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‘Lot Of Question Marks’: Safety Is Steelers’ Position That Trai Essex Has ‘Most Concern About’

The 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers authored another disappointing chapter in the franchise’s recent history. While they won their division, they failed to win a playoff game. It also marked Mike Tomlin’s final season as the Steelers’ head coach. Despite that, the team is still committed to competing for a Super Bowl in 2026. The Steelers made […]

Oilers rumors: There could be a new No. 1 team on Darnell Nurse’s trade list

The previous report about the Darnell Nurse trade list indicated that the Pittsburgh Penguins were his top destination. Now, a new report indicates he may have a new preferred destination, according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos. “With a no-move clause, Nurse is in control of his destiny for one more year before his contract goes to […] The post Oilers rumors: There could be a new No. 1 team on Darnell Nurse’s trade list appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Penguins interested in Jason Robertson

Kyle Dubas often talks about urgency and wanting to push the Penguins towards being as strong as they can be now and in the future. Somehow wrangling three-time 40+ goal scorer Jason Robertson out of Dallas would be the biggest and best move Dubas could make, provided he could pull it off. Any tidbit is […]

Beat Writer Debates What Steelers Might Do With Jalen Ramsey In Base Defense, Including Resting

When the Steelers line up in their base defense, where will Jalen Ramsey be—and could he be on the sideline? In DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker, Pittsburgh has two quality full-time starting safeties. But they’re paying Ramsey top dollar, and generally speaking, that comes with a maximalist approach to one’s workload. It seems unlikely that […]

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – WR Kaden Wetjen

Player: WR Kaden Wetjen Stock Value: Even Reasoning: Despite lackluster spring reports about how Kaden Wetjen has fit into the offense, it means little right now. First and foremost, it’s not why he’s in Pittsburgh in the first place. He’s here to be a kick and punt returner, and there’s not much work in that department […]

On this date in Penguins history: Evgeni Malkin drafted in 2004

22 years ago today, Evgeni Malkin was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Before he was drafted by the Penguins, Malkin made his professional debut in Russia, playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk when he was 17 years old. The 2004 NHL Draft was held in […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 26

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Rodney Myers, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1960 – At Forbes Field, Cubs rookie Ron Santo, making his major league debut, leads Chicago to a sweep of the first-place Pirates. Santo is 3 for 7 and drives in five runs as the Cubs win, […]

Steve Palazzolo Speculates On Mason Rudolph Value In Potential Trade

If the Steelers decide Will Howard is their backup quarterback, what could they trade Mason Rudolph for in compensation? Barring injury, it’s hard to envision a scenario in which both are on the 53-man roster. With starter Aaron Rodgers and rookie third-rounder Drew Allar already in the picture, most assume it’s one or the other. […]

Greg Cosell sees an immediate role for Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich

While many around the league question whether Pittsburgh Steelers seventh-round draft pick Eli Heidenreich will even make the team’s final 53-man roster, one respected NFL analyst believes the rookie could carve out a meaningful role from the start. Longtime NFL Films producer and analyst Greg Cosell recently shared his thoughts on Heidenreich during an appearance […]

Could A Snag Prevent A Joey Porter Jr. Extension This Offseason?

Could a snag prevent a Joey Porter Jr. extension this offseason? Reports hint at potential snags in a contract extension between Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers. Could that prevent the two sides from reaching a deal this offseason? Presumably, the organization still has a hard-and-fast rule about no in-season contract talks, providing a hard […]

Top 10 Freakiest Athletes In Steelers History (5-6)

A new Pittsburgh Steelers series to pass the time this offseason. We’re ranking the top 10 “freak” athletes in history. Choosing just 10 is never easy for a franchise full of so much history and success. This list isn’t just about the fastest players, either. We’ve ranked those guys before. This focuses on strength, quickness […]

Steelers Hire New Assistant Special Teams Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired a new Assistant Special Teams Coach. Though not officially announced in a press release by the team, per the Steelers’ website on its front office page, Darian Thompson is listed as Pittsburgh’s Special Teams Quality Control Coach. Presumably, Thompson replaces Derius Swinton II, with whom the team parted ways earlier […]

‘That’s Not Happening’: James Harrison Wants Steelers To Steer Clear Of WR Brandon Aiyuk

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the last few offseasons trying to upgrade at wide receiver. They traded for DK Metcalf last year and acquired Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. However, they previously tried to trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He’s available again, and some have wondered whether the Steelers […]

Broadcast castaways, Mariners sunk as Pirates win series 5-1

In a year of anniversarial festivity across the United States, a less rounded celebration will make its annual occurrence in just a month and change. The 105th anniversary of the first radio broadcast of a baseball game will occur on August 5th. That initial voyage on the airwaves was appropriately undertaken by MLB’s most ancient […]