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Pittsburgh Steelers

-- Steelers Acquire Preston Smith --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired LB Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 7th-round draft pick.

-- Steelers Acquire Mike Williams --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired WR Mike Williams from the New York Jets for a 2025 5th-round draft pick.
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-- Steelers Were Trying to Acquire Christian Kirk --
Sat Nov 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers were in the process of trying to get a deal done for WR Christian Kirk (collarbone), and league sources said there was a reasonable chance that the Jaguars wide receiver was going to wind up in Pittsburgh until he broke his collarbone last Sunday.

-- Will the Steelers Acquire Mike Williams? --
Fri Nov 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic predicts the Pittsbugh Steelers will trade for WR Mike Williams.

-- Cameron Sutton Reinstated --
Wed Oct 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will have CB Cameron Sutton available to them for the rest of the season. Sutton, who was suspended eight games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, had his suspension lifted on Tuesday. He currently has a roster exemption and does not count toward the Steelers’ 53-player limit, but they can add him to their active roster if they decide he’s ready to play.

-- Steelers IR Roman Wilson --
Mon Oct 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Steelers IR Montravius Adams --
Tue Oct 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed DT Montravius Adams (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Russell Wilson Will Start Sunday; Justin Fields Will Play --
Sat Oct 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to start QB Russell Wilson on Sunday, as Wilson is finally healthy. Expect both QBs to play, but Wilson is expected to play the bulk of snaps.

-- Mike Tomlin Mum on Starting QB --
Fri Oct 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said he has decided on a starting quarterback for this week's game against the Jets, but that the decision will stay “in-house.”

-- Russell Wilson Takes First Team Reps Wednesday; Mike Tomlin Mum on Starter --
Wed Oct 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson took reps with the first-team offense during Wednesday’s practice. “He’s been out there the past few weeks, so it’s good getting him in first-team reps,” OT Dan Moore said. Wilson was the first quarterback up during individual drills, with QB Justin Fields and QB Kyle Allen going after him. But HC Mike Tomlin declined to reveal who his starter will be as he spoke to the media on Wednesday. “Any decisions made at this point are in-house,” Tomlin said. He also declined to go into who was taking the first-team reps between Wilson and Fields.

-- Russell Wilson in Line to Start This Week? --
Tue Oct 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to give QB Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, putting him in line to make his season debut and start Sunday night against the Jets. Pittsburgh is 4-2 with QB Justin Fields, but Wilson’s calf is fully healed and now he gets his shot. “Russ proved his health last week and we’re looking hard at it this week. It is up for consideration,” HC Mike Tomlin said.

-- Steelers IR DeMarvin Leal --
Sat Oct 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed DE DeMarvin Leal (neck) on injured reserve with a neck injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Justin Fields Likely to Start Again --
Thu Oct 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports all indications point toward QB Justin Fields getting his sixth consecutive start Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Las Vegas.

-- Why George Pickens Played Only 57% of the Snaps --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says the reason why WR George Pickens got only 57% of the snaps on Sunday night was due to load management. That is down nearly 30% from the previous week.

-- Steelers Eyeing Davante Adams --
Wed Oct 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have preliminary interest in at least discussing a potential trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams.

-- Steelers Prepping Justin Fields to Start Again --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says the team is preparing to start QB Justin Fields against the Colts this Sunday.

-- Steelers Sign Calvin Anderson --
Mon Sep 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent OT Calvin Anderson.

-- Jaylen Warren Pulled from Game --
Sun Sep 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said he noticed RB Jaylen Warren wasn't "running smoothly" so he pulled him from today's game, and he'll be evaluated to figure out what's going on.

-- Justin Fields Could Continue to Start --
Sun Sep 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields, who did not turn the ball over in an 18-10 win over the Falcons, will start again in Denver, sources say. The former Bears first-round pick, who impressed in camp while QB Russell Wilson (calf) was sidelined with a calf injury, must follow a similar script: Execute the game plan, take care of the football and let one of the NFL's best defenses perform. If that happens, don't be surprised if Tomlin continues to have Fields start, sources say, even if Wilson has recovered from his aggravated calf injury. It would not necessarily be a benching, but more of a continuation of what is working under center.

-- Steelers to Sign Corliss Williamson --
Mon Sep 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to sign P Corliss Williamson.

-- Justin Fields Seems Likely to Start Sunday --
Fri Sep 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading toward starting QB Justin Fields on Sunday against the Falcons.

