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Fowler: George Pickens 'Wanted To See It Through' In Pittsburgh - Steelers Depot
George Pickens’ time in Pittsburgh was eventful, to say the least. Pickens was shipped to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this week, marking the end of his era in Pittsburgh. He becomes another temperamental receiver the Steelers have now moved on from. Despite some of the issues he had in Pittsburgh, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that […]
Steelers Sign RB Kaleb Johnson To Rookie Contract - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed third-round RB Kaleb Johnson to his rookie contract, the team announced Friday. His four-year deal should total out to around $6,372,062 with a signing bonus around $1,274,228. His 2025 cap charge should be around $1,158,557. We have signed RB Kaleb Johnson to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/wmKmyNzkVz pic.twitter.com/4ZsQM12rW9 — […]
Steelers Sign DL Yahya Black To Rookie Contract - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Iowa DL Yahya Black, their fifth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team announced Friday. Black’s four-year contract should total out to around $4,579,836 with a signing bonus around $379,836. His 2025 cap charge should be around $934,959. We have signed DE Yahya Black to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw […]
Kaleb Johnson Will Be 'At His Best' In Arthur Smith's Scheme, Former NFL DB Says - Steelers Depot
When it comes to player fit within a scheme moving from college to the NFL, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better one than rookie running back Kaleb Johnson and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson, who led the Big Ten in rushing in 2024, surprisingly fell to the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite […]
Steelers 2025 Rookie Minicamp Tryouts: What You Need To Know - Steelers Depot
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their 45-man rookie minicamp roster. The most notable names are the team’s drafted rookie class, beginning with first-rounder Derrick Harmon. But the bulk of the group participating throughout the weekend is made up of the 25 tryout players. Mostly rookies but a handful of veterans attending without a contract […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,527) - 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. […]
Steelers Fourth-Round Pick Jack Sawyer Signs Rookie Contract - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed fourth-round pick EDGE Jack Sawyer to his rookie contract, the team announced today. His four-year deal should total out to around $5,150,932 with a signing bonus around $950,932. His 2025 cap charge should be around $1,077,733. We have signed LB Jack Sawyer to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/edI7ShTZut pic.twitter.com/rQKcM8UTzm […]
'Steeler Football:' Rich Eisen Likes Idea Of RB Nick Chubb Landing In Pittsburgh - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this season needing to upgrade at running back. They let Najee Harris walk in free agency, which only exacerbated that need. However, they replaced Harris landing Kaleb Johnson with the 83rd overall pick in the draft this year. There are also some talented running backs still on the market, too. One […]
Watch: The Depot 180 — May 9 — Episode 512 - Steelers Depot
Episode 512 — May 9, 2025 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]
Steelers Sign Pair Of Draft Picks To Rookie Contracts - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed two of their seven 2025 draft picks to their rookie contracts, the team announced Friday afternoon. Seventh-round picks LB Carson Bruener and CB/PR Donte Kent inked their four-year deals. We have signed LB Carson Bruener to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/xQnTzw6RKc pic.twitter.com/qiPDU4uK9B — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 9, 2025 […]
Depot After Dark: Sawyer Jokes, Bucs WR Sees Switzer As Model, Howard Takes Picture Of Locker - 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 9. SAWYER JOKES In this year’s draft, the Steelers drafted several players from the Big Ten. That includes Jack […]
Radio Host Not Confident Steelers Will Make Playoffs, Thinks Things Could Get 'Ugly' For Them - Steelers Depot
Going into the 2024 season, many analysts expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to be bad. Considering how many question marks they had, that made sense. However, they managed to prove many doubters wrong, going 10-7 and making the playoffs. Unfortunately, the end of their season was so bad that it didn’t really matter. Now, looking towards […]
Will Howard Looked 'Very Comfortable' In First Steelers Practice, Says Beat Writer - Steelers Depot
Keep in mind it’s just one practice. Rookie minicamp, at that. A session compared to a walkthrough with players going through the motions as they get acclimated to the NFL. But reviews on sixth-round rookie QB Will Howard are already promising. Offering a recap of the team’s first of three practices this weekend, the PPG’s […]
Steelers Sign QB Will Howard To Rookie Contract - Steelers Depot
Pittsburgh Steelers sixth-round pick QB Will Howard has signed his rookie contract, the team announced Friday afternoon. His four-year deal should total out to around $4,448,100 with a signing bonus around $248,100. His 2025 cap charge should be around $902,025. We have signed QB Will Howard to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/SGejVSkDn6 pic.twitter.com/Y9dk29BigA — […]
