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USA Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 74: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 74 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 74 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 74 wearer: OG Spencer Anderson Anderson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 251st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He made his regular season debut against the Texans in Week 4 and appeared in eight games during his rookie season. Anderson started four games in 2024 and surrendered just one sack across 159 pass-blocking snaps. His versatility to line up at tackle or guard is an added bonus for Pittsburgh, who could eventually slot Anderson into a starting role once LG Isaac Seumalo's time in the Steel City comes to an end. Last five Steelers to wear No. 74: Best No. 74 in Steelers history: OT Frank Varrichione Varrichione is arguably the best Steeler to ever don the No. 74. He was drafted by Pittsburgh with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 1955 NFL Draft and served as the team's starting offensive tackle from 1955 to 1960, before being traded to the Rams in 1961. He earned five Pro Bowl selections and was named to the Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team for his contributions to the Steel City brand of football. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
74 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.74?
The Houston Texans are less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Los Angeles against the Rams at SoFi Stadium and we're counting down the days until a victory ensues on the west coast. Texans Wire will each day tell you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and pick the player who ensured the number best during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has won No. 74 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 74 No. 74 currently belongs to offensive tackle Cam Robinson, who signed a one-year deal this offseason to compete for a starting job in place of five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. While the Texans did draft Tay Ersery with a top 60 pick, he's not expected to start on the blindside in Week 1. Even though Robinson struggled in pass protection during his time with the Minnesota Vikings, he's a veteran who should at least stablize the loss of Tunsil for several weeks. Since Robinson hasn't taken a snap yet wearing the No. 74, he doesn't qualify for the G.O.A.T., but given a small list of quality names, check back in this time next year if all goes according to plan. There are only two names that probably would check off enough boxes to fit the criteria. Best Player: No one Even after considering Sharping and Lamm, I can't bring myself to pick one option. Entering this season, everyone is on an even playing field. Maybe Robinson will take over the mantle next offseason, but entering this year, no one has done enough to even qualify as a conversation starter.