-- Steelers Extend Pat Freiermuth --
Fri Sep 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers and TE Pat Freiermuth have agreed to terms on a four-year, $48.4 million contract extension. Freiermuth is still only 25 years old.

-- Steelers Extend Cam Heyward --
Tue Sep 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers and six-time Pro Bowl DE Cam Heyward have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal that includes $29 million in new money and $16 million fully guaranteed. Heyward, 35, who had $16 million left on the final year of his previous deal, is now under contract through 2026, allowing a long-time captain to retire a Steeler. His signing bonus is nearly $15 million.

-- Isaac Seumalo Injury update --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Isaac Seumalo (pec) dodged a bullet because he avoided a season-ending injury. Seumalo is still expected to miss time and it’s unclear if he is a candidate for the team’s injured reserve list.

-- Isaac Seumalo Injures Pec --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Isaac Seumalo (pec) suffered a pectoral injury during practice on Wednesday. The veteran is having tests done to determine the severity of the injury and what that might mean for his availability for Week #1 and beyond.

-- Russell Wilson Will Start for the Steelers --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says QB Russell Wilson will open the season as the starting quarterback.

-- Steelers Sign Boston Scott to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed RB Boston Scott to their practice squad.

-- Steelers Release Matthew Wright --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released PK Matthew Wright. That means PK Chris Boswell will kick for the team in 2024.

-- Jaylen Warren Expects to Play Week #1 --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tribune-Review reports Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) says he fully expects to play Week #1. "It's nothing major," Warren said when asked about his hamstring injury.

-- Russell Wilson Pefect in One Series of Play --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson completed 2-of-2 passes for 26 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Lions. Wilson only played the first series, and while his first completion was for negative six yards to WR George Pickens, Wilson’s next throw was a beautiful 31-yarder down the sideline to Pickens that helped set up a touchdown. After Saturday’s game at Detroit, HC Mike Tomlin explained that a starting decision will be made soon. “We’ll make a decision at the end of our work week this upcoming week,” Tomlin said.

-- Roman Wilson Heading to IR? --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson (ankle) is a candidate to start the season on injured reserve.

-- Jaylen Warren Injury Update --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin commented on RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring). "He is out probably out for this week, but not anything that's a long-term concern."

-- Steelers IR Nate Herbig --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed starting C Nate Herbig (shoulder) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Russell Wilson Remains QB1 --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports QB Russell Wilson remains QB1 on the depth chart the Pittsburgh Steelers released on Tuesday. QB Justin Fields is listed as the backup.

-- Nate Herbig Injury Update --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers starting C Nate Herbig (shoulder) will indeed be out, for a significant period of time. Per multiple reports, Herbig has a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. After Saturday night’s preseason game against the Bills, HC Mike Tomlin said Herbig was seeking a second opinion.

-- Jaylen Warren Could Miss a Few Weeks --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring), who left Saturday’s preseason game with a hamstring injury, could miss “a few weeks,” a source confirms. Warren’s status for Pittsburgh’s Week #1 game against the Falcons is currently unclear.

-- Pat Freiermuth Watch --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth played just over 50% of the team's offensive snaps with the first team on Saturday (11 of 20).

-- Nate Herbig OUT Indefinitely --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Steeles C Nate Herbig (shoulder) has a significant left shoulder injury. Herbig was hurt late in Wednesday’s practice, the final day of training camp. Herbig was the team’s starting center since the beginning of training camp. Rookie C Zach Frazier now becomes the starter.

-- Jaylen Warren Injures Hamstring --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) left today’s preseason game against the Bills with a hamstring injury.

-- Steelers Starting QB Battle Heats Up Today --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson will make his first appearance of the preseason as the starter against the Bills and HC Mike Tomlin said that kicks off “two significant weeks left in this process in terms of in-stadium performances” for both Wilson and QB Justin Fields. Tomlin said the only timeline for naming a starter is “before the opener” while providing a snapshot of where things stand right now. “It’s probably in the same place that I’ve described it throughout the spring and the summer,” Tomlin said. “Both guys are vying for the role. Russ has pole position because of the collective body of work, the totality of the body of work that he brings into the circumstance. Both guys are new to us. We’re getting an opportunity to get to know them through this process. It’s been a great process. Now that Russ has full health, it’s going to heat up over the next couple of weeks, and I’m excited about watching it happen.”

-- Russell Wilson Will Start This Week --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson will start this week's preseason game.

-- Steelers IR Grayland Arnold --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed DB Grayland Arnold (calf) on injured reserve.

