Tag: Ray Fittipaldo

Steelers insider gives worrisome update on George Pickens injury

Ray Fittipaldo believes George Pickens may miss three games, complicating the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff aspirations.

As if the next three games found in the ‘ten-day stretch of doom’ for Pittsburgh couldn’t have gotten any worse, one Steelers insider believes that WR George Pickens, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, may miss these contests entirely.

Insider Ray Fittipaldo appeared on 93.7 The Fan: The PM Team with Poni & Mueller, and discussed his opinion on when he believes Pickens will return during the final four games of the season: “I’m not too optimistic about the Eagles, Ravens, or Chiefs, but I do think there’s a chance for that finale against the Bengals.”

This troubling update is the last thing fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for, especially considering the team’s potential of achieving the number one overall seed in the AFC playoff race over the Chiefs looks even more slim without Pickens.


Fans should tune in to see how the Pittsburgh Steelers handle the absence of Pickens in their Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, on December 15th at 4:25 PM EST.

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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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