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Ex-Ravens LB set to wear black & gold

From Mirror, wire reports PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a running mate for outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Pittsburgh is luring inside linebacker Patrick Queen away from rival Baltimore. The Steelers and the second-team All-Pro have agreed to a three-year deal worth $41 million, two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity the move can’t become official until the new league year begins Wednesday. On the same day, the Steelers wound up dealing wide receeiver Diontae ...

AP: Wilson will bring his talents to the ’Burgh

By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press Russell Wilson is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person, speaking on ...

Barkley picks rival Eagles as new home

The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles decided Saquon Barkley was the rare running back they were willing to make a financial splash on — a move made even more rewarding by prying him away from the NFC East rival Giants. The Eagles agreed to contracts with Barkley — long the face of the New York Giants — and former New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26 million guaranteed and $37.75 million overall, while Huff is getting a three-year ...

Wilson sightings in NY, Pittsburgh

From Mirror, wire reports The Pittsburgh Steelers say they have faith in Kenny Pickett as their quarterback, but reports surfaced on Friday that may not be totally true. The Steelers are looking around. They brought in Russell Wilson for a visit Friday according to numerous reports, including The Athletic. The Denver Broncos announced they will release Wilson at the start of the new league year next Wednesday, but Wilson has been given permission to talk to other teams. A visit doesn’t mean the team will definitely sign the one-time Seattle Seahawks quarterback, though it’s an ...

Steelers cutting ties with veteran safety

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers released safety Keanu Neal on Thursday after he failed a physical with the team. Neal played in nine games for the Steelers in 2023, eight of them starts. He suffered a rib injury in a win over Green Bay on Nov. 12 when he was hit at the end of a 32-yard interception return in the fourth quarter. The team placed Neal on injured reserve on Nov. 18. The 28-year-old Neal signed a two-year, $4.25 million deal with the Steelers last March. He had 50 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception with Pittsburgh. Neal’s ...

Chicago can’t afford to miss on top pick

The Associated Press The Chicago Bears passed up C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young last year because they had Justin Fields. Now, they’ve got a shot at Caleb Williams. They can’t miss another chance at a franchise quarterback. The Bears traded away the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft to the Carolina Panthers, who used it to select Young. They ended up with the top pick again this year because Young struggled and the Panthers flopped. Fields, who was picked 11th overall in 2021, is 10-28 in three seasons in Chicago. He finished strong, leading the Bears to a 4-3 record over ...