Report: Steelers signing DE Stephon Tuitt to massive extension

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the deal is worth $60 million, which averages out to $12 million per season. Though, per Rapoport the money is heavily front loaded. It’s a massive deal for a player Pittsburgh hopes will be a dominant force for years to come. Tuitt is one of the more underrated

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Steelers rookie receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster trying to learn as much as possible

The youngest player on the Steelers roster, rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was only 12 years old when he watched one of the greatest catches in Super Bowl history unfold on television. Smith-Schuster vividly recalls Santonio Holmes making his stretching, sideline-hugging catch in the back corner

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Steelers notebook: Rookie James Conner getting closer to full return

James Conner was back in his full practice uniform Tuesday. He was in pads, too — but briefly. And he took part in the practice — just barely. Conner, the rookie running back from Pitt, practiced for the first time since July 30. But, as coach Mike Tomlin put it, was “in a limited capacity.” Conner was

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'The Ben Roethlisberger Show' Enters 5th Year On 93.7 The Fan

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) — Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan announced today (July 17) that Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will once again make regular weekly appearances on the station during the 2017 NFL season. The Ben Roethlisberger Show will air on Tuesdays at 11am during The Fan’

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JuJu Smith-Schuster working on staying calm around Ben Roethlisberger

The Steelers are set to have a spirited competition for playing time at wide receiver once they get to training camp later this month and second-round pick JuJu Smith-Schuster is going to be right in the middle of it. Smith-Schuster is the youngest receiver vying for playing time in Pittsburgh and his

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Former IUP All-American lineman Cooper drawn to Steelers' Munchak

When the seventh round of the NFL Draft concluded and Ethan Cooper’s name remained on the board, it seemed only logical for the IUP guard to sign with the Steelers. First, there was IUP’s close proximity to Pittsburgh, that 50-mile trek up the Parkway East and Route 22. Then, there was the familiarity

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NFL: Steelers release tight end Ladarius Green and long snapper Greg Warren

The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end Ladarius Green and long snapper Greg Warren on Thursday after both failed physicals. While Warren’s departure became imminent after the Steelers made the unusual move of selecting long snapper Colin Holba from Louisville in last month’s draft, cutting

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5 veteran free agents who would be good fits for the Steelers

I should preface this article by pointing out that the remaining crop of NFL free agents are still free agents for a variety of reasons, the most obvious of which is the fact that many teams have deemed these players less valuable than other free agents or NFL draftees. At this point, the cupboard is decidedly bare. Nonetheless, the list of available free agents includes former Pro Bowlers, first-round draft choices, and several players with legitimate Hall of Fame credentials. Teams in win-now mode—teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, who need all the help that they can get to maintain their status as a Super Bowl contender—can benefit from adding veteran players late in the free agency period.

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Steelers continue to trim roster, release two more players

The Pittsburgh Steelers made two more roster cuts as they pair their roster down to 90 before the start of training camp. The team announced they have released long snapper Kameron Canaday and wide receiver Dez Stewart per their official Twitter account. Both of these moves go hand in hand with two of the team’s draft picks. The Steelers spent a second-round pick on wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and a sixth-round pick on long snapper Colin Holba. Yep, the Steelers drafted a long snapper. The release of White helps thin out the gullet of wide receivers on the roster. The team is going to continue to have some hard decisions to make as it pertains to the wide receiver depth chart. Additionally,

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James Harrison Continues To Work Out In Ways No One Else Should Try

Steelers linebacker James Harrison loves to work out and share videos of his workouts. Sometimes he’ll boast about his feats, but other times, the clips are presented without commentary or platitudes. They reinforce a blunt fact: James Harrison can attempt this, and you (almost certainly) cannot.

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