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Steelers training camp preview: 6 players on the hot seat
A look at six players who will be scrutinized and on the proverbial hot seat when training camp begins Thursday for the Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt Dissatisfaction with his contract caused Watt to skip mandatory minicamp, but he and the team agreed to a three-year contract extension Thursday that made...
Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Defense
DEFENSE Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 Will he ever age? Last year, at 35 and coming off an injury-riddled season that was one of his least productive, Heyward was named first-team AP NFL All Pro for the first time since 2021 and fourth time overall. 95...
Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Should Boswell have been the Steelers’ 2024 team MVP? After going 76 of 79 on kicks and making first-team All-Pro, Boswell took the torch from Justin Tucker as the league’s best kicker. 29 BEN SAULS · 5-9 · 182 Barring injury, Sauls...
What to know before you go to Saint Vincent for Steelers training camp
Players aren’t the only ones preparing for training camp. It’s also a memorable experience for the fans in Steeler Nation. Here are some key pieces of information before heading to Saint Vincent for the 58th year of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp: Have a ticket • Admission to open practices is...
Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Offense
OFFENSE Quarterbacks 8 AARON RODGERS · 6-2 · 223 One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, the four-time NFL MVP isn’t at that level anymore at age 41. No one is. But he’s still probably an upgrade from what the Steelers have had at QB over the past half-decade....
Steelers training camp preview: 6 players to watch
A look at six players to watch when the Steelers begin training camp at Saint Vincent College: Derrick Harmon Gone are the days when the first-round pick is expected to wait for his turn to contribute and watch the veterans get the starting reps. Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was drafted...
Tim Benz: For 2025 Steelers, development of young core outweighs importance of veteran additions
For those who are hopeful about the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers ending the franchise’s current playoff-win drought at eight seasons, much of that optimism is centered around new components on the team. Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith and Kaleb Johnson have been added on offense. Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, Brandin...
Steelers A to Z: Darnell Washington continuing to grow into bigger role
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
As he enters likely final NFL season, Aaron Rodgers wants to fit in as Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers a resume that is as thick as a phone book. Entering his 21st NFL season, the 41-year-old quarterback is a former Super Bowl champion, four-time league MVP and its seventh all-time leading passer. He ranks sixth in regular-season victories among quarterbacks and is...
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren enters camp with new role
Three summers ago on the final day of August, Jaylen Warren couldn’t stop smiling. Giddy as a schoolboy on the first day of summer vacation, Warren was ecstatic that he had survived the final cutdown day in advance of the 2022 regular season. This summer, in regards to his NFL...
Steelers A to Z: 3 years the backup, Jaylen Warren enters camp as the featured RB1
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: How is T.J. Watt worth more than Sauce Gardner?
T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with $108 million guaranteed. The average annual value is $41 million. Watt will be the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets got a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension with $60 million guaranteed. The average annual value is...
Steelers A to Z: Signed out of rookie tryout camp, Gareth Warren looks to develop on O-line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: Corliss Waitman performs well every time he’s asked to punt
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Steelers A to Z: CB Cory Trice has had to overcome repeated injuries
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Mark Madden: T.J. Watt got what he wanted, but this contract raises the stakes
A new concept: Refreshing sports notes about one athlete! It’s an honor to chronicle all the skinny about T.J. Watt in the aftermath of his contract extension! Far superior to Myles Garrett notes! • Watt got what he wanted. Maybe less term than he’d prefer. But Watt got a higher...
First Call: Ex-Steeler WR Mike Williams retires; Rowdy Tellez back in MLB
Friday’s “First Call” has developments surrounding two former Pittsburgh Steelers who joined the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason. Former Pirate Rowdy Tellez is back in the big leagues. And a one-time Pitt Panther is trying to settle his off-the-field court case. Sudden decision After having to start the 2025 season...
Tim Benz: We’ve seen T.J. Watt win contract negotiations. Now let’s see him win a playoff game
T.J. Watt won in his contract negotiation with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also won in his battle to surpass at least some of Myles Garrett’s financial terms in Cleveland. Great. Now go win a playoff game. Yeah, yeah. I know. Playoff records are team results, not individual stats assigned to...
T.J. Watt, Steelers agree to contract extension, making him highest paid non-QB in NFL
There will be no hold out. No “hold in,” either, for T.J. Watt. The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday agreed to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. According to a league source, the Steelers are signing Watt, their 30-year-old outside linebacker, to a four-year, $144.05 million contract that runs...
Former Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams decides to retire from NFL at age 30
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire from the NFL at age 30. His agent, Tory Dandy, told general manager Joe Ortiz on Wednesday night, hours before the first full day of training camp. Williams signed a $6 million, one-year deal in mid-March...
Myles Garrett voted the NFL’s No. 1 edge rusher by the AP
Myles Garrett is a four-time All-Pro, the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the only player to register 14 sacks in four straight seasons. His dominant stretch earned him the No. 1 edge rusher spot Thursday in a preseason survey by The Associated Press. A panel of eight...
Steelers A to Z: Opportunities await in secondary for Juan Thornhill after Minkah Fitzpatrick trade
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
First Call: Surprising Steeler makes NFL Top 100 list; update on Najee Harris fireworks injury
Thursday’s “First Call” has a surprising entry from the Pittsburgh Steelers on the NFL Top 100 list. Cam Heyward comments on T.J. Watt’s contractual situation. We have an update on Najee Harris’ injured eye. And there are long odds facing the U.S. Open champion from Oakmont at this week’s Open...
U mad, bro?: Midsummer cynicism from Pirates fans, preseason sass from Steelers fans
This is the slowest week in sports. The NFL hasn’t started training camps yet. It’s All-Star break time for Major League Baseball. The NHL and NBA are in an offseason lull. You’d think that would lead to a lull in angst from Pittsburgh sports fans too. You’d be wrong. Here’s...
Steelers A to Z: Part of infamous Pickett draft class, Skylar Thompson enters camp as QB4
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
