Steelers George Pickens’ explicit eye black prompts NFL investigation
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Steelers George Pickens’ explicit eye black prompts NFL investigation

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George Pickens might be in a bit of trouble. The NFL is reportedly investigating the Steelers wide receiver for an explicit message — which read: “Open F–king Always” — written on his face during Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys.  League rules prohibit players from “wearing, displaying or otherwise conveying…

Steelers’ Justin Fields reveals NFL teams that showed interest before trade
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Steelers’ Justin Fields reveals NFL teams that showed interest before trade

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It seems the Bears had an array of suitors for Justin Fields’ services. Speaking with teammate Cameron Heyward on Thursday’s episode of the “Not Just Football” podcast, the Steelers quarterback revealed the Chargers, Ravens and Raiders expressed interest in trading for him before the 2024 season after spending the first…

49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk called off Steelers trade at last second
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49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk called off Steelers trade at last second

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After an 11th-hour meeting with Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan ran through the team’s facility to stop a pending trade that would have sent the wide receiver to the Steelers, Fox’s Jay Glazer reported Sunday. San Francisco and Pittsburgh essentially had a deal in place before Aiyuk re-signed with…

Russell Wilson battling injury in potential Steelers Week 1 concern
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Russell Wilson battling injury in potential Steelers Week 1 concern

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Days before the start of the season, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness that limited him in practice on Thursday.  The issue was one that Wilson had dealt with during training camp and the Steelers said that they “wanted to exercise some precaution,” ESPN reported.  Mike Tomlin…

Mike Tomlin not ready to make Russell Wilson-Justin Fields decision
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Mike Tomlin not ready to make Russell Wilson-Justin Fields decision

ByNews Polite

Preseason is over for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and yet, Mike Tomlin has yet to name a starting quarterback. The longtime Steelers head coach is heading a high-profile quarterback competition between offseason signee Russell Wilson and trade acquisition Justin Fields, both on the higher end of polarizing names at the position,…

Even if New York Giants wanted Justin Fields, they had no shot

Even if New York Giants wanted Justin Fields, they had no shot

ByNews Polite

Many pundits, fans, and interested parties were lobbying for the New York Giants to take a shot at acquiring Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, prompting a social media onslaught of people questioning their team’s…

Russell Wilson to sign with Steelers after visit with New York Giants

Russell Wilson to sign with Steelers after visit with New York Giants

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Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson revealed late on Sunday night that he intends to sign a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That deal will become official later this week when Wilson is released by the Denver Broncos. Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers pic.twitter.com/0U4Q2sRtXs — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2024 Wilson’s…

Steelers perform CPR celebration days after Damar Hamlin collapse
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Steelers perform CPR celebration days after Damar Hamlin collapse

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Not the best timing. During the Steelers’ 28-14 win over the Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Pittsburgh linebacker Alex Highsmith received a questionable CPR celebration after sacking Deshaun Watson in the game’s fourth quarter.  The celebration comes less than a week since Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the…