The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the sixth round to draft their quarterback, snapping up Ohio State’s Will Howard. But why did they wait so long and pass up players like Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, and others? Mike Tomlin explains that they like their plan at the spot, even though there is angst in the fan base.

Leading up to the draft, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that they plan to add two more quarterbacks before camp. Pittsburgh now has Howard, Mason Rudolph, and Skylar Thompson, but lacks a starter to rely on after making Howard the only quarterback they took in the draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday they were releasing safety Ryan Watts, whose football career is feared to be over because of a severe neck injury sustained last preseason. "After consulting with our medical team,

The Steelers are moving on from one of their 2024 draft picks. Pittsburgh announced on Monday that the club is releasing cornerback Ryan Watts. Watts, 23, spent the entire 2024 season on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury late in the preseason.

It wasn't enough for the Browns to trade for Kenny Pickett this offseason — as Cleveland reportedly signed former Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson for a visit on Monday. This is according to multiple sources, including ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's a one-year contract.

After bypassing a wide receiver in the NFL Draft, the Steelers added one in veteran Robert Woods on Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN.