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• John Rhys Plumlee says Steelers want him to play quarterback

  01-05-2024 20:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The swiss-army knife out of UCF will stick at his natural position After the draft’s conclusion, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their undrafted free-agent signings, including former University of Central Florida QB John Rhys Plumlee. Pittsburgh’s interest was significant because they handed out the largest signing bonus in team history for a UDFA.Many speculated what positions he would play given his supreme athleticism and inconsistent quarterback p
  
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• Steelers OC Arthur Smith loves the versatility of Pittsburgh’s skill players

  11-06-2024 18:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Aaron Becker, X The Steelers’ OC is optimistic about the pieces they have The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is going to look very different under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and that is for the better.Smith is going to utilize a lot of different personnel looks, specifically looks with two or more tight ends on the field, which is something the Steelers have done more rarely than most teams over the last handful of seasons. Smith spoke today about the offense, and made note of
  
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• Now more than ever, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers need to win

  11-06-2024 17:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The Steelers need to win a game that matters The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin agreed to a three-year extension on Monday, keeping the longest tenured head coach in the NFL in Pittsburgh through at least the 2027 season.
  If you would have told fans this would be coming in late December after the Steelers dropped three consecutive games, including two to two-win teams to fall to 7-7, fans would be pulling their hair out - myself included, I wrote a
  
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• Steelers sign second-round C Zach Frazier

  10-06-2024 22:33 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports The Steelers’ 2024 rookie class is now all under contract.Every member of the Steelers’ 2024 draft class is now under contract. On Monday, the Steelers announced that they have signed center Zach Frazier to his rookie contract.We have signed C Zach Frazier. @BordasLaw
  : https://t.co/RKiJ1XgnnR pic.twitter.com/5mhqFr3XRm— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 10, 2024
  The details of the contract have not yet been announced.Frazier was drafted with the 5
  
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• Steelers sign HC Mike Tomlin to a 3-year extension through 2027

  10-06-2024 20:08 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Steelers are keeping Tomlin around for the long-term The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin have come to terms on a three-year contract extension, the team announced today.
  The extension will keep Tomlin in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season.“Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coah,” team president Art Rooney II said. “Extending his cont
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Steelers OT Broderick Jones taking on mentor role to Troy Fautanu

  10-06-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Monday, June 10th 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…
  Entering 2nd NFL season, Broderick Jones passing along knowledge to Steelers rookies | Joe Rutter, TribLiveBroderick Jones has been mentoring fellow first-rounder Troy Fautanu this spring, which is ironic for
  
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• Former Steelers CB Steven Nelson retires

  10-06-2024 15:22 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The former Steeler retires at age 31 Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons, per Aaron Wilson.
  The Oregon State product tied his career-high in interceptions with four in 2023, and added a fifth in the playoffs.
  Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson @CornerSuitePod a #Texans team captain who intercepted a career-high five passes last season, tells @KPRC2 he is retiring from #NFL 'I'm extremely proud of my le
  
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• NFL tier list: Ranking all 32 wide receiver trios

  10-06-2024 15:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images How each NFL teams top three wideouts stack up against one another In the first rendition of a weekly ‘tier time’ segment, it is time to take a deep dive into the NFL’s wide receiver rooms and just where the Steelers rank.
  How it works
  Each week a new tier list will be introduced. The list ranges from S (the best) to F (the worst).For this week the topic is NFL wide receiver rooms. More specific, the top three receivers in each room and how the
  
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• A history of Steelers violent crime arrests

  10-06-2024 15:06 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Cam Sutton situation shows there’s no one ‘standard’ with Steelers legal troubles When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Cam Sutton, many fans fled for the high moral ground, condemning the team over his alleged crimes. No one condones anything Sutton was accused of, but he has earned the confidence of Mike Tomlin and Art Rooney II.
  One of the criticisms from the fanbase is that the Sutton signing reveals a moral decay within the Steelers organizati
  
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• Source: Courtland Sutton trade very unlikely for Steelers

  09-06-2024 20:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Broncos receiver looks like he’s staying put in Denver The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to Denver Broncos wide receiver for several weeks in terms of a potential trade.
  A source told me back in April that the Steelers reached out to the Broncos about Sutton both before and during the 2024 NFL Draft, but were turned away both times.Sources also confirmed that Sutton was unhappy with his current contract and wanted it redone, as he only has
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: CB Beanie Bishop labeled as sleeper standout

