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Last Updated: Thu Aug 28, 2025, 8:14 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers

-- Steelers Make Player Moves --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed QB Will Howard (finger) and CB Donte Kent on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games. The team also re-signed S Chuck Clark and OG Max Scharping.

-- Steelers IRDFR Will Howard --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post Gazette reports the Steelers have placed QB Will Howard (finger) on injured reserve with a designation to return.

-- Steelers Release Robert Woods --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released WR Robert Woods. The door is likely open for a possible return.

-- Steelers Release Ben Sauls --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have waived PK Ben Sauls.

-- Adios Ben Sauls If... --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to waive PK Ben Sauls if they cannot trade him before Tuesday’s cutdown deadline.

-- No IR for Derrick Harmon --
Sat Aug 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t plan to place rookie DT Derrick Harmon (knee) on injured reserve. In other words, they expect him back before week #4.

-- Derrick Harmon OUT About a Month --
Fri Aug 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick DT Derrick Harmon (knee), who was ruled out with a knee injury last night, was diagnosed with an MCL sprain, sources say. He’s expected to be out about a month, which makes him a candidate to begin the year on IR.

-- Derrick Harmon Injures Knee --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie DT Derrick Harmon (knee) was carted away from tonight's game against the Panthers after suffering a knee injury.

-- Cameron Heyward Ends Hold-In --
Tue Aug 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cameron Heyward ended his hold-in Tuesday. He donned his pads and joined his team in all phases of practice, including team work, HC Mike Tomlin said. There has been no movement on Heyward’s request for a renegotiated contract and that the seven-time Pro Bowler still is pushing for a compensation increase for 2025.

-- Kaleb Johnson Playing Behind Kenneth Gainwell --
Tue Aug 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson has played behind RB Kenneth Gainwell in consecutive games. He only saw 38% of the snaps and 0% of the rushing attempts with the starters this past week.

-- Calvin Austin Returns to Practice --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (abdominal) returned to practice on Monday.

-- Steelers to Host Gabe Davis Again --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports free-agent WR Gabe Davis is scheduled to meet for a second time with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

-- Nick Herbig Injures Hamstring --
Sat Aug 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Nick Herbig played only three snaps in Saturday’s preseason game against the Buccaneers. Herbig was in and out of the sideline medical tent, getting examined by Dr. James Bradley. The Steelers announced that Herbig will not return with a hamstring injury.

-- Chris Boswell Ends Hold-In --
Sat Aug 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Chris Boswell ended his hold-in as quietly as it began. Boswell is playing on Saturday night for the Steelers, in their preseason game againt the Buccaneers. He handled the opening kickoff. Under contract through 2026, the 34-year-old Boswell is due to make $3.12 million this year and $3.22 million in the final year of his contract.

-- Most Steelers Starter Won't Play This Week --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says most starters will not play in the team’s preseason game against the Buccaneers this week.

-- Calvin Austin OUT This Week --
Fri Aug 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (undisclosed) won’t play this week against the Jaguars.

-- Most Steelers Starter Won't Play This Week --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will rest most of their starters this week, including QB Aaron Rodgers.

-- Cameron Heyward Contract Watch --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have not made any progress on a reworked deal with DT Cameron Heyward.

-- Steelers Sign Two --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agents OG Andrus Peat and QB Logan Woodside.

-- Will Howard Likely OUT Until Week #1 --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post-Gazette reports Steelers rookie QB Will Howard (hand) will probably miss the entire preseason.

-- Will Howard OUT 3+ Weeks --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie QB Will Howard (hand) suffered a fracture in his hand after banging it during practice today. He’ll have additional tests. Currently, it’s not believed surgery will be required, but he’s expected to miss at least three weeks.

-- Jaylen Warren Sits Atop Depth Chart --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is listed as the starter on the team’s official preseason depth chart. He is followed by RB Kenneth Gainwell with rookie RB Kaleb Johnson bring listed as RB3.

-- Steelers Injury Update --
Sat Aug 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cory Trice sustained a hamstring injury and OL Calvin Anderson had a lower body injury in last night’s practice, HC Mike Tomlin says. Meanwhile, CB Joey Porter Jr. (undisclosed) is day-to-day with an unspecified ailment.

