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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 predicts Pittsburgh Steelers lose Arthur Smith to New York Jets

ESPN links Arthur Smith to the New York Jets as a head coach candidate, predicting he will land the job.

A memo to the New York Jets: be careful what you wish for. Surprisingly, Arthur Smith—offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers—has been linked as a candidate for several vacant head coach positions in the NFL.

The Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets are all in the market for a new head coach, and ESPN believes Smith will sign with the latter.

In an ESPN article predicting how these six NFL teams’ head coach searches will end, written by insider Dan Graziano, Smith was connected to the Jets.

One aspect that Steelers fans may find hilarious is Graziano’s argument for why Smith deserves the job:

“For most of this season, he found a way to make some pretty effective chicken salad out of a not-great QB situation in Pittsburgh.”

While QBs Justin Fields and Russell Wilson both had their struggles at different points in 2024, Smith bears more blame for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive collapse in the second half of the season.

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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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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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Steelers fans react to devastating trade target injury news

Steelers fans passionately reacted to the trade news regarding the Steelers almost trading for WR Christian Kirk before his injury.

Teams around the NFL were acquiring receivers via trade left and right, and the Steelers, perhaps the most WR-needy team of them all, made no moves whatsoever.

On Friday, fans of the Steel City received an update from insider Adam Schefter on the Pittsburgh WR trade rumors, and it was heartbreaking, to say the least.

Schefter reported that the Steelers were close to acquiring WR Christian Kirk from the Jacksonville Jaguars just before his season-ending collarbone injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8.

Fans can still hold onto hope for other prominent veteran WRs on the trade market; however, a player of Kirk’s caliber could have been exactly what the 6-2 Steelers needed.

The Black and Gold faithful continue to lobby for the Steelers to acquire additional talent, but some have given up hope after hearing the awful news. Here are some of the passionate fan responses to the news on social media.

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WR’s season-ending injury halted trade to Pittsburgh, per insider

According to insider Adam Schefter, WR Christian Kirk’s season-ending injury halted a probable trade to Pittsburgh.

Steelers fans eagerly awaiting Pittsburgh to make a potential blockbuster trade almost got their wish, according to insider Adam Schefter.

Schefter reported on Saturday afternoon that league sources indicated that, prior to Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk’s collarbone injury, the Steelers had a “reasonable chance” of finally pulling off a WR trade.

Kirk has accumulated 5,176 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns in his 93 career games played.

The report from Schefter makes complete sense, as fans were perplexed when WR trades were taking place left and right in the league, yet the Steelers were not among the teams making them. Losing the team’s primary trade target to injury is extremely unfortunate, and it remains to be seen if General Manager Omar Khan can pull off a WR trade before the deadline on November 5th.

Pittsburgh has until Tuesday, November 5th, at 4:00 PM EST to finalize any trades. Will Khan help build an unstoppable receiving corps before the deadline, or will the team continue to rely on WR Calvin Austin III and WR Van Jefferson opposite WR George Pickens?

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Insider believes Najee Harris is unlikely to re-sign with Steelers

Ray Fittipaldo said that while Najee Harris’ play has been great this season, the odds of him re-signing remain low.

Najee Harris has been one of the best running backs in the NFL this season, ranking seventh in rushing yards with 592 on 4.4 yards per carry.

But in the eyes of Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo, Harris is unlikely to be back in Pittsburgh next year.

While making an appearance on “The Joe Starkey Show,” Fittipaldo was asked if Harris’ numbers were enough for Pittsburgh to re-sign the running back.

Much to the dismay of Steelers fans, Fittipaldo stated: “The guy is having a great season, but when you decline the option in May, I think, you know, eight, nine times out of 10, you’re not gonna go do business with that guy when the season ends.”

He was, of course, referencing how Pittsburgh declined to pick up Harris’ fifth-year option, which would allow him to hit free agency in 2025.

Could Harris force the Steelers to acknowledge his elite performance in his contract year, ultimately earning himself a big payday with the team? Or will Pittsburgh instead choose to re-sign the potentially cheaper option in RB Jaylen Warren?

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Insider names three more WR targets Steelers show interest in

Insider Tony Pauline has reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers have three WR targets in mind as the trade deadline draws near.

Much to the chagrin of some Steelers fans, the trade rumors keep on coming. Insider Tony Pauline originally reported that the Denver Broncos had a ’50-50’ chance of trading Russell Wilson’s former WR1, Courtland Sutton. However, according to his sources, there appear to be not one but two more wide receivers linked to the team’s trade plans, bringing their total number of WR trade targets up to three.

Pauline states that these receivers are the New York Jets’ Mike Williams, the New York Giants’ Darius Slayton, and the recently reported Broncos’ Courtland Sutton.

The draft capital Pittsburgh would be willing to part with in any of these potential trades remains to be seen. The November 5th trade deadline is less than one week away, and Steelers fans, while polarized by the recent bombardment of trade rumors and speculation, could finally see their team pull off a blockbuster trade to land a WR2 for the team.

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Steelers fans react to team’s latest WR trade target, per insider

Insider Tony Pauline stated that Broncos’ WR Courtland Sutton has a 50/50 shot of being traded, and Steelers fans are reasonably skeptical.

Steelers fans, similar to Pittsburgh’s DT Cameron Heyward, seem to be growing tired of the speculation and rumors surrounding their team’s potential trades by the November 5th deadline. 

There was some obvious excitement after the first three trade rumors broke, regarding receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, and Cooper Kupp, but an empty receiver room to show for it has left a lot of resentment in the hearts of the Steel City faithful. 

To throw more gasoline on the proverbial fire, Insider Tony Pauline has referenced that one of the first names mentioned as a Steelers’ trade target almost two months ago, Courtland Sutton, has a ’50-50′ chance of being traded by the Denver Broncos. 

Ultimately, this sent Steelers fans on social media into a craze, begging for General Manager Omar Khan to bring an additional playmaker to Pittsburgh via trade. However, this time around, there seems to be a voice of reason based in reality. Here are some of the best split-reactions from Steelers fans regarding the WR trade rumor. 

 





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Jamal Adams alleges Cowboys players said he struggles in coverage

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams has an insider tip that Dallas Cowboys players have privately commented that he struggles in coverage.

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Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is going into Week 3’s matchup against his hometown team, the Dallas Cowboys, with a chip on his shoulder. Adams alleges that a few Dallas players privately commented that he does not fare too well in coverage.

“I’ve seen a couple things, they said I struggle in coverage, so I can’t wait,” Adams said Thursday. “I got a little text from one of my buddies back home. He has the inside scoop on that. So, looking forward to it.”

However, Adams refused to reveal the identity of his insider when reporters pressed him about it but stated that he is always given the news in Dallas.

“I can’t tell you that, man,” he confessed. “C’mon. I can’t give you the nuggets like that, man. I grew up with a couple guys who are still my brothers, best friends to this day. We talk every day, group messaging. What goes on in Dallas, it always comes back to me. I always find out the scoops. So just a little edge, a little chip on my shoulder to go out there and continue to do what I’m doing. Obviously, things happen. It’s part of the game. And hey, just looking forward to the matchup.”

Adams made it clear that he is well aware of the explosive potential of the Cowboys offense but is ready to step up to the challenge.

“We’ve got our hands full,” Adams said. “It’s going to be exciting. It reminds me of Atlanta in a sense of what type of explosion they have at receiver, if that makes sense. Not comparing them, but just saying that they have some explosive guys on their side that can make a lot of plays. So we have to do a good job of doing our thing and plastering them and covering them.”

The Seahawks will play the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 27 at CenturyLink Field at 1:25 p.m. PT.

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