  09-06-2024 01:56 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Chris Adamski, X Steelers news and commentary from Saturday, June 8th 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…
  Patrick Mahomes’ dog is named after the Pittsburgh Steelers | Michael Guise, CBSBrittany Mahomes, the wife of the star quarterback, said in an interview with People that one of their two dogs is named after the Steelers
  
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• DT Cam Heyward wanting to extend his career is good for the Steelers

  09-06-2024 01:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports Cam Heyward expresses desire to continue playing Cam Heyward and the Steelers have yet to finalize a deal for the five-time pro-bowler, but it has not stopped him from showing up. He took part in OTAs earlier this week after expressing his hope to play for three more seasons.
  Cam Heyward said that he will be showing up at minicamp and training camp after this, but that his return is not indicative of where he and the team are in their contract negotiations.
  Heyw
  
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• Saturday Night Open Thread (6/8/24)

  09-06-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Summer fun edition School’s out for summer!
  School’s out forEVER!
  Welcome the Saturday Night Open Thread: summer fun edition. Summer is officially here for pretty much student in the USA, though as a working adult it is admittedly a lot less fan fair being one of the chauffeurs to my daughters’ summer camps, pools, and friends’ house.Also means it’s a slow news day in the off-season for most NFL teams, and if not slow, then it’s Chief-ly bad news. Here’
  
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• How well did the Steelers address their needs ahead of the 2024 season?

  08-06-2024 23:39 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Did the Steelers do a good job this offseason? The Pittsburgh Steelers had a long list of needs when the 2023 NFL season concluded. There were plenty of areas on the team's roster that weren't good enough during or at the conclusion of the season. However, those issues didn't stop at the team's lineup, they extended right over to the sidelines regarding the Offensive Coordinator position. How'd the team grade out with the improvements?
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• Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr praises cornerback room: ‘We can really take this over’

  08-06-2024 20:46 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers’ star likes where the unit is going The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the finest cornerbacks in the NFL in Joey Porter Jr. The second-year star is primed to take another step forward after already proving to be one of the best in the NFL at his position. But Porter himself sees potential in the room as a whole.When asked about the likes of Cory Trice and Darius Rush, Porter couldn’t speak higher of his cornerback counterparts.
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• Analysts proposes Steelers trade George Pickens for Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb

  08-06-2024 18:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images What a move this would be The Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to be at the center of wide receiver trade rumors until they make a move for a No. 2 boundary receiver.While the common names thrown around when it comes to Pittsburgh have been Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Courtland Sutton, Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon proposed a trade that would see the Steelers trade George Pickens and a second-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for CeeDee Lamb.
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• What should Steelers fans expect from Steelers WR Van Jefferson in 2024?

  08-06-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh will need an unheralded receiver to take a big leap this season. Could it be Jefferson? One of the most under-the-radar signings this offseason for the black and gold was WR Van Jefferson, who comes to the Steelers after stops with the Los Angeles Rams, and briefly the Atlanta Falcons. Jefferson was inked to a one-year deal with a base salary of 1.25 million, with the expectation that he would add depth to a depleted wide receiver room following the trade
  
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• Friday Happy Hour Open Thread: It’s too dang hot edition

  08-06-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Happy Friday, Steelers Nation! I hope you’ve all had yourselves a great week. Me? I am sweating in the trenches of my quaint suburb just outside of Houston, Texas, where we’ve been enjoying a week of weather in the mid-90’s with 60%+ humidity. In short, I’m cooked.After about 55 minutes of pickleball yesterday, during which I drank a 40 oz. tumbler of ice water, half a Gatorade and a Liquid IV, I parked my butt on the side of the cou
  
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• The Steelers should target Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin

  07-06-2024 22:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Pittsburgh should look at the Tampa Bay wide receiver The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to several wide receivers throughout the offseason in an attempt to find a qualified and capable No. 2 boundary wideout.
  The likes of Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf, and Courtland Sutton have all been named as potential targets for Pittsburgh. But, with the NFL Draft having come and gone without a major deal for either of the 49ers’ big-name receiver
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Micah Parsons floats idea of playing with Steelers

  07-06-2024 21:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Friday, June 7th 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…
  Shocking Move Could Be Steelers Best Decision | Ari Meyer, All Steelers“Best-case scenario is Justin Fields is your starter at some point because the ceiling is higher on a player you could argue ha
  
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• Steelers RB Jaylen Warren focused on Super Bowl, not contract extension

