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A member of the Rooney family that has owned the Pittsburgh Steelers since the team's founding has died. Matthew Rooney, grandson of team founder Art Rooney, died at the age of 51, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Talk / August 18

Art Rooney II: Aaron Rodgers has been "everything you could ask for"

Three weeks from today, the football world will be reacting to quarterback Aaron Rodgers's debut with the Steelers. In a game at MetLife Stadium against his most recent former team, the Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 16

Steelers' Art Rooney II Gives Honest Opinion On Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers got involved in a longstanding 2025 offseason saga as they searched for their next quarterback. It turned out quickly that all of the Steelers’ chips were stacked firmly on landing the now 41-year-old quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 27

Steelers' Art Rooney II Recalls Exclusive Conversation With Jerry Jones About Ben Roethlisberger

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a great history and are considered one of the most successful organizations in all of sports. The team has won six Super Bowls in the past, and while the franchise is known for some great defenses, the quarterback play has also been solid in Pittsburgh.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 12

Cousin Of Steelers' Art Rooney II Exposed The Number 1 Problem With Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with a fair share of scrutiny throughout this offseason, with plenty of outside noise and speculation surrounding the major roster changes and bold decisions the team has made.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 11

Art Rooney’s Grandson Says Paying T.J. Watt ‘Absolutely Insane’, Calls D.K. Metcalf & Jalen Ramsey ‘Headcases’

The most recent update about T.J. Watt‘s contract negotiations said both sides are working to get a deal done that would likely make him the highest-paid edge rusher in the league.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 9

Grandson Of Steelers Legendary Owner Art Rooney Calls Paying TJ Watt At 31 'Insane'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an unreal amount of drama surrounding the organization throughout the 2025 offseason. There has been an unusual degree of roster turnover, which recently featured the franchise parting ways with star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, as he was traded back to the Miami Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / July 8

Former NFL exec Tim Rooney, nephew of Steelers founder, dies at 84

Longtime NFL executive Tim Rooney, the nephew of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr., died on Tuesday morning after battling cancer. He was 84. A former coach at Villanova, Tim Rooney joined the Steelers as a scout in 1972 before becoming their director of pro scouting.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 8

Should Rams Make Business With Steelers?

When Art Rooney put his hands on the Lombardi Trophy following the Pittsburgh Steelers victorious effort in Super Bowl XIV, it marks three indisguishable facts.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 2

Steelers Will Unveil New Yellow Throwback Helmets And Matching Uniforms Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed they would be rocking a new throwback uniform in the 2025 season. This was confirmed by Team President Art Rooney II, and it appears these jerseys will likely debut in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 4

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Solely To Blame For Aaron Rodgers Situation But Art Rooney Has Big Hand In Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced significant scrutiny this offseason, not only for the moves they've already made, but also for those still in the works.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 4

Hot Seat? Steelers' Art Rooney Can't Continue To Let Mike Tomlin Slide While Entire 'AFC Keeps Lapping Them'

The Pittsburgh Steelers under Head Coach Mike Tomlin have never experienced a losing season. That’s a truly remarkable feat in the ever-competitive NFL, but it doesn’t tell the full story.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 22

Steelers' Art Rooney II Quickly Losing Credibility Amidst Aaron Rodgers Saga: 'He Expects Us To Believe Him'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a major talking point in offseason media coverage, largely due to continuous rumors surrounding a potential move to acquire veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 16

Steelers Have One Schedule Problem

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II was rather pleased with how the team's schedule for the 2025 campaign shaped out, though he did have one minor grievance.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / May 15

Rooneys, Steelers go from ‘American Bowl’ to historic Dublin game

During the upcoming 2025 NFL regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will once again travel internationally to play. Formerly, they were a part of the

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / February 27

Latest report from the NFL proves that Steelers players are starting to get tired of Art Rooney in Pittsburgh

Art Rooney has put his foot in his mouth more than a few times over the last month. That being said, he still runs and owns a team known for being the

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Rooney Reveals Steelers' Plan at Quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an unenviable spot. Quarterback purgatory is among the worst places an NFL team can find itself, and another year of not-quite-good-enough play has kept the Steelers in place.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 28

Steelers considering extension for star pass-rusher

He is about to conclude his second contract with the organization, a four-year, $112M deal he inked in 2021.

Art Rooney II shares if Steelers considered trading Mike Tomlin to Bears

Steelers' Art Rooney II raises eyebrows with comments on George Pickens

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses Russell Wilson, Justin Fields offseason conundrum

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 28

Rooney: Steelers Last Two Draft Classes Can Be Foundation for Future

The last two drafts the Pittsburgh Steelers put together should guide the way for what’s to come. That’s how team president Art Rooney II sees it anyway.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 28

Rooney Gives Update on Possible Overseas Steelers Game

With their ties to the country, the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to be the first NFL team to host a game in Ireland. Steelers president Art Rooney II gave an update on the process in an exclusive interview with Rob King, which was posted on Steelers.com on Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 28

Rooney Says Steelers Must Make Free Agent Splash in 2025

Historically speaking, it hasn’t exactly been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ M.O. , but team president Art Rooney II isn’t opposed to making a big splash in the free agency pool this off-season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 27

Rooney: Don’t Expect Big Changes to Steelers Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season, but don’t expect major changes to the group, president Art Rooney II said during his annual press conference with beat writers on Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 22

Insider: Steelers' Legendary And Late Owner Dan Rooney 'Wouldn't Like' What's Going On With Organization

Some are saying that the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in football purgatory. The standard in the Steel City has become finishing above .500, and more than likely as a participant in the playoffs as well.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 14

Rooney’s promise to fans unkept, so what’s next for Steelers?

Before the 2024 NFL regular season kicked off, Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II made a promise to fans that the season was going to have different results.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / January 13

New report suggests Steelers owner Art Rooney's recent promise to fans was nothing but lip service

This time last year the Pittsburgh Steelers were in the same spot they are right now. Headed into the offseason after a 10-7 season and Wild Card round

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Steelers Captain Nominated for Rooney Award

The Pittsburgh Steelers, at 8-3, have had their fair share of fun weekends throughout the first half of the season. Week 12, after losing in heart-breaking fashion to the Cleveland Browns, wasn’t one of them.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 25

Josh Allen, NFL’s top trash-talking QB, nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

In a development that may raise some eyebrows amongst defenders around the NFL, quarterback Josh Allen has been selected as the Buffalo Bills’ nominee for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Giants-Steelers is a battle of the original 'America's Teams'

'MNF' Giants-Steelers matchup is a battle of the original 'America's Teams'

The New York Football Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are two of the NFL's oldest and most storied franchises. The two will meet for the 79th time, clashing on "Monday Night Football" in what will be (if in narrative only) a battle between the original "America's Teams."

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / May 22, 2024

2026 NFL Draft awarded to Pittsburgh, Steelers owner Art Rooney reveals

On Wednesday at the Spring League Meeting, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney and NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business and League Events Peter O’Reilly announced that the league has awarded the 2026 NFL Draft to the city of Pittsburgh.