-- Steelers Activate Dean Lowry --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have activated DL Dean Lowry (pev) from the active physically unable to perform list.

-- Pat Freiermuth Rotates With Two Other TEs --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth rotated in Friday's game against the Texans with TE Darnell Washington and TE MyCole Pruitt.

-- Troy Fautanu Injures Knee --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie OT Troy Fautanu (knee) made his preseason debut on Friday night. At some point while playing, he suffered a knee injury. Fautanu’s left knee was wrapped after the game against the Texans. HC Mike Tomlin said the team will have more information on the situation when the Steelers return to practice on Sunday.

-- Steelers Activate Cordarrelle Patterson --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have activated RB Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) from the active/non-football injury (NFI) list.

-- Markus Golden Retires --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers veteran LB Markus Golden has retired from the NFL after nine NFL seasons.

-- Steelers Still Working to Acquire Brandon Aiyuk --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are still in talks with the San Francisco 49ers about a trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk.

-- Steelers Re-Engage Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day today regarding disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk, per league sources. As of Monday night, the 49ers-Steelers talks stalled. However, there have been further conversations today in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well.

-- Russell Wilson Watch --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) could be cleared to return to full practice this week, per sources.

-- Justin Fields Gaining Ground on Russell Wilson --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields has gained some ground on QB Russell Wilson in the race for the starting job. Fields has gotten better at practice every day, while Wilson missed a few days with his calf injury. "I think QB Russell Wilson remains in the pole position, but I also think that QB Justin Fields has opened some eyes, and they see the type of offense they could have," Schefter said.

-- Steelers Re-Sign Markus Golden --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed LB Markus Golden.

-- Roman Wilson Week-to-Week --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson (ankle) is listed as week-to-week and will miss some time, but will be “OK.”

-- Russell Wilson Returns to Limited Practice --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) returned to a limited practice on Tuesday.

-- Roman Wilson Injures Ankle --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson (ankle) has suffered an ankle injury, HC Mike Tomlin says. He’s being evaluated to determine severity and length of time out.

-- Steelers Release Marquez Callaway --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released WR Marquez Callaway.

-- Russell Wilson Sits Sunday --
Sun Jul 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) did not practice on Sunday. He is still day-to-day.

-- New WRs Coach Gets in Argument with George Pickens --
Sat Jul 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post Gazette reports new Steelers receivers coach Zach Azzanni and WR George Pickens got into a heated exchange late in practice when Azzanni didn’t like the way Pickens executed his assignment. Pickens didn’t take kindly to Azzanni’s words. Some of the other receivers approached Pickens after the exchange, but Pickens was visibly upset. It’s not a secret the Steelers were unhappy with their receivers last season. They jettisoned WR Diontae Johnson to the Panthers. There is hope Pickens can reach his full potential under the new offensive staff, but if Thursday was any indication, he’s going to be coached a lot different than he was in his first two NFL seasons when Frisman Jackson was the receivers coach.

-- Justin Fields Inconsistent --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields has remained plagued by a lack of consistency thus far in camp.

-- Russell Wilson Sits Thursday; Day-to-Day With Calf Injury --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says QB Russell Wilson (calf) missed Thursday’s practice and is day-to-day with a calf injury. Wilson woke up with the injury, so QB Justin Fields took all of the first-team reps with the offense in Wilson’s absence.

-- Steelers NFI Cordarrelle Patterson; List Two Others --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed RB Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) on the non-football injury list. They also placed LB Cole Holcomb and DL Dean Lowry on the active/physically unable to perform list.

-- Steelers Workout Ben DiNucci --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in former Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for a workout, per a league source.

-- Steelers Sign Tyler Matakevich --
Wed Jul 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran free-agent LB Tyler Matakevich to a one-year contract.

-- Cordarrelle Patterson Watch --
Tue Jul 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports new Pittsburgh Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson will likely have a bigger role than being a specialist. It’s clear his primary value will come on special teams. However, the Steelers gave him $6 million over two years, which means he's likely set to be the RB3 in that offense.

-- Cameron Sutton Suspended Eight Games --
Mon Jul 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cameron Sutton has been suspended eight games due to a violation of the personal conduct policy. Sutton was arrested in March and charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery.

-- Pat Freiermuth Could be the Steelers' #2 Option in Passing Game --
Tue Jun 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is lining up to be the #2 target in the offense after a strong spring. The Steelers don't have a solid WR2 option, but that might not matter as much if Freiermuth continues on the kind of upward trajectory he established this offseason.

