The Steelers drafted cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to kick off the second round of the draft on Friday and they’re set to add a veteran defensive back to the roster as well. Katz Brothers Sports announced that their client Chandon Sullivan is signing with the Steelers. No terms of the deal have been disclosed. Sullivan [more] … [Read more...] about Chandon Sullivan to sign with Steelers
Broderick Jones will wear No. 77, to honor fallen Georgia teammate Devin Willock
New Steelers tackle Broderick Jones will have a new number in the NFL. Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Jones will wear No. 77, in honor of former Georgia teammate Devin Willock. “They told me the number was available, and I just wanted to show my respects by taking that number and letting it live through [more] … [Read more...] about Broderick Jones will wear No. 77, to honor fallen Georgia teammate Devin Willock
Joey Porter Jr.: My father did what he had to do, it’s my time right now
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. opted to go home rather than stay in Kansas City after going undrafted in the first round on Thursday night and that wound up putting him in close proximity to where he’ll be playing his first season in the NFL. Porter grew up in Pittsburgh while his father was playing for [more] … [Read more...] about Joey Porter Jr.: My father did what he had to do, it’s my time right now
Steelers land Joey Porter Jr. with pick No. 32
Joey Porter Jr. is going home. The son of former Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter has become the 32nd pick in the draft. Porter thought he’d possible go to the Steelers at No. 17. They traded up for 14 for tackle Broderick Jones, and then Porter slipped through to the Steelers with the [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers land Joey Porter Jr. with pick No. 32
Steelers trade up to No. 14, select Broderick Jones
The Steelers acquired the No. 14 overall pick from the Patriots, moving up from No. 17 overall. With the selection, Pittsburgh drafted Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Jones started at left tackle for the Bulldogs, becoming a 2022 first-team All-SEC selection. He started four games in 2021 and then all 15 of the program’s contests [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers trade up to No. 14, select Broderick Jones