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Steelers' Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has 'pole position' for starting QB job

Mar. 25, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete. “We’re not...

Eagles QB Kenny Pickett mum on moving on from Steelers, ready for 'good reset' as backup in Philly

Mar. 18, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After two middling seasons in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett was ready to leave the Steelers behind — as well as most of the reasons why he wanted out, rather than stay and compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job. All Pickett wants now is a...

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Mar. 16, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick — perhaps USC's Caleb Williams. The Bears received a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could...

Russell Wilson is eager to reboot his career in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are betting big on it

Mar. 15, 2024 17:07 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson didn't come out Friday and say he expects to be the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. Considering the lengths the Steelers went to woo the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion — including the stunning decision to move on from the player...

Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP

Mar. 15, 2024 16:05 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over. The Steelers are trading the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple sources told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official. ...

Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a 1-year deal with the Steelers, AP source says

Mar. 11, 2024 08:42 AM EDT

Russell Wilson is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity...

NFL draft prospect Terrion Arnold takes blue-collar lessons and puts them to use on the job

Feb. 29, 2024 20:27 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cornerback Terrion Arnold grew up in a blue-collar world. Now he's taking that down-to-earth approach straight to the NFL. The soon-to-be rookie spent part of his time Thursday reflecting on how he made it to Indianapolis — by replicating the confidence he...

Steelers cut QB Mitch Trubisky after disappointing 2 seasons from the former No. 2 overall pick

Feb. 12, 2024 19:16 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers cut quarterback Mitch Trubisky on Monday, sending the former No. 2 overall draft pick into free agency after two disappointing seasons. Trubisky signed with the Steelers in March 2022 and was given first crack at replacing the retired Ben...

Steelers add to offensive staff, hire Arth to coach QBs, Azzanni to coach wide receivers

Feb. 09, 2024 15:11 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith added to his staff on Friday, hiring Tom Arth as quarterbacks coach, Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach and Mateo Kambui as offensive assistant. Arth replaces Mike Sullivan, who held the job each of the...

The Steelers are turning their underachieving offense over to former Falcons coach Arthur Smith

Feb. 02, 2024 15:48 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator on Friday, hoping he can help a unit that's underachieved in recent years. The 41-year-old Smith was fired last month following a third straight 7-10 season in...