-- Steelers Show No Signs of Wanting to Extend Calvin Austin --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Steelers Insider Mark Kaboly reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to approach WR Calvin Austin about a potential extension, and it's unknown if they will do so. Austin is in the final year of his four-year, $4.1 million rookie deal. If the Steelers don't sign him before the Sept. 7th opener, Austin will become a free agent next year.

-- Steelers Activate Isaac Seumalo --
Thu Jul 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have activated OG Isaac Seumalo from the non-football injury list.

-- Kaleb Johnson Struggling to Protect the QB --
Thu Jul 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson got off to a rough start in early pass-protection drills.

-- D.J. Thomas-Jones OUT Indefinitely --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie FB D.J. Thomas-Jones was carted off the field Sunday with an injury to his left foot/ankle. HC Mike Tomlin said after practice that the injury is “significant.” Further imaging, though, revealed better news. Thomas-Jones did not tear his Achilles, and the injury is not season-ending. It is unclear exactly what Thomas-Jones’ injury is.

-- Steelers Release Cordarrelle Patterson --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran RB Cordarrelle Patterson.

-- Broderick Jones Injured --
Sun Jul 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones (soft tissue) suffered a soft tissue injury at Sunday’s training camp practice.

-- Steelers Sign Chuck Clark --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran free-agent S Chuck Clark.

-- Jonnu Smith Day-to-Day; Limited on Friday --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (undisclosed) is doing individual drill on Friday after being held out during team drills yesterday. HC Mike Tomlin said he was day-to-day after practice yesterday. THe specific issue was undisclosed.

-- Steelers Extend T.J. Watt --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports LB T.J. Watt has become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time in his career, reaching agreement today on a three-year, $123 million extension that includes $108M fully guaranteed at signing. The $41 million per year average is the highest of any non-quarterback in NFL history.

-- T.J. Watt Contract Watch --
Sat Jul 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt is expected to sign a long-term contract that will exceed the four-year, $160 million extension Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett signed earlier this offseason.

-- T.J. Watt Contract Watch --
Thu Jul 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the“most likely outcome is that the Pittsburgh Steelers and LB T.J. Watt agree to a contract extension that resets the market before the season opener.

-- Steelers Extend GM Omar Khan --
Thu Jul 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed GM Omar Khan to a three-year contract that will keep him with the team through 2028.

-- Aaron Rodgers Working with Teammates in Malibu --
Wed Jul 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is working out with six teammate pass-catchers in Malibu prior to training camp.

-- What T.J. Watt Wants --
Tue Jul 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt wants to be the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL. That could be an issue for a player starting to age a bit at 30.

-- Tyler Boyd Talks to Steelers --
Tue Jul 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Pittsburgh Sports Now reports veteran free-agent WR Tyler Boyd has talked to the Pittsburgh Steelers about signing with them. Nothing is imminent, but something could happen at any time. The money that Boyd has been offered around the league this offseason from any team has not been in the neighborhood he’s looking for, so he’s continuing to wait to see if a better offer can come his way.

-- Multiple Teams Eyeing T.J. Watt --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Pittsburgh Steelers standout pass rusher DE T.J. Watt, who skipped the team's most recent minicamp, sources said. The Steelers haven't shown any willingness to deal Watt so far, but he's unhappy with his contractual situation and sources believe outside team interest is likely to increase given Monday's trade that sent CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Steelers have been adamant they want Watt to finish his career in Pittsburgh.

-- How the Steelers View Jonnu Smith --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Steelers Insider Mark Kaboly reports the Pittsburgh Steelers view TE Jonnu Smith as a TE, a slot WR, and a fullback. They will use him in a very hybrid way in OC Arthur Smith's offense.

-- Steelers Acquire Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and a 2027 7th-round draft pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 5th-round draft pick. Smith gets one-year contract extension for $12 million.

