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Steelers sign veteran inside linebacker Malik Harrison
The Pittsburgh Steelers added an inside linebacker likely to play a subpackage role on their defense, reportedly agreeing to terms with veteran Malik Harrison on the opening day of free agency Monday evening. A five-year veteran who’d spent his entire career with Baltimore, Harrison becomes the second Ravens inside linebacker...
Steelers lose CB Donte Jackson to Chargers, but agree to deal with Darius Slay pending release from Eagles
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a starting cornerback Monday on the first day of legal tampering, and they are negotiating with a six-time Pro Bowl player to replace him. Donte Jackson, who was acquired in the trade last March that sent Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, has agreed to a...
Report: Steelers lose free agent QB Justin Fields to Jets on 2-year, $40 million deal
Justin Fields won’t be returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers to start another season at quarterback. Fields is departing in free agency, agreeing Monday to a two-year, $40 million offer from the New York Jets that includes $30 million in guaranteed money, ESPN reported. The Steelers had been trying to sign...
Steelers to release defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi, saving $7 million against salary cap
Already $64 million under the salary cap before they traded for wide receiver DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers freed up more money by informing veteran defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on Monday that he will be released. By cutting Ogunjobi, who was entering the final year of his contract, the Steelers...
Steelers offer RB Jaylen Warren a 2nd-round restricted free agent tender
On the day NFL free agents are free to openly negotiate with other teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a significant step toward retaining one of their free-agent running backs when they tendered Jaylen Warren a contract for 2025. A pending restricted free agent, Warren received a second-round tender. That entitles...
Former Steelers OT Dan Moore agrees to sign with Titans for $82 million: report
Dan Moore Jr., the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting left tackle the past four seasons, has signed with the Tennessee Titans for a reported $82 million. In a move that was expected, the Steelers allowed Moore to depart in free agency four years after he ascended to starter as a rookie fourth-round...
Craig Wolfley, former offensive lineman, Steelers radio personality, dies at 66
Craig Wolfley, the affable color commentator on Pittsburgh Steelers broadcasts and former offensive lineman for the organization, died Monday at age 66. Wolfley died following a short battle with cancer. Wolfley parlayed his 10-year run as a guard/tackle for the Steelers into a lengthy run as an announcer on their...
Mark Madden: With DK Metcalf in the fold, it’s time for Steelers to change their dynamic
Full props to the Pittsburgh Steelers for acquiring wide receiver DK Metcalf from Seattle for a second-round draft pick. That’s not too pricey. Signing Metcalf to a five-year, $150-million contract is. The Steelers are paying two guys quarterback money. But neither plays quarterback. That’s OK. A bold move was needed...
Tim Benz: How I want the Steelers’ dominoes to fall after landing DK Metcalf
I like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to trade for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. It may be costing them a lot of money (a four-year, $132 million extension on top of $18 million this year), but it only cost them a second-round draft pick. That’s a second-round draft pick...
First Call: Steelers will reportedly offer Sam Darnold a contract; Marc-Andre Fleury’s postgame meeting with ex-teammates
Monday’s “First Call” has news of a Pittsburgh Steelers contract offer to a free-agent quarterback. The team’s former long-time quarterback loves the club’s new trade acquisition. We have behind-the-scenes footage of Marc-Andre Fleury’s meet-and-greet with his former teammates in Minnesota. Alex Ovechkin scored again, as did some former Penguins that...
‘Madden Monday’ on the Steelers’ getting DK Metcalf: Now ‘go sign Sam Darnold’
On Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired former Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick. According to the NFL Network, the Steelers are also giving the 27-year-old a five-year, $150 million contract. Metcalf is scheduled to make $18 million this season...
Steelers make splashy move, acquire Seahawks WR DK Metcalf for 2nd-round draft pick
Adding the big-play veteran receiver they lacked last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks, a league source confirmed to TribLive on Sunday. ESPN initially reported the trade, adding that the Steelers will be giving Metcalf a five-year, $150 million contract. Metcalf is scheduled to...
