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Don’t expect normalcy from Steelers in upcoming draft

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — There used to be a time — say the vast majority of the franchise’s first 92 seasons — when the Pittsburgh Steelers would rely almost exclusively on the NFL draft to address whatever holes they might have on the roster. Those days appear to be over. The Steelers went through a very unSteeler-like March in which they signed Russell Wilson, traded for Justin Fields and gave inside linebacker Patrick Queen the biggest free-agent contract in team history. It shortened Pittsburgh’s shopping list when the draft begins April ...

Steelers draft capsule

The following is the third of seven Pittsburgh Steelers position analyses for the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday: WIDE RECEIVERS Current roster: George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Quez Watkins, Dez Fitzpatrick, Denzel Mims, Deuce Watts, Marquez Callaway, Keilahn Harris Last five drafts: Pickens (2022, second round) has emerged as a No. 1 target, and Austin (2022, fourth round) was OK last season after being injured his rookie year. Diontae Johnson (2019, third round) enjoyed five productive seasons with the Steelers but was traded to the Panthers in the offseason. ...

Steelers draft capsule

The following is the second of seven Pittsburgh Steelers position analyses for the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 25: RUNNING BACKS Current roster: Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson, Aaron Shampklin, Jack Colletto (FB) Last five drafts: Harris (2021, first round) has three 1,000-yard seasons for the Steelers and seems to run his best late in the year. Anthony McFarland Jr. (2020, fourth round) looked good last preseason but is now playing in the UFL. Benny Snell Jr. (2019, fourth round) had some decent seasons as a backup. Top running backs ...

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 ...