Mitch Trubisky lost the Steelers starting quarterback job to rookie Kenny Pickett early last year and the plan in Pittsburgh is for Pickett to be the starter for years to come, so no one would blame Trubisky if he were looking around for a place that offered him a clearer path to the lineup. Trubisky [more] … [Read more...] about Mitch Trubisky: Easy decision to sign extension with Steelers
Alex Highsmith “optimistic” about contract talks with Steelers
Steelers General Manager Omar Khan said recently that he hopes edge rusher Alex Highsmith is a member of the team for a long time and Highsmith said he shares that hope from the team’s OTAs this week. Highsmith is taking a different path than some other players heading into the final years of their contract [more] … [Read more...] about Alex Highsmith “optimistic” about contract talks with Steelers
Steelers agree to terms with Markus Golden
The Steelers are talking about a contract extension with Alex Highsmith, but that didn’t get in the way of their efforts to add another veteran to their edge rushing group. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team has agreed to a deal with Markus Golden. It will be a one-year deal in Pittsburgh for [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers agree to terms with Markus Golden
Broderick Jones is getting first-team reps at left tackle
Steelers first-round rookie Broderick Jones will indeed be the starting left tackle in Pittsburgh. The foundation is already being put in place — and the man who played the position last year has already been moved elsewhere. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, two-year starter Dan Moore has been moved from the left side [more] … [Read more...] about Broderick Jones is getting first-team reps at left tackle
T.J. Watt participates in second day of Steelers’ OTAs
Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt was on the field Wednesday, participating in the second day of the team’s organized team activities. Photos and videos from practice showed Watt working with teammates. He was not present Tuesday for Day 1 of the voluntary work, Chris Adamski of triblive.com reports. This week is the first week of [more] … [Read more...] about T.J. Watt participates in second day of Steelers’ OTAs