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an hour ago
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Pittsburgh Steelers Calling about Buccaneers Receiver
Pittsburgh Steelers Calling about Buccaneers Receiver originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was previously written about how crowded the wide receiver room is becoming in Tampa Bay. With the team drafting rookies Emeka Egbuka, expecting the return of injured star Chris Godwin alongside Mike Evans, and the emergence of Jalen McMillan in his absence, they are definitely crowded at the position. Advertisement The Pittsburgh Steelers may be willing to help alleviate some of the issue. According to the below note from Zachary Smith of Steelers Now, the Steelers have inquired as to the availability of speedy wide receiver Trey Palmer. Palmer, a former sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft from the LSU Tigers, has always shown his ability to take the top off of the defense with his speed, running a blazing 4.33 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He won a championship in 2019 with the Tigers. As you may recall, that team was loaded at receiver as well with the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Terrace Marshall Jr. Advertisement While he has not put up any eye-popping statistics, he would bring a viable fill-in for the recently departed George Pickens. Palmer has shown very consistent hands, and other than the three fumbles his rookie year, he managed to keep from fumbling in 2024. The Steelers definitely need the help at receiver, and the Buccaneers are always looking to add more draft capital. If the Buccaneers could manage anywhere from a fourth to sixth round pick for a guy who they are currently not using, it may benefit both teams. They always seem to find talent buried late in the draft, and one example of this is their fourth-round find from last year, Bucky Irving. Related: Buccaneers Offensive Star Ranked Near Top of NFL Related: Buccaneers Offensive Weapons Get Impressive Ranking This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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First impression of Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson after OTAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew a year ago they would not have running back Najee Harris in 2025. So when the 2025 NFL draft rolled around, no one was shocked when the Steelers spent a third-round pick on former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson. Johnson got his first taste of the NFL during the first week of Steelers OTAs and here are some first impressions of the player. Johnson comes across as a very confident player who does not seem like the NFL is too big for him. Johnson was the heart and soul of the Iowa offense and you can see that level of maturity and leadership has carried over into the league. Johnson might not be the team's feature back in 2025 but there's no doubt the coaches aren't going to be fearful of putting Johnson on the field in important situations and downs. Advertisement The other thing that really jumped out about Johnson is his conditioning. There's nothing head coach Mike Tomlin wants more from a rookie than proper NFL-caliber conditioning. This will be even more important in July when training camp starts, but if this week is any indication, Johnson takes his conditioning very seriously and this is going to translate into early opportunities. Pittsburgh feels like they got a bargain and a special player in Johnson and early returns are in and they might have nailed this one. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: First impressions of Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson from Week One of OTAs
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Purple hair ready to play': JuJu Smith-Schuster's new hairdo invites criticism to compliment
(Image via X: JuJu Smith-Schuster) On April 23, when WR for Kansas City Chiefs, JuJu Smith-Schuster's new purple hairdo came out on cyberspace, it did not garner any sort of attention. But on May 30, when the official Kansas City Chiefs' X account shared a lovely smiling picture of JuJu Smith-Schuster flaunting his purple hairdo, it caught attention like viral wildfire! One fan acclaimed, 'Purple hair ready to play🏈' While another fan called, 'It's a Taylor Swift thing? Ok I get it'. A third fan went too blunt by saying, 'We sporting Halloween decorations on our heads now?' Our hairdo's not our own now? Many compliments came JuJu's way, but so did un-called-for criticisms! — Chiefs (@Chiefs) DK Metcalf , wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sported purple hair five years ago, and fans loved it 'Men do not do this' - one fan wrote for JuJu Smith-Schuster's purple hairdo. But then an NFL player did it 5 years ago, and fans loved it! DK Metcalf, the famous wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sported purple hair back in December 2020. He shared a few snaps on his IG with a caption: The one's that hate me the most look just like me. IG users spammed his IG post with comments like, 'The hair 🔥🔥🔥', 'My favorite hair color', 'you are literally the finest man to grace this earth', 'Love the purple 💜, 'So juju hates you?', and 'How can anyone look as good as you.' A lot of criticism came JuJu Smith-Schuster's way for going all purple on his hair WTF Eww Not a good look! Cut him now Hell no That's awful tbh Clown hair That looks terrible Wow. Stupid Treasure Troll vibes. That's a bad idea Dude is such