The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the 2021 NFL Draft with a few glaring needs, and they did a somewhat successful job meeting those needs, all things considered. They drafted nine players, one in each round, and two in rounds four and seven. Let’s review these picks and hand out some Steelers draft grades. Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Grades | 2021 NFL Draft Class Round 1, Pick 24 – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama Grade: B+ The Steelers got the best running back in the NFL Draft in Najee Harris, while fulfilling a positional need, which was a huge win. However, with more…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers defense took a major, but expected, hit when Bud Dupree signed with the Tennessee Titans in NFL Free Agency. Dupree was a key piece of their pass rush last season, but after signing a five-year, $82.5 million deal, including $35 million of guaranteed money, the Steeler should be looking to the NFL Draft to fill a hole at edge rusher. Following the Dupree injury, rookie outstide linebacker Alex Highsmith slid into the starting spot, where he likely will stay next season. However, TJ Watt’s contract with the Steelers is up at the end of the upcoming season…
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to restructure his contract, officializing his return for the 2021 season, the Steelers announced via Twitter Thursday afternoon. Ben Roethlisberger Contract Restructured With Steelers Roethlisberger, who turned 39 on Tuesday, was slated to make $19 million this season for the final year of his contract. According to Adam Schefter, that total has been reduced to $14 million and spread to 2022, which will lower the Steelers’ cap hit by $15 million. Roethlisberger commented on the deal, saying it’s his “greatest honor to be a Pittsburgh Steeler.” “I am grateful to be at…
The NFL has released the 2021 schedule opponents and locations for each team last week. Based on 2020 records, the Pittsburgh Steelers schedule ranks as the toughest in the league. With an opponent’s record of 143-111-2, the reigning AFC North champs will have their work cut out for them. Interestingly, the Steelers had the league’s second-easiest schedule going into last season. This year, they will be taking on the NFC North and the AFC West, along with the AFC’s other division winners from last year. Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule of 2021 Opponents Home: Ravens, Browns, Bengals, Broncos, Raiders, Bears, Lions, Titans.…
Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rushing attack was the league’s worst. While much of the blame has been placed on the offensive line, James Conner’s contract has expired, and the offense could potentially benefit from changing some things up. If Conner doesn’t re-sign in Pittsburgh and goes elsewhere, here are possible Steelers RB solutions for the 2021 season. Possible Steelers Offseason Moves at RB Steelers Free Agency Target: Aaron Jones Aaron Jones’ contract with the Green Bay Packers is up, and he will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Jones, 26, is arguably the…