A depth chart drop, a third-ranked defensive line, four quarterbacks for three spots, and an alumni exodus. What the beat reported this week and what it actually means.
One preseason game in, we project all 53 jobs: three quarterbacks without Mason Rudolph, a three-back room without Kaleb Johnson, and a public reversal of our own rookie report on the defensive line.
A brawl closed the penultimate camp practice, two extensions landed, and the top two receivers still are not in pads. What the beat reported, and what it means with the Jets four
The teammates say he's locked in, the coaches praise his special teams, and the beat calls his roster spot a question mark. All three are true at once, and that is the diagnosis.
The quarterback pecking order went public, the tackle map flipped upside down, the roster bubble did all the scoring, and the only ugly number was self-inflicted. Grading our own reads along the way.
Steelers Now says details of defensive tackle Keeanu Benton's new Steelers contract extension have been revealed.
Steelers Now · Alan SaundersBehind the Steel Curtain claims Will Howard will start at quarterback against the Jets after a strong preseason appearance.
Behind the Steel CurtainSteelers Now reports that DK Metcalf provided an update on his injury.
Steelers NowSteelers Depot cites The Athletic's Mike DeFabo reporting that Gennings Dunker, Max Iheanachor, and Daylen Everette had limited or no practice participation Wednesday.
Steelers Depot · Alex Kozora
