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Steelers | No timetable for Russell Wilson Fri Jul 26, 05:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) said there is no timetable for his return but indicated that he is feeling better than he did earlier in the week.
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Steelers | No practice again for Russell Wilson Fri Jul 26, 01:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) was held out of practice again on Friday, July 26, but head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters afterward that Wilson did not practice so he could 'keep a minor thing from becoming major.'
| Footballguys view: Justin Fields has been inconsistent in Wilson's place, so the door to Fields overtaking him isn't exactly open. Fields and Wilson are both mere late round picks with the strong possibility that the Steelers have a hyperconservative pass offense and use both quarterbacks over the course of the game. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh not actively seeking WR help Thu Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WRs Roman Wilson, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin are not expected to face any outside competition for the time being, according to comments made by general manager Omar Khan on Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have some interesting options when it comes to depth in the wide receiver room. Jefferson is a solid veteran, and Austin has some intriguing athletic ability. Wilson has some Hines Ward to his game and is tough to bring down after the catch. Let's see how these guys can perform in training camp and the preseason. |
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Steelers | Russell Wilson day-to-day Thu Jul 25, 12:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) is considered day-to-day with a calf injury, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is a seasoned veteran, so he doesn't need every rep in training camp. Even though he's seen as the starter, Wilson needs to get healthy, stay healthy, and play better than he did over the last two years with the Broncos. In Wilson's absence, Justin Fields took first-team reps at quarterback. |
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Steelers | Three players start camp on injury lists Wed Jul 24, 06:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Dean Lowry (undisclosed) and LB Cole Holcomb (knee) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 24. RB Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) has been placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Steelers | Three wide receivers worked out Tue Jul 23, 06:57 PM
Free-agent WR Tarik Black (Ravens), WR Slade Bolden (Falcons) and WR Greg Ward Jr. (Eagles) recently worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh gives Ben DiNucci a look Tue Jul 23, 01:11 PM
Free-agent QB Ben DiNucci (Broncos) worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, July 23.
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Steelers | Two players try out Mon Jul 22, 06:32 PM
Free-agent RB Tory Carter (Titans) and DE Marquiss Spencer (Jets) recently worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steelers | Tyler Matakevich joins Steelers Wed Jul 17, 05:06 PM
Free-agent LB Tyler Matakevich (Bills) signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, July 17. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also released S Jalen Elliott.
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Steelers | Pat Freiermuth showed off reliable hands Wed Jul 17, 12:38 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth was the only qualified tight end in the league who did not record a drop during the 2023 season.
| Footballguys view: Freiermuth brings reliability to the field every time he's out there. This season, he'll be catching passes from QB Russell Wilson who can (contrary to what some believe) pepper the tight end position with targets. We like projecting Freiermuth for around 50-55 catches, 550 yards, and five receiving touchdowns. That makes him a low-end TE1 for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Steelers | Two to battle for starting nickel corner job Sun Jul 14, 10:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Josiah Scott and Beanie Bishop Jr. are the two most likely candidates to win the team's starting nickel cornerback job, as a result of CB Cameron Sutton receiving an eight-game suspension from the National Football League. Sutton will be eligible to return for Week 10's game versus the Washington Commanders.
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Steelers | Russell Wilson avoided bad throws in 2023 Fri Jul 12, 01:01 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson - then with the Denver Broncos - finished fourth in the league in bad throw percentage at 13.2%, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: Wilson throws a pretty pass - especially deep - but he also throws the ball away at a higher rate. Last year, Wilson did not run the Sean Payton offense effectively. He would hold onto the ball too long, turn his back to the defense when he decided to scramble (often too early), and he tossed 26 passes away. That mark ranked 7th in 2023. We'll see if he can play within the Steelers offense this season, but we know his passes will look good when he throws them. |
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Steelers | Could Weak Supporting Cast Limit WR George Pickens? Tue Jul 9, 02:32 PM
George Pickens is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver after Diontae Johnson was traded. But as The Athletic's Mark Kaboly noted, whether he can produce without a legitimate No. 2 threat will be a weekly concern, and rightfully so.
