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Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shedeur Sanders’ long wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft on Saturday. That ended a stunning fall for Sanders, the most...
Steelers continue to address defense in 4th round by selecting Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer
Bypassing a quarterback again to start the third day of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed defense for the second time when they took Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer in the fourth round Saturday. Sawyer was the No. 123 overall pick. He was selected even with several quarterback...
Jack Sawyer bio: Steelers’ 4th-round pick (123rd overall) in 2025 NFL DraftVideo
Jack Sawyer Fourth-round pick, No. 123 overall Outside linebacker, Ohio State 6-foot-4, 260 pounds Stats: As a senior in 2024, Sawyer had nine sacks, three forced fumbles, 59 tackles (25 solo) and six passes defended in 16 games. Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio Top 10 Pick Armand Membou started at RT for...
Tim Benz: With Kaleb Johnson, Steelers go for ‘perfect fit’ as Shedeur Sanders’ slide continues
When it comes to Shedeur Sanders, the NFL hasn’t seen a drop this bad since … well, Mark Andrews in Buffalo wasn’t all that long ago, I guess. MARK ANDREWS DROPPED THE GAME-TYING PASS ????(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/dGHC30xxun— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2025 But Sanders’ tumble down the draft board has...
Kaleb Johnson bio: Steelers’ third-round pick (83rd overall) in 2025 NFL draft
KALEB JOHNSON Third-round pick, No. 83 overall Running back, Iowa 6-foot-1, 224 pounds Stats: Had 2,779 career rushing yards and 30 rushing touchdowns in college, including 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024. Also added 22 catches for 188 yards and two touchdowns receiving. Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio Steelers newest RB...
Steelers select Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in 3rd round of NFL Draft
Getting their running back to replace Najee Harris — and passing on a quarterback for the second day in a row — the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Johnson, a bruising 6-foot-1, 220-pound junior, was the Big Ten...
Art Rooney II: Steelers getting ‘same signals’ from Aaron Rodgers on signing with team
Entering the second night of the NFL Draft, team president Art Rooney II said the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the market for a quarterback prospect, and he is optimistic 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers is going to join the organization. Rodgers remains unsigned as he deals with personal issues. He visited with...
‘That’s my rock, that’s my why’: Mother of Pittsburgh Steelers 1st-round pick Derrick Harmon dies
The mother of Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon has died. Tiffany Saine reportedly passed away not long after her son was taken by the Steelers with the 21st selection in the NFL Draft late Thursday night. Less than a half hour after Harmon was picked Thursday, he told...
Mark Madden: Steelers surprised talking heads with sensible 1st-round draft choice
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted the right guy. I’m as shocked as anybody. Especially with Shedeur Sanders’ availability giving Mike Tomlin the opportunity to go showbiz with a shiny new toy. But defensive line big-timers had tumbled off the board: Michigan’s Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant and Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen,...
First Call: Mel Kiper rips Steelers for passing on Shedeur Sanders; Steelers tied to Kirk Cousins trade reports
Friday’s “First Call” wraps up Day 1 of the NFL Draft with some additional Pittsburgh Steelers rumblings after they passed on Shedeur Sanders in Round 1. The Steelers are being linked to a veteran QB not named Aaron Rodgers. Joe Flacco discusses his desire to continue playing in Cleveland. And...
What might the Steelers do on Day 2 of the draft?
Two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers had the proverbial pick of the litter to contemplate over the roughly 20-hour break before the start of the second round of the draft. This year, they have only a vague idea of who will be available when they’re next scheduled to pick. Unlike...
Tim Benz: Blissfully boring Steelers pick the right draft to play it straight with Derrick Harmon
When it comes to the first round of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 NFL Draft, not since “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults” has so much pre-event suspense resulted in such limited surprise on live television. Unlike how things turned out for Gerlado Rivera, though, that’s probably a good thing for...
