The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first preseason game came and went, and several players had nice performances. Two of those came from the secondary, and both were newcomers in Brandin Echols and Juan Thornhill. Speaking after Monday’s training camp practice, Mike Tomlin offered some praise for those two specifically. “I’ve been pleased with the progress of those […]

The Steelers appear to be considering potential depth additions at linebacker. Per a report from KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Steelers worked out two, Abraham Beauplan and Wesley Steiner, on Monday. They hosted a third, Chance Campbell, for a visit.

Beauplan went undrafted in 2023, signing with the Minnesota Vikings. He spent most of 2023 on their practice squad, and most of 2024 on the Lions’ practice squad. However, he appeared in three games for Detroit last year. He didn’t record a tackle but played 46 total special teams snaps.

The 6’2, 235-pound linebacker played college football at Marshall, where he...

This past weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 rookie class got their first taste of NFL action. While it was only the preseason, it was a good opportunity for them to get some experience against a different team. Against the Jacksonville Jaguars, some of the Steelers’ rookies flashed. Others, like Kaleb Johnson, had tougher outings. Mike […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward made headlines late last week when it was revealed he was seeking a new contract just over a year after signing a two-year extension. Heyward spoke to the media for the first time since his hold-in began, saying he wishes “to be valued.”

“When I look around at my position, I think I’m like 22nd as a defensive tackle,” Heyward said. “I’m 36th as a D-lineman. I know what I bring to this team and what I’m capable of on and off the field. So it’s hard for me to, after the year I’ve...

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today’s episode, we discuss the shakeup in the CB room following the team’s preseason opener. Is Beanie Bishop’s roster spot in jeopary given Brandin Echols versatility? Darius Slay went down with an ankle injury that we will have to monitor. We also rehash some of the conversation about the team’s preseason opener and give into more thought’s about Cam Heyward’s contract status after he spoke following practice.

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As has been true during Aaron Rodgers’ career, there are high expectations for whichever team he’s suiting up for. This year it’s the Pittsburgh Steelers, and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky thinks it’s reasonable to expect Rodgers to have the best season any Steelers QB has had in several years now. “What version of Aaron […]

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UNITY TWP., Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward said he’s willing to miss games in the 2025 season, if that’s what it takes to get the contract modification he’s seeking from the team.

Heyward, speaking to the media at St. Vincent College on Monday for the first time since his hold-in was reported, said that he told the team last year when he took a team-friendly offer that he would be back asking for more money if he had another All-Pro season.

Heyward did just that, earning his fourth All-Pro nod at the age of 35 last year,...

Last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Steelers All-Pro defensive end Cam Heyward was holding in while seeking a new contract.

Heyward addressed the issue with the media today and confirmed the news. He justified why he’s seeking a new deal, saying he’s “looking to be valued, in my eyes.”

Heyward went on to say, “When I look around at my position, I think I’m like 22nd as a defensive tackle. I’m 36th as a D-lineman. I know what I bring to this team and what I’m capable of on and off the field. So it’s hard for me to,...

This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves involved in a little bit of drama. Perhaps their biggest storyline revolved around whether or not they’d sign Aaron Rodgers. Then, they dealt with T.J. Watt’s contract talks. After Watt signed a new deal just ahead of training camp, the Steelers seemed drama-free, but that is not the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got back to practice at St. Vincent College on Monday, but Cam Heyward didn’t dress for the occasion as he awaits a reworked deal. Rookies Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black and the rest of the defensive front went about their business as usual.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Sights & Sounds: Defensive Line Works Works Without Heyward

The Pittsburgh Steelers and DL Cam Heyward agreed to a two-year, $29 million extension last offseason that was essentially a restructuring. This came after the team asked Heyward to reduce his salary. Speaking to the media after Monday’s practice, Heyward, who’s currently holding in as he seeks a new deal from the team, told reporters […]