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• AFC North Draft Grades: Where do Steelers rank?

  30-04-2024 02:06 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers had a strong 2024 NFL Draft, but where do they stack within the AFC North? The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are welcoming in their new batch of rookies.
  The Steelers are eyeing to get back on top of the AFC North, but how did they do compared to the rest of the division?
  Bleacher Report gave grades for every NFL team, and here’s how the AFC North ranked:
  Pittsburgh Steelers: A+On paper, Khan and the
  
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• Jaguars sign former Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds

  17-05-2024 16:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The former first round pick is heading to Jacksonville The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to add at least one more body to their secondary before training camp and the regular season. A few weeks ago, it looked as if former first-round pick Terrell Edmunds may be brought back into the fold after he posted a classic Mike Tomlin saying on X, posting “2 dawgs, one bone.”
  However, we now know Edmunds won’t be in Pittsburgh this season.The Vir
  
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• Report: Steelers having discussions with former Saints WR Michael Thomas

  17-05-2024 03:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thomas holds the NFL record for receptions in a season The Pittsburgh Steelers are all but certainly adding a starting boundary receiver at some point before Week 1. Whether that be via trade or free agency, a new name is likely to be brought in.While the likes of Courtland Sutton and Treylon Burks seem to be the most logical options, another name has reportedly entered the equation.According to Zachary Smith of Steelers Now, the Steelers have been in contac
  
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• Steelers DT Cam Heyward confirms he’s not attending OTAs

  17-05-2024 01:36 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The three-time All-Pro wants a contract extension It was reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN that Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward would be skipping out on OTAs as he seeks a contract extension. The 35 year old confirmed this report on the latest episode of Not Just Football.
  “First of all, it’s voluntary- let’s get that straight,” Heyward said. “I am working out and doing everything, but that’s it. I h
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Executive defends Steelers’ schedule

  17-05-2024 01:20 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Thursday, May 16th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  Steelers RB Najee Harris takes the advice of Le’Veon Bell a year later | Curt Popejoy, Steelers WireLast year, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell offered up some friendly advice
  
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• Ryan Clark slams NFL for the Steelers’ schedule

  16-05-2024 19:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images The former Steelers safety was not pleased Several fans feel as if the Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt a bad hand by the NFL and, for lack of a better term, got screwed.Amongst those who are questioning the NFL is former Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who let his feelings be known on Get Up.“Who made this schedule?” Clark asked very bewildered. “What dude from Cleveland all of a sudden got a job in the league office? To think you have to play the Rav
  
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• Steelers 2024 game-by-game picks

  16-05-2024 14:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Picking every game on the Steelers’ schedule The Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule has been revealed, which means for the next four months, we’ll be discussing all the different possibilities and pathways for the Steelers to get to the playoffs.With that said, here are my game-by-game predictions 1.0 for the Steelers (the second version will come out the week of the regular season).
  Week 1: at Atlanta Falcons
  The Falcons will be
  
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• Why strength of opponent isn’t Steelers biggest schedule challenge

  16-05-2024 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Kirby Leei-USA TODAY Sports It’s not necessarily who you face, but when you face them This might land in the top five of the strangest headlines you read regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule drop. But following the release of the 2024 slate, there’s been much to do about the end-of-season “gauntlet” that lies ahead.Pittsburgh will face all six divisional opponents from weeks 11 through 18. If that weren’t enough, the other two games are against the Phil
  
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• Steelers open as road underdogs against the Falcons in Week 1 of the 2024 season

  16-05-2024 02:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Here’s a first look at the odds on the board for the Steelers' 2024 season opener against the Falcons in Week 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup is official, with the Steelers set to face the Atlanta Falcons on the road in their season opener. Given the league’s propensity for revenge games, a Steelers-Falcons Week 1 game is no surprise, as new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will face his former team after being fired followin
  
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• Steelers announce schedule for 2024 NFL season

  16-05-2024 02:25 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers schedule for the 2024 NFL season has officially been released... and boy, is it a doozy. After kicking off the year against the Atlanta Falcons (a revenge game for OC Arthur Smith, former Falcons HC), the Steelers will pack up and head out to Denver, where Russell Wilson will face his former team for the opportunity to prove his own worth.Ahead of their Week 9 bye, the Steelers will be featured in three primetime game
  
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• Historical breakdown of every game on the Steelers’ 2024 schedule

