Spears-Jennings an ‘atypical’ 7th-rounder
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
May 5, 2026
Content with his place among the organizational hierarchy — and perhaps self-aware of his lane and his strengths — Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Joe Whitt Jr. gave an honest answer when ask...
Bernard’s high school coach says he’s the ‘total package’
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
May 2, 2026
In the days leading up to the NFL Draft, Alabama receiver Germie Bernard heard from his agent that the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested at pick 53. So, once Day 2 of the draft got underway, family ...
Browns break ground on $2.4B domed stadium
NFL, Sports
May 2, 2026
BROOK PARK, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for t...
Steelers again turn to Iowa program for players
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 30, 2026
Growing up in Pittsburgh’s South Hills and starring in football at Upper St. Clair High School in the 1970s, it was only natural that Kirk Ferentz would be a fan of the Steelers. “I mean, how could yo...
By the numbers: Looking at the NFL Draft
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
April 30, 2026
The SEC’s reign as the king of the first round of the NFL draft was toppled by the Big Ten. But the conference that coined the mantra “It Just Means More” for its dominance of college football in the ...
Steelers tender Aaron Rodgers contract with 10% raise
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 30, 2026
A procedural deadline passed in NFL free agency Monday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers acted via a method that makes it a little more likely that they keep Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers extended a UFA tend...
Heidenreich could be chess piece for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
April 29, 2026
Trying to choose one position to describe Eli Heidenreich was always futile, even as a title-winning high school player at Mt. Lebanon. Running back? Slotback? Wide receiver? Slot receiver? Wildcat qu...
Washington’s Williams leading the way after crazy offseason
NFL, Sports
April 28, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — In February, a somber Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. called his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies a mistake that resulted from “really bad advice.” The 20-year-old W...
Giants, Jets get A-pluses for draft selections
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
April 28, 2026
From Fernando Mendoza to Red Murdock, 257 players were selected in the 2026 NFL draft. Some will have instant success. Others will need more time to develop. Not all of them will make the roster. Team...
NFL, Sports
April 28, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.2 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. It was the third-most watched first round o...
Reminiscent of 2018, Steelers have decisions to make at QB
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 27, 2026
Coach Mike McCarthy will face tough calls when deciding on backups. A veteran future Hall of Fame returning starter. A trusted longtime backup. The previous year’s lateround rookie who turned some hea...
Pittsburgh was complete success as NFL Draft host
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
April 27, 2026
Other than the embarrassing public snafu the Steelers suffered when it was almost time for them to make their first round pick Thursday, the NFL Draft was a resounding success for the franchise, the N...
Priatko shares memory of being drafted into the NFL
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 25, 2026
By THOMAS LETURGY For MVI Sports Bill Priatko won’t be attending the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh this week. At 94, he’ll most likely be watching the festivities from home. It’s not because he can’t get ar...
Steelers trade up for Alabama WR Bernard in 2nd round
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
April 25, 2026
This time, it was the Pittsburgh Steelers who got aggressive and traded up for a wide receiver. One day after a targeted wideout got snatched away at the last minute, the Steelers moved up six spots i...
Vrabel takes accountability for ‘distraction’
NFL, Sports
April 25, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he is taking accountability for actions that have created a distraction for New England without addressing specifics about photos published rec...
Steelers select Arizona St. tackle with first-round pick
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 24, 2026
For the third time in four years, the Pittsburgh Steelers went with an offensive tackle as their first-round draft pick. Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor was the Steelers’ selection at No. 21 overall Th...
Patriots’ Vrabel to miss Day 3, seeking counseling
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
April 24, 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL rep...
McCarthy wants versatility in receiver position
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 23, 2026
For the Pittsburgh Steelers’s bad luck with this weak quarterback draft class, they seem to have more than made up for it at another important offensive position of need. Over the past couple years, t...
Tomlin joining NBC’s Sunday Night Football crew
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By BILL HARTLEP TribLive 
April 23, 2026
Mike Tomlin will remain involved with the NFL after all, just not on the sidelines. Tomlin, who stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach in January, has been hired as a studio analyst for N...
Steelers preparing for two minutes less in draft
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
April 22, 2026
Call this the 2-minute hurry- up. The Pittsburgh Steelers and all other teams must make their first picks a little faster this year, thanks to a league effort to speed up the NFL Draft. Teams have onl...