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Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. Unlikely Eligible To Participate In Team's 2024 Rookie Minicamp - Steelers Depot
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. had an unfortunate 2023 rookie season as he missed all of it due to a torn ACL suffered last year during the team’s training camp. With the team’s 2024 rookie minicamp now approaching, if you were hoping to see Trice back on the field again next weekend as a […]
To Make The Hall Of Fame, Cam Heyward's Magic Number Might Be 90 - Steelers Depot
For Canton, Cam Heyward is one of those borderline players. Someone who, if they retired today, probably would fall just shy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his own gold jacket and bust. But he’s playing at least one more season, potentially more, and there’s still a path to football immortality. Being elected to […]
Steelers UDFA RB Daijun Edwards Calls Le'Veon Bell His Favorite RB Ever - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to focus on running the ball in 2024, and they added to the room with the addition of Georgia RB Daijun Edwards as an undrafted free agent. Edwards might be new to the Steelers, but he’s spent a lot of time watching the team in the past, as he said […]
Former NFL Safety Says Justin Fields Returning Kicks Would Set Bad Precedent - Steelers Depot
Ultimately, Danny Smith might have been joking. Or just talking out loud when he suggested Justin Fields get involved in the return game. But if the Pittsburgh Steelers are remotely serious about the idea, former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes thinks Fields should turn down the chance. “If I was giving him advice and he was […]
Field Yates Says If Roman Wilson Is Good Enough For The Steelers, ‘He’s Good Enough In My Eyes’ - Steelers Depot
When most people think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, they picture a tough, smothering defense because that’s always what the team has been known for, no matter how good the defense actually is at the time. However, for as good as the Steelers have been in terms of building great defenses, they might be better at […]
Former Bengal Drue Chrisman: Steelers Were ‘Creating A Short List’ Of Punters Before 2023 Season - Steelers Depot
Punting in the NFL certainly isn’t the most exciting thing in the world, but it does still provide an immediate impact on the game. One good punt can have the defense attacking like a wild animal, while one bad punt can lead to the opposing team scoring before fans can even blink. Last year, the […]
Eckert’s Examinations: 2023 College OC Stat Study — Zach Frazier - Steelers Depot
After starting the 2024 NFL Draft with the selection Washington tackle Troy Fautanu, the Pittsburgh Steelers stuck with the offensive trenches in round two, picking West Virginia center Zach Frazier who was thankfully still on the board. Today I wanted to continue my examinations series looking at and providing stat context for the position using […]
Rankings Steelers' UDFAs Based On Best Chance To Make 53-Man Roster - Steelers Depot
The 2024 undrafted free agent class might be smaller than normal for the Pittsburgh Steelers with just five players added to the roster currently that went undrafted, but that doesn’t mean the Steelers didn’t add talent. West Virginia cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr., Charlotte EDGE Julius Welschof, Michigan State EDGE Jacoby Windmon, Central Florida quarterback John […]
Steelers Named Team That 'Reignited Super Bowl Hopes' After Offseason Moves - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the busiest teams when it came to reshaping their roster this offseason, bringing in two new quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and adding Patrick Queen to their defense. On top of that, the Steelers addressed the trenches in the draft, bringing in three offensive linemen, including […]
Depot After Dark: Steelers At Marathon, Pouncey Likes Frazier, Calvin Johnson Rips Cleveland - Steelers Depot
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for May 5. Steelers Represented At Pittsburgh Marathon The Pittsburgh Steelers had a number of current and former players representing the […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,158) - Steelers Depot
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Set It, Forget It - What Pittsburgh Missed Out By Declining Najee Harris' Option - Steelers Depot
I’ve written and reacted to the news of the Pittsburgh Steelers declining RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option several times already. In a word, I’m surprised they turned it down. Until we hear from Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, and Harris himself, there won’t be much else to say. Still, there’s one more piece of context worth […]
Dan Moore Jr. Named Surprise Cut/Trade Candidate - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers once again addressed the offensive tackle position in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with Troy Fautanu, and bringing in Fautanu could spell the end of Dan Moore Jr.’s time in Pittsburgh. Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team named Moore a surprise player who could potentially be cut or traded […]
Hall Of Famer Russ Grimm Says Steelers Rookie Linemen Will Be 'Fine' Starting Early - Steelers Depot
