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Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: LSU Cornerback Tharold Simon
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:05 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have done diligent homework on cornerbacks in the days and weeks leading up to this week’s NFL Draft. While this is an area of concern, when looking at the roster it would be hard to say that this is a position of overwhelming need.***PHOTO1***One cornerback prospect that...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Connecticut Cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson
April 21st, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Cornerback has been one of the busiest topics during the pre-draft process, as the Pittsburgh Steelers have had more than their share of cornerbacks make their way to the facility. While this may be surprising to some after the signing of William Gay and only the loss of Keenan Lewis,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Utah State Cornerback Will Davis
April 21st, 2013 at 7:24 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be set drafting a cornerback in the upcoming NFL Draft, the only question is when. In breaking down the prospects that have visited, they appear to be targeting the second or third day of the draft, with the majority of prospects to come through the...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: William & Mary Cornerback B.W. Webb
April 20th, 2013 at 9:48 PM
One of the more intriguing aspects concerning the pre-draft visitors to the Pittsburgh Steelers team facilities has been the amount of cornerbacks that have come through the door. While many considered the safety position more of a priority, more cornerbacks (five) have made their way to town, as compared four...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Syracuse Safety Shamarko Thomas
April 19th, 2013 at 10:02 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it no secret that they want to add some youth to their defense. To this point of the pre-draft process, they have entertained more defensive players (17) than offensive players (7) in the 24 that have made their way through team facilities.***PHOTO1***One of the more...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Inks a Two-Year Contract with the Cincinnati Bengals
April 19th, 2013 at 9:18 PM
For a week, rumors have been floating around that former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison was going to sign a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Today, that rumor became reality. In the process, it means Harrison will get two primetime shots against his former team.***PHOTO1***According to NFL.com, Harrison and...

Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Restricted Free Agent Steve McLendon to a Three-Year Contract
April 18th, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Just one day after news broke that restricted free agent nose tackle Steve McLendon took a visit to Wisconsin to spend time with the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a proactive stance. Potentially fearing a replay of the Emmanuel Sanders situation, the team reached an agreement for a...

Pittsburgh Steelers Continue the Pre-Draft Process by Hosting Six More Prospects
April 14th, 2013 at 11:29 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are clearly focused on adding youth to the defense. One look at the list of pre-draft visitors will show that desire. At this point, 17 out of the 21 pre-draft visitors have been from that side of the ball; including nine defensive backs (five cornerbacks and four...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Rutgers Linebacker Khaseem Greene
April 13th, 2013 at 11:17 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent a lot of time with linebacker prospects during their pre-draft visits. This is understandable considering the lack of overall depth the team has in their linebacking corps. In breaking down the roster, it appears that there are at least two, maybe three openings at the...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Florida State Inside Linebacker Vince Williams
April 12th, 2013 at 10:57 PM
There is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of retooling their roster, especially on the defense, where age is starting to set in. One area that will definite be addressed is linebacker. The Steelers lack depth inside and outside and will likely use multiple selections on...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Inside Linebacker Michael Mauti
April 11th, 2013 at 9:50 PM
While the signing of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders by the New England Patriots to an offer sheet has been the talk of the town, focus on the draft and retooling the roster is still a priority. Of course, some of the draft preps will hinge on the decision...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Outside Linebacker Jamie Collins
April 8th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
There is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to add some depth to their linebacking corps. With the release of James Harrison, they are left with only three experienced outside linebackers on the roster: Jason Worilds, LaMarr Woodley and Chris Carter. They also have an unknown in 2012...

Pittsburgh Steelers Add Three More Prospects to the Pre-Draft Visitor List
April 8th, 2013 at 8:08 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers added three more names to the pre-draft visitor list on Monday bringing their total to 15 of the allotted 30 spots. During the process, they continued the defense heavy trend with two more defensive backs, safety Shamarko Thomas (Syracuse) and cornerback Will Davis (Utah State) along with...

Pittsburgh Steelers Nose Tackle Alameda Ta’amu Sentenced to Probation for October DUI Arrest
April 4th, 2013 at 10:42 PM
On the day that the NFL released the 2013 preseason schedule, one member of the Pittsburgh Steelers was in courtroom learning his fate from an October incident in the city. Nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu, who saw his rookie campaign and nearly his NFL career ruined by the arrest, was sentenced...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Draft Visitor Profile – Safety Phillip Thomas – Fresno State
April 3rd, 2013 at 10:59 PM
In looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, it is clear that they lack depth at the safety position, especially after losing back-ups Ryan Mundy (New York Giants) and Will Allen (Dallas Cowboys) as unrestricted free agents. With both starters Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu growing older everyday, there is little...

Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Stevenson Sylvester, Host Six Players
April 3rd, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Wednesday was a busy at the Pittsburgh Steelers team headquarters. As the team welcomed three pre draft prospects, three unrestricted free agents and signed one of their own.***PHOTO1***The first order of business was re-signing inside linebacker Stevenson Sylvester to a one-year contract. The 2010 fifth round draft choice from Utah...

A Brief Glance at Potential Draft Pick for Pittsburgh Steelers: Outside Linebacker Jarvis Jones
April 2nd, 2013 at 9:03 PM
There is no question that the Pittsburgh Steelers want to address their pass rush this offseason. After releasing linebacker James Harrison in a salary cap move, the team lacks depth and the long-term solution may not be on the roster. With that in mind, they have already visited with four...

Pittsburgh Steelers Play Host to Five Pre-Draft Visitors
April 2nd, 2013 at 7:27 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued the progression of interviewing prospects at their facility. On Tuesday, they took a defensive approach to the process by hosting five players from that side of the ball, three outside linebackers and two safeties.***PHOTO1***Headlining the list was Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, the All-American pass rusher,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Host Three NFL Draft Prospects
April 1st, 2013 at 9:31 PM
The parade of potential draftees has begun for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the team visited with their first three pre-draft prospects. Every team has the ability to bring in up to 30 prospects (more if they are from local colleges). All three players in this initial grouping, inside linebacker Vince...

Pittsburgh Steelers Host Ahmad Bradshaw and James Sanders, No Contracts Signed
March 28th, 2013 at 10:21 PM
One day after losing unrestricted free agent safety Will Allen to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers were busy hosting veterans who could fill holes on their roster. While much of the media fanfare was centered on running back Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants), veteran safety James Sanders also made...