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Jaquan Brisker has ‘chills’ with being a Pittsburgh Steeler

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers officially signed former Penn State defensive back Jaquan Brisker on Monday, and the four-year NFL veteran said he can’t wait to play in front his hometown fans. “It’s going to be amazing,” said Brisker, who grew up in Wilkinsburg and played at Gateway High School. “I love the fans. I love Terrible Towels. I love how passionate they are for the players, how they love Pittsburgh football just overall. “It’s so special, it’s amazing. I walked in here today to the practice facility and I just got the chills. When I came off the plane, I got ...

Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker heading back home to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Former Penn State defensive back Jaquan Brisker will be returning to his hometown to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brisker, a safety who spent the past four seasons with the Chicago Bears, is signing a one-year contract with the Steelers, according to several media outlets. ...

Steelers stay active in free agency with two more signings

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh agreed with running back Rico Dowdle on a $12.25 million, two-year deal in what will be a reunion with new Steelers coach Mike McCarthy. They were together in Dallas, where Dowdle became the first undrafted Cowboys running back to rush for 1,000 yards in ...

Steelers’ Cam Heyward agrees to extension

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward agreed to a one-year contract extension with the club on Wednesday as the team transitions to new head coach Mike McCarthy. The 36-year-old Heyward, a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro and the 2023 Walter Payton Award ...

Steelers work to improve through trades, free agency

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers gave their wide receiver group an upgrade on Monday, acquiring veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis for a late-round pick in this year’s draft. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the Colts are sending Pittman to ...

AP Source: Steelers acquiring WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Colts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers gave their wide receiver group an upgrade on Monday, acquiring veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis for a late-round pick in this year's draft. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Colts are sending Pittman to ...