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Steelers considering major move before Draft

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By now, you know that the Pittsburgh Steelers currently hold the No. 17 overall selection in the upcoming 2023 National Football League Draft, which will officially be kicking off later this month from Kansas City, Missouri. 

And currently, it’s the Chicago Bears who hold the No. 9 overall selection; they originally had the first overall but dropped to their current spot in a trade with the Carolina Panthers that saw wide receiver D.J. Moore change locations. 

Could the Steelers be eying the 9th pick that the Bears have right now? Don’t be surprised to see a trade go down prior to the festivities. 

According to E.J. Snyder of Windy City Gridiron and Bootleg Football, the Steelers and Bears have had discussions regarding a deal. 

“Bears-Steelers is possible,” Snyder said in a live stream on his Youtube page on Monday. “They’ve talked about it. I know they’ve talked about it. It’s by no means assured. Trust me, every team is talking to every team. … It’s not any sort of indicator that’s bound to happen. They have had that discussion.”

“The most likely connect-the-dots moment is that Pittsburgh needs an offensive tackle and they go up for one because there’s one they like that will be gone by the time they pick at 17,” Snyder continued. 

The Bears and Steelers already have made a trade since new general manager Ryan Poles took over in the Windy City. 

“Poles knows he needs a lot of players and moving down from nine to 17 gets him a good one plus some additional picks, whatever they negotiate,” Snyder said. “There is an example of how it works for both sides.”

Keep your eyes peeled for further developments, Steelers fans! 

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Report: Cowboys zeroing in on Derrick Henry

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Reports have surfaced that the Dallas Cowboys could have serious interest in Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, especially combined with having released fan favorite and former 1st round draft selection Ezekiel Elliott earlier this year. 

A key reinforcement at the running back position would certainly make sense for the Cowboys, considering the fact that Tony Pollard is continuing his offseason recovery from a devastating leg injury.

According to Bill Barnwell of ESPN, the health of Pollard along with his uncertain availability for when his team gathers for training camp later this summer could very well entice them to target a veteran like Henry. 

“The Cowboys could look toward a market that still includes Leonard Fournette, Latavius Murray and Kareem Hunt unsigned. There’s also a chance expensive veterans such as Derrick Henry and Dalvin Cook could be released after the draft,” writes Barnwell. “Dallas could add a rookie in April’s draft, but Pollard’s uncertain status for Week 1 leads me to believe the team would probably prefer to have a more experienced back on the roster,” he continued.

Additionally, according to USA Today Sports, the Cowboys could plan on checking on his availability from the Titans later this month.

Over the course of his career, Henry has racked up 8,335 yards and 78 touchdowns. Just how great would he look trading the colors of the Titans to come aboard to America’s Team and the most iconic look in the National Football League? 

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Mel Kiper: Steelers may draft wide receiver

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The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the No. 17 overall selection in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, and according to one notable NFL analyst, they’ll be looking to supplement the offense in order to give sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett an additional weapon for his arsenal. 

According to Mel Kiper, the Steelers will be snagging Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with the 17th overall pick. Take a look at his reasoning below: 

“This is around where we could see a run on receivers. Flowers is actually my top-ranked wideout. I love his explosion and ability after the catch. Pittsburgh’s wideouts had just five touchdown receptions last season, which ranked last in the league. The 5-foot-9 Flowers is a dynamo out of the slot, but he had plenty of grabs lined up outside too. He could be a nice fit with Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. Quarterback Kenny Pickett had a special connection with former Pitt teammate Jordan Addison, but I think Flowers would be the better pick for the Steelers,” Kiper wrote.

In four seasons, Flowers hauled in 200 receptions for 3,056 yards and 29 touchdowns, while also posting 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior year. 

The Draft will be held later this month from Kansas City, Missouri, starting on April 27 through 29. 

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Pittsburgh Steelers sign DT Armon Watts

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Pittsburgh Steelers Omar Khan has made another addition to shore up the team defense.

According to multiple reports, the Steelers are signing former Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts. The news was first reported by Ari Meirov: 

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Rob Gronkowski sounds off on potential NFL return!

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It was officially the end of an era as announced last summer for tight end Rob Gronkowski, who said that he was finished in the National Football League after having played 11 years and winning four Super Bowl titles with his friend Tom Brady with the New England Patriots and later the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

As everyone remembers, it was Tom Brady who decided to call it a career early last year, only to do a complete 180 and change his mind and return for one final season; it wouldn’t be long before his marriage would crumble. There were also rumors and whispers that Gronkowski could elect to try and mount a comeback as well.

However, what is Gronk thinking right now? Don’t count on a return to action. 

“There’s no chance anymore,” he recently explained with regards to a possible comeback. “I’m happily retired.”

