Daily News & Links: Former Steelers Player Opens Up on Mental Health; Early Buzz on 2026 QB Draft Class
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🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge opened up on mental health.
'May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and for me, it's personal. After losing my football career, I battled depression. It took ownership, action, and a 5-year journey to heal. Mental health matters. Seeking help is strength, not weakness. Keep going—you're not alone,' Hoge wrote on X.
🏈 ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said George Pickens wants to stay in Pittsburgh.
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'There was a little bit of smoke going on at the draft but I was told that Pickens in the end wants to be in Pittsburgh. He loves Mike Tomlin and wants to be part of things here in Pittsburgh,' Fowler said on NFL Live.
🏈 Antonio Brown and former All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel have been beefing on X.
'If Mike Tomlin never babied you @AB84 NFL would've been an after thought. You couldn't survive anywhere else. The Steelers organization and players allowed you to act crazy. Lucky you never played on my team. You would've been dealt with immediately and not by the coach. Facts!' Samuel wrote.
🏈 According to the FTN StatsHub, George Pickens (13.7) and DK Metcalf (13.2) are two of just eight receivers with 100 or more targets and an average depth of target of 12.0 or more yards during the 2024 season. They are also two of just 13 receivers with over 1,400 air yards last season, as well.
🏈 Arthur Smith's offenses have ranked top three in rush attempts in four of his last five seasons as a head coach or offensive coordinator,' according to Matt Williamson. 'His teams have also totaled 500-plus RB touches in each of the past three seasons. Najee Harris vacated 299 touches.'
🏈 Will Howard spoke becoming a Steeler into existence during his Ohio State pro day.
🏈 ESPN's Jordan Reid said on SportsCenter that there's plenty of early buzz about the potential of the 2026 QB class. South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is one passer that many are already excited to watch next season.
🏈 New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has gone viral for looking like a completely different player in offseason workouts.
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