Tag: Gerry Dulac

Insider: Steelers expected to offer Jaylen Warren a tender in 2025

Insider Gerry Dulac reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to tender restricted free agent Jaylen Warren for the 2025 season.

Several enormous questions surround two of the most important positional groups for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in 2025—who the starting quarterback and running back will be.

Jaylen Warren, having spent his first three years in the NFL with the Steel City, is expected to be offered a tender by the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Gerry Dulac.

A tender would ultimately allow Warren, who is a restricted free agent, to negotiate with other NFL teams while the Steelers retain the right to match the deal. Depending on which tender is offered, such as a restricted free agent tender, the team hoping to sign Warren would have to give up a first-, second-, or third-round pick if the Steelers choose not to match the offer.

Dulac had this to say on the matter:

“Meantime, the Steelers are expected to tender an offer to Jaylen Warren, who is a restricted free agent. At the very least, it would be a right-of-first-refusal offer that would cost them $3.185 million in 2025.”

The right-of-first-refusal offer is obviously the bare minimum of tenders, and it’s hard to imagine any of the other 31 NFL teams sending a first-, second-, or third-round draft selection in exchange for Warren.

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Steelers President Art Rooney II ‘optimistic’ about team playing in Ireland for 2025 season

Steelers President Art Rooney II remains optimistic about a 2025 international game in Ireland.

Fans of the Steel City may be struggling to find anything to be excited about after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season ended in a disappointing five-game losing streak, but 2025 may have a surprise in store—the long-awaited second international game for the Black and Gold.

The Pittsburgh Steelers arguably boast the largest international fanbase in the NFL. From the Steelers-themed KFC in Mexico to insider Gerry Dulac reporting that the team was informed to prepare for a game in Ireland, it seemed only a matter of time before the Black and Gold faithful outside the United States were given a chance to support their team in person.

Regarding speculation about the rumored 2025 Ireland game, Steelers President Art Rooney II had this to say:

“I think we’re still optimistic that it’s going to happen. We’re hopefully going to have an announcement soon, but it’s not official until it’s official. We just have to wait until all those pieces fall in place.”

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers be the first NFL team to host a regular-season game in Ireland? Only time will tell, but if rumors are to be believed, an announcement could come sooner rather than later.

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Steelers insider predicts RB Najee Harris 2025 free agency price tag

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac predicts Najee Harris could demand a three-year, $25-30 million contract. Will Pittsburgh re-sign him?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several question marks surrounding key players leaving their roster in 2025 free agency. One of the biggest decisions to make will be whether to re-sign RB Najee Harris, who successfully made it four straight seasons with 1,000 rushing yards to conclude 2024.

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was asked during his chat on Wednesday what Harris may demand in free agency. While the situation is always changing, Dulac reluctantly predicted that Harris could demand a three-year contract worth upwards of $25 to $30 million.

Dulac finished off answering the question with a powerful compliment for Harris, stating:

“He is one of only 14 players to begin their career with four 1,000-yard seasons. What’s the price tag on that?”

If Harris’ contract averages $10 million a year, the Pittsburgh Steelers may be wise to re-sign the cheaper option—RB Jaylen Warren—while also drafting a stud RB in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Steelers insider suggests Russell Wilson is unlikely to sign extension in 2025

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac suggests the team’s plans for Russell Wilson may have changed, casting doubt on his future in Pittsburgh.

The Russell Wilson experiment in Pittsburgh may be coming to an end after just one short season. Wilson had previously alluded to the ‘2025 plan‘ being to remain in the Steel City, but one Steelers insider believes those hopes have been dashed.

Insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, while appearing on 102.5 WDVE’s Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show, revealed that while the original plan was for Wilson to sign a one-year extension to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers, things have changed.

Dulac stated the following regarding the likelihood of Wilson staying with the Steelers in 2025:

“I think the word that was told to me, that I always use, is the intention on both sides to do another deal. But I don’t think that is going to happen.”

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers’ five-game losing streak under Wilson’s signal-calling to end the season have played a role in their decision-making?

While nothing is officially confirmed, no one can argue that the idea of building the organization around the much younger QB Justin Fields seems like the better decision.

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Insider confirms Steelers fans fears regarding Mike Tomlin in 2025

A Steelers insider reports the team is likely to retain Mike Tomlin despite another winless postseason.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before—after another winless postseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to bring back HC Mike Tomlin for another season.

On Sunday—less than 24 hours after Pittsburgh’s embarrassing Wild-Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens—Steelers insider Gerry Dulac reported the growing fears that Tomlin’s return in 2025 may be realized:

“The Steelers are not planning to make any move involving coach Mike Tomlin, according to team sources.”

If the Pittsburgh Steelers keep Tomlin at the helm heading into 2025, will a potential rebuild be put on the back burner in favor of another ‘win-now’ philosophy?