a f**kin clown This is so whack F**king disgusting MLFootball, too, shared JuJu Smith-Schuster's new look on their official X account. Fans gave mixed reactions there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Why not red to match the team colors? Or yellow even. Why purple? Purple is the new black This looks fake Looks terrible JuJu is relevant again. Good move on his part. Who first discovered Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster's purple hair? It was Farzin Vousoughian, Podcaster and Content Creator. On April 23, Vousoughian shared a snapshot of JuJu Smith-Schuster with his purple hair on his Instagram account. Vousoughian captioned it - Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has dyed his hair purple. He says he went to Japan and 'went with the cherry blossom vibes' 🟣 One of the IG comments for that post read: Looks ridiculous. Also Read: Fred Warner is happy about the seamless extension he got from the San Francisco 49ers | NFL News - Times of India
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11 hours ago
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Steelers Sign Linebacker Carson Bruener To Rookie Deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers and 2025 NFL Draft seventh-round draft pick Carson Bruener have agreed to terms on his rookie contract, the team announced on Friday. The Steelers selected the Washington linebacker with the 265th overall pick in the seventh round of this year's NFL Draft. Bruener had a standout career with the Huskies, most notably in 2024, when he was one of only two Power Four players to record at least 100 tackles and three interceptions. Advertisement He also earned first-team All-Big Ten honors and was widely praised for his instincts and ability to diagnose plays. Bruener finished his college career with 306 total tackles, including 10.5 for loss. Bruener is no stranger to the rich tradition of the Steelers' organization. His father, Mark Bruener, is a former Steelers tight end and currently serves as a scout for the team. Washington linebacker Carson Bruener in a game against Penn State on Nov. 9, 2024. — Matthew Lynch / Nittany Sports Now 'The crazy thing too is, I'm actually sitting in the same exact spot my dad got drafted with the Steelers 30 years ago—over at our cabin, same exact spot. So it's just a full-circle moment. It's crazy,' Bruener said after being selected. Advertisement Contract details have not yet been disclosed, but according to OverTheCap, the deal is worth approximately $4.3 million over four years, with an estimated signing bonus of $113,000. Bruener is expected to contribute as a depth piece in a crowded inside linebacker room that includes Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb, Mark Robinson, and Malik Harrison. He is also projected to be a significant contributor on special teams, a role he excelled in during his time at Washington. The pick used to draft Bruener was one of two the Steelers held in the seventh round, acquired after trading back in the fifth round with the Kansas City Chiefs. Bruener was one of five defensive selections the Steelers made in this year's draft, underscoring the team's focus on bolstering its defense this offseason. Bruener is the first of the Steelers' seven 2025 NFL Draft selections to sign so far, with six remaining. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Sign Linebacker Carson Bruener To Rookie Deal
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Donald Trump makes bold NFL prediction as QB gives him personal gift at rally... and it could be bad news for Aaron Rodgers
President Donald Trump gave an endorsement to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph at a Friday night rally in the city, saying he's 'gonna be the guy' for the NFL franchise. Trump's prediction could be bad news for free agent Aaron Rodgers, as the Steelers looked like the best option left in the league for him to join. The Steelers only have Rudolph and Will Howard on their roster after letting Russell Wilson and Justin Fields walk this offseason. Rudolph was part of the Pittsburgh contingent to join Trump on stage, giving him a personalized Steelers jersey, alongside safety Miles Killebrew, and four-time Super Bowl champion Rocky Bleier. The 41-year-old Rodgers would bring a veteran presence to the locker room, with the team still leaving him unsigned nearly three months after the possibility first arose of bringing him in. 'I happen to think a really good quarterback is a man named Mason Rudolph,' Trump said. 'I think he's gonna get a big shot. He's tall, he's handsome, he's got a great arm. And I have a feeling he's gonna be the guy.' Rodgers looked to have plenty of options months ago for where he could possibly land as a free agent, including the Vikings, Giants, and Colts. Every team that could have needed a short-term answer at quarterback with Rodgers fitting the bill, except the Steelers, made a definitive move to sign another signal caller. The Steelers may be in less of a win-now mode than in seasons' past, with their trade of star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys as evidence. Head coach Mike Tomlin may want to develop a younger quarterback like Rudolph instead of a flyer on Rodgers to have postseason success in 2025. Trump's pledge to Rudolph comes with Rodgers' political past, where he is friends with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was rumored to have considered the quarterback as a running mat during his third-party run for the White House.