| Footballguys view: His status as WR1 has been clear since Johnson was dealt to Carolina. Whether or not opponents take him out of games and how he reacts to that is going to be key. It's worth noting, Pickens' numbers spiked last year when Mason Rudolph was inserted into the lineup because of his accuracy, and Kaboly believes that could carry over with Russell Wilson at quarterback. Pickens is WR27 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings and is being drafted as WR28 on Underdog. |
Steelers | Calvin Austin III Heads Into Camp With A Chance Tue Jul 9, 02:31 PM
Accoding to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly, WR Calvin Austin III had an eye-opening spring that puts him in position to carve out a role in camp. However, his speed is greatly magnified in situations like OTAs and minicamp, where it's football in shorts.
| Footballguys view: Kaboly also suggests that it's hard to imagine Austin would be an every-down player of his size (5-9, 162 pounds). Still, Austin should be part of the offensive plan regardless of whether the Steelers acquire another receiver. Again, fantasy managers in regular redraft leagues likely won't be mining the WR3 in this offense, but those in deeper leagues and Dynasty managers should take note. |
Steelers | Van Jefferson In Pole Position For WR2 Role Tue Jul 9, 02:30 PM
Van Jefferson was a free-agent signing and is in pole position to start the season as the No. 2.
| Footballguys view: As The Athletic's Mark Kaboly reminded readers, Jefferson showed flashes of being able to handle that role in 2021 with 50 catches and 802 yards with the Los Angeles Rams. But he hasn't done much since then, which is concerning. There will be pressure for rookie Roman Wilson to move into this spot, but that will depend on how quickly the third-round pick can acclimate to the NFL. He is talented enough to contribute immediately, but getting consistent and top-level play from a rookie receiver isn't a sure bet. This situation is worth watching, but expecting consistent fantasy production from either is a reach. |
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Steelers | Cordarrelle Patterson To Be More Than A Return Man In Pittsburgh? Tue Jul 9, 11:35 AM
Cordarrelle Patterson was signed almost immediately after the league changed its kickoff rule, potentially allowing kick returners to have a bigger role. However, The Athletic's Mark Kaboly believes it's hard to imagine the Steelers gave him $6 million over two years to be only a kick returner. An accomplished receiver and running back over his career, Kaboly contends Patterson will likely have a bigger role than being a specialist.
| Footballguys view: Patterson has established himself as one of the best returners in the league. He's returned nine kickoffs for touchdowns in his career, and has consistently finished near the top of the league in total return yards, leading the league in that category in 2019 and 2020. However, Patterson has made his mark on the offensive side of the ball at times throughout his career -- most recently in 2021 when rushed 618 yards while picking up 548 yards through the air as well. Patterson was RB10 that season, which is most notable because it came under then-Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who is now Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator. It's notable, but redrafters shouldn't read too much into it. Instead, have Patterson on your waiver-wire watch list in case his role is more robust than expected. |
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Steelers | Cameron Sutton to miss first half of season Mon Jul 8, 04:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cameron Sutton has been suspended by the NFL for eight games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
| Footballguys view: Sutton, 29, was released by the Lions that month -- a day after the club learned a warrant was issued for his arrest in Florida for one count of domestic battery by strangulation. The Steelers, who selected Sutton in the third round of the 2017 draft, re-signed the cornerback in early June. Sutton spent his first six seasons with Pittsburgh before playing with Detroit last year. Sutton will be eligible to be reinstated on Oct. 29 after the Steelers play the Giants in Week 8. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren was a tackle-breaking machine in 2023 Fri Jul 5, 01:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren averaged a broken tackle once every 5.5 carries last season, which was easily the best mark among qualified runners in the league, according to Pro Football Reference. The next closest player was James Conner at 7.7.
