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Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

4/16/26 10:16 PM -
Steelers Trade Up, Steal Ravens’ Target In New Three-Round Mock Draft. The Baltimore Ravens always seem to “steal” a Pittsburgh Steelers draft target or two. At least that’s the way it feels with both teams looking for a similar archetype of AFC North-style player. It would be nice to return the favor for a change. That’s exactly what Steelers.com’s panel of Max Starks, Mike Prisuta, and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/steelers-trade-u...
Cade Otton (TE - TB)

4/16/26 7:30 PM -
Point-Counterpoint: Is Cade Otton The Right TE1 For The Bucs?. In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate? You get to decide in the comments section below. This week’s topic: Is Cade Otton The Right TE1 For The Bucs? Point: Cade Otton Is Solid, But The Bucs Can Do Better
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https://www.pewterreport.com/point-counterpoint-ca...
Kyler Murray (QB - ARI)

4/16/26 6:57 PM -
Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy missed seven games last season with multiple injuries, and he didn't look ready to start when he was healthy. That's why it made perfect sense to go after Kyler Murray as soon as the Arizona Cardinals released him.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vikings_le...
Rashee Rice (WR - KC)

4/16/26 4:58 PM -
WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M. A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48506401/court...
Michael Pittman (RB - DEN)

4/16/26 3:31 PM -
Analyst Compares Potential Steelers Draft Target Jordyn Tyson To Vikings WR Justin Jefferson. Despite trading for Michael Pittman Jr., the Pittsburgh Steelers could still use help at wide receiver. They’ve shown interest in some of the top prospects, including meeting with most of them at the Combine. While the Steelers didn’t bring Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson in for a pre-draft visit, he could still be an option for […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/analyst-compares...
David Njoku (TE - CLE)

4/16/26 1:49 PM -
Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud. A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48504890/repor...
Deshaun Watson (QB - CLE)

4/16/26 12:57 PM -
Former Browns QB makes huge locker room claim about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition. Recent reports have indicated that veteran Deshaun Watson and not 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders should be considered the favorite to win the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job later this summer. Does one former Browns quarterback think that's the right move?
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/former_bro...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

4/16/26 12:46 PM -
Labriola Assesses Roman Wilson’s Roster Spot Entering Training Camp: Nothing Is ‘Locked Up’. The Pittsburgh Steelers barely have enough rostered receivers at the moment to fill out a WR room in Mike McCarthy’s offense. But that doesn’t mean wide receivers on the current roster are automatically safe. The draft could change some things, and a player like Roman Wilson could be left on the outside looking in. “I […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/labriola-assesse...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

4/16/26 12:01 PM -
‘Total Crazy Talk’: Starting Will Howard Not The Answer If Aaron Rodgers Retires, Analyst Insists. On the off chance Aaron Rodgers retires, turning the offense over to Will Howard is not the play, analyst Matt Williamson believes. Pittsburgh’s 2025 sixth-round draft pick is a shockingly popular player for someone who has yet to do anything. Now, that’s not his fault, as it’s a frenzy driven by the media, and really […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/total-crazy-talk...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

4/16/26 10:01 AM -
‘Total Crazy Talk’: Starting Will Howard Not The Answer If Aaron Rodgers Retires, Analyst Insists. On the off chance Aaron Rodgers retires, turning the offense over to Will Howard is not the play, analyst Matt Williamson believes. Pittsburgh’s 2025 sixth-round draft pick is a shockingly popular player for someone who has yet to do anything. Now, that’s not his fault, as it’s a frenzy driven by the media, and really […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/total-crazy-talk...
Terrelle Pryor (WR - JAC)

4/16/26 9:31 AM -
‘This Is How Corrupt These M-fers Is’ — Ohio State Legend Terrelle Pryor Blasts NCAA Over Suspension U-Turn.
Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor remains synonymous with the 2010 “Tattoo-Gate” scandal, where a group of Buckeyes was found guilty of selling autographed memorabilia in exchange for tattoos and cash. Ultimately, the domino effect from the saga led to Pryor withdrawing from the university in 2011, ending his career in Columbus under a cloud. […]
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/terrelle-pr...
James Conner (RB - ARI)

4/15/26 11:00 PM -
Depot After Dark: James Conner Announcing Pick, Tomlin At MLB Game, Cowboys Not Trading Pickens. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for April 15. JAMES CONNER ANNOUNCING PICK James Conner started his NFL career with the Steelers, being drafted by them in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/depot-after-dark...
Chris Simms (QB - TEN)

