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On YouTubePittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28
Steelers release Ryan Watts; DB’s career likely over
Ryan Watts joined the Steelers as a sixth-round pick in last year’s draft.
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Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 28
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Pick Tragically Retires Before Playing 1 Snap in NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected seven players in the 2025 NFL Draft over the weekend. The Steelers added cornerback Donte Kent in the seventh round, something that was necessary as the team was set to part ways with a draft pick from the 2024 class.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 28
Steelers' Omar Khan Breaks Silence After Devastating News About Draft Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted defensive back Ryan Watts with the 195th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Watts showed promise throughout his rookie training camp and preseason, but his journey was cut short after suffering a neck injury during the Steelers' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 26
Steelers Uncertain of Injured Rookie's Future
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Watts was unable to play during his rookie season due to a neck injury in the fourth quarter of the Steelers final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 25
Insider Believes It's 'Premature' For Steelers To Plan For Future Of Injured 2024 Draft Pick
A lot has been discussed regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' dire need for help on the offensive side of the ball. The two positions being highlighted early in the 2025 offseason are quarterback and wide receiver.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25
Steelers Fans Get New Update From 2024 Sixth Round Pick Ryan Watts
When the Pittsburgh Steelers used their sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Ryan Watts from Texas, there was a lot of excitement about him being a sleeper pick.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 25
Steelers Rookie DB Gives Update after Season-Ending Neck Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive back Ryan Watts apparently recently underwent surgery to repair a neck injury that cost him the entire 2024 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Steelers Rookie Shares Injury Update After Lost Season
The final moments of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason were among the most fearful of the season. In the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions, sixth-round rookie defensive back Ryan Watts took a knee to the head/neck area.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Detailed Unfortunate Nature Of Rookie Ryan Watts' Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a number of solid additions to an already stellar defense in the 2024 offseason. Particularly in the secondary, the Steelers signed DeShon Elliott in free agency to come in as the new starting safety along with Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 28
Former Texas CB Ryan Watts Will Miss Rookie Season With Steelers
AUSTIN -- Ryan Watts has seen his rookie season in the NFL come to an end before it ever really began. The former Texas Longhorns standout and current Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback will miss the entire 2024 campaign after suffering a season-ending injury, according to Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / August 27
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Ryan Watts suffers season-ending injury
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Watts will miss his rookie season, the franchise announced. The former Texas standout was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday as the Steelers finalized their 53-man roster.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / August 27
Rookie Seasons End Early for Two Promising Steelers Defenders
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie safety Ryan Watts had his 2024 season end before it even began, as he was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday, one of two rookies to see their seasons come to a close on cut-down day.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Steelers’ Ryan Watts suffers preseason injury scare vs. Lions
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their NFL preseason schedule this afternoon with a 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. However, it was an injury to defensive back Ryan Watts that left his teammates and Steelers fans holding their breath.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 23
Steelers' Ryan Watts Taking Every Advantage He Can By 'Asking A Lot Of Questions'
The Pittsburgh Steelers will rely on Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Jackson to lock down either side of the field for the defense. Bringing back Cameron Sutton despite his legal issues addressed the slot cornerback position, especially with the familiarity Sutton has in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 20
Steelers Rookie Ryan Watts Has Clear Path to Roster
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Ryan Watts might be the rookie the team drafted with the most tenuous spot on the roster. It’s not hard to figure out why that would be the case, as Watts’ intrigue is a lot about the physical tools that allow him to be a versatile chess piece all over the football field.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 20
Halicke: Watts might be a viable candidate at slot cornerback
It's been a few years since the Steelers have had a good slot cornerback, pretty much ever since Mike Hilton chose orange and black over black and gold in 2021.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 13
Sixth-round pick could shine with Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers’ sixth-round selection Ryan Watts has a chip on his shoulder.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 11
Steelers Sign DB Ryan Watts to Rookie Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially agreed to terms with defensive back Ryan Watts on a rookie contract, according to the team. The Steelers drafted Watts with the 195th overall pick and in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 6
Steelers’ Ryan Watts Might Have A Brutal Time Playing Cornerback But There’s A Solution
The Pittsburgh Steelers were almost guaranteed to take a cornerback at some point during this year's NFL draft, which became a reality once they selected Texas product Ryan Watts in the sixth round with their last pick.
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