Derrick Harmon bio: Steelers’ first-round pick (21st overall) in 2025 NFL draft
Derrick Harmon First-round pick, No. 21 overall Defensive tackle, Oregon 6-foot-4, 313 pounds Stats: 17 tackles for loss, 8 1/2 sacks in 42 career games (28 starts), including 45 overall tackles, 10 1/2 for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles this past season Hometown: Detroit, Mich. Mike Tomlin said...
Steelers select Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in 1st round of NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a chance to take a highly rated quarterback in the NFL Draft when their turn came up Thursday night. They opted to fix a leaky defensive line instead. The Steelers stuck with conventional wisdom and selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon rather than take a chance...
First Call: Packers reportedly show interest in George Pickens; Penguins may have path to trade Erik Karlsson
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be shopping George Pickens as a trade chip more actively than they are letting on. One ex-Steeler is blasting the idea of selecting Shedeur Sanders. Todd McShay isn’t sure the Steelers will take him if he is there at No. 21 anyway. And the Penguins may...
Tim Benz: What the Steelers will do — and what they should do — in the 2025 NFL Draft
We’ve finally reached the 2025 draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the rest of the NFL. Here’s our “Breakfast With Benz” analysis of what the Steelers should do — and what they will do — this weekend. First round: Pick No. 21 What the Steelers should do: Draft a defensive...
U mad, bro?: Aaron Rodgers agitation, putrid Pirates offense fill venomous pre-draft void
By this time next week, everyone will be mad about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 draft class. If they take Shedeur Sanders, then they should’ve taken Jaxson Dart. If they take Jaxson Dart, then they should’ve taken a defensive lineman. If they take a defensive lineman, then you can bet that...
Could this be year Steelers buck history and trade back in 1st round of NFL Draft?
In 2001, Mike Tomlin was in his first season as an NFL assistant coach, hired by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay to coach defensive backs. Omar Khan was new to the Pittsburgh Steelers, hired by second-year director of football operations Kevin Colbert to handle business operations and negotiate contracts. That...
Steelers to host NFL draft watch party
With the 21st pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers choose… Fans are invited to be on hand when the team announces that pick on Thursday at Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Shore for a free NFL draft watch party beginning at 7 p.m. Steelers’ Christian Kuntz and other guests will attend. Kuntz...
Chris Adamski’s Steelers mock draft: Run-stopping DT is priority, so QB will have to wait
Remember the most recent time the Pittsburgh Steelers took the field? If you’re a fan of the team, you probably don’t want to. But rest assured, team management does. And what stood out most about the 28-14 beatdown to the rival Ravens during the Jan. 11 wild-card playoff game in...
Joe Rutter’s mock draft: Steelers will turn attention to defensive line, draft Derrick Harmon
In his first two drafts as Pittsburgh Steelers general manager, Omar Khan went to great lengths to fortify the offensive line. Expect him to begin a reconstruction of the defensive line this year. Cameron Heyward was the last defensive lineman taken by the Steelers in the first round, and he’s...
NFL Draft HQ 2025: Who Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have six overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with the 21st overall in the first round. Here are the team’s picks: • Round 1, selection 21 overall • Round 3, selection 83 • Round 4, selection 123 • Round 5, selection 156 • Round 6,...
Mark Madden: Forget the allure of a shiny new toy. Here’s what Steelers should address in draft’s 1st round
The Pittsburgh Steelers should do the obvious Thursday and draft a much-needed defensive lineman with the 21st pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Save fixing quarterback till 2026. That draft is stronger at QB and, with any luck, the Steelers go 5-12 this coming season to get a...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants ‘red carpet’ treatment; Ben Roethlisberger mulls scouting for Steelers
Wednesday’s “First Call” features some future plans for former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He also gives us some personal favorites among the draft crop of quarterbacks. We get a glance behind the curtain at what Aaron Rodgers might be thinking. The Steelers are looking at a complicated draft prospect...
Tim Benz: As Steelers smother George Pickens trade talk, others give it oxygen
As the NFL draft approaches Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are tamping down any conversation about attempting to trade George Pickens so that the club may be able to move into the second round. Last month, the Steelers gave their 2025 second-round pick to Seattle in exchange for fellow wide receiver...
