T.J. Watt didn’t get just any regular contract extension, he got the biggest one for a non-quarterback in NFL history. With a new-money average of $41 million per season, he managed to top Myles Garrett’s megadeal with the Cleveland Browns from earlier in the offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure that the face of the […]
Through Bill Walsh Fellowship, Steelers Add Coach Eager To ‘Learn And Grow’
For years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have worked to increase NFL opportunities for minorities. In the 1970s, they were one of the first teams to scout and add talent from HBCUs. More recently, they were the driving force behind the Rooney Rule, which improves opportunities for minority coaches. They’ve also taken full advantage of the Bill […]
Breaking: T.J. Watt Reportedly Signing Record-Breaking Contract Extension With Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt will sign a long-term contract extension, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, ending an offseason standoff. The pending deal furthers the organization’s publicly stated mission of making Watt a “one-helmet player” who spends his entire career with the organization. Per Schefter, Watt and the Steelers agreed to […]
Steelers Add LBs Coach, Former Jaguars Scouting Intern Through Bill Walsh Fellowship
The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship is a program used by the NFL to uplift minority coaches. It’s an attempt to provide equal opportunities to coaches of all backgrounds. The Pittsburgh Steelers usually add a few coaches throughout training camp using this program. Some names have already been announced, and now, they’re also adding Ace […]
ESPN Panel Fully Endorses Watt Extension: ‘This Is A Great Deal’
Immediately reacting to the news of T.J. Watt’s record-breaking contract extension he’s set to sign, an ESPN panel gave the move two thumbs up. Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum and former player Sam Acho agreed that the Pittsburgh Steelers paying Watt was the right thing to do. “This is a great deal for T.J. […]
Ravens Offense Considered Elite Despite Receiver Doubts
Few teams will be able to hang with the Baltimore Ravens in a shootout this fall. Make sure you bookmark Baltimore Ravens On SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!
Secondary Cohesion Tops Ravens’ Training Camp Concerns
For the second year in a row, expectations for the Baltimore Ravens’ secondary are extremely high. Not only did the Ravens rank dead last in pass defense through the first 10 weeks, allowing an average of nearly 300 passing yards, but they had also given up the most plays of 20-plus yards a game through […]
Ravens sign pass rusher Mike Green to a 4-year rookie deal
Mike Green will not be a training camp holdout after signing a four-year rookie contract with the Baltimore Ravens that could pay the pass rusher $7.4M
Bengals Depth Chart Preview: Al Golden’s reformed linebacker room has the same trusted leader from years ago
Many changes to this position group from a year ago.
Elko: Unsigned Bengals pick not returning to A&M
Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Big Question Looms at Key Position Group for Bengals Ahead of Training Camp
If the Cincinnati Bengals defense is to get back on track in 2025 then many if not all areas of the defense must improve. Cam Taylor-Britt had a roller coaster season and Dax Hill suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 5. If just one of those two guys would’ve been able to be a […]
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson’s contract prices just went up with T.J. Watt news
Buckle up in Dallas and Cincinnati.
Browns’ Myles Garrett’s Historic Contract Surpassed by Division Rival
When Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett agreed to a four-year, $160 million contract extension in March, the deal became the richest contract in NFL history to be given to a non-quarterback. Four months later, Garrett’s massive extension has been eclipsed by a familiar opponent. On Thursday afternoon, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the […]
Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Helps Fire Victims Instead Of Attending ESPYs
When more than 100 residents were displaced by a devastating fire last month at the Rainbow Terrace Apartments in Cleveland, Ohio, an incident that left several injured and tragically claimed one life, the surrounding Garden Valley neighborhood was left reeling. The community needed something to ease the grief, a moment of joy that could help […]
3 Highest Drafted Cleveland Browns for 2025 NFL Fantasy Football Season So Far
Needless to say, the Cleveland Browns aren’t expected to be an offensive juggernaut in the 2025 NFL season. Considering they don’t even know who their QB1 is going to be yet, the Browns aren’t going to see any of their gunslingers going very early in fantasy football drafts, if any of them are selected at […]
Cowboys All-Pro Edge Rusher Micah Parsons Praises Steelers’ Seventh-Round Pick: ‘He Was Always Ferocious’
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons believes his former teammate at Harrisburg High School, Donte Kent, will turn heads […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Cowboys All-Pro Edge Rusher Micah Parsons Praises Steelers’ Seventh-Round Pick: ‘He Was Always Ferocious’
Steelers Get Positive Sign From T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt do not have a contract extension in place yet. With the Steelers set to open training camp in less than a week, every player is putting in their final efforts and workouts before the grind of the NFL season begins. The Steelers don’t expect to see […]
Former Steelers WR Announces Retirement
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams’ agent, Tory Dandy, informed the Los Angeles Chargers that the 30-year-old is retiring. Los Angeles placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Monday, acting as the precursor to the eight-year veteran hanging up his cleats. After a productive career at […]
James Harrison Divulges The One (And Only One) Thing He Misses About The NFL
James Harrison is happy in retirement. So much so that he’s completely separated the football chapter of his life, one that spanned over 20 seasons college and pro, from the one he lives now. Today, he’s James Harrison the father, bearded dragon owner, and occasional guest analyst. The only thing he misses about football has […]
‘Nasty Defense’: Chad Johnson Thinks Steelers’ Identity This Year ‘Should Look Like’ It Did In 2000s
In the 2000s, the Pittsburgh Steelers won two Super Bowls, winning a championship for the first time since their 1970s dynasty. While Ben Roethlisberger was key to their success, the Steelers were still known mostly for their defenses. Throughout the 2000s, they fielded some of the best defenses in the league. Former Cincinnati Bengals wide […]