Steelers, GM Omar Khan have money to spend, positions to fill as free agency approaches
Armed with the fifth-highest salary cap space among the 32 NFL teams, Omar Khan won’t be afraid to spend his resources when free agency begins this week. The Pittsburgh Steelers general manager has $63-64 million at his disposal, per salary cap tracking websites. It’s more money than he has had...
First Call: J.J. Watt says Steelers should have done T.J.’s contract extension last year; Christian Kirk traded before free agency
J.J. Watt has some interesting quotes about his brother’s contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Christian Kirk is off the free-agent market before he ever got there. A former Penguin is going back to the Golden Knights as the two teams prepare to play Friday night in Las Vegas. And...
Louisville QB Tyler Shough among draft prospects hosted by Steelers
The draft prospects have begun to trickle into Pittsburgh Steelers headquarters. And the first day of visits included a quarterback. Louisville QB Tyler Shough was one of three players hosted by the organization Thursday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. By rule, each team can have 30 such players as in-person...
Steelers restructure contract of ILB Cole Holcomb as he works way back from injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran inside linebacker Cole Holcomb agreed to a restructured contract for the 2025 season, it was reported Thursday by NFL Network. Under the terms of a thee-year free-agent deal signed in March 2023, Holcomb was due $6 million in compensation and to count $7.64 million against...
Mark Madden: Steelers would be wrong to extend T.J. Watt’s contract now, but they will
As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason kicks into high gear with the launch of NFL free agency Wednesday, their handling of T.J. Watt’s contract situation figures to exemplify the weakness of their organization. The superstar edge rusher and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is heading into the final year...
First Call: Christian Kirk courted by Steelers players; watch Alex Ovechkin score againVideo
Thursday’s “First Call” features some Steelers taking to social media as a way to entice a free agent to Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, one AFC veteran is retiring, while another has been released. In the NHL, Alex Ovechkin scores again. And there’s plenty of NCAA postseason women’s basketball on the slate as...
Tim Benz: Steelers QB quandary could present Catch-22 situation with potential receivers
I’m not quite sure if this qualifies as a “chicken-or-the-egg” kind of problem for the Steelers. But it feels like it can be placed under that tent. Plus, with the price of eggs these days, I’m not sure the Steelers could fit a dozen under the salary cap. But as...
U mad, bro?: Penguins trade talk, Erik Karlsson’s play, criticism of Mike Tomlin drawing the ire of Pittsburgh fans
A lot of things about the Pittsburgh sports scene didn’t exactly go over great with the audience this week. The high NFLPA grades for Mike Tomlin continue to generate angry dialogue. So do Erik Karlsson’s mishaps and Penguins trade rumors. Hey, at least we aren’t talking politics in this week’s...
ESPN draft analyst sees defensive line, receiver on Steelers’ radar, but in which order?
Fresh off watching prospects work out at the scouting combine, ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid projected the Pittsburgh Steelers to take a wide receiver and defensive lineman — each from Texas — in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft next month. He admits the order could be reversed....
Mark Madden: Bargain shopping Steelers likely to again make mediocre moves during free agency
NFL free agency starts March 12. That’s not far off. But there’s no reason to be excited about what the Steelers will do. Because they won’t do anything. Not until the first wave subsides. Then the Steelers will do their usual bargain shopping. The Steelers have a little over $60...
First Call: Justin Fields as Steelers’ 1st QB choice may be brewing; a look at chances of landing Davante Adams, Darius Slayton
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some direction for speculation about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation. We have gambling odds on the Steelers acquiring Davante Adams and information on another wide receiver who may be in the mix. Plus, we check in on a former Penguin who is hunting a career milestone,...
Tim Benz: Travis Hunter’s ‘2-way player’ opinion makes sense but misses bigger picture
Maybe we finally found something Travis Hunter can’t do: talk baseball. The college football star recently won the Heisman Trophy as a two-way player. He excelled as a cornerback and wide receiver at Colorado. Now he is about to become a first-round draft choice, and many are wondering if he...
Steelers’ search for running back depth leads them to deep draft class at NFL Combine
Defensive line remains the cream of the NFL Draft crop, but a position on the offensive side is gaining steam after the conclusion of the scouting combine. Running backs did nothing to hurt their collective draft stock after testing took place over the weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis....
