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Pittsburgh Steelers news today is very good. Although superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt tore his pec, it’s not a season-ending injury nor a full tear. So instead of being sidelined for the season, Watt is only looking at a 6 week (or so) recovery. That’s a huge break for the Steelers, who need Watt out there on a team that will be carried by its defense. #NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut 5 players to get down to the 80-man roster limit today. Most of the moves aren’t that surprising, like cutting backup kicker Nick Sciba, RB Mataeo Durant or WR Christian Blake. But there was some surprise with two cuts: 7th round draft pick and QB Chris Oladokun and EDGE rusher Genard Avery. Steelers Talk host Tom Downey breaks it all down for you! #NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers trimmed their roster down to 85 by signing OF Wiliam Dunkle, placing two notable players on IR and cutting 4 others before the roster cut deadline for the NFL today. Anthony Miller and Karl Joseph suffered season-ending injuries in the preseason game vs. the Seahawks and have been placed on IR. Meanwhile, the Steelers cut Chris Owens, Jake Dixon, Doug Costin and Cameron Nizialek. #NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Ron’Dell Carter in NFL Free Agency and we’re here to break down everything you need to know about the Steelers news! Carter has bounced around the NFL but offers depth at the pass rusher spot following a very productive college career. Still, he faces a very tough path to making the 53-man roster. Tom Downey breaks it all down on today’s Steelers Talk video! #NFL

Breaking Steelers news is about the recent Diontae Johnson contract extension. Diontae Johnson highlights the latest Steelers news from today’s video from Steelers Talk by Chat Sports. With Steelers training camp underway, it is always great to have all the players on the Steelers roster happy and that is what they did with the recent contract extension. Steelers news has been around the Diontae Johnson contract throughout the entire NFL free agency period. Host Chase Senior breaks down all you need to know about the recent Diontae Johnson contract extension. #NFL

Doug Costin to the Steelers is a potential sleeper signing for Pittsburgh. Costin didn’t play a ton for the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions, but he does have real NFL experience. Costin made the Jacksonville Jaguars as a UDFA out of Miami Ohio in 2020 and put up decent numbers. But will Costin make the Steelers roster? That’s a tougher ask. Steelers Talk host Tom Downey breaks it down on today’s video! #NFL

Steelers trade rumors today focus on a Jimmy Garoppolo trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pro Football Talk / Mike Florio labeled the Steelers as a top destination for the 49ers QB. But does it make sense, given Garoppolo’s inflated $25 MM salary this year? Is he really that much better than Mitchell Trubisky? Steelers Talk Host Tom Downey breaks it down on today’s video! #NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers rumors today on the future of Dionate Johnson! The Steelers #1 WR is due for a new contract, but the rising WR contract market has thrown his future with Pittsburgh into doubt. Would the Steelers really give Johnson a deal worth upwards of $20 million? The Athletic isn’t so sure, and neither is Steelers Talk host Tom Downey. We break it all down on today’s video and want to hear your thoughts in the comments: Will the Steelers get a deal done with Diontae Johnson? Type ‘Y’ for Yes and Type ‘N’ for No. #NFL

Are the Steelers interested in bringing back Joe Haden to bolster the Steelers secondary? Haden is still available to re-sign and he could bring some good depth to this Steelers defense. This is what PFF had to say, “[Joe] Haden, 33, remains unsigned but still appeared to have more in the tank last season. He has offers currently on the table, per a source. Even with Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety, the Steelers ranked 28th in Mike Renner’s secondary unit rankings.” Chat Sports host Will Scott breaks down this and the latest Steelers news and rumors. #NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers rumors today have an interesting twist: should head coach Mike Tomlin be on the hot seat? The argument is that his seat should be at least a little lukewarm after the Steelers’ recent playoff issues. But given how great the Steelers have been in Tomlin’s 15 years as head coach, shouldn’t his job be safe. Steelers Talk host Tom Downey breaks it down on today’s video! #NFL