| Footballguys view: Just like Najee Harris, Warren breaks tackles regularly. The Steelers will use both to soften up defenses with QB Russell Wilson (if he wins the starting job) picking up some rushing yards as well. Fantasy GMs are selecting both Warren and Harris in the RB20-RB25 range. |
Steelers | Najee Harris excelled after contact in 2023 Fri Jul 5, 10:25 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris led all players with 618 yards after contact last season, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: Harris has a game that is built off power and yards after contact. That should continue to be the case so long as he can stay healthy. Harris has a style that will have him absorbing a lot of contact. That's why the Steelers will continue to use Harris in tandem with Jaylen Warren. Both Harris and Warren are being drafted in the RB20-RB25 range. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh counting on Roman Wilson? Sun Jun 30, 11:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson's performance during training camp could determine whether the Steelers add a veteran wide receiver before the start of the year, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Wilson's greatest appeal at this point is the rest of the Pittsburgh receiving corps, beyond George Pickens, doesn't offer much. The belief that Wilson can move ahead of Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III, Quez Watkins, and Scotty Miller in the pecking order is reasonable. Adding a veteran might change that, so you'll want to follow camp developments closely before investing in redraft. |
Steelers | Isaiahh Loudermilk on roster bubble? Sun Jun 30, 10:06 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Isaiahh Loudermilk, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, could be in danger of not making the 53-man roster if he has a poor performance in training camp, in the opinion of Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
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Steelers | Minkah Fitzpatrick likely to see more time at free safety Sat Jun 29, 10:06 AM
After being held without an interception for the first time in his career in 2023, DB Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to be used this season in a way that better suits his strengths, according to defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Fitzpatrick lined up at free safety for 76% of his defensive snaps in 2022, when he had a career-high six interceptions, but was used at the position for only 51% of his snaps in 2023, due to injuries and suspensions to teammates. As a result, he spent nearly 30% of his snaps last season lined up in the box and played 16% of his snaps in the slot, compared to 8% in 2022.
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Steelers | Calvin Austin to see bigger role Sat Jun 29, 09:13 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin is expected to see a larger role in the team's offense in 2024, following the decision to trade WR Diontae Johnson and release WR Allen Robinson during the offseason, in the opinion of Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Many believe the Steelers will make another move at wide receiver before the season starts, even if it's not a big splash like acquiring Brandon Aiyuk. If not, Austin could be in line to be the #2 receiver. He could see a lot of single coverage with George Pickens occupying defenses, and Austin has the speed to get behind NFL corners. |
Steelers | Pat Freiermuth the No. 2 target? Mon Jun 24, 03:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is lining up to be the No. 2 target in the offense after a strong spring, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor. 'The Steelers don't have a solid WR2 option, but that might not matter as much if Freiermuth continues on the kind of upward trajectory he established this offseason,' Pryor said.
| Footballguys view: Hampered by a nagging hamstring injury and playing in what Pryor characterized as "a disjointed offense," Freiermuth had a career-low 32 catches for 308 yards, less than half of his output from 2022. The Steelers don't have a solid WR2 option, but Pryor contends that might not matter as much if Freiermuth continues the upward trajectory he established this offseason. Fantasy managers looking to take a shot upside when/if they draft a backup at the position might find Freiermuth, TE16 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings, a suitable target. |
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Steelers | Russell Wilson outplaying Justin Fields Sun Jun 23, 09:13 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson was 'clearly the better quarterback' during minicamps and organized team activities, in the opinion of Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. He took the overwhelming majority of meaningful reps, including on the final day of mandatory minicamp, when most other veterans took off. In addition, DeFabo wrote that QB Justin Fields 'doesn't often shine in seven-on-seven situations.'
| Footballguys view: All of the reports agree that Wilson looks like the clear starter. There's time for that to change in camp and the preseason, but it doesn't sound like this is a wide open competition. Fields should still get in some special package plays in any event, and if Wilson slumps, the Steelers could turn to Fields. Fields still has as much upside as any quarterback going late in best ball drafts, but Wilson looks like the safe depth pick with a low ceiling. |
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Steelers | Jacob Copeland inks one-year pact with Pittsburgh Sat Jun 22, 09:16 AM
Free-agent WR Jacob Copeland (Chiefs) signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, June 21. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Copeland was on the Steelers practice squad twice last year and also spent time on the Titans and Vikings rosters after going undrafted. The Chiefs signed him after the season, but waived him after the draft. Copeland will take the roster spot of Denzel Mims, who the Jaguars snapped up after the Steelers released him earlier this month. If Copeland makes the team, it will be on the strength of his special teams contributions. |
Steelers | Pittsburgh claims Willington Previlon Fri Jun 21, 05:24 PM
Former Atlanta Falcons DT Willington Previlon was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, June 21.
