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Could the Steelers sign Russell Wilson to a long-term deal?

For the third time since Ben Roethlisberger retired, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback situation to resolve in the offseason. 

For the third time since Ben Roethlisberger retired, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback situation to resolve in the offseason.

Pittsburgh would be wise to ink the younger, more athletic Justin Fields to a long-term contract, but a Steelers insider believes it’ll be Russell Wilson.

It’s pure speculation, but when asked his opinion on who the Steelers will sign between the two, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette responded:

The same guy they picked first in free agency and the same guy who was put in as the starter in Week 7.

Signing Wilson beyond 2024 was part of Pittsburgh’s future plans after he was acquired as a free agent, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if it came to light.

But signing Wilson won’t come cheap. Current projections are all over the place from two to three-year deals in the $40 million APY range. The Steelers must navigate cap space challenges in order to make this deal happen. Creative restructuring of existing contracts or letting go of key players could be necessary. Additionally, Wilson’s age—he’ll turn 37 next season—raises questions about how long he can perform at a level worthy of a deal.

After he was signed to a one-year deal in March, Wilson told Steelers reporter Missi Matthews, “I’ve got five to seven more years of ball that I really want to be the best that I can be.”

The front office must weigh the risk of committing long-term to a player entering the twilight of his career.

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Before you ask, NO, the Steelers won’t sign Daniel Jones

The Giants released Daniels Jones on Friday and the Steelers need to stay far away from him.

Huge news out of New York on Friday with the Giants releasing former first-round pick Daniel Jones. According to reports, this was a mutually-agreed upon breakup between Jones and the Giants.

So before anyone asks, let’s be sure we are all clear. The Pittsburgh Steelers will not sign Jones this season. That’s not to say if Jones is on the market after the season ends, the Steelers might not entertain the idea but for now, the Steelers have enough quarterback problems to deal with without adding Jones to the mix.

Jones was the No. 6 overall pick in 2019. He played well enough to convince the Giants to give him a four-year, $160 million extension in the 2023 offseason. Jones has been a disaster since signing his new contract. The Steelers are already trying to sort out what to do with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and while neither guy is signed for 2025, we do not expect Pittsburgh to bring in Jones now and just further complicate things.

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Myles Garrett makes a statement after huge game vs. Steelers

“I’m number one.”

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett played a huge role in why.

Racking up three sacks, a forced fumble, and a massive eight pressures in the win, Garrett was interviewed after the game. And during his interview, Garrett made a statement to the rest of the NFL: He’s the best defensive player in the NFL.

“I’m number one. That’s from EDGE1 to Defensive Player of the Year. I’m the guy. That runs through me. There is no other person being defended as I am, or schemed or planned against like I am. So that just goes to show, you can throw that out the window; I’m going to find a way.”

It’s hard to argue with Garrett, who now sits second in the NFL in sacks with 10 on the season. After winning the award a year ago, Garrett is coming on strong in the back half of the season to prove he deserves to repeat as the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Greg Newsome II takes shot at George Pickens following end-of-game scuffle

After the Browns beat the Steelers, George Pickens went after Greg Newsome II, and the cornerback made sure to make his thoughts known

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the game ended in fireworks as wide receiver George Pickens locked up with cornerback Greg Newsome II in the back of the end zone on the final play of the game.

With the Steelers throwing a hail mary as time expired with the Browns on top late, Pickens seemed more interested in the extracurriculars with Newsome than on attempting to make the catch and win the game. Far away from the play, Pickens can be seen throwing Newsome out of the back of the endzone.

Pickens would then go on to get into a scuffle with a fan along the back wall as well. The Browns cornerback let Pickens know just what he thinks of him as well after the game on social media:

The Browns and Steelers play again in just two short weeks, and it is sure to be a physical showdown once again.

Myles Garrett puts T.J. Watt on notice after loss

Myles Garrett did not hold back in his post-game interview.

It was tough to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers’ performance against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night again. What should have been a win for the Steelers turned into a debacle of the highest order. One of the highlights was supposed to be the showdown between Browns EDGE Myles Garrett and Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt.

The showdown ended up being completely lopsided as Garrett dominated the Steelers offensive front and Watt was largely a non-factor. After the game, Garrett called out Watt bigtime after the game and put him on notice that he feels like he’s the No. 1 and everyone else, including Watt is chasing him.

 

That’s a pretty bitter pill to swallow for Steelers fans but there’s no denying how well Garrett played and how little an impact Watt had.

