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Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman Battling for More than Playing Time, Could Be Battling for a Contract Extension
June 10th, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Last offseason, running backs Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer battled for playing time for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Rashard Mendenhall was recovering from his ACL injury. This offseason, those same two backs could be locked in a battle for a contract extension.***PHOTO1***When the Steelers spent a second round pick on...
Steelers Sign Three More Draft Picks Including First-Round Selection Jarvis Jones
June 3rd, 2013 at 10:42 PM
With the contract of former offensive guard Willie Colon finally off the salary cap, the Pittsburgh Steelers made quick work signing the majority of their draft class. Monday the team came to terms with three more selections, first round pick Jarvis Jones, second round selection Le'Veon Bell and seventh round...
Pittsburgh Steelers Undrafted Rookie Free Agent Profile: USC Running Back Curtis McNeal
May 4th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted one running back and signed a veteran unrestricted free agent in recent weeks. However, that does not change the fact that there will only be one running back signed past the 2013 campaign; second round draft choice Le’Veon Bell. With that fresh in the mind, the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Select Michigan State Running Back Le’Veon Bell in the Second Round of the 2013 NFL Draft
April 26th, 2013 at 9:24 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a commitment to their running game on Friday. Just hours after signing unrestricted free agent running back LaRod Stevens-Howling to a one-year deal, they spent a second round selection on a big running back. With the 48th selection, the Steelers grabbed Michigan State running back...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Unrestricted Free Agent Running Back LaRod Stephens-Howling
April 26th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it no secret that they want to add some youth to their running back corps and that started today with the signing of a smallish third down back / return specialist, LaRod Stevens-Howling to a one-year deal. The unrestricted free agent running back from the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Alabama Running Back Eddie Lacy
April 18th, 2013 at 9:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have apparently changed their Pre Draft prospect focus to the offensive side of the ball. Of those positions, wide receiver and running back, there will definitely be addressed on draft weekend, the major question is when. Of those two, there can be arguments as to which one...
Pittsburgh Steelers Host Alabama Running Back Eddie Lacy; Two Wide Receivers
April 16th, 2013 at 9:53 PM
After two weeks of focusing almost entirely on the defensive side of the ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers have started to filter in some offensive skill position players. So far during this week they have brought in two wide receivers and one running back.***PHOTO1***The running back is definitely the biggest name...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Draft Visitor Profile – Running Back Johnathan Franklin– UCLA
April 5th, 2013 at 9:35 PM
There has been a lot of talk in-and-around Pittsburgh with the amount of linebacker prospects to visit the team facilities. Yet, there is a position that has gone somewhat overlooked during the first week of pre-draft visits for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team has a keen interest in second-day running...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Draft Visitor Profile – Running Back Christine Michael – Texas A&M
April 1st, 2013 at 10:54 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have kicked the tires on former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw in the past week, as they attempt to give their running game a boost. With only Jonathan Dwyer and Baron Batch under contract for the season, and restricted free agent Isaac Redman expected back,...
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...
Pittsburgh Steelers to Meet with Unrestricted Free Agent Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw
March 27th, 2013 at 10:21 PM
On the day that the team lost another unrestricted free agent in safety Will Allen, it was confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers would meet with unrestricted free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw on Thursday. While it is unlikely that the team makes an offer to the former New York Giant,...
Pittsburgh Steelers Want to Add a Running Back to the Stable, but Who?
March 18th, 2013 at 8:49 PM
This past weekend Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media at the NFL General Managers / Coaches meeting. While most of what he said was chalked full of Tomlinisms, there was one thing that stood out, the Steelers must add a running back.***PHOTO1***The majority of fans would agree...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jonathan Dwyer Signs His RFA Tender
March 12th, 2013 at 1:57 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers were finishing up the restructuring of linebacker LaMarr Woodley, news came out that one of their restricted free agents already signed his tender. 2012 leading rusher Jonathan Dwyer signed his tender and will return in 2013 at the $1.3 million salary.***PHOTO1***The 23-year old running back has...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Free Agency Draft Needs – Offense
February 24th, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Sunday was a quiet day for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the majority of decision makers were in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine watching three positions that could make up part of the 2013 draft board: running backs, quarterbacks and wide receivers.***PHOTO1***Of course, word also leaked that general manager Kevin...
Pittsburgh Steelers Great Jerome Bettis Passed Over for Hall of Fame Enshrinement
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:08 PM
The Pro Hall of Fame has finally announced the class of 2013. For some, their selection was long overdue, and for others, the wait will continue for at least one more year. Unfortunately, the latter is the case for Pittsburgh Steelers great Jerome Bettis, who was again passed over for enshrinement.***PHOTO1***Bettis,...
Could the Release of Running Back Chris Rainey Open the Door for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Select Tavon Austin in the NFL Draft?
January 12th, 2013 at 11:29 PM
As fans sit here in January, it is hard to try and forecast what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do in the upcoming NFL Draft. What is certain is that there are many changes on the horizon, due to both the subpar season and the salary cap canyon that the team...