After investing heavily in the offensive line during the 2024 NFL Draft, the Steelers seem poised to have two rookie starters in Week 1 of the season in OT Troy Fautanu and C Zach Frazier. While the inexperience may be viewed by some as a cause for concern, former Steelers assistant coach Russ Grimm seems […]
Analysts Agree That Steelers Offensive Line Will Be 'Very, Very Difficult' To Deal With - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers went heavy on the trenches in the 2024 NFL Draft, taking Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier with their first two selections and then grabbing Mason McCormick with their fourth-round pick. NFL analysts Brett Kollman and E.J. Snyder talked up the Steelers’ draft on their Bootleg Football podcast, naming it one of their […]
Analyst: Steelers QB Competition 'Most Appealing' This Summer - Steelers Depot
While Russell Wilson may be in “pole position” to start at quarterback for the Steelers, the team is still going to get a look at Justin Fields and measure whether Fields or Wilson is the best quarterback to start for the Steelers. In an article evaluating quarterback competitions around the league, Cody Benjamin of CBS […]
Clark: Could Roman Wilson Be Steelers WR2? - Steelers Depot
Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers traded WR Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers in March, there’s been a lot of rumblings over who the Steelers will add to replace him as the outside receiver opposite George Pickens. Pittsburgh signed Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins, but neither looks like a legitimate option to be the No. […]
Former Browns Scatback Duke Johnson Calls It A Career - Steelers Depot
Former Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL today via his Instagram. Johnson was selected out of the University of Miami in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Throughout his eight-year NFL career, Johnson mostly served as a change-of-pace back utilized heavily in the […]
Carney: Steelers Way-Too-Early 53-Man Roster Prediction - Steelers Depot
Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, all the focus for the Pittsburgh Steelers starts to shift to Organized Team Activities, mandatory minicamp and then training camp. Before you know it, the 2024 season will be upon us. For now, there is a lot of downtime between now and the start […]
Steelers Had Eighth-Highest Rate Running Into Stacked Boxes In 2023 - Steelers Depot
With Arthur Smith as the offensive coordinator, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to run the ball and run play-action more than they have in the past. But if the Steelers are going to run the ball a lot, they’d ideally like to do so against less stacked boxes than in 2023, as the Steelers ran […]
Former Steelers WR Hakeem Butler Leads UFL In Multiple Categories - Steelers Depot
Last offseason around this time, the Steelers signed Hakeem Butler to their 90-man offseason roster and carried him into training camp until he was waived/injured and reverted to injured reserve, ultimately being released on Aug. 25. He was having a decent offseason for himself in the black and gold, and head coach Mike Tomlin told […]
Bruener: Steelers Had 'No Inkling' Troy Fautanu Would Be Available At Pick No. 20 - Steelers Depot
As the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft, they put together a big board, as they always do, to be prepared for the many twists and turns that can present themselves throughout the event. Picking at No. 20 overall in the first round, you want at least 20 players that you would […]
Charles Davis: Need And Great Players Aligned For Steelers In 2024 Draft - Steelers Depot
Different teams and general managers have varying philosophies when it comes to the NFL draft. Do you draft for need to give yourself the best chance of winning in the short term and pass up on players that you have rated higher? Or do you draft the best player available to give your team the […]
Buy Or Sell: Steelers Will Sign Jaylen Warren, Not Najee Harris, To Extension - Steelers Depot
Buy Or Sell: The Steelers will sign Jaylen Warren, not Najee Harris, to a contract extension this year. Explanation: After declining Najee Harris’ fifth-year option, he’s now due to hit unrestricted free agency. But Jaylen Warren will also be a restricted free agent in 2025. As a former college free agent, he is permitted to […]
Jaylen Warren Happy Patrick Queen Is A Steeler After Battles Last Two Years - Steelers Depot
One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest moves this offseason was the splash signing of former Baltimore Raven LB Patrick Queen. Shortly after he signed with Pittsburgh, Queen admitted that he hated playing against Steelers RB Jaylen Warren. Now both Warren and Queen will be donning the Black and Gold, and Warren is happy about it. […]
Depot After Dark: Feel-Good Story With Fautanu, Ollison In New York, The Original TB12 - Steelers Depot
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for May 4. Feel-Good Story With Fautanu Pittsburgh’s local WTAE news station posted a feel-good story on the Steelers’ first-round pick […]
Casey Hampton Recalls Being Humbled When Named To 75th Anniversary Team - Steelers Depot
If you were to name one of the most underrated Pittsburgh Steelers of all time, NT Casey Hampton would certainly be near the top of the list. As time keeps moving, memories fade and people forget things, like the fact Hampton was named to the Steelers 75th Anniversary team after only six playing years. This […]