  16-05-2024 02:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images News and notes for the Steelers’ schedule The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 schedule has officially been released, and we now know the path Pittsburgh must travel in order to get back to the playoffs.As there is every year, there are notes and nuggets to go along with every game ahead of the 2024 season, so let’s dive into Pittsburgh’s schedule.Week 1 at Atlanta Falcons
  Mike Tomlin is 4-0 against the Falcons in his career, including the last
  
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• Steelers DT Cam Heyward plans to skip OTAs, seeking contract extension

  16-05-2024 00:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The three-time All-Pro has never missed an offseason program While the NFL schedule release is what everyone is looking forward to today, and has been the talk of the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have something in-house that is catching eyes.
  Three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward has not attended any voluntary offseason workout programs, and according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Heyward is not planning to attend OTAs as he is see
  
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• Full (rumored) Steelers schedule 2024 shared on social media

  15-05-2024 21:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Wednesday, May 15 update (3 p.m. ET): The rumored schedule release is now complete. As a reminder, these are rumored leaks and are not considered official until announced by the league. Confirmed games will be in BOLD.
  If the rumors to follow are true, here’s what we know about the Steelers 2024 schedule, courtesy of Zachary Smith of the Around The 412 podcast:Week 1 at Atlanta Falcons
  Week 2 at Denver Broncos
  Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
  Week 4 at
  
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• NFL fans are super annoyed about the number of streaming services needed to watch football

  15-05-2024 20:09 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The days of watching football on cable are over. Remember the good ol’ days when you could just... watch football on TV? Those days are long gone. Now, instead of the standard Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN lineup, fans will be required to subscribe to a number of different services in order to watch all of the action.
  Amazon Prime holds exclusive streaming rights to Thursday Night Football and one wild card game in 2024.
  Peacock holds the exclusive s
  
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• Report: Steelers to host Christmas Day game vs. the Chiefs, will air exclusively on Netflix

  15-05-2024 19:06 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh will face off against the defending Super Bowl champions in Week 17. Get your black and gold Santa hats ready, Steelers fans!
  Jordan Schultz of theScore reports that Pittsburgh will host a Christmas Day game against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. This Week 17 matchup will air exclusively on Netflix, however, so if you’re not already a subscriber to the platform, be certain to have a plan in place to watch the action
  
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• Steelers picked to finish last in AFC North

  15-05-2024 16:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Here we go again Every year, it seems. the Pittsburgh Steelers are pegged as the team that will finish last in the AFC North with a sub-.500 record. It’s a song and dance cycle that never ends.
  The Steelers finish above .500
  The offseason comes
  Everyone picks the Steelers to have a bad year (or finish below the Browns)
  The Steelers don’t finish above .500
  Repeat the cycleNevertheless, that didn’t stop ESPN’s Mike Clay from picking the Ste
  
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• Five Steelers with the most to prove in 2024 

  15-05-2024 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports These players should enter the season with big chips on their shoulders Generally, an aging team is full of proven veterans who don’t need to convince fans and coaches of their value. However, there are some outliers for the Steelers this upcoming season. And it’s not just players that need to improve, considering Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since 2016. But in this exercise, I’ll give head coach Mike Tomlin a pass, focusing speci
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant to visit Commanders

  15-05-2024 04:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Tuesday, May 14th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  Steelers QB Russell Wilson Drawing Antonio Brown Comparisons | Ari Meyer, All SteelersPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is known across the league as a hard worker. From his tim
  
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• Rumor: Steelers to face Falcons in Atlanta in Week 1 season opener

  15-05-2024 01:33 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The entire offseason has been filled with rumors. This time, it’s regarding their 2024 season opener, where Zach Klein of WSB-Ch. 2 Atlanta reports that the Steelers will travel to Atlanta to face the Atlanta Falcons in their 2024 season opener.
  Multiple sources around the league tell me the Falcons will open up the NFL season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers and former HC and current Steelers OC Arthur Smith— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) May
  
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• Declining Najee Harris’ 5th year option doesn’t necessarily mean his time with the Steelers is ending

  14-05-2024 23:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports 2025 is a long ways away and much can change What a crazy offseason it has been for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In February the Steelers released Mason Cole and never signed a replacement for the man who played every snap at center in 2023. They wouldn’t address the position for two months until they chose Zach Frazier in the second round of the draft. They brought in Russell Wilson, traded away Kenny Picket, and then traded for Justin Fields like it was a pilo
  
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• 2024 NFL schedule rumors: What will the Steelers’ schedule look like this season?

