Steelers have A+ Draft in finding Great Value

Value, Value, Value Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan knocked it out of the park in his first draft as General Manager. An aggressive free agency that chipped away at holes in the roster, helped set up a smart and calculated draft by the Steelers led by Khan, head coach Mike Tomlin and assistant General Manager Andy Weidl. “What do they call him, the Khan Artist?” Tomlin said of Khan as the first year GM executed and operated like he’s been on the job [as General Managers] for 10 years. RD 1 (14): OT Broderick Jones, GeorgiaRD 2 (32): CB Joey Porter Jr, Penn StateRD 2 (49): DT Keeanu Benton, WisconsinRD 3 (93): TE Darnell Washington, GeorgiaRD 4 (132): OLB

Steelers strike in free agency signing CB Patrick Peterson

Pittsburgh’s quick answer to Cam Sutton signing a three-year, $33.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions? Signing 8-time pro bowler Patrick Peterson. [hide] Peterson, 32, one of the best cornerbacks of his era and a likely first ballot Hall-of-Famer, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Steelers. The soon to be 33 year old had five interceptions with the Vikings in 2022 and graded out among the top cornerbacks in 2022 by Pro Football Focus, receiving an 80.7 Grade. [/hide]

Rumors: Cam Sutton Camp seeking 5 year, $50 million contract?

With NFL teams officially allowed talk to players today at 12:00 pm for the 48 hour free agency window, buzz in Steelers circles is that Cam Sutton after playing out a 2 year, $9 million contract, is in hot command from the Detroit Lions [hide] and is regarded as a favorite among Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the free agency market. The agent is said to believe Sutton has the ability to command a 5 year, $45-$50 million contract in free agency, team sources say. The Steelers are regarded as seeing Sutton as a $7 million a year player, have prioritized keeping Sutton, though, the team under Kevin Colbert was always willing to let players find their market than

Rumors: Steelers recently approached Mitch Trubisky camp about a 2 year extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers [hide] ahead of free agency approached the Mitch Trubisky camp at the combine last month with interest in tacking on two more years to his current contract. Trubisky last off-season signed a 2 year, $14.3 million contract with $5.25 million guaranteed. The Steelers No. 2 QB who lost his starting job in week 4 to Kenny Pickett carries a $10.625 million cap hit in 2023 and is owed $8 million in cash. Cutting Trubisky pre-June 1 would save the Steelers $8 million against the cap but the team has attempted to smooth things over behind the scenes as Trubisky has publicly expressed disappointment with the way he lost and job and told ESPN’s Brooke Pryor near the

Latest on Futures of Matt Canada & Brian Flores

LATEST STEELERS BUZZ Tidbits from Mike Tomlin’s End of the Season Press Conference Matt Canada to return in 2023? That will be among the most pressing off-season questions. Canada has [hide] one year left on his contract [/hide] and a growing sense in the organization for about a month now is that Canada has A[hide]rt Rooney II is in Canada’s corner. “I thought he got better, just like I thought our team got better,” said head coach Mike Tomlin at his season ending press conference. “I’m not going to speculate about him or anyone as I stand here today.” Running back Najee Harris who excelled at seasons end, gave a passionate defense of Canada to reporters on Sunday. [/hide] Browns

Two Weeks has changed the view of Kenny Pickett’s Ceiling

Steelers will finish 9-8: Mike Tomlin coached football teams just always seem to have nine lives and the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers have been no different. Tomlin coached teams just don’t go away and It’s why Tomlin has yet to have a losing season and is a win Sunday from keeping that streak alive. Losses by New England and Miami and a Pittsburgh win over Cleveland will send Pittsburgh to the postseason. A miraculously turn over events if it plays out that way, especially when you factor in how Pittsburgh wasn’t able to pick off one win against New England, Miami or the New York Jets, which at the end of the day will probably be what sinks Pittsburgh. Prediction, 9-8

Rumors: Steelers ownership will recommend keeping Matt Canada?

Matt Canada a lock to return in 2023? Rumors: [hide] Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator has strong support from owner Art Rooney II and continues to be regarded as more likely than not to be brought back as offensive coordinator in 2023. Art Rooney II sources say is expected to recommend to Mike Tomlin after the season that Canada who has one year left on his contract, is brought back in 2023.[/hide]

Mason Rudolph strongly in the mix to start vs Panthers?

Trubisky Out, Rudolph in if Pickett can’t go? [hide] Mitchell Trubisky showed again on Sunday’s that Pittsburgh’s passing game might be most explosive when he’s under center. However, he also sunk the Steelers fringe playoff hopes with three interceptions in Ravens territory during the Steelers 16-14 loss to Baltimore. Will it now be Mason Rudolph time vs the Carolina Panthers if Kenny Pickett can’t go? Mike Tomlin on Tuesday cited turnovers as being the difference in who got the W and he came off as a coach who might be done with Trubisky. [/hide]

Steelers land a 2023 Second Round Pick for Chase Claypool

Chase Claypool Traded to the Bears The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded third year wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears for a 2023 Second-Round Pick. It was first reported by Field Yates of ESPN. The Steelers brass in recent weeks determined Claypool was not going to be a big part of their future that led to the decision by General Manager Omar Khan to jump at the chance of the market being hot for Claypool. A second round pick, especially a likely early second rounder from the Bears, is a terrific return for Claypool as the Steelers are not winning anytime soon with or without Claypool. Multiple teams were in the mix for Claypool who has 32 catches for

Rumors: Mike Tomlin committed to starting Mitch Trubisky All Season

Tomlin see’s Ryan Tannehill 2.0 in Trubisky? Members of the Steelers organization made it a priority over the week to tell NFL insiders that Mitch Trubisky is the guy at QB for the entire 2022 season. [hide] Ian Rapoport of NFL Network came out a report that Trubisky’s leash is very long, following by Jay Glazer who went on the record of what Mike Tomlin told him. From Glazer on Sunday’s Fox NFL Pre-Game Show: “There are a lot of teams with new quarterbacks, and one of those teams is the Pittsburgh Steelers. And what are they doing in the post Ben Roethlisberger Era? Well, listen… According to people inside the building and those people are Mike Tomlin, this has