'I Don't Know What I Don't Know:' Rookie QB Will Howard Embracing Chance To Learn - Steelers Depot
Will Howard is a unique prospect, and he’s now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are in a unique spot themselves. Everyone thinks Aaron Rodgers will be Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback this year, but it’s May, and he’s not on the team yet. Despite speculation regarding Howard’s potential role in his rookie year, the Ohio State product […]
2025 Rookie Minicamp Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions - Steelers Depot
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. The Pittsburgh Steelers will hit the field this weekend, holding their rookie minicamp as the team’s first practices of the 2025 season. The Steelers’ rookies, tryouts and select first-year players will practice Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’ll be the first chance to see the draft class […]
'I Wanna Be Rookie Of The Year:' RB Kaleb Johnson Sets Big Year 1 Goals - Steelers Depot
Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson sure isn’t lacking confidence. Making up one leg of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backfield committee, Johnson has big goals out of the gate. “I wanna be rookie of the year,” Johnson told reporters via audio provided by the team. “That’s my main thing. Work to win Super Bowls, Rookie of the […]
UDFA DB Sebastian Castro Could 'Push For A Roster Spot,' Fittipaldo Believes - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary is stocked with a sufficient number of bodies at the moment, but the depth chart behind the starters is wide open for competition. Guys like CB Brandin Echols and S Juan Thornhill were brought in to be the top depth pieces, but there is likely a roster spot or two for […]
Jack Sawyer Explains What Makes Will Howard 'Everything You Want' In A QB - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ohio State teammates Jack Sawyer and Will Howard in the 2025 NFL Draft. No doubt, Howard was excited to be reunited with Sawyer (and former Kansas State teammate and QB mentor Skylar Thompson). And why wouldn’t Howard be excited to play again with Sawyer? After all, the two won the national […]
Kaleb Johnson Points To Pass Blocking As Skill He Wants To Work On Most - Steelers Depot
For the last four seasons, Najee Harris was a consistent presence for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While he wasn’t a superstar, Harris was reliable, and that’s important at the running back position. However, he left the Steelers in free agency in March, joining the Los Angeles Chargers. Pittsburgh might’ve found his replacement, though. In the third […]
Kozora: Making Sense Of The Steelers' Plan - Steelers Depot
Mike Tomlin says to have a plan but be light on your feet. It’s clear the Pittsburgh Steelers have ushered in a new era, one that features sweeping change when the feeling is warranted. No longer is it a franchise making incisions around the margins, tweaks that are barely noticeable. The team has an axe, […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,526) - 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. […]
George Pickens Calls Steelers Trade A Business Decision, 'Glad' To Be A Cowboy - Steelers Depot
In George Pickens’ first comments following Wednesday’s trade that sent him from Pittsburgh to Dallas, he did not show any ill will toward the Steelers. As shared by Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota, Pickens is turning the page. “This game is just as much a business as it is football. It’s kinda like out of […]
Former O-Lineman Discusses Broderick Jones, Difficulty Of Flipping Sides - Steelers Depot
There’s no Pittsburgh Steeler feeling the heat like third-year offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Coming off a poor 2024 campaign, the team is trusting him to protect his quarterback’s blindside, replacing Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle. For his first offseason, Jones knows exactly where he’ll line up. Former offensive lineman A.Q. Shipley believes that will […]
'It's Been An Absolute Mess In Steelers Nation:' Rodney Harrison Supports George Pickens Trade - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned a sleepy sunrise on Wednesday into a frenzy when they traded WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. The trade shocked a lot of people, both fans and the media alike. Why would the Steelers trade Pickens after the draft, especially with the prospect of an elite wide receiver duo of […]
'Foolish To Say The Steelers Got Fleeced' In George Pickens Trade, Says Former NFL Lineman - Steelers Depot
George Pickens is no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After three seasons of highlight catches, Pickens has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys. The move doesn’t completely come out of nowhere, but the timing is odd. The draft has come and gone, and the best free agents have signed. That leaves the Steelers […]
George Pickens 'Wasn't A Disliked Player' In Steelers' Locker Room, Believes Insider - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday morning. Based on how things unfolded during Pickens’ three years in Pittsburgh, many immediately thought the Steelers just couldn’t stand to have him in their locker room anymore. ESPN’s Peter Schrager doesn’t think that’s the case. Speaking on The Pat McAfee show on […]