-- Russell Wilson Clearly the Better QB in Pittsburgh --
Fri Jun 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports veteran QB Russell Wilson has clearly been the better quarterback during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason. There doesn’t be much of a competition at quarterback at this time, as Wilson has taken the overwhelming majority of meaningful reps, including on the final day of minicamp, when almost every veteran took off. QB Justin Fields doesn’t often shine in seven-on-seven situations, which isn’t a great endorsement for him with training camp a month away.

-- Steelers Release Denzel Mims --
Tue Jun 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have waived WR Denzel Mims.

-- Steelers Will Not Extend James Daniels --
Tue Jun 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Pittsburgh Steelers starting OG James Daniels says the team told him they won’t extend him before the season. The Steelers generally won’t talk contract with players during the season. Which would mean Daniels will play out the final year of his deal in 2024 and hit free agency in 2025. The 26-year-old Daniels signed a three-year, $26.5 million contract with the Steelers two years ago and started 32 games in his first two seasons in Pittsburgh. It’s a bit surprising that the Steelers wouldn’t be interested in signing him to an extension.

-- Steelers Not Ruling Out Extending Najee Harris --
Mon Jun 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan said on 93.7 The Fan that the Steelers could see RB Najee Harris signing a contract extension and never hitting free agency. “It was a business decision that we had to make by, I think, May 2,” Khan said. “But Najee’s awesome to have around here. Love Najee as a player and a person. And just because we didn’t pick it up, that doesn’t exclude us from doing something with Najee for the long term. I’d love to say Najee was here and had a long career in Pittsburgh. He really represents us well on the field and off the field. But it was one of those things we had to make a decision on. We just felt right now it was the right decision for everyone. But I love Najee and I would love to have him here long term.” Khan said he personally called Harris to let him know that the Steelers wouldn’t pick up his option. Khan declined to go into detail about what was said in that conversation, but sounded optimistic about Harris having a future in Pittsburgh.

-- Calvin Austin Has a Chance for a Big Role --
Mon Jun 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports if there is one receiver besides WR George Pickens who has a chance to have a big role in the Steelers’ offense in 2024, it’s WR Calvin Austin.

-- Steelers Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Mon Jun 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed all of their 2024 drafted rookies.

-- Steelers Extend HC Mike Tomlin --
Mon Jun 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed HC Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension through 2027.

-- Jaylen Warren Not Worried About Contract --
Sun Jun 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

SteelersWire.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren said he is not worried about his contract situation and is focused on winning a championship this upcoming season. Warren is scheduled to be a restricted free agent next offseason.

-- Will the Steelers Add a True WR2? --
Sat Jun 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports that odds are good the Pittsburgh Steelers will add a “legit No. 2” receiver before the season starts. There aren’t many great free-agent options. The biggest names are WR Michael Thomas, WR Hunter Renfrow, WR Corey Davis, and possibly WR Julio Jones, if there’s any gas left in his tank. In addition, a trade remains possible.

-- Steelers Set to Sign Cam Sutton --
Wed Jun 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post Gazette reports the Steelers are meeting with free-agent CB Cam Sutton today and are expected to sign him to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum, per sources.

-- Steelers Sign 1st-Rounder Troy Fautanu --
Mon Jun 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 1st-round draft pick OT Troy Fautanu to a four-year contract.

-- Patrick Queen Took Less to Sign with Steelers --
Mon May 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports new Pittsburgh Steelers LB Patrick Queen said he turned down more money elsewhere to sign with the Steelers. “From all the 15 teams that I was talking to, it came down to like five at the end,” Queen said. “It was just like five teams in the mix. Some of them were offering some $17 [million per year]. After that it was like, I have a chance to either go win or I have a chance to get paid. For me, the difference was like $4 or $5 million. I’m looking at it like, I’ve never been on a losing team before, and then I also don’t want to be a part of anything being rebuilt because I’m trying to win now. . . . I’m really just trying to win right now, get that out the way and then get paid later.” Queen signed a three-year, $41 million deal with the Steelers. The first year, at $13.84 million, is fully guaranteed at signing.

-- Pat Freiermuth Develops Connection with Russell Wilson --
Fri May 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports TE Pat Freiermuth has developed a connection with QB Russell Wilson during Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs. Wilson was precise and accurate, demonstrating effective play action during the team’s OTA sessions. He frequently targeted Freiermuth, who worked closely with Wilson this spring.