  14-05-2024 22:43 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images We are still several months away from the beginning of the 2024 NFL season. The lull between the NFL Draft and training camp activities can be a long one, but fortunately, fans can look forward to the unveiling of the 2024 schedule(s) for each franchise on Wednesday, May 15.
  However, it's not unusual to see some early announcements or leaks of certain matchups ahead of the grand release. That's why we're going to keep an eye out for any news regarding the St
  
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• A lesson in Steelers media literacy, ‘sourced info’ and navigating the NFL rumor mill

  14-05-2024 22:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports When it comes to ‘sourced’ info, consider the source For three weeks in January 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers media market was probably at its most competitive. Coach Bill Cowher had retired, and every outlet wanted to be the first to report his replacement. Sports Illustrated ultimately got the Mike Tomlin scoop, but that didn’t stop Mike Prisuta and The Tribune-Review from reporting that his source said the job would go to offensive line coach
  
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• Dunne: Steelers QB Justin Fields was part of ‘toxic as hell’ QB room with Bears

  14-05-2024 18:56 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Things in Chicago were worse than anyone imagined It’s been a chaotic offseason for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields. Really, a chaotic career.Ever since he entered the NFL in 2021, Fields has been in the center of chaos with the Chicago Bears. He was drafted to a team that had little to no weapons, a bad offensive line, and a defense that was undergoing a rebuild. Not to mention a complete overhaul of the coaching staff and front office th
  
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• Why Payton Wilson will start sooner rather than later for the Steelers

  14-05-2024 15:50 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The third-round pick could end up being a huge difference maker as a rookie The Pittsburgh Steelers selection of N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson in the 2024 NFL Draft once he's on the field, should give the Steelers when paired up with new Steelers inside linebacker Patrick Queen the most athletic play making duo they have had at the playmaking since they had their former linebacker duo of Ryan Shazier and Lawrence Timmons paired toget
  
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• What if the Steelers’ 2024 NFL Draft had played out differently?

  14-05-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK If Troy Fautanu wasn’t available, what might this draft class look like?With the 2024 NFL Draft now well behind us and the first clips of the rookies in the 2024 NFL Draft class at their respective rookie minicamps making their way across the world wide internet, it’s time to get creative and play the what-if game.What might their draft have looked like if they had gone in an opposite direction early on? Here’s a look at an
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Treylon Burks tabbed as WR Steelers will land

  14-05-2024 04:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Monday, May 13th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  WrestleMania: Steelers’ draft class includes trio of former state champion grapplers | Chris Adamski, TribLiveThe formal or informal chats between representatives of NFL teams and draft prospects at the
  
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• Another Steelers’ rival has Week 1 game announced

  14-05-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Browns have their Week 1 game announced While we are still in the dark about who the Pittsburgh Steelers will face to open the 2024 NFL season, we know another set of teams it won’t be.
  It was announced by Michael Strahan and Fox that the Cleveland Browns will host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, and it will also be Tom Brady’s first broadcast as a color commentator for Fox.
  The Steelers will face the Cowboys in 2024, and of course they have their
  
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• Steelers waive OT Kellen Diesch after rookie minicamp

  13-05-2024 20:27 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is another transaction in the works? The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived offensive tackle Kellen Deisch, the team announced Monday, creating a second opening on the 90-man roster just one day out from the conclusion of rookie minicamp. That leaves seven offensive tackles on the roster, including 2023 and 2024 first-round draft selections Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu.
  Deisch was originally signed to the Steelers practice squad ahead of th
  
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• Steelers’ Payton Wilson selection eerily similar to Darnell Washington pick in 2023

  13-05-2024 19:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports For the second consecutive draft, the Steelers have spent their last pick in the top 100 on a boom or bust prospect.If there has been one thing to learn from the first two drafts that Steelers’ general manager Omar Khan has helmed for Pittsburgh, it’s that his front office is not afraid of some injury question marks when it comes to a player they like.This year, that player was NC State linebacker Payton Wilson, a consensus late first-round/early second-ro
  
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• PFF names Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo as one of NFL’s most underrated players

  13-05-2024 16:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Steelers’ guard is one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL Offensive linemen are amongst the biggest unsung heroes in football. They play one of the most important roles in the game, and get almost none of the glory.Isaac Seumalo is the Steelers’ best offensive linemen, and is one of the better guards in the NFL as a whole. Zoltan Buday ofPFF gave his thoughts on every team’s most underrated player, and they recognized Seumalo for
  
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