In a move aimed at bolstering their pass rush, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran linebacker Markus Golden. The addition of Golden brings experience, production, and a relentless motor to the Steelers’ defense, further solidifying their reputation as a formidable unit. Markus Golden, a former second-round pick, has had a successful career in the NFL thus far. He spent the early part of his career with the Arizona Cardinals, where he emerged as a disruptive force off the edge. In 2016, Golden notched a career-high 12.5 sacks, proving his ability to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks. After a brief stint with…
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Some Steelers news today regarding their QB position, five-year veteran Mason Rudolph is expected to re-sign with the Steelers and remain the #3 QB on their depth chart, behind Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky. This is confirmed by a few reliable sources: https://twitter.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1658208085935005718?s=20 https://twitter.com/bepryor/status/1658229650877734912?s=20 Mason Rudolph is not very liked by a lot of people in the Steelers fandom, but like him or not, this is a good move for the Steelers and for Mason Rudolph. It wasn’t expected that Mason Rudolph would be returning to the black and gold as there seemed to be tension over Rudolph’s drop in…
The Steelers selected DT Keeanu Benton out of Wisconsin with the 49th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and he fill in as the new nose tackle for the defensive line. A position that has been a big hole on the team for some time now, and the Steelers finally invest in the position pretty high. The Steelers haven’t had a young, long-term defensive tackle since Javon Hargrave. The fill-ins with Tyson Alualu and Montravius Adams have done the Steelers little and were short-term solutions. A four-year starter for the Wisconsin Badgers and only 21 years of age (22…
The Steelers selected CB Joey Porter Jr out of Penn State with the 32nd overall pick during night two of the 2023 NFL Draft. Obviously, the son of Steelers legendary linebacker, Joey Porter Sr., it’s an incredible story that’s now a reality. Joey Porter Jr has always been circled around the Steelers organization. Joey Porter Jr.’s father was a legendary player for the franchise, who later returned as a linebackers coach under Mike Tomlin’s leadership. Now, his son can play under the same coaching staff. Interestingly, Joey Porter Jr. was scouted by Ike Taylor, who played alongside his father. And…
Steelers are making all kinds of moves during the NFL Draft, but not all are draft selections. According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are signing former Green Bay packers and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chandon Sullivan to a one-year deal. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1652421322243227651?s=20 Chandon Sullivan is a pure slot cornerback with tons of experience and solid ball skills. Sullivan went undrafted in 2018 before being picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles and playing 5 games and one start in his rookie season. He eventually found his footing in Green Bay for the Packers for 3 years, playing in 49 games and starting 20…
Joey Porter Jr. © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Yes, the son of Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. He fell right into the Steelers laps at pick 32 and was basically gift wrapped. There were many mocks that he’d go to the Steelers at pick 17 in the first round. He ultimately dropped and was the best cornerback on the board. The Steelers could’ve easily traded back and gained extra draft capital but staying at 32 shows how much they value Joey Porter Jr. It was a no-brainer selection. And not just because of his name and the legacy he’ll continue,…
Last night during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers traded with the New England Patriots to move up three spots, from pick 17 to pick 14, ahead of the New York Jets to draft OT Broderick Jones. This was a move that was necessary and needed to happen! Omar Khan in his first NFL Draft, had an aggressive approach to lock down one of their top prospects and the best available offensive tackle on the board. Not only the best available tackle on the board, but also the only remaining day 1 starting worthy left tackle…
#1 – Brian Branch, DB, Alabama © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Brian Branch would be an excellent pick for the Steelers at 17; with the signing of Keanu Neal and the re-signing of Damontae Kazee after the departure of Terrell Edmunds, this question is where (or if) the Steelers select a safety. Branch could be a BPA option while filling a need for box safety alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick for the next couple of years. Branch brings the versatility as a box safety and as a nickel defender to fit perfectly in the Steelers defense. His run-stopping ability is among the…
Left tackle in the first round is still the safest and smartest pick for the Steelers. Their options at 17 are very limited with the top 3 left tackles, Paris Johnson, Peter Skoronski, and Broderick Jones, all projected to go early and deservingly so. If there was one to potentially fall to the Steelers’ 17th overall pick, it could be Georgia Bulldog Broderick Jones. Is it a pipe dream? Probably. In fact, to acquire any of the top 3 left tackles, the Steelers might have to trade up if they want to secure a left tackle for the future. Broderick…