The Pittsburgh Steelers finally did something for their future. In the midst of a season that isn't turning into what they wanted, they decided to move on from a veteran to bring back a rookie, and while nothing is guaranteed, it was a move that signals progress.
After releasing Juan Thornhill, the Pittsburgh Steelers have replaced him with a familiar face at safety. According to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson, the Steelers have claimed rookie Sebastian Castro off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed S Sebastian Castro off the waiver wire from the Buccaneers, per the NFL transaction wire. It’s a reunion for the two sides
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in Sebastian Castro right after the 2025 NFL Draft, signing the Iowa Hawkeyes star as an undrafted free agent. Despite not making the team, Castro shined during the preseason.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Fresh off a much-needed bye week, the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers have added secondary depth in the form of undrafted rookie safety Jack Henderson.
Sebastian Castro was added to the Bucs’ 53-man roster earlier this week, filling the spot of safety Rashad Wisdom. Wisdom made the team as the fifth safety, but a quad injury has forced him to make a stint on injured reserve.
Right after training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While it was primarily seen as a way to test out
With the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at the Iowa State Cyclones' schedule prior to week one.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Pittsburgh Steelers usually don’t single out running backs unless someone shows real promise. As training camp gains momentum, one rookie back is making waves not by hype, but by substance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are suddenly in need of a quality safety after trading away three-time All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick. Many Steelers fans are buzzing that their replacement might already be on the roster in the form of a former Iowa Hawkeye.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most promising draft classes in the entire NFL. After selecting Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL
Undrafted free agent Sebastian Castro, a safety who played for the Iowa Hawkeyes, will be looking to prove that this summer during the Steelers' training camp.
Sebastian Castro was the heart of the Iowa defense since he became a starter, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 5’11” 203 lbs Sebastian Castro’s collegiate career began out of the spotlight, ranked as a three-star recruit out of High School.
When fans and pundits talk about the Chicago Bears new-look defense, it is usually because of the defensive line. After all, the Bears went out and spent nearly $100 million to create a brand new look in the trenches.
College: Iowa College Position: nCB / S Ideal NFL Position: SS Year / Age: Senior / 24 Height / Weight: 5'11" / 203 pounds Draft Projection: Late 2nd Round Where I'd Take Him: 3rd Round (Top 90) Castro completed every test at the NFL Combine except the three-cone test and bench press.
The days of Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, and even Brian Dawkins are gone in the NFL. The league has done a ton to protect the safety of the players, and it’s resulted in fewer big collisions.
Height: 5112 (verified) Weight: 203lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Alohi Gilman Iowa Hawkeyes safety Sebastian Castro lacks some of the physical appeal that would suggest he’s destined to eventually earn a starting role on an NFL defense.
After the defensive front prospects showed off at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, the defensive backs got to put on a show on Friday. It's a stark difference going from 300-pound defensive tackles to blazing fast cornerbacks, especially when watching the 40-yard dash.
Sebastian Castro is a versatile run defending safety who played multiple positions within Iowa's deense. A former three star recruit out of Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, where he was the 11th safety and the 27th ranked recruit out of Illinois during the 2019 cycle.
The Iowa Hawkeyes' defense got back on track this past Saturday, holding the Northwestern Wildcats to 14 points in a blowout victory. Can Iowa repeat its performance against the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend?
Sebastian Castro said last month that the NFL Draft advisory board told him that he'd be a late-round pick if he came out this year. The Iowa safety heard he could improve his stock with another strong season in 2024. Saturday afternoon, he announced he would be returning to the Hawkeyes for one more go-around.
The dominoes of decisions for some of Iowa’s defensive players have started to fall with the choice by linebacker Jay Higgins this week to come back next season.