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-- Tyler Boyd Eyeing Steelers --
Sun Jun 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Pittsburgh Sports Now reports veteran free-agent WR Tyler Boyd would like to continue his pro career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Absolutely,” Boyd said. “You know, all my family is here. I’d be able to have the majority of them be able to support me.” He expressed interest in signing with the Steelers a year ago, after eight seasons with the Bengals. He landed with the Titans instead. Boyd is once again making it known he’d like to come home. “I’m real cool with [coach Mike] Tomlin,” Boyd said. “He’s always been a good person. . . . When I was at Pitt, we had a good relationship. After practice, I’d walk over there, talk to WR Antonio Brown and those guys, talk to Tomlin, and he’d just pick at different things, where I could get better and get some guidance. I think we had a great friendship.”

-- Austin & Woods to Battle to Start This Summer --
Thu Jun 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SteelersWire reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin is battling for a starting role in the offense, but will face some competition from WR Robert Woods.

-- Aaron Rodgers Likely Playing His Final Season --
Tue Jun 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

PGSportsNow reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers commented on if this will be his last season: “I’m pretty sure this is it. ... What better place to finish than one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL?”

-- Roman Wilson Watch --
Sat Jun 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The The Athletic reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson will have a chance to prove he deserves a role in the offense during training camp and the preseason.

-- Steelers Release Jonathan Ward --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran RB Jonathan Ward.

-- Why Pickens Was Traded; Rodgers Will Help a Lot --
Tue Jun 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers made the evaluation that WR George Pickens and QB Aaron Rodgers probably would not hit it off. As a result, he was traded to Dallas. Meanwhile, an NFL offensive coach said Rodgers will help the Steelers offense immensely in 2025.

-- Steelers Extend DeShon Elliott --
Mon Jun 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers and S DeShon Elliott agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.5 million extension including $9.21M in guarantees, per sources.

-- Calvin Austin the WR2 for the Steelers --
Wed Jun 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers WRs coach Zach Azzanni says WR Calvin Austin is the team’s WR2.

-- T.J. Watt No-Shows Minicamp --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro LB T.J. Watt, seeking a new deal, is not in attendance at mandatory minicamp. There has been no progress on a long-term deal.

-- Steelers Officially Sign Aaron Rodgers --
Sat Jun 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year, $13.65 million contract. The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money and $5.85 million in playing time and team performance incentives, bringing the potential total value to $19.5 million.

-- Steelers Eyeing Kyle Pitts --
Sat Jun 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was reportedly the subject of a phone call between the Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers recently.

-- Steelers Agree to Sign Aaron Rodgers --
Thu Jun 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers, pending a physical. It’s a one-year contract.

-- Sources: Aaron Rodgers to Sign with Steelers --
Thu Jun 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers has informed the Steelers he plans to sign a contract and attend mini camp next week, per sources.

-- Steelers Sign Quindell Johnson --
Wed Jun 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent S Quindell Johnson to a one-year contract.

-- Donald Parham Tears Achilles; Likely Lost for 2025 --
Tue Jun 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Donald Parham (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during today’s OTAs that now is likely to end his 2025 season.

-- Steelers Renew Jonnu Smith Trade Talks --
Tue Jun 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers renewed conversations today with Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith, who is seeking a new contract. The trade between the Steelers and Dolphins is still alive, per source.

-- Steelers Not Acquiring Jonnu Smith --
Tue Jun 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to trade for Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith.

-- Steelers Hosting Gabe Davis --
Tue Jun 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran free-agent WR Gabe Davis is visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

-- Steelers Expect to Extend T.J. Watt Before the Season --
Mon Jun 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Steelers and LB T.J. Watt are talking with the “expectation they will come to some agreement . . . before the start of the regular season.” The sides might have “some resistance and not-so-minor stumbling blocks along the way” to a deal.

-- Steelers Have an Offer on Table for T.J. Watt, But... --
Sun Jun 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have made a contract offer to LB T.J. Watt that he describes as “pretty substantial,” but that “it’s probably not” what Watt is looking for in his next deal with the team. The report did not indicate what about the deal is not to Watt’s liking, but the fact that it hasn’t been signed shows that there’s more work to do. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett recently set the high bar for edge rushers with a deal averaging $40 million per season and it is reasonable to guess that Watt is looking for something in that neighborhood as well.