Link to story Steelers | Michael Thomas unlikely an option Wed Jun 19, 03:57 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Thomas (Saints) has not received interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers and is not believed to be the type of receiver the team is looking to add.
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Steelers | Trenton Thompson cut loose Wed Jun 19, 12:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Trenton Thompson was waived on Wednesday, June 19.
Link to story Steelers | Denzel Mims let go Tue Jun 18, 02:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Denzel Mims was waived on Tuesday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: The Jets drafted Mims in the second-round of the 2020 NFL Draft. They traded him to the Lions in July of last year. He was waived midway through August with an injury designation and signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad last October. He did not appear in a regular-season game for the Steelers and signed a futures deal with the club in January. In 30 career games with 15 starts, Mims has recorded 42 catches for 676 yards. |
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Steelers | Troy Fautanu to compete for starting RT job Tue Jun 18, 01:15 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Troy Fautanu said he expects to compete for the starting right tackle position when the team reports for training camp in July. Fautanu has spent most of the offseason program working on the right side.
Link to story Steelers | Najee Harris could still strike a deal Mon Jun 17, 10:44 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris could still land a long-term extension, according to general manager Omar Khan.
| Footballguys view: While the Steelers didn't think Harris was valuable enough to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, nobody should be surprised they still might want him on the team in 2025 and beyond. Khan explained that Harris "knows that just because we're going into this with one year left, that doesn't prevent us from doing business with him long term." As Profootballtalk.com pointed out, NFL teams are increasingly deciding that running backs aren't worth big contracts, but Harris may still find that the Steelers are willing to offer him more than anyone else. Either way, fantasy managers should expect Harris to handle his usual role alongside Jaylen Warren through 2024. |
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Steelers | George Pickens moving around Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens has spent time in the slot during minicamp. 'It is great,' Pickens said. 'I'm a total receiver, so I like working in the slot just as much as I like working at outside receiver.'
| Footballguys view: Pickens will be the undisputed #1 receiver, and now it sounds like new offensive coordinator will be more creative in deploying Pickens than his predecessor Matt Canada. Pickens went off at the end of the season with Mason Rudolph and should play with an even better deep passer whether Justin Fields or Russell Wilson wins the job. He might be significantly undervalued as a fourth round pick on the verge of a DJ Moore-esque leap. |
Steelers | No minicamp participation for Najee Harris Thu Jun 13, 03:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris was present for two of the three days of the team's minicamp this week, but he did not participate in any of the sessions. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after practice on Wednesday, June 12, that Harris had no health issues and downplayed his lack of participation by pointing out minicamp is more about learning about the players he is less familiar with.
| Footballguys view: Tomlin explained his reasoning, so we're just left to see what Harris looks like in training camp and the preseason. The Steelers declined his fifth-year option, so Harris is in the final year of his contract with the team. He will have plenty of motivation to play his best football in 2024. |
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Steelers | Cole Holcomb eyeing training camp Wed Jun 12, 09:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Cole Holcomb (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Steelers | Luq Barcoo cut from IR Wed Jun 12, 05:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Luq Barcoo (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, June 12, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Steelers | Najee Harris misses practice Tuesday Tue Jun 11, 04:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (personal) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, June 12, after missing Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice with an excused prior appointment.
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Steelers | Zach Frazier signs rookie contract Mon Jun 10, 04:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers second-round draft choice C Zach Frazier signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Monday, June 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Mike Tomlin extended Mon Jun 10, 02:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: The 52-year-old Tomlin has been the Steelers' head coach since 2007, and if he coaches for the length of this contract, he'll have been the head coach in Pittsburgh for 21 seasons. There's no reason to believe change is coming. Tomlin is one of only three head coaches the Steelers have had since before the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, and Pittsburgh likes that kind of continuity. Bill Cowher was the Steelers' head coach for 15 years before Tomlin, and Chuck Noll, hired in 1969, was the Steelers' head coach for 23 seasons before Cowher. |
Steelers | Pat Freiermuth set for big year? Sun Jun 9, 09:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth 'looked like a legitimate playmaker' in the offense during OTAs, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Let's not get carried away here. Freiermuth, currently TE16 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings, shouldn't be considered a front-line fantasy tight end. We all saw incoming offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's inconsistent use of Kyle Pitts in Atlanta after Pitts' 1,000-yard rookie season. That said, Smith's heavy reliance on two- and three-TE sets could result in more opportunities for Freiermuth. Drafting him as a TE2 and hoping he delivers some upside isn't cost-prohibitive. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren not worried about contract Sat Jun 8, 03:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren said he is not worried about his contract situation and is focused on winning a championship this upcoming season. Warren is scheduled to be a restricted free agent next offseason.
