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First Call: Terry Bradshaw rips idea of Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers; no joint practices with Carolina
Terry Bradshaw hates the thought of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won’t be practicing against the Carolina Panthers this summer. An ex-Penguin continues to help the cause of the Edmonton Oilers. And a Pitt hoops alum is hoping to increase his NBA draft stock. All that and...
Calvin Austin’s and Roman Wilson’s actions need to speak as loudly as Omar Khan’s words
After the first day of organized team activities at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice facility, quarterback Mason Rudolph was asked about “the noise” surrounding the prospect of Aaron Rodgers joining the team. “That’s nothing new to me. There’s been constant noise,” Rudolph replied. “That’s the nature of the NFL. I’ve been...
‘Aaron Rodgers Watch’ looms over team as Steelers open OTAs
By all indications and like most of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, Patrick Queen likes Mason Rudolph. Surely, Queen likewise respects Skylar Thompson and rookie Will Howard. Queen believes the Steelers can win with Rudolph (or one of the others) as the team’s starting quarterback, too. But as a 25-year-old lifelong...
Steelers OTAs Day 1 notebook: 1st look at new tackle lineup; handful of veterans absent
Broderick Jones was whisked away from the practice field after his participation in the first day of Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities Tuesday. Turns out, it was his appointment time for the baseline testing for concussion protocol. Jones promised he would speak to the media after the next OTAs session....
QB Mason Rudolph on return to Steelers as potential starter: ‘It’s good to feel wanted’
It’s not lost on Mason Rudolph that he’s no longer an afterthought to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two years ago, Rudolph was a free agent for two months without any job offers before he accepted a one-year deal to be the team’s third-string quarterback. Last year, despite Rudolph winning the final...
Tim Benz: Beyond the Aaron Rodgers watch, there is plenty to track at Steelers’ OTAs
As organized team activities are set to begin Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t signed a contract to become a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. You might have heard something about that. But while we obsess over that ongoing situation, there will be a few other storylines to monitor this week....
First Call: Differing opinions on Steelers’ ‘Plan B’ if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t sign; Hurricanes stay alive
Tuesday’s “First Call” features different opinions on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ fallback plans if Aaron Rodgers flakes. We also spread the word on Duquesne’s newest basketball recruit and how a former Penguin helped the Carolina Hurricanes finally get it in gear against Florida in the Eastern Conference finals. Best they can...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers definitively shoots down one rumor; former Steeler becomes high school coachVideo
Monday’s “First Call” gives us information on the Aaron Rodgers front. One former Steeler is lighting up the UFL. Another is getting noticed in Canada, and a third is trying his hand at coaching. The Pirates are heading to Arizona. And we have some news about Pitt football recruiting. No...
Madden Monday on Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh: ‘It just can’t work’Video
With the way Aaron Rodgers was speaking about his future during a public Q&A in Austin on Friday, it sure sounds like he’s planning on playing for the Steelers. Just In: The legendary Aaron Rodgers seemingly confirms that he will be signing with the Steelers for this upcoming season: "I...
Steelers gear up for OTAs preparing to face some familiar issues
Since making another all-too-familiar early playoff exit, the Pittsburgh Steelers have waited for a chance to get back on the field and turn the page toward a new season. That wait ends on Tuesday with the start of organized team activities. Offseason conditioning began last month, but this part of...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers-Jets will be a proving ground, set tone for season
Sports don’t always offer instant validation (or rebuke) of decision-making. But the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 game will provide exactly that. It’s more than three months away, but the Steelers’ Sept. 7 visit to the New York Jets looms extremely large. It’s a proving ground. It will set a tone...
First Call: Adam Schefter’s latest prediction on Aaron Rodgers; Browns share Steelers’ interest in WR
Friday’s “First Call” has an Aaron Rodgers prediction from Adam Schefter as the Pittsburgh Steelers wait for his arrival. We are looking at Friday’s start for Paul Skenes against the Brewers. There’s a twist to the Chris Olave trade conversation. And a member of Duquesne’s basketball team has decided to...
Tim Benz: Aaron Rodgers situation is now more about saving face for Steelers than it is the football calendar
I want to thank ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio. He sat through an entire three-hour appearance by Aaron Rodgers on Joe Rogan’s podcast and took notes. So we don’t have to. I don’t always agree with Florio’s opinions or presentation. But that’s doing God’s work, my friends. Thanks, Mike. Furthermore, Florio endured...