4/15/26 7:01 PM -
Chris Simms ‘Would Bet’ Steelers Miss Playoffs Next Season. Mike Tomlin was often credited for raising the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ceiling. They never had a losing season with him as their head coach, and oftentimes, they surpassed people’s expectations, especially during the last few years. While they haven’t won a playoff game in almost 10 years, the Steelers still routinely made the postseason. They even […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/chris-simms-woul...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

4/15/26 2:15 PM -
‘I’ve Heard They Do Like Ty Simpson’: Analyst ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If Steelers Trade Back Into First Round. Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t intend on drafting a quarterback with their original first-round pick at No. 21 overall, but could they look to get back into the first round if Alabama QB Ty Simpson falls? CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson thinks that is on the table. “Let’s say they get a wide receiver or […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/ive-heard-they-d...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

4/15/26 1:00 PM -
Williamson Highlights One Wide Receiver In Draft ‘Aaron Rodgers Would Adore’. Aaron Rodgers is likely to be the Steelers’ quarterback this year, and draft analyst Matt Williamson sees one wide receiver he’d love to throw to. It’s Denzel Boston out of Washington, many of whom connect to Pittsburgh this offseason. A very likely first-round pick, he has been a pre-draft visitor. While he isn’t the most […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/williamson-highl...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

4/15/26 11:15 AM -
‘I’ve Heard They Do Like Ty Simpson’: Analyst ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If Steelers Trade Back Into First Round. Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t intend on drafting a quarterback with their original first-round pick at No. 21 overall, but could they look to get back into the first round if Alabama QB Ty Simpson falls? CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson thinks that is on the table. “Let’s say they get a wide receiver or […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/ive-heard-they-d...
James Franklin (QB - DET)

4/15/26 11:14 AM -
Matt Campbell Breaks Silence on $78M Penn State Decision After Messy James Franklin Exit.
Penn State Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell was one of the most sought-after coaches during his tenure as coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, but he opted to stay in Ames until the height of the coaching carousel that gripped college football last year. After being linked with several high-profile coaches after Franklin was fired, […]
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/matt-campbe...
Jaylen Warren (RB - PIT)

4/15/26 11:01 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – RB Jaylen Warren. Player: RB Jaylen Warren Stock Value: Up Reasoning: With Rico Dowdle now on the Steelers, Jaylen Warren may have a more well-rounded role this season than he had a year ago. With Kenneth Gainwell assuming so many receiving assignments, Warren lost a valuable part of his game. He still produced in that area when he […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/steelers-stock-w...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

4/15/26 11:00 AM -
Williamson Highlights One Wide Receiver In Draft ‘Aaron Rodgers Would Adore’. Aaron Rodgers is likely to be the Steelers’ quarterback this year, and draft analyst Matt Williamson sees one wide receiver he’d love to throw to. It’s Denzel Boston out of Washington, many of whom connect to Pittsburgh this offseason. A very likely first-round pick, he has been a pre-draft visitor. While he isn’t the most […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/williamson-highl...
Kyler Murray (QB - ARI)

4/15/26 10:44 AM -
Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy missed seven games last season with multiple injuries, and he didn't look ready to start when he was healthy. That's why it made perfect sense to go after Kyler Murray as soon as the Arizona Cardinals released him.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vikings_le...
Jaylen Warren (RB - PIT)

4/15/26 8:01 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – RB Jaylen Warren. Player: RB Jaylen Warren Stock Value: Up Reasoning: With Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren may have a more well-rounded role this season than he had a year ago. With Kenneth Gainwell assuming so many receiving assignments, Warren lost a valuable part of his game. He still produced in that area when he had the opportunity. This year […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/steelers-stock-w...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

4/15/26 7:29 AM -
Steelers Use All 12 Picks, Focus On Offense In Dane Brugler’s 7-Round Mock. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most picks of any team in the 2026 NFL Draft with 12. Whether or not the team uses all 12 picks remains to be seen, but in the latest mock draft by The Athletic draft guru Dane Brugler, the Steelers used all 12 of their selections. Brugler has the Steelers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/steelers-use-all...
Kyler Murray (QB - ARI)

4/15/26 6:42 AM -
Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy missed seven games last season with multiple injuries, and he didn't look ready to start when he was healthy. That's why it made perfect sense to go after Kyler Murray as soon as the Arizona Cardinals released him.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vikings_le...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

4/15/26 4:00 AM -
Three Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Day Trade Scenarios That Make Sense. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a dozen draft picks entering the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s doubtful the franchise makes all 12 picks. Meaning, GM Omar Khan will wheel and deal at some point along the way, including possibly big first-round moves. Predicting a trade is nearly impossible. So many variables are involved that even teams don’t […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/three-pittsburgh...