Breaking Pittsburgh Steelers news is here today with Minkah Fitzpatrick signing an extension keeping him with the Steelers for the next 5 years and making him the highest paid safety in the NFL. Fitzpatrick signed a 4-year extension paying him roughly $18.4 million a year; Minkah will receive more than $73.6M, with more than $36M guaranteed upon signing. Chat Sports host Tom Downey breaks down Minkah Fitzpatrick's contract details and what this means for the Steelers defense. #NFL

Chukwuma Okorafor received a new contract this offseason, and the Steelers added NFL free agents James Daniels and Mason Cole. Okorafor said at Steelers OTA’s that he expects this offensive line to be together for the foreseeable future. Here’s what he had to say: “I think that’s kind of the plan now for us, whoever the five, four guys are gonna be to play together for the next 3, 4, 5 years. So I think that’s kind of the new plan for us.” Chat Sports host Tom Downey breaks down his comments and gives his thoughts on the Steelers O-line. #NFL

The latest Steelers rumors coming out of Steelers OTA’s is revolving around the offensive line and the left guard spot in particular. Kevin Dotson started there for 9 games in the 2021 season but with the addition of Mason Cole in NFL free agency it looks like Kendrick Green will slide over to guard. Whether it’s Green or Dotson the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin are trying to improve the offensive line to ensure either Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky aren’t scrambling for their life come August. #NFL

Former head coach of the Buccaneers Bruce Arians had glowing reviews of Kenny Pickett when he was asked about him this week. This is what Arians had to say on the Steelers drafting Kenny Pickett: “I liked Kenny Pickett coming out a lot… He was the one pro style quarterback this year who could play right away. He was extremely well-coached. Mark Whipple did a great job with that offense. He was in a pro-style offense where he was reading the whole field. Unlike most of these college guys who just read half the field.” #NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers news and rumors takes a look at Peter King’s recent offseason NFL Power Rankings on today’s video. King ranked every single team in the NFL in a recent article, and he put the Steelers at No. 23 in the league. Pittsburgh has seen more change to the roster this offseason than any season in recent memory, and that has created a dilemma for a lot of people regarding where Pittsburgh ranks. Just how good can this team really be next season? #NFL

The latest Pittsburgh Steelers news and rumors centers around Kenny Pickett and his recent performance at Steelers Rookie Camp last week. All of the Steelers’ draft picks and UDFAs were on the field last week and Kenny Pickett was seemingly the shining star. Players like Calvin Austin and George Pickens raved about this throwing ability and leadership in the huddle. Should Mitchell Trubisky be worried about losing his job before the season even begins? #NFL

The latest Steelers rumors coming out of Pittsburgh involve former star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Steelers beat reporter Gerry Dulac suggested that there is bad blood between Big Ben and the Steelers organization after his departure this offseason. Did the Steelers force Ben Roethlisberger to retire? Or is the national media blowing this out of proportion? Chat Sports host Tom Downey breaks down these Roethlisberger rumors and gives you his insight on what might be going on with the hall of famer and the Steelers. #NFL

The New York Giants have released CB James Bradberry. Could Bradberry sign with the Steelers, and what does it mean for Joe Haden? The Steelers could look to change up their secondary and add Bradberry as another option. Bradberry will be a big target for several teams in NFL free agency. Chat Sports’ Tom Downey shares his thoughts on all of the latest Steelers News and Rumors on this episode of Pittsburgh Steelers Talk. #NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers could very well draft a QB this year and two more names have been linked to the team in Steelers Draft Rumors: Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder and UNC’s Sam Howell. Steelers Talk by Chat Sports Host Tom Downey breaks down both QBs for the 2022 NFL Draft and which one he would rather draft. Ridder could be in play in Round 1, but Howell would be a reach. #NFL

The 2022 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and there are still Steelers QB rumors out there after signing Mitchell Trubisky. The Steelers could draft a QB, potentially in Round 1, which would put 4 QBs on the roster in Trubisky, the draft pick, and backups Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins. The Steelers likely wouldn’t keep all four if they’re healthy, which means one would have to go. Who does Steelers Talk by Chat Sports host Tom Downey think the Steelers will cut or trade? #NFL