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Steelers draft capsule

The following is the first of seven Pittsburgh Steelers position analyses for the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 25: QUARTERBACKS Current roster: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kyle Allen Last five drafts: Kenny Pickett (2022, first round) was supposed to be Ben Roethlisberger’s successor as the team’s franchise quarterback, but two average seasons later, he’s now with the Eagles. Chris Oladokun (2022, seventh round) was picked before the 49ers selected Brock Purdy. He hasn’t played yet in the NFL but has two Super Bowl rings with the Chiefs. Top ...

Steelers make it all official

The Associated Press PITTSBURHG — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed a quartet of free agents on Monday to give the team needed depth along the defensive line and at several offensive skill positions. The Steelers signed veteran defensive tackle Dean Lowry to a two-year deal. Lowry has spent seven of his eight seasons in the NFL with Green Bay. Lowry, 29, has 15 1/2 sacks and five fumble recoveries in 120 games with the Packers and Minnesota Vikings. He joins a group that includes longtime captain Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton. Pittsburgh and running back/kick returner Cordarrelle ...

AP: Steelers sign Patterson

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back/receiver/kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal. The contract carries a total value of $6 million a source with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The ...

Tomlin says Wilson has QB pole position

The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete. “We’re not resistant to competition, but as I’ve mentioned several times of late, I just think it’s appropriate to establish positioning. ... and the term that I’ve used is Russell has pole position,” Tomlin said. “And why do I use that term? Because during this time where we are not formally working, I just ...

Steelers’ QB housecleaning justified

Talk about a spring housecleaning. Steeler GM Omar Kahn completely gutted his team’s quarterback room faster than Bob Vila taking down a century-old Victorian on an episode of This Old House. Kahn didn’t just knock out a few walls. He bulldozed the entire building and demolished the structure’s foundation. And for a team that hasn’t reached a conference title game since 2016, it is a wake-up call the organization desperately needs. I can’t ever recall any NFL team swapping out an entire position group, let alone its most recognizable one. The acquisition of Russell ...

Police looking for ex-Steeler

The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a Florida domestic violence warrant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday asked for tips to help find him. Authorities said on the X social media platform that the warrant is for domestic battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. The sheriff’s office said Sutton may be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a Florida license plate. No other information was immediately provided. It wasn’t clear if Sutton has a lawyer to ...