Terry Hanratty Makes Bold Claim That Steelers' 2024 Haul 'Might Be The Best Draft They’ve Had Since 1974’ - Steelers Depot
The Steelers’ 2024 draft surpassed all expectations, as the team not only landed an offensive tackle with sky-high potential, but also managed to add a starting center, a new receiver, and a linebacker who could be the best player out of them all if he stays healthy. None of these players have even been seen […]
'He's An Ultra-Experienced Freak': Brett Kollmann Names Mason McCormick Best Steelers' Value Pick - Steelers Depot
The Steelers have been lauded for many of their selections in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was a surprise that Troy Fautanu was there at 20, Zach Frazier fills a big need for them, and both Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson seem to be steals at the spots they were selected. Sometimes the Day One […]
Ranking The Rooms: AFC North QBs - Steelers Depot
My, how things have changed at the quarterback position in the AFC North in just one year. The Steelers completely reshaped their quarterback room, bringing in a future Hall of Famer and former high-end first-round pick. The Browns added two veterans to an already strong room while saying goodbye to a fan favorite, and the […]
David And Goliath: Orlando Brown Jr. Describes How Joe Haden Delivered Him His 'Welcome To The NFL Moment' - Steelers Depot
Every rookie has a moment when they first start playing in the NFL where they are humbled. This is commonly known as a “welcome to the NFL” moment. There is no better setting for that moment to happen, on either side, than in the physical AFC North rivalry between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh […]
Colon: Mike Tomlin Is 'On The Hot Seat,' Playoff Failures Will 'Hang Over His Head' Until He Wins - Steelers Depot
Last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers was about as tumultuous as it gets for the typically stable franchise. From the effort issues in the wide receiver room to the three-game losing streak and quarterback controversy late in the season, it was a rough ride. And it was all capped off by yet another first-round loss […]
'He Played Football The Right Way': Area Scout Mark Bruener 'Stood On The Table' For Troy Fautanu In Pittsburgh - Steelers Depot
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Troy Fautanu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, they did so with significant inside information on the prospect out of the University of Washington. Oftentimes you will hear of a particular scout or executive “pounding on the table” for a prospect, but former Steeler and former Husky […]
Field Yates Sees Payton Wilson As The 'Fulcrum Player' In Weighing Steelers' 2024 Draft Class - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not draft a defender until their fourth selection, the 98th-overall pick in the third round, ILB Payton Wilson, out of North Carolina State. The Wolfpack standout dominated college football last season, winning back the Butkus and Chuck Bednarik Awards. That, combined with strong Combine numbers, make it difficult to explain how […]
Why Najee Harris Should Be Happy Steelers Declined His Fifth-Year Option - Steelers Depot
Under the new CBA that reduced and slotted rookie deals, there’s one thing every draft pick is chasing. That second contract. That’s when players get paid good money. It’s especially true for running backs, one of the most devalued positions. In the NFL world, 28 or 29 is approaching the cliff. Turning 30 means falling […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,157) - Steelers Depot
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Najee Harris And The Fifth-Year Option: A Statistical Look At Why The Steelers Did Not Pick It Up - Steelers Depot
Many fans expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to pick up RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option. After news broke that the team had declined it, all you had to do was look on social media (or Steelers Depot’s comment sections) to see how swiftly fans reacted. Most of those reactions were negative, while a large portion of […]
Mike Golic Jr. On Justin Fields Returning Kicks: ‘Have To Imagine’ Danny Smith Was Upset About Public Discussion - Steelers Depot
When the Steelers traded for Justin Fields this offseason, many fans were hoping the young quarterback could be rejuvenated with a new change of scenery, potentially becoming the Steelers’ quarterback of the future. Now, there’s more talk about Fields being used as a kick returner than as a quarterback, at least according to Jaylen Warren. […]
Mark Kaboly Doesn't Think Steelers Will Have Specialty Package For Justin Fields - Steelers Depot
With the Pittsburgh Steelers trading for quarterback Justin Fields after signing Russell Wilson and Mike Tomlin putting Wilson in “pole position” to be the team’s starting quarterback, there have been some questions about how Fields will be used, if at all, in the Pittsburgh offense if he’s the backup. There’s been some speculation that the […]
Bucky Brooks Lists Steelers Among His Favorite Draft Hauls - Steelers Depot
With the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, you would be hard-pressed to find an analyst who isn’t offering up glowing reviews of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ haul. You can count Bucky Brooks among those very high on the Steelers’ haul. “General manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin were focused on adding players who […]