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5 hours ago
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Steelers unveil 1933 throwback uniforms to be worn in Week 8 vs. Packers 'GMFB'
The Pittsburgh Steelers unveil 1933 throwback uniforms to be worn in Week 8 vs. the Green Bay Packers.
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5 hours ago
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Rich Eisen Breaks Down the Steelers' Chances to Be Legit Contenders
Rich Eisen breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers' season outlook with Aaron Rodgers in the fold and TJ Watt signed to a contract extension.
USA Today
8 hours ago
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- USA Today
Patriots reveal 2025 game dates for alternate uniforms
The New England Patriots announced when fans can expect to see them wearing their popular throwback uniforms. On social media, the Patriots revealed that they'll be wearing the red "Pat Patriot" throwbacks for their Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and their Week 10 game against the New York Giants during the 2025 season. The Pat Patriot uniforms served as the team's primary uniforms from 1960-1992. To this very day, some still consider the red jerseys the best look for the Patriots. So it's no surprise to see fans excited when the team can dig them out of the closet for games. The Patriots are looking to have a bounce-back year after finishing with a 4-13 record in their last two seasons. Even with an easier schedule on paper, they'll have their work cut out for them in turning things around in a tough AFC East division. Here's to hoping the throwbacks take the team back to the time when they dominated the rest of the NFL. They'll need every win they can get to compete this season. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
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12 hours ago
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Insider Sees a Lot of Smoke and Mirrors with Steelers, Compares Them to Eagles' 2011 Dream Team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a slew of moves this offseason. The roster turnover is truly unprecedented, as Pittsburgh will go into the 2025 season with nine new starters. Despite the major turnover, the Steelers are favored in only six of their 17 games in 2025. The oddsmakers are apparently not too impressed with the additions of Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Advertisement Dan Graziano of ESPN is also not buying the new-look Steelers. He compared the Steelers to the Philadelphia Eagles' Dream Team in 2011. Despite the hype, things didn't work out for the Eagles that season, as they went 8-8 and missed the playoffs. 'The better parallel would be Philadelphia in Andy Reid's last year, when they went out and got all sort of stars… the dream team. Now, we were sitting there in the offseason thinking their roster was better. If the Steelers are going all-in, I just don't know how much they've improved their team this offseason,' Graziano said on First Take. MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 08: Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) runs out on the field before the game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets on December 8, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire) While the Steelers' moves look impressive on paper. The overall age of the roster is a concern. Advertisement The Steelers were one of the oldest teams in the NFL in the 2024 season, averaging 27.2 years old, according to a snap-weighted formula by Bill Barnwell of ESPN. All they've done in the 2025 offseason is get older. When the Steelers traded for Ramsey and Smith earlier this month, they added two strong household names. They also added to their aging star roster. Ramsey and Smith are both 30 – two of the 14 over-30-year-old players on the team. Not too long ago, Rodgers joined the Steelers at the age of 41. Additionally, they added Darius Slay in free agency, who is now 34. Cam Heyward (36), Cordarrelle Patterson (34), Chris Boswell (34), Cameron Johnston (33), Robert Woods (33), Miles Killebrew (32), Isaac Seumalo (31), Dean Lowry (31), Christian Kuntz (31), Daniel Ekuale (31) and T.J. Watt (30) are all 30 or older. Advertisement The Steelers still have a lot of youth despite their aging stars. Their offensive line has four out of five projected starters 25 or younger. The Steelers also have made a push to make their defensive line younger. It's no secret that head coach Mike Tomlin loves two things: pedigree and veteran experience. It's part of the reason he switched from Justin Fields to Russell Wilson last season. He now has plenty of veteran experience, especially on defense once again. Time will tell if the Steelers' plan for 2025 works out. But some analysts like Graziano, see a lot of smoke and mirrors. Jobe Morrison contributed reporting for this story. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Insider Sees a Lot of Smoke and Mirrors with Steelers, Compares Them to Eagles' 2011 Dream Team Related Headlines
San Francisco Chronicle
14 hours ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Contract squabbles are the top NFL storyline as teams kick off training camp
Contract squabbles. Quarterback competitions. Comeback quests. Those will be just a few of the storylines to watch during NFL training camp. When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons report on Wednesday, all 32 teams will be ready to go. Each one is 0-0 and can dream about winning the Super Bowl. It's a much more realistic thought for some teams than others. Still, it's a long road that requires key players staying healthy, plenty of luck and exceptional performances in the biggest moments. Here are five of the most compelling storylines to watch: Contract issues Micah Parsons is going to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history because Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have waited to give the two-time All-Pro a contract extension. Last year, Jones made Dak Prescott the league's first $60 million man. How long will it take to get the deal done? Will it impact Parsons' participation in practice? All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson wants a new contract from the Cincinnati Bengals, who also haven't signed first-round pick Shemar Stewart. The Bengals are holding their ground. Something has to give if they want to compete for a championship because their defense needs the help. Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin also is seeking an extension. Washington, which lost to the Eagles in the NFC title game, acquired Deebo Samuel and reworked his contract. They'll want McLaurin on board to make the offense even more dynamic. Quarterback battles The Cleveland Browns have used 40 starting quarterbacks since 1999. That number will increase by Week 1 unless veteran Joe Flacco wins a four-way competition against Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Flacco, the Super Bowl 47 MVP, was the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year when he led the Browns to the playoffs in 2023. He's the favorite going into camp. The Indianapolis Colts brought in veteran Daniel Jones to battle Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in 2023 who has been injured often and has a lingering shoulder problem. Rookie Tyler Shough, second-year pro Spencer Rattler and unproved Jake Haener will compete to replace Derek Carr, who retired after two seasons in New Orleans. The New York Giants signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency and then traded up to get Jaxson Dart in the first round. General manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are in win-now mode so whichever quarterback gives them the best chance to compete in a difficult NFC East will get the job. Comeback kids Prescott returns in Dallas after a serious hamstring injury forced him to miss nine games. After getting the richest contract in NFL history, Prescott has plenty to prove for the Cowboys, who haven't played in NFC championship game since the 1995 season. Christian McCaffrey, the 2023 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, is back for the San Francisco 49ers, who went 6-11 after losing the Super Bowl the previous season. McCaffrey missed 13 games last season, a year after finishing third in voting for the NFL MVP award. The Detroit Lions welcome back star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson after going one-and-done in the playoffs following a 15-win season. Hutchinson had 7 1/2 sacks in five games before he broke his leg. QB J.J. McCarthy will make his NFL debut after sitting out his entire rookie season because of a knee injury. McCarthy replaces Sam Darnold, who led Minnesota to 14 wins. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave wide receiver Chris Godwin a $66 million, three-year contract despite an ankle injury that ended his season after seven games. Godwin had 50 catches for 576 yards and five touchdowns before his injury. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa missed six games last season, including the final two with a hip injury. He missed four games because of a concussion and his history of head injuries has been a concern. Curtain call for Rodgers Aaron Rodgers has teamed up with Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, aiming to help the Steelers win another Lombardi trophy. The four-time NFL MVP couldn't get the New York Jets to end their playoff drought. Now, he's looking to go out on top and bring Pittsburgh its seventh Super Bowl. Tomlin, the longest-tenured coach in the NFL, has never had a losing season but the Steelers haven't won a playoff game since the 2016 season. Are the Eagles prepared for a repeat? Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs' bid for a three-peat with a dominant victory in the Super Bowl. Philadelphia lost Josh Sweat and Milton Sweat, who combined for 4 1/2 of the six sacks against Patrick Mahomes. But general manager Howie Roseman found ways to fill holes and kept a dynamic offense together. ___
