The Pittsburgh Steelers might have their eye on a certain Oregon Duck for the NFL Draft. The team met with quarterback Vernon Adams, who was with the Ducks in his senior season, during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this past weekend. According to Rand Getlin, a reporter for NFL Network, Adams had a formal interview with the Steelers in Indianapolis. The Steelers could certainly use a younger quarterback to backup veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Adams has been widely compared ... Read More
Replacing Heath? Some free agent options for the Steelers
The sudden retirement of Heath Miller last week not only leaves the Pittsburgh Steelers without one of the more reliable tight ends in football, it also has forced to make some tough decisions in terms of how to replace him. With only Matt Spaeth and Jesse James remaining on the active roster, it's clear the Steelers will need to add depth to the position through the draft or through free agency. Although the draft could be an option, is it realistic to think the Steelers will find a player ... Read More
Is Jesse James a suitable replacement for Heath Miller?
There's nothing Pittsburgh Steelers fans love more than hometown players playing for their team. The fans loved Derek Moye, the receiver out of Penn State, however he wasn't able to stay with the team. The Steelers didn't take long to find their next Penn State alum to add to their roster. In the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end Jesse James. Before the addition, the Steelers had Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth on their roster. Now, with the retirement of Miller ... Read More
Who are the top prospects to replace Heath Miller?
After 11 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller decided to hang up the cleats. However, Miller’s retirement left more than sadness in the hearts of Steelers fans: It left the Steelers without a starting tight end. Left on the roster is Matt Spaeth, who has caught six passes since returning to the team in 2013, and Jesse James, a 2015 fifth-round draft pick who only appeared in eight games as a rookie. The team may expand James’ role now that Miller is gone, but given the lack ... Read More
Heath Miller announces retirement after 11 seasons with Steelers
Heath Miller, one of the best tight ends and biggest fan favorites in Pittsburgh Steelers history, announced his retirement Friday after a storied 11-year NFL career. Miller spent every single season of his career with the black and gold after being drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia. Originally recruited as a quarterback, Miller made the transition to tight end in Charlottesville and became easily one of the best tight ends in ... Read More
Steelers face tough choices to find quarterback depth
The Pittsburgh Steelers learned the hard way how difficult it is to get consistent contributions from the backup quarterback position after Ben Roethlisberger battled the injury bug last season. Add a season-ending injury during camp to veteran Bruce Gradkowski, and the Steelers were forced to lean on Michael Vick and Landry Jones to carry the load. Vick struggled mightily in three starts and though Jones did have a few bright spots in his two starts, there were plenty of ugly moments for the ... Read More
James Harrison to return for 2016-2017 season
James Harrison, linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced he will be returning for another NFL season. Harrison, who will be 38 during the 2016-2017 NFL season, made the announcement on Tuesday. According to Harrison's agent Bill Parise, Harrison plans to honor the one year left on his contract. He is due for $1,250,000 this upcoming season. However, all the money can't account for how much Harrison's presence is valued in the locker room. Harrison has been showing the younger ... Read More
Steelers backup QB job is Jones’ to win
Landry Jones seemed to secure his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup quarterback. But he’s also shown signs he may not be the best option for that job. With veteran quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski and Mike Vick set to hit free agency, the Steelers have a decision to make in the coming weeks on if Jones will be the next man up if starter Ben Roethlisberger goes down. If not, they may be forced to sign a free agent quarterback, or draft one for competition. After three underwhelming ... Read More
Steelers sign Greg Warren to one year extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed veteran long snapper Greg Warren to a one-year extension on Friday, the team announced. Warren, who has been with the Steelers for 11 years, has been a major veteran presence on special teams with the mentoring of rookie kicker Chris Boswell and punter Jordan Berry. Warren starred in all 16 regular season games with the Steelers this past season and was there for the Steelers two playoff games against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos. Warren did ... Read More
Steelers linebackers big reason for success
A big reason to why the Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs this past season was because of the defense. Specifically the linebackers were the reason for plenty of the success. Luckily for the Steelers, only two of their linebackers are on the free agency list.Sean Spence and Terence Garvin are the free agents. Both are inside linebackers, but Spence has the higher cap space hit with a total of $816,345. Spence and Garvin are both to be 25 years old by the start of the 2016 campaign. Garvin ... Read More