Alex Highsmith unable to participate in Steelers practice on Wednesday
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Justin Jefferson’s record breaking non-QB contract will have a ripple effect
The NFL is a league which is constantly being accelerated by a number of factors. Some would see the league’s growth in terms of viewers as the main measuring stick, while others might look at revenue for the same purpose. Nonetheless, the NFL salary cap, and its steady increase, is a great way to view… read more
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The Steelers UDFA Signing Nobody Is Talking About, But Should
The Steelers did not bring in many undrafted free agents following the 2024 NFL Draft, but there were still a couple signings which were specifically intriguing. I would say the most intriguing signing is most definitely Beanie Bishop, Jr., and he certainly has a growing fan base. However, he is not the only undrafted free… read more
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Examining the possibilities of a Cam Heyward extension
On the most recent episode of the Steelers Stat Geek podcast, I attempted to break down what a potential Cam Heyward contract extension could look like. There are a lot of factors involved in determining the value of the Steelers longest-tenured player and reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year. Rather than beat around the… read more
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Jeremiah Moon could shine bright in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh made some splash moves in free agency this year. Even with the big names at QB now calling the Steel City home, perhaps the biggest signing was actually Patrick Queen. The Steelers just aren’t the Steelers unless the linebacker unit is breathing fire and destroying cities. The last few years have been lacking on… read more
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With the calendar turned to June, nothing is off the table for the Steelers
It’s one of the dates on the NFL calendar that doesn’t hold a lot of significance in most cases, but is extremely significant when it applies. Once the NFL moves past June 1, all players who are released, retire, or are traded who have multiple years left on their contract are able to have their… read more
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A Letter From the Editor: Keep stacking draft classes
The National Football League has changed quite a bit since its inception when the AFL and NFL officially merged. Those dynasties which existed before the start of free agency and the salary cap seem to be a thing of the past, although the Kansas City Chiefs are doing their best to test that theory. Nonetheless,… read more
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Russell Wilson’s PR team deserves a huge raise
Russell Wilson is a unique character when it comes to the NFL. When he was the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback, he was labeled a fraud. A player who had a persona for the cameras, and was completely different when the cameras were off. An Eddie Haskell, so to speak. When with the Denver Broncos, he… read more
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Russell Wilson: “It’s not just about me, it’s about them”
For whatever reason, when the Denver Broncos decided to part ways with Russell Wilson certain narratives were being thrown around the media landscape. Some called Wilson a diva, some challenged his leadership, and some went as far as suggesting he was a bad teammate. All of these reports muddied the waters as Wilson started to… read more
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Steelers trying to prepare for the new kickoff rule in the NFL
The NFL made it a point to eliminate the kickoff a few years ago in the name of player safety. That was until this past offseason. In an effort to bring the play back in the game, the league has decided to make the kickoff a part of the game again, just with modified rules…. read more
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Donte Jackson ready to learn the “Steelers Way”
There are many fans who believe the Pittsburgh Steelers have a glaring hole at cornerback remaining on their roster. They absolutely aren’t alone, but these people might also be underscoring how the Steelers feel about Donte Jackson, the man the Steelers received in the Diontae Johnson trade with the Carolina Panthers. Jackson is capable of… read more
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