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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year, $42 million extension, per Jordan Schultz. Washington was entering the final year of his rookie contract and will now remain in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future. The Steelers now have two of the top 12 highest-paid tight ends in football, as Washington’s new […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL. In a post on his social media accounts, Wilson writes, “Thank you, Football. Love, #3.” Wilson recently accepted a job with CBS as their newest NFL analyst where he will replace Matt Ryan on The NFL Today. Wilson played one season for […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers inked edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, and they have wasted no time working toward another deal done with another former Wisconsin Badger. Per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, Pittsburgh and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton are beginning to work out a new deal. “The Steelers […]
The last two seasons have been down years for Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt. After leading the NFL in sacks with 19 in 2023, becoming the only player to lead the league in sacks three times, Watt has totaled just 18.5 over the last two seasons combined, including just seven sacks a year ago. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers locked up one of their top rising stars to a long-term deal, signing edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million deal with $42 million in guaranteed money. It would have been a shock if Pittsburgh didn’t lock Herbig up, but doing it at this price is a steal when compared […]
The games don’t count, but by the time August rolls around, the NFL preseason is a welcome sign that football season is almost here. The 2026 NFL preseason schedule details were announced Wednesday, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting the game times and which matchups will be nationally televised. The Steelers won’t have a national […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty to celebrate this week after locking up one of their defensive cornerstones for the foreseeable future. But just one day after announcing a lucrative extension for outside linebacker Nick Herbig, another key pass rusher was notably absent from mandatory minicamp. According to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers edge […]
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Two-minute drill on the docket for Day 1 of minicamp (From Steelers.com’s Brian Batko): Typically, an NFL team with four quarterbacks might skimp on the action for that […]
Last week, the Steelers unexpectedly announced the firing of senior special teams coach Derrius Swinton. The firing was later revealed to be a case of “workplace misconduct.” Swinton has been hired just several months prior to the new head coach, Mike McCarthy, expanding the Steelers coaching staff as a whole. Whether the Steelers would pursue […]
They say good things come to those who wait, but for the Pittsburgh Steelers and ascending star pass rusher Nick Herbig, that wait didn’t last for very long. Shortly after Herbig skipped practices today for mandatory minicamp, the team signed Herbig to a four-year deal with $42 million guaranteed and worth up to $100 million. […]
With summer quickly approaching, the Steelers have gathered for mandatory minicamp this week. As is the case for many an NFL minicamp, attention is now turning to which players will receive contract extensions — and which ones won’t. For the members of the Steelers’ 2023 draft class, the time has come for the team to […]
Top Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. attended the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, but like his teammate Nick Herbig, he largely sat out of drills as he seeks a contract extension. In the NFL, it’s a common practice known as a hold in. “(Porter and Herbig) both took a handful of snaps during walk-thru […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted five players for tryouts on the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported, including former first-round linebacker Jamin Davis. The Steelers also worked out former Packers tight end Robert Tonyan, wide receiver Travyon Rudolph, linebacker Amari Burney, and punter James Platte. Davis was drafted 19th overall by the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and many were wondering if both Nick Herbig and Joey Porter Jr. would be present as they seek long-term contract extensions. Both were in attendance for minicamp, and head coach Mike McCarthy showed his support for the rising star edge rusher. “There’s a personal side to this […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran defensive back Makari Paige ahead of opening mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. This is in correspondence with the team officially signing former Buffalo Bills safety Darnell Savage. Paige was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan last April. He was released at the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Darnell Savage to a one-year deal, per Aaron Wilson. It had been reported that the two sides were in agreement on a deal back in March, but the two sides have now finally made the signing official. Savage was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first […]
The NFL offseason can be a time of boundless optimism. Teams’ roster moves look more reasonable than not, and even the more questionable ones can still be labelled with the “upside” tag. Plus, there’s the classic tradition of players showing up to offseason workouts in the best shape of their life — every single year. […]
This week on the Trust the Board, Joey and Ryland welcome fellow BTSC member Ryland Bickley to the pod to take part in the 2027 NFL School Draft. The rules: participants draft schools and will be awarded points next April based on how highly players from that school are selected in the NFL Draft. Bonus: […]
Last week, Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. and former Steelers team MVP Juju Smith-Schuster exchanged comments on Instagram that sparked rumors of a potential reunion between Smith-Schuster and Pittsburgh. Pittman even asked when the wide receiver was “coming home.” All talks of a potenital reunion can now be put to rest, as Smith-Schuster signed with […]
First Maxx Crosby, now Myles Garrett. Two elite edge rushers that the Steelers were scheduled to play in the AFC North are now off Pittsburgh’s schedule, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a deal to send Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. However, Cleveland’s edge room won’t be depleted, […]
First Maxx Crosby, now Myles Garrett. Two elite edge rushers that the Steelers were scheduled to play in the AFC North are now off Pittsburgh’s schedule, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a deal to send Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. However, Cleveland’s edge room won’t be depleted, […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is signing a deal with CBS to become the network’s newest NFL analyst, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. While the role is yet to be defined, it had been rumored that Wilson could replace Matt Ryan on The NFL Today after the former NFL MVP was named the President […]
Every rep this spring is crucial for Pittsburgh Steelers second-year running back Kaleb Johnson. The Iowa product is coming off a disappointing rookie campaign after being selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Many thought that with the departure of Najee Harris, Johnson would be the No. 2 back behind Jaylen Warren. […]
2026 will mark the first year that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had a new head coach since 2007 when Mike Tomlin took over for Bill Cowher. Tomlin stepped down as head coach after 19 seasons at the helm following a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. In recent weeks, there […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant investment in their passing game this offseason, acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. to pair alongside DK Metcalf and provide veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers with additional weapons. Despite those additions, one NFL analyst believes rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard could play a critical role in the offense from day one. Genaro […]