How much longer will Steelers fans have to endure the mediocrity of Tomlin’s so-called winning seasons? The Steelers organization’s loyalty to Tomlin—and his loyalty to his average-at-best coaching staff—is the reason this team has failed to win a playoff game in what will be well over 3,000 days by 2025.

Until more information is made official, fans should treat everything as speculation—but if Tomlin does remain, here’s to another reload this offseason.

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George Pickens’ injury proves Steelers made Roman Wilson-sized mistake

George Pickens’ absence in Week 16 argues that the Steelers must reconsider giving rookie Roman Wilson a chance in the WR room.

The worries of Steelers fans have been confirmed: George Pickens has been ruled OUT for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 16 AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

However, his absence from last week’s and this week’s games provides ammunition to the season-long argument regarding the Steelers’ wide receiver room: HC Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith need to give rookie WR Roman Wilson a chance.

It was recently argued by Steelers insider Gerry Dulac that Wilson’s inability to stay healthy during training camp and practices early on in 2024 forced the team to move on from his contributions this year. However, Pickens’ absence should force the team to reconsider.

In the past two games Pickens has missed, QB Russell Wilson struggled to find production out of his receivers and threw for a combined 286 yards in Weeks 14 and 15.

Regardless of Tomlin claiming to have “moved on,” or any insiders believing the rookie receiver will get his chance in 2025, one thing remains certain—the Wilson-to-Wilson connection could be the much-needed medicine for this dying Pittsburgh Steelers offense.

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Steelers insider believes WR Roman Wilson may be done for the season

Roman Wilson’s return to the field may not come this season, with Steelers insider Gerry Dulac predicting a 2025 debut.

Steelers fans hoping to see Roman Wilson make his long-awaited comeback in the final three regular season games or the 2024 season may need to wait a little longer. Steelers insider Gerry Dulac described the situation regarding Wilson’s return in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and he believes the receiver won’t return in any capacity this season.

When asked for his opinion on Wilson’s return, Dulac stated:

“He has missed all of training camp and nearly all of this season. He is not going to play because he is not ready. Next year.”

It is important to note that the Pittsburgh Steelers have not made an official decision regarding Wilson. However, judging by head coach Mike Tomlin’s previous comments about the rookie wide receiver, suggesting they had ‘moved on’ from his availability concerns, Dulac may be right on the money with his 2025 prediction for Wilson.

Fans of the Steelers may be disappointed that Wilson may not contribute in his rookie season. However, many receivers in Pittsburgh’s past, especially those drafted in the later rounds, have also struggled to make significant contributions in their first year.

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Steelers insider believes injured linebacker could soon return in 2024

Cole Holcomb’s recovery progress sparks hope for his return to bolster the Pittsburgh Steelers’ linebacker unit.

In what has been a turbulent buildup to the Week 15 contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, injuries have plagued both sides of the ball for the Black and Gold. However, one Steelers insider believes that do-it-all linebacker Cole Holcomb may be returning from injury very soon.

In his well-known Steelers Chat on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, insider Gerry Dulac shared an update on Holcomb’s recovery process after being asked to check in. He stated, “Well, I can at least tell you his recovery has been outstanding, and, to me, from what I’ve seen, I wouldn’t be surprised if they add him back to the roster soon.”

Holcomb has been sidelined since suffering a season-ending left knee injury on November 2, 2023, during the Steelers’ Week 9 contest against the Tennessee Titans.

His return would help solidify the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ linebacker corps as arguably the best in the NFL, with LBs Patrick Queen, Elandon Roberts, and rookie Payton Wilson all playing at an exceptional level.

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Insider predicts Steelers to upgrade defense at trade deadline

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac believes Pittsburgh could have their eyes on defensive players at the trade deadline, primarily edge rushers.

The day has finally arrived—the exciting trade deadline!  Several analysts, players, and fans believed the Pittsburgh Steelers would be heavily involved in acquiring wide receivers at the trade deadline; however, one insider thinks that is unlikely. Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette predicts the team will use the trade deadline to bolster the defense, focusing on depth concerns.

Appearing on the Randy Baumann & the DVE Morning Show, Dulac stated that “I do think they might make a deal to improve their depth, and you could look at maybe certain positions where they are lacking a little depth.” He mentioned concerns with edge rushers and cornerbacks.

This aligns with relevant issues, as OLB Nick Herbig is dealing with a serious hamstring injury, and OLB Alex Highsmith recently returned from an injury in Week 3.

Whether Pittsburgh should make the safe trade or the exciting one remains to be seen. However, the trade deadline on November 5th at 4:00 PM EST is around the corner, and fans of the Black and Gold will soon know what the team’s roster will look like in the second half of the 2024 season.

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