ pic.twitter.com/ncn1ATnH5N

— Steelers History (@SteelersHistory) January 31, 2025

🏈 Friday marked the 57-year anniversary of Mike Tomlin’s father, Edward Tomlin, being drafted by the Baltimore Colts. Bill Nunn, Hall of Fame Steelers scout, had named Tomlin to his All-American Team. The Colts defensive coordinator is Chuck Noll. However, Tomlin signs with Montreal (CFL) where former Steeler Gary Glick (OC) becomes his coach.

OTD in 1968….

Edward Tomlin, father of Mike Tomlin, is drafted by the Colts

Bill Nunn, HoF Steelers scout, had named Tomlin to his All-American Team.

The Colts DC is Chuck Noll. However, Tomlin signs with Montreal (CFL) where former Steeler Gary Glick (OC) becomes his coach. pic.twitter.com/v6hDDVRrtP

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) January 31, 2025

🏈 Friday also marked the 57-year anniversary of the Steelers drafting Rocky Bleier in the 16th round. He served in the U.S. Army and is wounded in the Vietnam War in 1969 but miraculously overcomes his injuries to play football again and be a part of four Super Bowl-winning teams.

OTD in 1968…

Steelers draft Rocky Bleier in the 16th round

He serves in the U.S. Army and is wounded in the Vietnam War in 1969 but miraculously overcomes his injuries to play football again.

⬇️ Bleier in the mid-1980’s telling his story to NFL Films
pic.twitter.com/ItXo9KT2cP

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) January 31, 2025

🏈 Art Rooney II was asked by Ashley Liotus of WTAE on how long he’s willing to let everything go on as is in regards to the eight-year playoff win drought.

Art Rooney II on how long he's willing to let everything go on as is. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/ME92jFKZBo

— Ashley Liotus (@AshleyLiotus) January 31, 2025

🏈 Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk questions if the Steelers should give George Pickens a new contract.

“If you make him prove himself this year and then...