The Athletic: Teams 'Laughed At' Idea Of Trading For George Pickens During Draft - Steelers Depot
If you wondered why the Pittsburgh Steelers waited until after the draft to deal George Pickens, the lack of a strong offer or a robust market may be the reason why. But what caused the lack of interest? According to Jeff Howe, The Athletic polled some teams around the league to gauge the general buzz […]
Cowherd: Teams 'May Want To Pay Attention' When Mike Tomlin Orders 'Code Red' On Player - Steelers Depot
One of the best scenes in cinematic history occurs toward the end of A Few Good Men. Tom Cruise’s Lt. Daniel Kaffee finally gets Jack Nicholson’s Col. Nathan Jessup to admit that he ordered a “code red” on Pvt. William Santiago, leading to his arrest in the courtroom. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded WR George […]
George Pickens Responds To Mike Tomlin's Comments About Growing Up - Steelers Depot
Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, a game in which WR George Pickens was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the receiver had to “grow up in a hurry.” “It’s an emotional game, man. These divisional games are big,” Tomlin said at the time. “He’s […]
'I'm Scratching My Head:' Tony Dungy Doesn't Know What Steelers' Plan Is After Trading George Pickens - Steelers Depot
After trading WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have their leading passer, rusher or receiver from 2024 back in 2025. QB Russell Wilson left in free agency, as did RB Najee Harris, and the team dealt away Pickens. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said on the Football Night In […]
Insider Throws Cold Water On Trade Rumors, Says Packers 'Thrilled' With WR Group - Steelers Depot
Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves with a need at wide receiver. Trading George Pickens leaves them with a similar problem that they had last year. DK Metcalf is fantastic, but the depth behind him isn’t great. Perhaps the Steelers could use the trade market again to fill the void left by Pickens. The […]
Steelers' Ireland Game Details To Be Announced Tuesday - Steelers Depot
It’ll only be a few more days until the Pittsburgh Steelers know their Dublin opponent. The NFL will release its complete 2025 schedule on Wednesday, May 14 but noted the International Games, including the Steelers’ Ireland contest, will be announced earlier. “The NFL will also announce its International Games on Tuesday, May 13 on the […]
Depot After Dark: Terrible Towel At Vatican, Cowher Birthday, Rookies Arrive - 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 8. TERRIBLE TOWEL AT VATICAN In the NFL, Steelers fans travel incredibly well. It isn’t hard to find them […]
'You Have No Quarterback:' Chad Johnson Thinks Steelers Will Finish In Last Place In AFC North - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers said changes would be made this offseason, and they weren’t kidding. Their leading passer, rusher, and receiver from the 2024 season are all gone. After making some moves to improve their offense, the Steelers took a slight step back by trading George Pickens. Because of that, and their uncertain quarterback situation, former […]
Aaron Rodgers 'Probably Okay' With Steelers Shipping George Pickens, Believes Fittipaldo - Steelers Depot
Should Aaron Rodgers sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he won’t be throwing to George Pickens. Is that addition by subtraction or just plain subtraction? No one but Rodgers can answer that but beat writer Ray Fittipaldo believes the move won’t dissuade Rodgers from coming to Pittsburgh. “Aaron Rodgers likes detail with his receivers. He likes […]
Pair Of Analysts Give Steelers Mediocre Offseason Grades - Steelers Depot
After George Pickens was traded on Wednesday morning, it feels like most of the major moves in the Steelers’ offseason have now come and gone. Pittsburgh’s roster will look dramatically different in 2025 than it did in 2024. While Pittsburgh is still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, we’ve got a good idea as to what the […]
George Pickens Confirms He Didn't Ask Steelers For Trade - Steelers Depot
Following the trade for DK Metcalf and subsequent large-money contract extension the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him while George Pickens was about to enter the final year of his rookie contract, it’s fair to wonder if he had a hand in his exit from the team. According to Pickens in his introductory press conference Thursday with […]
Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag - Steelers Depot
Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions! mem359: Is there some sort of grade you can give for draft prospects (or FA) for how well they disguise their route running? Fans and media get caught up on […]
Chris Long: Mike Tomlin Should Win 'Coach Of The Year' If Steelers Make Playoffs - Steelers Depot
Despite an unsettled quarterback situation, the Pittsburgh Steelers made improvements to their roster this offseason. They traded for DK Metcalf, signed Darius Slay, and drafted Derrick Harmon. Those moves all help them shore up positions of need. However, after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver becomes a weakness for the Steelers again. […]