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Steelers AFC North Rival The Baltimore Ravens Suffer Major Setback On Day 1 Of Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already made major headlines on the first day of the legal tampering period of free agency. While many Steelers fans are closely watching their team’s moves and speculating about what’s next for the roster, eyes are also scanning the entire AFC North and the rest of the NFL.

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Steelers Agree To $36 Million Deal With Super Bowl Champion

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been making moves ever since the league's legal tampering window opened on Monday. The organization has already acquired Michael Pittman Jr. via a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Grading the trade: Steelers acquire Michael Pittman from Colts

Grading the trade: Pittsburgh Steelers find their wide receiver No. 2 after acquiring Michael Pittman from the Indianapolis Colts

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers have swung a big trade for a wide receiver.

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Cole Holcomb News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

Steelers Re-Sign LB Cole Holcomb to Two-Year, $5 Million Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping their linebacker room intact. According to multiple reports, the team has agreed to re-sign veteran linebacker Cole Holcomb to a two-year deal worth $5 million as the 2026 NFL free agency period officially gets underway.

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 9

Steelers' trade for Michael Pittman Jr. has hidden bonus that is huge for Pittsburgh

It was truly a solid move from Khan and co.

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Steelers get bad news as critical defensive piece is quickly stolen away

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 9

Steelers get bad news as critical defensive piece is quickly stolen away

The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced a lot of debate about what moves they would make when the league’s tampering period began on March 9. Very quickly, it became clear that general manager Omar Khan had some decisions to make about the roster and which players the team truly wanted to keep heading into free agency.

Steelers make huge splash with Michael Pittman Jr. trade agreement

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Kenneth Gainwell News / Steeler Nation / March 9

Steelers Now Lose RB Kenneth Gainwell To NFC South Foe

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled on the offensive side of the ball during the 2025 season, but one of the few bright spots was running back Kenneth Gainwell.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 9

Schefter: Steelers Sign New Wide Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. For Long-Term Future

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to acquire wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. via a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. As the legal tampering period begins and moves get announced all over the place, General Manager Omar Khan went out and got a quality veteran wideout for just a late-round pick swap.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Steelers make massive trade for Michael Pittman Jr. during 2026 NFL free agency

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 9

Steelers Trade Colts for Star WR

For the second offseason in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding another playmaking wide receiver. Sources confirm to On SI that the Steelers are acquiring wide receiver Michael Pittman and a late-round draft pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a late-round pick.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 9

Steelers make huge splash with Michael Pittman Jr. trade agreement

The Steelers made a big move Monday.

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Broderick Jones News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 9

Steelers Get Huge Broderick Jones News Before Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Steelers just got news that could change the shape of their offseason. Heading into free agency, the team has learned that left tackle Broderick Jones should be ready much sooner than later.

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Deliver Major News for Mid-Season Addition

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the offseason hoping to dramatically improve the secondary after allowing the fourth-most passing yards and the eighth-most passing touchdowns in 2025.

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Report: Steelers re-signing CB Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million contract, ESPN reported Monday. Samuel, 26, returned from spinal fusion surgery last April to play in six games (three starts) for the Steelers down the stretch in 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 9

Steelers 2026 Free Agent Tracker: Signings, Contract Details, Former Players

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially begun the 2026 NFL season. The disappointment of last year’s campaign is washed away and replaced with optimism.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Steelers' first move of free agency comes via a re-signing that should make a lot more sense in the coming days

The NFL'S two day negotiating window hasn't even opened yet, but the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't waisting anytime. The team can re-sign and cut players at any point before the active period begins, and we saw inklings of that last week when Jonnu Smith was released.