The Pittsburgh Steelers have no question marks when it comes to who their starting quarterback is heading into the 2016 season. Ben Roethlisberger has been the starting quarterback for the Steelers for years now, and he’s not done with his football career just yet. However, the depth chart behind him is a little shaky, with the Steelers having trouble with finding a solid second - or even third - string quarterback. Bruce Gradkowski could make the argument that he is a solid backup ... Read More
Report: Le’Veon Bell facing 4-game suspension
First Martavis Bryant, now Le'Veon Bell? The Steelers high-powered offense could be taking another hit, as ESPN's Dan Graziano is reporting that running back Le'Veon Bell is facing a four-game suspension for a missed drug test. Sources close to the situation tell me Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell is facing a four-game suspension for violation... https://t.co/6CWpS45NSm — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) July 22, 2016 ESPN's Adam Schefter also posted on Twitter that it is over a missed test, citing ... Read More
Steelers release TE Spaeth
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the release of veteran tight end Matt Spaeth. The team announced the news early Thursday afternoon. The team cited a failed physical as the result of Spaeth’s termination from the team. According to a statement from the team, Spaeth, who was drafted by the team in the 2007 NFL Draft in the third round, never fully recovered from his knee surgery in the offseason. “Matt never fully recovered from knee surgery that occurred this past offseason, and he ... Read More
Few surprises among Steelers 53-man roster projections
Two weeks from today, the Pittsburgh Steelers will officially get their season rolling when players and coaches arrive in Latrobe, PA, to open training camp at St. Vincent College. There will be plenty of storylines to follow as the Steelers prepare for the season and battle for roster spots, but one of the big questions is what the final 53-man roster will look like when they open their season in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12. Here's a (very) early 53-man roster projection for ... Read More
Harrison demands Goodell’s presence at PED meeting
On the field, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is known for taking no prisoners. Apparently, off the field, he’s the same way. The NFL sent letters to three active NFL players linked to PEDs in an Al-Jazeera America documentary, and, as one of the players named, Harrison fired back. In an Instagram post, Harrison wrote that he’d speak to the NFL about the PED allegations — on a couple of conditions. @NFL I look forward to speaking with you. Goodnight A photo posted by ... Read More
Is Sammie Coates ready for breakout season?
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew they needed reinforcements to bolster their wide receiver corps when Martavis Bryant was suspended earlier this offseason. However, the Steelers didn’t need to grab too many wide receivers in the free agency or NFL Draft. The Steelers, who will presumably start Antonio Brown and Markus Wheaton as the No. 1 and 2 receivers, have their own weapon that could potentially have a breakout season already on their roster. Sammie Coates didn’t see much action last ... Read More
Steelers re-sign quarterback Bruce Gradkowski
The Steelers announced Monday morning that they have re-signed veteran backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year deal. We have re-signed QB Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year contract. MORE: https://t.co/VIFZtUCR7n pic.twitter.com/7RXBa7mjZX — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 2, 2016 Gradkowski’s signing certainly means the end of Michael Vick’s career with the Steelers. Vick was signed by the Steelers to replace Gradkowski, who went down in the beginning of last season with a ... Read More
Penn State well represented at NFL Draft
With the Detroit Lions taking Anthony Zettel with their sixth-round pick and the Miami Dolphins selecting Jordan Lucas two picks later, it solidified Penn State having five draft picks selected for the 26th time in program history. Post-draft, Kyle Carter and Trevor Williams signed undrafted free agent deals with the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers respectively. Anthony Zettel Zettel became a national name as a junior with a campaign that saw him have 17 tackles for loss and eight ... Read More
Boyd next in line of Pitt receivers to NFL
2002: Antonio Bryant Second Round 63rd overall Cowboys 2004: Fitzgerald drafted First Round 3rd overall Cardinals 2011: Jonathan Baldwin First Round 26th overall Chiefs 2014: Devin Street Fifth Round 146th overall Cowboys 2016: Tyler Boyd ? Round 1 of the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night. Though Pitt’s Tyler Boyd likely won’t have his name called then, he’s a good bet to hear it Friday night during Round 2 or 3. When Boyd does eventually stroll up to the NFL podium, he’ll be walking in ... Read More
Should Robert Nkemdiche be on Steelers draft board?
His pedigree and talent are undeniable. Robert Nkemdiche is a physical specimen for sure, measuring 6 feet 4 inches and 295 pounds. For someone so large, he also displays intriguing athleticism and quickness. His on-field skills tantalize NFL GMs, but his documented incidents and quirky attitude off-field cast a shadow of doubt. Nkemdiche has been tabbed a can’t-miss prospect since high school. During his senior year at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., Nkemdiche was tabbed the top ... Read More