Tomlin initially zeroed in on acquiring one of Wilson or Fields this off-season
Mike Tomlin [hide] speaking for the first time since the Kenny Pickett trade, told reporters today he initially zeroed in on acquiring one of Russell Wilson or Justin Fields and the dominoes just somehow played out where the Steelers acquired both. [/hide] [hide] The Russell Wilson signing has created a buzz in the organization, especially among big named players like a T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Even prior to teammates having any inkling Kenny Pickett might want out, all three recruited Wilson heavily in the day before Wilson agreed to sign and the support Wilson has among key veterans gives Wilson significant headway as being entrenched as the starter to open the season. [/hide] [hide] But, there’s no
Rumors: Steelers in pole position to trade 2nd rounder for Aiyuk & still sign Mike Williams?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been heavily linked to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, so much so there’s talk of the Steelers possibly being in pole [hide] position to trade for Aiyuk who is believed to have strong interest in signing an extension with the Steelers and playing the next stage of his career for Mike Tomlin. If the two sides can agree to an extension Pittsburgh, the 49ers have coveted a second-rounder for Aiyuk. [/hide] Aiuyk, 26, had 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2023, averaging 17.9 yards per catch. Meanwhile, another name to watch [hide] this week is wide receiver Mike Williams who is scheduled to meet with the Steelers Thursday and is being
Breaking: Steelers trading for Justin Fields
Kenny Pickett Out: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields In……… The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed a major overhaul of their quarterback room acquiring quarterback Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears in-exchange for a conditional sixth round pick. The sixth round pick turns into a 4th rounder based on Fields playing in 51 percent of plays this season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Do the Steelers have their quarterback for now in Russell Wilson and the future in Fields? The Steelers have made it clear to Fields, a favorite of Mike Tomlin coming out of the 2021 draft, he will be coming in as the backup and there will not be a competition. The move though solidifies the Steelers significantly upgrading their QB
Breaking: Kenny Pickett traded to Eagles
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded 2022 first round pick QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles as it is now officially the Russell Wilson era in Pittsburgh. The Steelers receive a 2024 [hide] third round pick (No. 98) and two 2025 7th-round picks in the deal. The Eagles receive Pickett and a 2024 fourth round pick (No. 120). [/hide] The Steelers are quickly leaking word Pickett did not [hide] handle the Russell Wilson signing well and months later confirming behind the scenes Pickett refused to dress in week 17. For Pickett he goes to the team he grew up rooting for as a kid but even more so now as the clear No. 2 behind Jalen Hurts. For Pittsburgh the
Steelers Free Agency Grades: Patrick Queen a Home Run Signing
LB Patrick Queen | Grade: A | 3 years, $41 Million [hide] [/hide] Buzz: [hide]No organization loves linebackers like the Pittsburgh Steelers especially when comes to not only valuing outside linebackers but also inside backers. Pittsburgh secured the signing of the top inside linebacker on the market in Patrick Queen and what to love about Queen is that he’s only 24 years old. And the Steelers made the signing on their terms with how it’s structured, essentially a one-year deal, though, the team envisions Queen roaming the middle of the field for years to come. Queen posted a 25.5 pressure rate in 2023, good for sixth among linebackers and his explosiveness with quick pressures is off the charts. A huge
Steelers send Diontae Johnson to Carolina after ‘soft target request’
Diontae Johnson [hide] after giving the Steelers a soft trade request around the combine after the team approached the veteran wide receiver about a possible extension, is officially out the door. The Steelers this evening have agreed to trade Johnson and a 2024 Seventh-Round Pick in exchange for 29 year-old cornerback Donte Jackson and a 2024 Sixth-Round Pick.[/hide] [hide]Following the release of Patrick Peterson, the Steelers believe Jackson can play a prominent role in the secondary and the details are in the team taking on his contract. Jackson is due a $4 million roster bonus on Friday and Pittsburgh takes on around a $15.8 million cap hit with the trade. Jackson started all 16 games for the Panthers in 2023,
Steelers land Russell Wilson
9X Pro Bowler Russell Wilson will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, agreeing to a one year, $1.2 million contract with the Steelers. Pittsburgh after meeting with Wilson on Friday, made an aggressive sales pitch to Wilson that the former Super Bowl Winner will be given a legitimate chance to unseat third year pro Kenny Pickett for the starting QB job. Wilson who threw for 26 touchdowns in 2023, will be paid $37.8 million from the Denver Broncos in 2024 which paved the way for the Steelers to sign Wilson to the league minimum.
Steelers make great impression on Russell Wilson
Wilson has great meeting with Steelers: Free Agent Quarterback Russell Wilson met with the Pittsburgh Steelers brass on Friday for over four hours and the team gave Wilson a lot to ponder over the next couple days. Pittsburgh put on a full-court press this week to secure a verbal commitment from Wilson who can officially sign with any team after Monday. Wilson informed the Steelers he planned to meet with the [hide] Las Vegas Raiders before making a decision. [/hide] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ More Cost Cutting Moves: The Steelers on Friday officially released wide receiver Allen Robinson and defensive back Patrick Peterson. Pittsburgh saves $10 million against the cap with the release of Robinson. Peterson a future Hall-of-Famer, signed a 2 year,
Rumors: Steelers to meet with Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers [hide] and Quarterback Russell Wilson have a mutual interest and the Steelers are planning to meet with Wilson prior to free agency — Source: Gerry Dulac Post-Gazette [/hide]
Steelers Buzz: Broncos give Russell Wilson permission to meet with teams this week
The smokescreens of whether the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in Russell Wilson or are not will become known by next week. Any team interested in signing Wilson is permitted to meet him immediately instead of having to wait until free agency begins, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Per Schefter, Wilson will be permitted to meet with interested teams in their home cities.