Pittsburgh Steelers

Maurkice Pouncey officially announced his retirement on Friday morning. Pouncey’s retirement will save the Steelers $8 million in cap space for the 2021 season. Pouncey who some see as a likely Hall-of-Famer, had his finest years early in his career. 2010-2014 Pouncey was just another level compared to the rest of his career where he probably got more credit for being a truly great center than he really was in his final 4-5 years. Pouncey’s most dominant season of his career might have been his 2010 rookie season. He unfortunately was injured for the Super Bowl loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Steelers tight end Vance McDonald has called it a career, announcing his retirement today. McDonald’s retirement saves the Steelers $5.2 million against the cap. “My family and I are so grateful for everything NFL football has provided us in our life — all the memories both good and the difficult, the relationships and friends we’ve made along the way, the life lessons the game provided both me and my loved ones,” McDonald said in a statement released by the Steelers. “It’s always been our dream and mission to leverage the platform given us through the NFL to help serve and uplift others along the way, and we will continue to find ways to serve others as we begin this next chapter of our lives. I am proud to retire a Steeler.”

QB Dwayne Haskins is expected to sign a one year, futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers today.

Former Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson interviewed for the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator opening this week, ESPN’s Dianna Russini.

Staying in-house is almost always the way a d it will continue to be the way for the hiring of the next offensive coordinator. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Steelers are expected to promote quarterbacks coach Matt Canada as OC.

The Steelers have announced OC Randy Fichtner, offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett and defensive backs coach Tom Bradley won’t be retained for the 2021 season. The Steelers plan to bring back defensive coordinator Keith Butler.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner was informed this morning he won’t have his contract renewed for the 2021 season. Is the writing on the wall that Big Ben won’t be back in 2021?

That vaunted Steelers with the so called best defensive line in football, best outside linebacker in football and an all-pro safety, were dominated all over the field by the Cleveland Browns in Sunday’s 47-38 loss. Pittsburgh produced 0 sacks, 0 turnovers, while the Browns needed just 65 plays to produce 5 touchdowns and 2 field goals.