One of the biggest storylines for the Pittsburgh Steelers in OTAs is who isn’t in attendance. Through two days, there have been a few players who haven’t been seen. That includes T.J. Watt, who is seeking a contract extension. OTAs are voluntary, so it isn’t too big of a deal that Watt isn’t there. That […]
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 May 28. DIONTAE JOHNSON NOT AT OTAS Diontae Johnson was a successful wide receiver with the Steelers for several years. […]
On this edition of the SCB Steelers Inside Blitz presented by DEK Roofing Inc… SteelDad discusses the first two days of OTAs. Why is T.J. Watt absent and what kind of money is he looking for? The wait for Aaron Rodgers continues and obviously a lot of people have opinions! Those items and a few […]
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Kenneth Gainwell gets his old jersey number back.
The Steelers didn’t waste much time putting George Pickens’ old uniform number back in circulation.
After issuing the No. 14 to newly-signed rookie wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig on Tuesday, Steelers.com’s Dale Lolley reported early Wednesday that the number has changed hands again; this time to running back Kenneth Gainwell, a 2025 free agent signing.
Gainwell previously wore the No. 14 during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. He had previously been wearing the No. 21 with the Steelers, which now goes to Lemonious-Craig, per Lolley.
Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, who the Steelers...
OTAs have started, and Aaron Rodgers still isn’t a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. While it seems like he’ll eventually join the team, that’s not guaranteed. That leaves Mason Rudolph as the Steelers’ starter. That might not inspire a ton of confidence in many fans, but Bucky Brooks believes there’s a path to success for […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers need a quarterback. Aside from just the quarterback position, though, the rest of the offense leaves something to be desired as well. The unit has undergone significant changes this offseason, but it doesn’t seem to have improved much. On Wednesday, Fox Sports’ David Helman ranked all 32 supporting casts in the league, […]
Games are won and lost in the trenches, and the NFL is starting to realize that quickly once again, as things are shifting back towards the big men up front being the most important from a team-building concept — outside of quarterback, obviously. The AFC North is certainly seeing things that way in recent years. […]
PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay knows what it takes to get to the top. Last season, he was a part of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl team and he wants to bring that winning culture to the Steelers. He believes the process starts at OTAs.
“Everybody has to buy in, and this is the time that you need to be bought in,” Slay said. “Guys have families. I have one as well. You want to be a champion? There are things you have to sacrifice, and this is one of the jobs I want to sacrifice. I...
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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today’s episode, we discuss if the move to LT will be one that pays off for both the Steelers and Broderick Jones, what DeMarvin Leal needs to do to remain with the team following a couple of injury-filled seasons and the impact of Joey Porter Jr. switching glove colors. We also discuss the pressure for Malik Harrison to replace Elandon Roberts, how Cole Holcomb could work his way back into the...
If you’re sick of reading about Aaron Rodgers (and trust us, we’re sick of writing about it), you have something in common with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room. Even after just one day of OTA practices, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo got the feeling players are tired of the ongoing saga that has no end […]
It’s been a rather interesting offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers under GM Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin, especially as they continue to wait out a decision from 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers might not have any remorse regarding the situation they’re in at quarterback, and they might not have truly liked all […]
Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones spoke to reporters on Wednesday about his return to left tackle and new offseason approach.
**PITTSBURGH–**When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up and drafted Broderick Jones 14h overall in 2023, the idea was he would be the cornerstone left tackle. In his first two seasons, he got more work at right tackle instead. On Wednesday, Jones was excited to be back on the blind side.
Though he was considered a raw talent coming out of Georgia, Jones showed flashes of his potential in the first two years. However, he has felt better at left tackle than...