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Joey Porter Jr. had a telling remark after Nick Herbig’s contract news

Joey Porter Jr. wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to show him the money, but they gave linebacker Nick Herbig the bag first. Herbig and the Steelers agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension that includes $42 million guaranteed.

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Steelers Insider Hints Big Problem Coming For Offensive Line

The Pittsburgh Steelers have done a really nice job under general manager Omar Khan of fortifying their trenches over the last few drafts. With James Campen back alongside Mike McCarthy and the Steelers working under a new regime, it is an exciting time for this young offensive line and the entire team.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 3

Price Tag For Steelers' Alex Highsmith Revealed Which Could Seriously Tempt Omar Khan

When the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to throw a ton of money in the direction of edge rusher Nick Herbig on Tuesday, things got very interesting. It makes sense due to the fact that the organization is now investing somewhere in the ballpark of $90 million annually to one positional group.

Alex Highsmith News / Steeler Nation / June 3

Trade Speculation Immediately Heats Up For Steelers' Alex Highsmith: 'Do It Now'

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a simple business decision on Tuesday to extend one of the best young passer rushers in the entire NFL. Nick Herbig received a big-time payday in a contract that could be worth up to over $100 million.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / June 3

Some Steelers Players Put On Notice As 1 Player Is Determined To Steal 53-Man Roster Spot

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot more questions to answer now that Mike McCarthy is in town as their fourth head coach since 1969. The interesting thing is that several major questions have continued to get answered as the 2026 offseason has went on.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Nick Herbig News / Steel City Underground / June 3

Was extending Nick Herbig the right move for the Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a clear statement when they extended Nick Herbig‘s contract on Tuesday. They believe the young pass rusher is more than just rotational depth.

Robert Tonyan News / Pro Football Rumors / June 3

Steelers Work Out TE Robert Tonyan

The Steelers have already filled their coaching staff with Mike McCarthy‘s former assistants from his time in Green Bay, not to mention his longtime quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

Nick Herbig News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Steelers’ Nick Herbig issues strong statement on role after historic contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a lot of change this offseason, most notably bringing in Mike McCarthy as their new head coach to replace Mike Tomlin.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 2

Steelers Bring In Intriguing Former First-Round Pick For Tryout

The Pittsburgh Steelers used mandatory minicamp to take a look at another defensive reclamation project. It was not a signing, and it does not guarantee anything moving forward, but the tryout came with enough background to make it more interesting than a normal offseason roster note.

Aaron Rodgers News / Total Apex Sports / June 2

Pittsburgh Steelers Bring In Aaron Rodgers Favorite Target From 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a close look at a familiar name to both head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Tight end Robert Tonyan, one of Rodgers’ most trusted red‑zone targets during their years together in Green Bay, participated in a pro tryout at the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 2

Steelers Insider Believes Team Is In A 'Jackpot Situation' With One Assistant Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have went through a much-needed overhaul of their coaching staff during the 2026 offseason. While the group hasn't seen any collective action yet, Mike McCarthy's crew already looks much more promising than Mike Tomlin's.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 2

'Group In Transition': Steelers Set For A Complete Positional Overhaul In 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers might not have won a playoff game since Omar Khan took over as the general manager in 2022, but the team has improved the roster in several areas.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Steelers urged to make QB change after Aaron Rodgers move

The Steelers have a jam-packed quarterback room, so that's something the team has to consider going into the 2026 season.

Steelers' Will Howard reveals biggest thing he thus far has learned from Aaron Rodgers

Will Howard opens up about career uncertainty after Steelers' drafting of Drew Allar

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / June 2

Joey Porter Jr.’s latest comments about his contract come into full focus following major deal for Steelers EDGE Nick Herbig

Joey Porter Jr. is searching for a new deal from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he just told everyone why he should get one. The Pittsburgh Steelers held day one of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and it seemed to be a resounding success.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / June 2

Steelers Fans Discover The Likelihood Of A TJ Watt Trade: 'These Are The Realities'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the older teams in the NFL when it comes to the defensive side of the ball, and those staples on that side are a big reason that the organization is still in "win-now" mode.

Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / June 2

Steelers Had A Strong Opportunity To Trade Nick Herbig Before Inking Record-Breaking Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a handful of contracts to get done before the start of the 2026 regular season, and the organization was able to get one big one out of the way on Tuesday as outside linebacker Nick Herbig signed a contract extension.