George Pickens got his career off to a solid start. The Steelers receiver caught 52 passes for 801 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games last season. He finished 81 yards behind Diontae Johnson for most receiving yards on his team, and his receptions ranked third. Pickens wants more in 2023. “Year two goals are [more] … [Read more...] about George Pickens aims for Pro Bowl after getting “snubbed” last year
Mitch Trubisky got nothing more for 2023, no guarantees beyond it
When the Steelers re-signed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, some wondered whether the next move would be to move on from backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Trubisky must have been wondering it, too, because he agreed to give the team two more years of control over his rights, with not a single penny more in 2023 or [more] … [Read more...] about Mitch Trubisky got nothing more for 2023, no guarantees beyond it
Kenny Pickett: Teams told me I was off their draft boards over hand size
Much was made before the 2022 draft about the size of Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett‘s hands. And for good reason. Some teams have a minimum hand size below which they will not go. And some teams aren’t bashful about saying so. Appearing on Ben Roethlisberger’s podcast, Pickett said that multiple teams told Pickett he was [more] … [Read more...] about Kenny Pickett: Teams told me I was off their draft boards over hand size
William Jackson III says he’s 100 percent, has heard from multiple teams
Cornerback William Jackson III was traded from the Commanders to the Steelers during the 2022 season, but he never played a game for his new team. A back injury kept Jackson out after the trade was completed and the Steelers released him in March to create cap space. Jackson said the injury is no longer [more] … [Read more...] about William Jackson III says he’s 100 percent, has heard from multiple teams
National Sports Brain Bank opens at University of Pittsburgh
To better understand the long-term impacts of head trauma, more research is needed. More research is coming, thanks to a new program launched today in Pittsburgh. Via Ken Belson of the New York Times, the National Sports Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is open. The discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephelopathy was one thing. [more] … [Read more...] about National Sports Brain Bank opens at University of Pittsburgh