  07-06-2024 21:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The focus of the third year back remains on the field Last season Steelers RB Jaylen Warren had a serious coming-out party. The undrafted second-year ball-carrier out of Oklahoma State averaged 5.4 yards per carry on 149 totes and finished the season with 784 rushing yards. He also hauled in 61 passes which ranked him second on the team behind WR George Pickens (63).There’s been much to do about the Steelers’ decision to decline RB Najee Harris
  
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• Three Steelers primed for bounce back seasons in 2024

  07-06-2024 16:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Which Steelers can respond after disappointing 2023 campaigns Entering the 2024 season, Pittsburgh has plenty of new faces to be excited about. However, getting production from team veterans coming off down seasons will also make a difference.
  With nagging injuries, underwhelming performances, and other factors contributing to disappointing seasons, here are three players you can expect to bounce back in big ways.TE Pat FreiermuthPhilip G. Pavely-USA TODAY
  
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• Steelers announce 2024 training camp schedule

  07-06-2024 15:43 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The countdown to training camp starts now The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially released their 2024 training camp schedule.The Steelers will officially begin training camp with all players reporting on Wednesday, July 24th. The first training camp practice will be held on Thursday, July 25th at 10:30 EST at St. Vincent college in Latrobe, PA.The Steelers will have their annual Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 2nd. A we
  
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• Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr looks forward to “spicy” one-on-one battles with George Pickens

  07-06-2024 02:21 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The star cornerback looks forward to the competition The Pittsburgh Steelers have young stars on both sides of the ball, and few if any shine brighter than wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
  Porter and Pickens had multiple reps against one another on the final day of OTAs, and Porter was asked about the competitiveness he and Pickens have against one another from year one to year two
  “It’s the same,” Porter said. &ldquo
  
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• Steelers QB Justin Fields, WR George Pickens building chemistry on final day of OTAs

  06-06-2024 23:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Final takeaways from OTAs OTAs are officially a finished chapter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers as the team conducted their final session of organized team activities on Thursday.The Steelers will return to the South Side for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 11th which will run through Thursday, June 13th. Until then, though, here are my final thoughts from OTAs.
  Chemistry
  One thing the team doesn’t seem to lack is unity. These practices have all been
  
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• Final takeaways from Steelers OTAs

  06-06-2024 23:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Final takeaways from OTAs OTAs are officially a finished chapter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers as the team conducted their final session of organized team activities on Thursday.The Steelers will return to the South Side for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 11th which will run through Thursday, June 13th. Until then, though, here are my final thoughts from OTAs.
  Chemistry
  One thing the team doesn’t seem to lack is unity. These practices have all been energetic, there is a sense of t
  
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• Steelers OT Broderick Jones: There’s no bad blood amongst offensive line during competition

  06-06-2024 22:22 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  The second-year tackle says it’s all love between he and his teammates The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot of issues up front in 2023, and since 2021 if we are being completely honest. In light of those issues, Pittsburgh drafted offensive linemen very heavy in the 2024 NFL Draft, taking three linemen in their first five picks.
  Of those linemen was first-round pick Troy Fautanu out of Washington, marking the second consecutive season the Steelers have taken a tackle in the first round of th
  
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• Steelers QB Justin Fields: Russell Wilson has been a great teammate and mentor

  06-06-2024 21:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The two quarterbacks are bringing out the best in each other The Pittsburgh Steelers took a new approach to their quarterback room this offseason. Gone were Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph, and offensive coordinator Matt Canada. In cam Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, as well as quarterbacks coach Tom Arth.The competition between Wilson and Fields has been one that Steelers fans, and fans throughout the NFL,
  
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• 3 former Steelers named to All-UFL team

  06-06-2024 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ex-Steelers are excelling in the United Football League.Not every player who spends time with the Steelers ends up “making it” in the NFL, but some do go on to shine in other professional football leagues. That’s the case for wide receiver Hakeem Butler, tight end Jace Sternberger, and defensive tackle Carlos Davis, who all made the United Football League’s inaugural All-UFL team, the league announced June 5.
  Butler r
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Steelers QB competition continues to make waves at OTAs

  06-06-2024 03:14 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Wednesday, June 5th 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 WR Jaray Jenkins says lack of elite speed no deterrent in his ability to make plays | Chris Adamski, TribLiveJenkins believes that that résumé – one that included 14 touchdowns a
  
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