“I beat my brother, Chris, who plays with pros, and my other brother, Gordon, who plays with pros too!” he said. “And I beat ’em with an average Joe — my other brother, Glenn G., was my partner!” “So,” he added, “I’m happily retired. I’m still competing, I’m still winning, so I don’t even need to go back to football.”

There you have it. We’ve apparently seen the last of Rob Gronkowski in the NFL – and it’s really too bad, considering that he’s one of the most entertaining and fun personalities that professional sports has seen in recent memory! We certainly wish him all of the best in his retirement. 

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Antonio Brown finally admits he was wrong!

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It almost seems like there can’t be a single week without former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown generating some controversy. Several months ago, it was the disturbing video of him exposing himself to shocked hotel guests in a swimming pool. It wasn’t too long after that he went after his former teammate Tom Brady’s wife! 

Of course, Brown found himself on the wrong side of the law when police showed up at his home to detain him stemming from alleged domestic abuse issues. And now, more shocking allegations have been released from the woman who accused Brown of domestic abuse – she says that he sent explicit video of himself to her son. 

All of this followed his bizarre quitting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season in the middle of a game, which came on the heels of even more diva-like behavior throughout his NFL career.

It appears as though he finally figured out that he was wrong all these years thinking that he was supposed to be the center of attention amongst all of his teammates. Brown, who is now a team owner after buying a stake in the Albany Empire of the National Arena League, took to Twitter this weekend to write the following: 

“As a owner I finally see now why it’s important to make everyone know no one is bigger then the Team ‘! As a player I always thought opposite !”

Hey, it’s a step in the right direction for the controversial former wide receiver. Let’s hope he takes the ball on this new humility mindset and runs with it. 

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Dallas Cowboys give Brandin Cooks a “lifeline”

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The Dallas Cowboys have a brand new wide receiver, having brought aboard Brandin Cooks from the Houston Texans in exchange for draft picks. The move came not long after the Cowboys made the call to part ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott, so naturally, more offensive help was needed. 

He’ll be teaming up with CeeDee Lamb to give quarterback Dak Prescott some additional offensive weapons, and according to NBC Sports’ Mike Florio, this is exactly what Cooks needed in his career after having prior suited up for the hapless and struggling Texans. 

“Cooks is coming in with the right attitude, and he’s just got to be thrilled to go from one of the worst teams in the NFL over the last couple of years to a team that’s in a position to contend, he’s got to be happy,” Florio said. 

“He’s been thrown a lifeline, you don’t even have to leave the state, and he’s still paying zero percent income tax.”

And judging by the comments that Cooks made, he’s thrilled to be a part of the Cowboys family. 

“I’ve really never gotten upset because that means someone out there wants me to be a part of their group,” Cooks said. “I think I’m just fortunate enough to be able to play with so many great organizations and make an impact in this league everywhere I’ve been. It excites me. I think it’s special because that means I didn’t get to free agency, so people jumping the gun to get me before I get there. So, that’s the way I look at it. I look at it in a positive light.”

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Dwayne Haskins’ attorney files lawsuit on anniversary of his death

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It was a shocking story that occurred just over a year ago, as former Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins was killed after being struck by a dump truck while walking on Interstate 595 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene; he was only 24 years of age.

And now, a lawsuit is being filed on the near one year anniversary of his passing by Rich Ellsley of the Ellsley Law Firm, alleging mechanical problems on the truck that struck Haskins while also raising questions as to why other drivers were able to avoid him but the truck wasn’t.

“A few drivers even had time to call 911 and were present in the area before Dwayne was hit,” the lawsuit reads. 

The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport: 

We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for further developments. 

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Odell Beckham Jr. announces decision

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A bit of surprising news on this Easter Sunday. 

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who last suited up with the Los Angeles Rams and also had been drawing interest from the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, has announced that he’s signing with the Baltimore Ravens. 

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Report: Ezekiel Elliott angry over lack of interest!

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The Dallas Cowboys decided to part ways with 2016 1st round draft pick Ezekiel Elliott earlier this month after the popular running back posted career low numbers in 2022 of only 876 yards and 12 total touchdowns. While the move was met with varying reactions from the Cowboys fan base, quarterback Dak Prescott and owner/general manager Jerry Jones didn’t make any secret that it was a difficult decision.

Elliott himself then reportedly came up with a “wish list” of three potential teams that he’d like to play for that included both the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles, though both teams didn’t reciprocate the interest. On Elliott’s list was also the New York Jets, though they sent a subtle message that they were happy with their running back unit as it currently stands. 

And we can’t blame Elliott for being a bit frustrated right now with the lack of interest that he’s receiving from other NFL teams. 

It’s hard to envision someone not taking a waiver on the former 1st round draft pick. However, it sounds as though Elliott may have to wait until closer to training camp when injuries begin to pile up. Where do you realistically envision him signing for the 2023 NFL season, and for what kind of financial compensation?