Pittsburgh Steelers four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who’s seeking a raise in a defensive market that has experienced a reset this offseason, hasn’t fully participated in practice yet this summer as he awaits a restructured contract that has not gotten done, sources told ESPN on Thursday. He has two years remaining on his contract — $14.75 million this season, …
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Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive lineman and captain Cam Heyward is seeking a reworked contract that would give him a pay raise, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Heyward, who is the second year of a three year contract that runs through 2026, has no guaranteed money left on that deal. When he inked it, the deal averaged just $15 million …
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As it turns out, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will not ask quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that Rodgers is among a long list of major Steelers contributors who will not be on the field against the Jaguars on Saturday night. “I’ve identified some guys that won’t be playing in this …
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Steelers quarterback Will Howard’s rookie season is on pause after he sustained a fracture in the pinky finger of his throwing hand on Tuesday, league sources told The Athletic. The injury occurred during a quarterback-center exchange at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. The timetable for a return is unclear, as Howard is still undergoing additional testing and evaluation. Howard, a …
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After an encouraging start to camp, Steelers’ rookie quarterback Will Howard is facing an early setback in his NFL career. Howard left practice early on Tuesday after injuring his right hand during a team drill period. It didn’t take long for the Steelers to find out Howard’s fate. Medical examinations revealed that Howard has broken a “small bone” in his …
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Aaron Rodgers is the present. Rookie Will Howard is potentially the future. He won’t be available in the immediate future. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Howard suffered a fracture in his hand after banging it during practice. He’ll have additional tests. Currently, it’s not believed surgery will be required. Per Rapoport, he’s expected to miss at least three weeks. …
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According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard suffered a fractured small bone in one of his hands. The injury occurred during practice and thankfully, no surgery will be required. A few weeks on the shelf will be required, though — a brutal blow for Howard in his first NFL training camp. “#Steelers rookie QB Will …
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The Steelers have upgraded at the quarterback position. The upgrade has yet to fully load. A recent item from Christopher Barbre of SteelerNation.com raises red flags about Aaron Rodgers’s performance in training camp. The concern is a familiar one for late-career Aaron Rodgers. Not enough balls down the field. Too many short passes and checkdowns. The connection between Rodgers and …
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching two weeks in Latrobe for training camp, and the story of camp thus far has been the dominance of the defense. Per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive, Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get much going on Sunday against the defense. “Offense getting blown back for much of these team run periods,” Farabaugh posted on X. “Defense continuing to …
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