Player Notes

There is so much to like about the Steelers’ offseason, the moves they made and the progress of players like Kenny Pickett. There are so many positive developments and so many reasons for those who follow the Steelers to feel optimistic about this season.I get it, and I also think I’m looking at a playoff team, or at least a team that will make a serious run toward the postseason. I also don’t think ...

It was 42 days ago when Mike Tomlin arrived at Saint Vincent College and proclaimed he liked the feel in the air about the 2023 Steelers.Now, after an unbeaten preseason and near-flawless performances by the first-team offense and defense, there is another feeling in the air. This one is laced with unbridled optimism, and it’s so palpable Tomlin’s biggest chore as he begins his 17th season might be ...

Tuesday’s “First Call” has more news about some star San Francisco players who may be out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.Also, JuJu Smith-Schuster responds to reports about his knee problems, an ex-Steeler is in some hot water legally, and a Duquesne football player receives an NEC honor.Kittle questionNick Bosa isn’t the only star player for the San Francisco 49ers whose status is in doubt ...

Of all the people in Pittsburgh who have been feverishly tracking news out of San Francisco about Nick Bosa’s contract, you’d figure that Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore would be No. 1 on that list.Bosa is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year after an 18.5-sack season. But the 49ers star defensive end’s status is in doubt for this Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Steelers because ...

The Steelers’ newest player signing is the latest example of their Gordon Gekko approach to roster construction in 2023.Greed is good.Get as much as you can, while you can.Since the Steelers’ salary cap spreadsheet is blessed with starters at quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, running back and left tackle all on entry-level contracts, that time is now.So the franchise has spent the offseason filling ...

The first injury report of the season could be a light one for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Coach Mike Tomlin indicated the Steelers could have a healthy roster on Sunday when they open the season against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium.“We did have couple guys somewhat limited (Monday),” Tomlin said at his weekly press conference. “That was a prudent approach considering we’re still in a bonus-day ...

Mike Tomlin’s initial depth chart of the regular season lists no definitive defensive starters at inside linebacker or strong safety. The same could be said at slot corner even though Chandon Sullivan is listed ahead of Elijah Riley.The Pittsburgh Steelers coach isn’t trying his hand at gamesmanship ahead of the team’s season-opening game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium.His ...

A year after the Pittsburgh Steelers had two captains designated to represent the offense, they have only one – second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett.Mitch Trubisky was an offensive captain last season after winning the starting quarterback job in training camp. The other captain was running back Najee Harris.Pickett will replace both players when it comes time to take the field for the coin toss, ...

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t a fan of COVID-19 vaccines. He made that clear at the US Open on Sunday when his Instagram Story went viral.Rodgers posted an image of another anti-vaxxer, Novak Djokovic in action at the US Open. In it, Rodgers inserted a goat emoji with the hashtag “#NovaxDjokovic” above Djokovic mid-serve. The four-time MVP also crossed out an advertisement for Moderna in red.Below ...

Aaron Rodgers’ regular season debut with the Jets is coming quickly.Eyes will be on the four-time MVP with his new team in New York after spending the last 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. What will this change spark in the quarterback?Steven Ruiz of The Ringer put together his quarterback rankings ahead of Week 1 and he puts Rodgers at No. 7 and lists his weakness as “creativity.” He writes:Maybe ...