-- T.J. Watt No-Shows Wednesday --
Wed May 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt did not attend OTAs on Wednesday. Watt is entering the last year of his contract and is set to make $21.05 million in base salary. He wants a new deal and it's uncertain if the Steelers plan to give him one sooner or later.

-- Steelers Still Eyeing Kirk Cousins --
Mon May 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports a QB Kirk Cousins trade would have already taken place by now if the Atlanta Falcons had been willing to absorb a portion (such as $7 or $8 million) of his $27.5 million base salary for the coming season (instead of the $20 million they want suitors to take on). They are clearly not prepared to do so, and that position is unlikely to change any time soon. The Browns and Vikings added to their quarterback depth charts during the draft (through the selection of rookies in one case, and a trade in the other). The Saints, meanwhile, are not aiming to make an outside addition in the wake of QB Derek Carr‘s retirement. As a result, Pittsburgh will continue to be a team to monitor on the Cousins front. The 36-year-old is under contract through 2027 (although the Steelers could move on from him prior to that point), and he could be seen as a multi-year investment under center. Rodgers, by contrast, will likely represent a one-and-done addition presuming a contract agreement is eventually reached. Until and unless that happens, though, the Steelers will no doubt continue to keep tabs on Cousins’ availability.

-- Jaylen Warren Gone After 2025? --
Sat May 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Steelers RB Jaylen Warren will likely not sign with the team once his rookie contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.

-- Aaron Rodgers Hints He Will Eventually Sign with the Steelers --
Sat May 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports during an appearance last weekend in Austin with a rapper who goes by the stage name of “Mike Stud,” veteran free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers was asked whether he’d ever sign with the Chicago Bears. “I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip,” Rodgers replied. The Steelers play in Chicago this year. The Saints do, too, but there has been no link between the quarterback-needy Saints and the free agent who says he’s up for anything and committed to nothing.

-- Steelers Sign 1st-Rounder Derrick Harmon --
Wed May 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round draft pick DT Derrick Harmon to a four-year contract.

-- Steelers Could Sign Aaron Rodgers by End of May --
Sun May 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

93.7 The Fan reports free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers’ biographer, Ian O’Connor, suggests Rodgers could join the Pittsburgh Steelers by the end of May.

-- Calvin Austin a Name to Watch --
Wed May 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin is a player that the Steelers are high on at receiver. The Steelers think more highly of Austin than people realize and that he's a name to watch with WR George Pickens traded to Dallas.

-- Rams Sign Four Drafted Rookies --
Tue May 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed four drafted rookies.

-- Steelers Optimist Aaron Rodgers Will Still Sign With Them --
Mon May 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic about free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers’ eventually signing with the team.

-- Steelers Sign Trey Sermon --
Sun May 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent RB Trey Sermon to a one-year contract.

-- Steelers Sign Four Draft Rookies --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed four drafted rookies.

-- Trey Sermon to Tryout for Steelers --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

PennLive reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have invited veteran free-agent RB Trey Sermon to rookie minicamp for a tryout.

-- Steelers Eyeing Kirk Cousins? --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

-- Steelers Counting on Roman Wilson --
Wed May 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are counting on a 2025 jump for WR Roman Wilson. Wilson looks like a different player than from his injury riddled rookie campaign.

-- Steelers Eyeing Allen Lazard? --
Wed May 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Jets WR Allen Lazard is “in play” to land with the Steelers. The possibility hinges largely if not entirely on free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers.

-- Steelers Trade George Pickens --
Wed May 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Cowboys official website reports the Cowboys have agreed to terms to acquire WR George Pickens and a 2026 6th-round pick from the Steelers in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round pick and a 2027 5th-round pick.

-- George Pickens Wants to Remain a Steeler --
Tue May 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens reportedly flirted with the idea of requesting a trade, but has seemingly had a change of heart about remaining with the team. Trade talks or any sort of buzz around that has cooled. There was a little bit of smoke out of the draft, but Pickens, in the end, wants to be in Pittsburgh. He loves HC Mike Tomlin and wants to be a part of things.

-- Steelers List Two Starting RBs --
Wed Apr 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have listed rookie RB Kalenb Johnson and RB Jaylen Warren as co-starters.