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Nick Chubb scores two touchdowns in display of resilience

Former Georgia running back Nick Chubb shows he’s back in his prime despite a the serious knee injury he suffered last year

A few weeks ago, former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb returned to action for the Cleveland Browns after 13 months of recovery. He continues to overcome the odds, and Thursday gave Georgia fans a sign he’s back in his prime.

Chubb suffered a nasty knee injury in his last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Cleveland’s 24-19 win over Pittsburgh, he was the focal point of the Cleveland Browns offense because the field was covered in snow. He ran for 59 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team rostering several Georgia Bulldogs, on Thursday Night Football.

Despite former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston committing two turnovers, the 3-8 Browns were able to stun the 8-3 Steelers thanks to Nick Chubb’s performance. Chubb’s performance personified his major comeback.

Nick Chubb posted his first two touchdown game since a 2022 Week 8’s matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

 

 

Steelers fans react to heartbreaking Week 12 loss

Fans of the Black and Gold offer mixed reactions and play the blame game on social media in response to the Steelers’ Week 12 loss.

What a difference four days make!  Following the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ Week 11 victory over the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday, fans believed the team was in the midst of something special in 2024. However, after the team’s Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns just four days later on Thursday Night Football, a mix of emotions has swept over the Steel City.

There is plenty of blame to go around, from HC Mike Tomlin’s fourth-quarter calls, to poor officiating, to Corliss Waitman’s botched punt, and even mother nature for the cruel and frigid weather conditions of the Week 12 contest.

While Pittsburgh remains atop the AFC North, the Week 12 loss reopened the door for the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional race, as they are now only half a game behind Pittsburgh.

Fans are understandably upset with the Steelers seemingly taking several steps back on both offense and defense, but overall, mixed reactions remain constant. Here are some of the most passionate reactions on social media regarding the Steelers’ Week 12 loss.

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Greg Newsome rips George Pickens after fight with 3-word tweet

This escalated!

George Pickens had a rough night with the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the Cleveland Browns in the snow.

That wasn’t just because his squad took the L, but because the Steelers wideout got into a fracas with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II as the game-ended on an incomplete Hail Mary attempt.

Seems silly to start up a fight at that point in the game, but it happened.

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Newsome, meanwhile, posted a tweet with three words after the game: “Fake tough guy.” Definitely sounds like that one was aimed at Pickens after their little melee.

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Former Wisconsin linebacker records game-changing strip-sack in Steelers loss to Browns

Former Wisconsin linebacker records game-changing strip-sack in Steelers loss to Browns

Former Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig made his presence felt in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.

Herbig stepped up when it mattered most as a blizzard roared on at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. With just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the UW alumnus strip-sacked Browns quarterback Jameis Winston near Cleveland’s 20-yard line to flip possession in favor of Pittsburgh.

Fellow Wisconsin alumnus Russell Wilson would help the Steelers capitalize on Herbig’s huge play with a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Austin III. In the blink of an eye, Pittsburgh turned an 18-13 deficit in a 19-18 edge.

Here’s the full play:

Winston would ultimately lead the Browns on a nine-play, 45-yard scoring drive capped by a rushing touchdown from Nick Chubb. After that sequence, the score remained 24-19 in favor of Cleveland for the remainder of the contest.

Regardless of the outcome, Herbig played extremely well. The former Badger tallied five tackles, two QB hits and the strip-sack. His season-long numebers are now up to 15 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Steelers WR believes weather saved Cleveland Browns from Week 12 loss

George Pickens blames the snowy elements for the Steelers’ Week 12 loss but fires shots at the Browns after their AFC North showdown.

In what could only be described as a winter wonderland for Cleveland, and a frozen disaster for Pittsburgh, the Steelers’ Week 12 loss was nothing short of heartbreaking.

Where does one begin with such a gripping and saddening tale to explain what unfolded? Well, if you asked Steelers WR George Pickens what went wrong with the Steelers’ efforts, he would have a one-word response: nothing.

Pickens was asked how much the snowy elements impacted Pittsburgh’s chances of winning in Cleveland, and the wide receiver didn’t mince words. Not only did Pickens completely shift the blame for Week 12’s loss to the weather conditions, but he also decided to troll the Cleveland Browns organization as well.

Fans could clearly see the elements taking their toll throughout the Week 12 contest. Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers will have their opportunity for revenge, in hopefully better weather conditions, when the Cleveland Browns travel to the Steel City in Week 14. However, the Steelers will first need to get past the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, on December 1, at 1:00 PM EST.

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