The preseason is supposed to be the time for teams to work out the kinks, find continuity and with a little luck, a few new players who can push for a roster spot. In a sloppy 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions in front of an announced crowd of 44,148 at Heinz Field, it looks apparent that the Pittsburgh Steelers need all the extra time they can get. With a number of starters held out with injuries or for extra rest, the team struggled in a game marred by mistakes and poor play in all three ... Read More
Steelers sign draft picks Grant and Chickillo
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy morning, coming to terms on deals with two of their draft picks. The Steelers signed fourth-round pick cornerback Doran Grant, and one of their sixth-round selections, linebacker/defensive end Anthony Chickillo. Financial terms of the contracts were not immediately released. Grant, an Ohio State product, was selected No. 121 overall and started 30-of-54 games for the Buckeyes. He was an All-Big Ten selection last season and finished his career at ... Read More
Steelers take Ohio State CB Doran Grant in fourth round
The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed some needs during the first two days of the 2015 NFL Draft by grabbing Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree, Ole Miss corner Senquez Golson and Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates. They did the same to start day three of the draft when they nabbed Ohio State cornerback Doran Grant with the No. 22 pick of the fourth round, No. 121 overall. Depth at cornerback was a need coming into this draft and the Steelers gabbed a pair among their first four ... Read More