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2 days ago
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Steelers receive potentially troublesome update on Aaron Rodgers signing
Aaron Rodgers can hint at a Steelers signing all he wants — but one insider claims he hasn't guaranteed a commitment to Pittsburgh, even by mandatory minicamp. On a recent episode of The Rich Eisen Show, insider Tom Pelissero had this to say about Rodgers potentially skipping out on the Steelers: Advertisement 'I have been told that he has not affirmatively told the Steelers that he's coming. Certainly, all indications — if you just look at it logically — are that he's coming, based on his comments about, 'Hey, there's a team that plays in Chicago I might play for; I'm not playing in New Orleans,'" Pelissero remarked. "He took one visit [with the Steelers]. He's been throwing with DK Metcalf. He talks all the time with Mike Tomlin. I know he's talked with Arthur Smith. So, there are all these signs that he's coming, but he has not affirmatively said, 'Hey, June 9 — book me a ticket, I'm coming in and I'm going to join this team.'' The fact that Rodgers hasn't given any affirmations — even behind closed doors — is troubling, as the four-time MVP has inadvertently held the Steelers hostage at quarterback this offseason with this never-ending waiting game. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers receive bad news on potential Aaron Rodgers signing
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2 days ago
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Steelers among the oldest teams in the NFL in 2024
If you want to be a great NFL team, you have to have a nice blend of old and young talent. The more great young players you have, the better your salary cap situation, which allows teams to pay big money to those top-tier veterans. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they haven't quite figured out this formula and while they remain one of the older teams in the league, it is more about trying to stay relevant with older players while still struggling to develop young stars. To illustrate where Pittsburgh falls in terms of age, here is the NFL ranked by average age at the start of the 2024 NFL season. I might not seem like much when the youngest team from last season was the Green Bay Packers at 24.9 years old, and the oldest, the Miami Dolphins, at 27.3 years old. But in football years, the difference between a 24-year-old player and a 27-year-old player is light years. Last season, the Steelers were the 29th-oldest team in the NFL. Advertisement Packers: 24.9Buccaneers: 25.4Rams: 25.5Chiefs: 25.4Jaguars: 25.5Eagles: 25.5Chargers: 25.6Giants: 25.7Lions: 25.7Broncos: 25.7Bengals: 25.7Raiders: 25.9Seahawks: 25.9Colts: 26.0Cardinals: 26.0Patriots: 26.0Titans: 26.2Ravens: 26.2Bills: 26.2Bears: 26.3Cowboys: 26.3Jets: 26.5Texans: 26.5Browns: 26.6Commanders: 26.6Panthers: 26.6Falcons: 26.7Saints: 26.7Steelers: 26.849ers 26.9Vikings 27.1Dolphins: 27.3 This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: NFL average age from 2024 has Steelers at No. 29
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3 days ago
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Steelers receive potentially troublesome update on Aaron Rodgers signing
Aaron Rodgers can hint at a Steelers signing all he wants — but one insider claims he hasn't guaranteed a commitment to Pittsburgh, even by mandatory minicamp. On a recent episode of The Rich Eisen Show, insider Tom Pelissero had this to say about Rodgers potentially skipping out on the Steelers: Advertisement 'I have been told that he has not affirmatively told the Steelers that he's coming. Certainly, all indications — if you just look at it logically — are that he's coming, based on his comments about, 'Hey, there's a team that plays in Chicago I might play for; I'm not playing in New Orleans,'" Pelissero remarked. "He took one visit [with the Steelers]. He's been throwing with DK Metcalf. He talks all the time with Mike Tomlin. I know he's talked with Arthur Smith. So, there are all these signs that he's coming, but he has not affirmatively said, 'Hey, June 9 — book me a ticket, I'm coming in and I'm going to join this team.'' The fact that Rodgers hasn't given any affirmations — even behind closed doors — is troubling, as the four-time MVP has inadvertently held the Steelers hostage at quarterback this offseason with this never-ending waiting game. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers receive bad news on potential Aaron Rodgers signing
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5 days ago
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Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson hones critical skill at OTAs — thanks to Jaylen Warren
Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson needed to fix one area of his game in a hurry — and he came to RB Jaylen Warren for help. Johnson and Warren working together in the same running back room is a match made in heaven for the 2025 season — and it all comes down to pass protection. Advertisement Coming out of college, one of Johnson's only red flags was, as Pro Football Focus so eloquently describes, "some bad misses in pass protection" — while that skill, in particular, is one where Warren shines the brightest. While speaking to reporters at Steelers OTAs, Johnson explained how he was honing his pass protection with Warren's help (courtesy of Amanda Godsey): "Warren — I've been on him every day about [pass protection]. You know, questioning him — how to do this, how to do that, and make sure I get my technique down to point A. That's the main thing right now, is learning how to pass block great and be liable." There is arguably no running back better than Warren to learn blocking skills from — and if Johnson can emulate even a fraction of his technique, Steelers fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season. Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers OTAs: Kaleb Johnson learns critical skill from Jaylen Warren
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6 days ago
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Steelers WR Roman Wilson praises QB Mason Rudolph — says he's an 'elite quarterback'
Watch out, Aaron Rodgers. In your absence, another Steelers QB is rallying the team behind him — none other than Mason Rudolph. On Day 3 of Steelers OTAs, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson was asked for his opinion on catching passes from Rudolph — and this was his response, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Advertisement "I love him. He's a great guy. I think he's an elite quarterback — really locked in, bought in. Everyone likes him a lot — he's a good dude." Wilson's admiration for Rudolph may toe the line between fact and fiction, but at least Rudolph is here in Pittsburgh — while the same can't be said for Rodgers. Yes, OTAs are voluntary — but it doesn't change the fact that Rodgers continues to play this never-ending waiting game — while Rudolph is earning the respect of his peers. Should Rodgers not end up signing with the Steelers, the Rudolph-to-Wilson connection is a sight fans will hopefully learn to love throughout the 2025 season. Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers WR Roman Wilson says team supports 'elite' QB Mason Rudolph