Mark Madden: The tush push has NFL people talking; some should be quiet
The tush push is one play. It’s basically run by one team. (A few others dabble.) But it certainly gets people talking. At this week’s NFL owners meeting in Minnesota, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie lobbied for an hour on behalf of the tush push, his team’s ballyhooed goal-line go-to....
First Call: Art Rooney’s insight on ‘heated’ debate over tush push; new NFL postseason award
Thursday’s “First Call” has quotes from Steelers owner Art Rooney II about how things went down in a prickly meeting surrounding the idea of eliminating the tush push. We also have a new award in NFL circles, recruiting information from Pitt and Duquesne and a look at the Pirates’ next...
U mad, bro?: NFL fans angry about failed playoff changes; Pirates fans hate Paul Skenes trade talkVideo
For “U mad, bro?” this week, we’ve got a lot of people who are angry that the NFL ended up keeping its current playoff format in place. We’ve also got folks all tied up about the idea of trading Paul Skenes, and some guy is ticked about the use of...
Report: Steelers 1st-round pick Derrick Harmon agrees to 4-year rookie contract
First-round draft pick Derrick Harmon became the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers draft class to sign his rookie contract, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Harmon, a 21-year-old defensive lineman, agreed to a four-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $17,973,604. It includes an approximate $9.7 million signing bonus. With Harmon in...
Steelers sign free-agent offensive linemen Nick Broeker
The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth to their offensive line, signing former Houston Texans guard/tackle Nick Broeker on Wednesday. Broeker appeared in 12 games as a reserve the past two seasons since he entered the league as a seventh-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2023. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Broeker was...
George Pickens joins CeeDee Lamb in giving Cowboys QB Dak Prescott a new receiving duo
FRISCO, Texas — By the time Dak Prescott got to his phone after the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a trade for receiver George Pickens, the star quarterback said he had about six missed calls from owner Jerry Jones’ assistant. “Literally no idea what it could’ve been about and actually had...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger’s 2025 Steelers predictions; early reviews of George Pickens in Dallas
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some Pittsburgh Steelers predictions from Ben Roethlisberger. He and Cameron Heyward also have a warning about going over to Europe this season. We get an update on George Pickens in Dallas. Plus, we preview T.J. McConnell’s chances of advancing to the NBA Finals with the Indiana...
Tim Benz: Proposed NFL playoff changes are unnecessary, reactionary, shortsighted
This week’s vote at the NFL owners meetings as to whether or not the league should adopt a playoff format change is typically stupid, prisoner-of-the-moment, 2025-style overreaction. Mark Maske of the Washington Post is reporting that the proposal is unlikely to pass. Let’s hope he’s right. As of now, winners...
First Call: Kenny Pickett is the ‘front-runner’ in Cleveland; ex-Steeler DL checks out Cincinnati
It appears that ex-Pittsburgh Steeler Kenny Pickett is in “pole position” up in Cleveland. Another former Steeler may be in line for a job in Cincinnati. The Saints are not part of Aaron Rodgers’ equation. We have Pitt basketball recruiting news and the U.S. Open odds. All that in “First...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers biographer on QB’s waiting game; free-agent DL wants to join SteelersVideo
Monday’s “First Call” features a weekend recap of some Steelers notes, including an interesting take on Aaron Rodgers. A veteran defensive lineman wants to join the Steelers. We add some Pitt recruiting news, and we look at Terry Francona’s return to Pittsburgh with the Cincinnati Reds. Rodgers revelations In August...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers will pay a price for waiting on Aaron Rodgers
I’m not one to predict the results of the Steelers’ season week-by-week when the schedule is released in May. That’s lazy media, and a lot can happen between now and when those games get played. But I will predict this: The Steelers will lose Week 1 at the New York...
In Kaleb Johnson, Steelers appear to have ideal teammate, complement for Jaylen Warren
When Kaleb Johnson walked off the field late last week following his first practice session as a professional, he didn’t wait for reporters to engage him. “What’s up, guys?” Johnson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round pick, said. “How are y’all doing?” If Johnson wasn’t afraid to initiate conversation with a gaggle...