-- Kaleb Johnson = Najee Harris? --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson can seamlessly step into the role previously held by current Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris. Johnson's physical playing style is a nice complement to smaller RB Jaylen Warren and RB Kenneth Gainwell.

-- George Pickens Trade Watch --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Dallas Cowboys were among the teams interested in acquiring Steelers WR George Pickens. “But with the draft in the rearview,” Russini said, “expect the trade buzz to cool surrounding Pickens.”

-- Steelers Sign Robert Woods --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran free-agent WR Robert Woods to a one-year, $2 million contract.

-- Steelers Release Ryan Watts --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 sixth-round pick CB Ryan Watts (neck) injured his neck in the final preseason game last year. Watts was placed on season-ending IR after the injury, and now, Steelers announce his release and say it’s in Watts’ best interest to discontinue playing football.

-- Steelers Release Montravius Adams --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh Steelers have released DT Montravius Adams.

-- Will Aaron Rodgers Sign with the Steelers? --
Sat Apr 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II says QB Aaron Rodgers “does want to come here” and that there could be official word of the quarterback’s plans soon. That said, HC Mike Tomlin didn’t want to put any timeframe on things. “That’s certainly a possibility,” Tomlin said. “I’m not going to forecast the ifs and whens regarding not only him, but any other potential free agent. We’ve had really productive talks with him, and I’ve enjoyed having productive talks with him and getting to know him.”

-- George Pickens Drawing Trade Interest --
Fri Apr 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have been getting calls about the trade availability of WR George Pickens.

-- Steelers to Trade George Pickens? --
Wed Apr 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports multiple teams have brought up Steelers WR George Pickens in trade discussions, and he’s a name to watch this week. Pittsburgh isn’t actively shopping him, but the conversations have taken place. Pickens is entering the final year of his contract. In addition, Pickens has unfollowed the Steelers on IG.

-- Steelers Re-Sign Jaylen Warren --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tribune Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers RFA RB Jaylen Warren has signed his one-year, $5.3 million tender offer for 2025. HC Mike Tomlin says he certainly feels comfortable with Warren entering the season as the #1 running back on the depth chart.

-- Steelers to Shun Jalen Milroe at #21? --
Sun Apr 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers seem unlikely to draft Alabama QB Jalen Milroe if he’s available at pick #21.

-- Steelers Re-Sign Max Scharping --
Wed Apr 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed veteran free-agent OL Max Scharping.

-- Steelers Name Luke Smith --
Mon Apr 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SteelersDepot.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have named Luke Smith Quality Control Coach.

-- Steelers Working to Extend T.J. Watt --
Thu Apr 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports LB T.J. Watt, who is entering the final year of his contract in 2025, is currently negotiating a new deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt stirred a reaction on social media Wednesday with an Instagram post that showed the veteran pass rusher flashing a peace sign, perhaps indicating a rocky start to those negotiations.

-- Steelers Hosting Three Draft Prospects --
Wed Apr 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will host North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton, Oregon DT Derrick Harmon, and Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II today.

-- Steelers to Workout Shedeur Sanders --
Tue Apr 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will workout Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders.

-- Steelers Re-Sign Calvin Anderson --
Mon Apr 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed OT Calvin Anderson to a two-year contract.

-- Steelers Host Jaxson Dart --
Fri Apr 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart was among the Pittsburgh Steelers top 30 pre-draft visits today.

-- Steelers Could Draft a RB in April --
Wed Apr 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Pittsburgh Steelers could draft a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft.

-- Rodgers & Metcalf Throw Together --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers and WR D.K. Metcalf had a throwing session over the weekend, another step in the process for Rodgers as he evaluates the Steelers’ interest in him.

-- Steelers Re-Sign One --
Fri Mar 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed LB Jeremiah Moon to a one-year contract.

-- Inside Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Visit --
Wed Mar 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL insider Josina Anderson reports veteran free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers and Steelers OC Arthur Smith had a good vibe during Rodgers’ visit with the team. Rodgers’ recent visit with the Steelers reportedly went well. Smith joined Rodgers, and they "watched film together and chatted about their thoughts,” Anderson said. “From Pittsburgh’s viewpoint, I heard they walked away that day feeling really good about the vibe of the meeting, per a league source.”

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