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3 Steelers to watch closely during training camp: Offense

There may be offseason activities for NFL teams to take advantage of during the deadest of times on the football calendar, but once training camp rolls around, the excitement goes to an entirely new level. This is the first signal to fans that the NFL season is soon approaching and the offseason is about to… read more

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The Steelers signing Kwon Alexander feels like more of the same at ILB

The Steelers surprisingly finalized a one-year deal over the weekend with Kwon Alexander, a veteran inside linebacker, formerly of the Buccaneers, 49ers, Saints and Jets. With 86 starts under his belt, including 12 a season ago in New York, along with 590 tackles, eight interceptions and 12.5 sacks during his eight-year career, Alexander, soon-to-be 29,… read more

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Steelers add an XFL running back to the 90-man roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added another running back to their 90 man training camp roster after rookie Alfonso Graham announced on Monday his shoulder injury is going to cost him the 2023 season. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Steelers worked out several players on Monday for a potential roster spot: #Steelers worked out… read more

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Gauging offensive success in second-year quarterbacks

On the most recent episode of the Steelers Stat Geek podcast, I compared offensive production of first-round quarterbacks from their rookie season to their second season. Instead of looking at individual statistics which can tell a lot, the ultimate goal for a quarterback is to have good offensive production as a unit. With Kenny Pickett… read more

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Steelers RB Alfonzo Graham has torn labrum, ending his season

For some players in the NFL, their careers never seem to be able to get off the ground. When you consider how some players are just scraping by for an opportunity to get a shot at camp, one injury can end it all. The hope is that isn’t the story for Pittsburgh Steelers Alfonzo Graham…. read more

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Elandon Roberts has been impressing in Steelers training camp

When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Kwon Alexander on Sunday before the team’s training camp practice, many fans saw this as a sign the team wasn’t pleased with the current crop of players at the linebacker position. Whether they were returning or free agent acquisitions, many saw Alexander’s arrival as a shot across the bow for… read more

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3 Steelers who took their offseason training regime very seriously

Truthfully, there is no offseason for the committed professional athlete. There is always something to work on— physical fitness levels to be maintained, weaknesses to be strengthened, and injuries to rehabilitate, with or without surgery. The modern day professional football player spends the offseason focusing on diet, strength training, flexibility, and fundamental improvements. At least… read more

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Steelers hosting free agent running back Monday

After the news of Monte Pottebaum going on the Reserve/Retired List Sunday, it left the Pittsburgh Steelers with an open roster spot. For teams in the midst of training camp, you don’t carry 89 players on your offseason roster, you carry the NFL maximum 90. Camp bodies or not, you don’t want to risk possibly… read more

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7 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin following Sunday’s training camp practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers took to the practice field at St. Vincent College for their final practice before a day off followed by the pads going on. Following practice Sunday, head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media. Asked several questions by those in attendance, there was more than enough for a players mentioned article. Remember these… read more

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Padded practices will be the next level where Steelers fans can base their opinions

“Need I remind you that these guys are out there in helmets and nothing else?” I don’t know what’s going on at Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pa., but it sure sounds saucy! Anyway, Tuesday afternoon at 1:55 PM will be the first time the boys don the pads and engage in some serious hitting—… read more

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