The Steelers know how to scout receivers. When they got a chance to acquire one they had scouted nine years ago, they pounced. In a trade with the Rams, the Steelers landed veteran wideout Allen Robinson for peanuts — a flip-flopping of seventh-round picks and a portion of his salary for 2023. G.M. Omar Khan [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers’ interest in Allen Robinson dates back to when he was at Penn State
Hakeem Butler invited to Steelers minicamp after strong XFL season
Wide receiver Hakeem Butler is getting another NFL look. The XFL announced that Butler has been invited to take part in Steelers minicamp on a tryout basis. Butler was a 2019 fourth-round pick by the Cardinals, but missed his rookie season with a broken hand and failed to make the team out of camp the [more] … [Read more...] about Hakeem Butler invited to Steelers minicamp after strong XFL season
Mike Tomlin explains what he means when he says he wants “goons”
New Steelers nose tackle Keeanu Benton recently sai coach Mike Tomlin wants “goons” on the field. Appearing on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio with Evan Cohen, Mike Babchik, and Willie Colon, Tomlin was asked to elaborate. “Hey, a better person to define goon is sitting there with you,” Tomlin said, referring to Colon. “You know, that [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Tomlin explains what he means when he says he wants “goons”
Joey Porter Jr. plans to wear No. 24 in honor of Ike Taylor
Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. grew up around the team because his father played in Pittsburgh for eight years. And Porter Jr. will wear the jersey number of one of his father’s former teammates. Ike Taylor, who played with Joey Porter Sr. from 2003 to 2006, told Dave Dameshek on the Minus Three Podcast [more] … [Read more...] about Joey Porter Jr. plans to wear No. 24 in honor of Ike Taylor
JuJu Smith-Schuster picked the Patriots because of Bill Belichick
JuJu Smith-Schuster had options, but he picked the Patriots. Why? “Honestly, Bill [Belichick], man,” Smith-Schuster said, via Chris Mason of masslive.com. “Being at a place where he’s a great head coach, and as far as everything else goes, I just feel like I fit here.” Smith-Schuster spent five seasons with the Steelers and a won [more] … [Read more...] about JuJu Smith-Schuster picked the Patriots because of Bill Belichick