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Today, it’s the first day of the team’s mandatory minicamp for 2026, and big questions like will Joey Porter Jr. and Nick Herbig report, will they practice if they report, and how will Jalen Ramsey fit into the defense will be answered this week.

Alan breaks it down:

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: What to Watch For at Minicamp | Steelers Morning Rush

After years of great battles in the trenches against the Pittsburgh Steelers, former Cleveland Browns All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio remains a free agent as the calendar flips to June. Could a move to the other side of the AFC North matchup be in the cards? For CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, that might be the best […]

Veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, agent Seth Katz told NFL insider Aaron Wilson.

Savage agreed to terms with the Steelers in March but did not officially sign until now. The reason for the delay has not been disclosed.

“Darnell is excited about playing for the Steelers,” Katz said.

Savage played for three teams last year — two games for Jacksonville, eight games for Washington and two games for the Buffalo Bills. He also started 13 games for the Jaguars in 2024.

Savage spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Green...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing Darnell Savage. Nearly three months after an initial report of Savage agreeing to a one-year deal with the Steelers, agent Seth Katz told NFL insider Aaron Wilson that the veteran safety is joining the team. The news comes as Pittsburgh begins its mandatory minicamp today. Veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr., […]

PITTSBURGH — Second-year Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard hosted a group of local kids Monday in a partnership with Bank of America, Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Western PA, Big Brother’s and Sister’s Pittsburgh and Girl’s Inc Pittsburgh. The event; “Golf with Us” was held at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers QB Will Howard Hosts Local Kids for Golf with Us Event

Do the Steelers have so much depth in the secondary that an asset like Asante Samuel Jr. might become expendable? That’s a point that beat writer Mark Kaboly recently brought up on his podcast, Kaboly + Mack. Re-signed this offseason on a one-year, $4 million contract, it’s unclear where he situates in the secondary, beyond […]

Shortly after signing his latest one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers said 2026 would be his final season. “Yes. This is it,” Rodgers said to reporters on May 20. So, this could be his “Last Dance” of sorts. Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr isn’t buying it though. Orr predicts this won’t be […]

It’s safe to say the Pittsburgh Steelers were happy to see defensive end Myles Garrett traded away from the Cleveland Browns.

The Cleveland Browns shocked the football world when they decided to trade away reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, and members of the Pittsburgh Steelers are already reacting to thew news.

Steelers second-year quarterback Will Howard was among the first players to react to Garrett leaving the AFC North.

“Not bad for us,” Howard said. “We don’t have to play that beast twice every year. They’re bringing in a great player...

With DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., it’s fair to say the Steelers have a type at wide receiver: big and tall. Both receivers are big boys, 6-4 and north of 220 pounds, and they’ll lean into that. Even more so this year, after playing through last season with only Metcalf and no effective complement. […]

We’re back for the third edition of the summer scouting series. This week, we’ll dive into a highly talented group. There’s a wide variety of skill sets in this list, from players who excel at creating separation to those who consistently convert contested chances. The top of this list is headlined by a few players […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could soon have the chance to add even more firepower to their offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the NFL’s biggest Super Bowl contenders year from 2013-17, thanks to their ‘Killer B’ trio of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown. Now, it sounds like one of them might be interested in coming out of retirement.

Following the reunion of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants, Bell flirted with the idea of calling up Steelers general manager Omar Khan about a reunion for himself.

“I’m boutta call...

Player: TE Pat Freiermuth Stock Value: Up Reasoning: As the offseason unfolds, veteran TE Pat Freiermuth is seeing the opportunities he and the other tight ends will have. Under new HC Mike McCarthy, the position should have a bigger role in the receiving game. Tight ends played a lot under Arthur Smith, the former offensive coordinator. […]