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.
Art Rooney Earns ‘F’ in NFLPA Player Report Card
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II is not thought of fondly when it comes to player needs. In the second annual NFLPA Report Card, Rooney earned an ‘F’ and ranked 31st among owners, only behind Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. It was the second straight year Pittsburgh graded very poorly in a number of areas. Last year the poor marks did not phase Rooney who questioned how many players actually participated in the survey. Key Areas the Steelers received poor grades In: Ownership Grade: F Treatment of Families Grade: F- Nutritionist Grade: D Team Trave Grade: D Training Room Grade: D+
Rumors: New OC Arthur Smith has Russell Wilson back on Steelers QB board?
LATEST STEELERS QB BUZZ: [hide] In what’s becoming the worst key secret in the National Football League, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to give strong consideration to trading for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields in the coming weeks. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin regarded Fields as a top-10 prospect in the 2021 draft and the interest in Fields is high and might be even higher now with the hiring of Arthur Smith. The buzz is in full steam following ESPN’s Adam Schefter fueling the fire Monday on the Pat McAfee show as Odd Makers are now listing the Steelers as the Favorites to trade for Fields. Fields stands out as the only legitimate young QB on the Steelers radar in