| Footballguys view: Because Warren went undrafted, he'll get a chance to get a significant raise next year if the Steelers want to retain him. The 2024 right of first refusal tender was about three million dollars, so the Steelers will have to pay that just to be able to have the right to match any offer he gets from another team. If they wanted to tender him at the second round level - meaning any team that signs him to an offer sheet would have to give up a second round pick, effectively preventing any offers - the Steelers would have had to pay Warren almost five million, which is basically starter money at running back. |
Steelers | Pittsburgh looking to add No. 2 receiver? Sat Jun 8, 09:54 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers could add a legitimate No. 2 wide receiver before the beginning of the season, in the opinion of Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. At the moment, WR Van Jefferson appears to be the most likely in-house candidate to start opposite WR George Pickens but Quez Watkins, Cordarrelle Patterson, Calvin Austin, Scotty Miller, Marquez Callaway and Denzel Mims could also be in the running if the Steelers decide not to sign another receiver.
| Footballguys view: Courtland Sutton could still be available via trade, but it seems like that deal would have gotten done during the draft if it was going to happen. The Steelers will probably run a lot of multi-tight end sets and Jaylen Warren could see a lot of targets out of the backfield. The #2 wide receiver hasn't been an important position in Arthur Smith's offenses at either of his previous stops, so this isn't urgent. |
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Steelers | Izaiah Gathings let go Wed Jun 5, 03:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Izaiah Gathings was waived Wednesday, June 5.
Link to story Steelers | Cameron Sutton signs with Steelers Wed Jun 5, 10:29 AM
Free-agent CB Cameron Sutton (Lions) agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, June 5. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Steelers | Luq Barcoo on injured reserve Tue Jun 4, 06:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Luq Barcoo (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, June 4, after he cleared waivers.
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Steelers | Grayland Arnold signed Tue Jun 4, 05:50 PM
Free-agent S Grayland Arnold (Texans) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, June 4, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Steelers | Troy Fautanu signs rookie deal Mon Jun 3, 05:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice OT Troy Fautanu signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Monday, June 3. The deal includes a fifth-year option but financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh signs Jaray Jenkins Mon Jun 3, 04:05 PM
Free-agent WR Jaray Jenkins (Jaguars) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, June 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured CB Luq Barcoo (undisclosed).
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Steelers | Darnell Washington has high hopes Fri May 31, 12:18 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington said there is a 'strong possibility' that he will be more involved in the passing game this season. 'I feel like I got more than just a run blocker,' Washington said. 'I just have to keep building and show Arthur Smith that I'm a guy that he can trust and he put me in whatever position he decides.'
| Footballguys view: Washington is a huge target, so he should at least get some opportunities in the red zone. Pat Freiermuth is there to be the lead tight end, and he's excited about catching passes from QB Russell Wilson. Washington is the next man up at the tight end position in Pittsburgh, and he's a player we appreciate in dynasty formats. |
Steelers | Pat Freiermuth excited about offense Wed May 29, 03:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth said he is excited about the scheme offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is bringing to the team because the tight ends will be very involved in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: Let's keep this in mind as we listen for drumbeats in the offseason. Previous reports indicate Freiermuth has established a strong chemistry with QB Russell Wilson. If Wilson wins the starting job (we'll see how much Justin Fields can push him for that spot in training camp), then Freiermuth could be a nice low-end TE1 for Fantasy GMs like he was in 2021 and 2022. |
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