-- Steelers Sign La'Mical Perine --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed RB La'Mical Perine.

-- Justin Fields Speaks --
Tue May 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields said he’s “definitely competing.. Russ knows that. We’re competing against each other every day. I definitely don’t have the mindset of me just sitting all year.”

-- Najee Harris Changes Diet & Loses Weight --
Fri May 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports Steeles RB Najee Harris has changed his diet and workout routine to lose weight ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Harris has reportedly lost seven pounds this offseason and has been “almost obsessively clean” with his diet in recent months. “It’s all fueling his fire to have an even better season than last year and prove a lot of people wrong,” said Josh Scott, Harris’ trainer. “There’s a lot of people that hate on him for whatever reason, but he’s been as consistent as you can be. He’s durable. I think he’s going to continue with that. I mean, contract season, that pretty much speaks for itself.”

-- Cameron Heyward Speaks --
Thu May 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports DE Cameron Heyward is entering his 14th season, and for the first time, he is not participating in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ voluntary offseason program. He is sitting out as he seeks a contract extension. “Have always attended these, but at this time it’s just contract negotiations, and I want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, but we’ll see what happens,” Heyward said. “I’m training hard. It’s nothing I’m not doing on and off the field. I’m doing everything possible, and we’ll get there when we get there.” Heyward, 35, is entering the final year of his contract set to make $16 million in base salary.

-- Cameron Heyward No-Showing OTAs --
Wed May 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward does not plan to attend OTAs, while he seeks a contract extension.

-- Steelers Sign Anthony Averett --
Sun May 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran free-agent CB Anthony Averett.

-- Steelers Sign 3rd-Rounder Payton Wilson --
Sun May 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 3rd-roujnd draft pick LB Payton Wilson to a four-year contract.

-- Steelers Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Sat May 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed drafted rookies WR Roman Wilson and DB Ryan Watts to four-year contracts.

-- Steelers Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed drafted rookies OG Mason McCormick and DT Logan Lee to four-year contracts.

-- Steelers Sign Scotty Miller --
Wed May 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran free-agent WR Scotty Miller to a one-year contract.

-- Steelers Could Extend Najee Harris in the Future --
Sat May 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris had his fifth-year option declined because the team wants to see how he performs in OC Arthur Smith's scheme, but are open to signing him to a long-term deal in the future.

-- Steelers Decline to Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Najee Harris --
Thu May 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have declined to pick up the fifth-year option for RB Najee Harris.

-- Steelers Host Cameron Sutton --
Sat Apr 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports free-agent CB Cameron Sutton met with Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan last week.

-- Alex Highsmith Restructures --
Wed Apr 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured DE Alex Highsmith’s contract.

-- Sources: Steelers Not Expected to Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Justin Fields --
Wed Apr 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports league sources do not expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to pick up the $25 million fifth-year option on QB Justin Fields, whom the team acquired last month for a conditional 2025 6th-round pick. Fields and QB Russell Wilson both now will be entering the last year of their contracts.

-- Steelers Mum on 5th-Year Options for Fields & Harris --
Tue Apr 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports when the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for QB Justin Fields, they also acquired the right to exercise the fifth-year option on the quarterback’s contract. Pittsburgh also holds a fifth-year option for RB Najee Harris, who the club selected at No. 24 overall in 2021. Steelers GM Omar Khan was asked about how the team will handle both options during a pre-draft press conference on Monday but did not give a definitive answer for either player. “Yeah, we have ‘till May,” Khan said. “I’ve said this before we have until May 2nd to make that decision. So, we’ll focus on the draft this week, and I’m sure we’ll have some serious conversations about that next month.”

-- Steelers Hosting Troy Fautanu --
Mon Apr 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Washington OT Troy Fautanu is in Pittsburgh today to meet with the Steelers today, per source.

-- Steelers Sign Matthew Wright --
Wed Apr 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent PK Matthew Wright.

-- Steelers Sign MyCole Pruitt --
Thu Apr 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent TE MyCole Pruitt.

-- Steelers Sign Cordarrelle Patterson --
Tue Mar 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed RB/WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson a two-year $6 million contract.

-- Steelers Sign Two --
Mon Mar 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post Gazette reports the Steelers have signed free-agents QB Kyle Allen and DE Dean Lowry.

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Saturday, September 14th, 2024

The majority of the FFMastermind.com Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter is written by 4-peat winner of the SI.com Fantasy Experts League, Michael Nazarek. Not only does this newsletter

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