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T.J. Watt
Nabs long sought-after extension
Watt and the Steelers agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension Thursday that makes the pass rusher the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history for a second time, Brooke Pryor and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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DeMarvin Leal
Could be cut by Pittsburgh
Leal may not find a spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster out of training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Cordarrelle Patterson
May not be guaranteed roster spot
Patterson could be on the roster bubble heading into training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Jaylen Warren
Still set up for career year
Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com believes Warren is set up for a career year and will likely lead Pittsburgh's backfield in production despite the offseason additions of Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell.
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T.J. Watt
New deal could reset market
Watt could become the highest-paid edge rusher in the league on a new contract with the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Robert Woods
Running behind in WR2 race
Woods is behind Calvin Austin in the competition for the second spot on Pittsburgh's wide receiver depth chart, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com.
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Roman Wilson
Trailing Austin in battle for WR2
Wilson is behind Calvin Austin in the competition for the second spot on Pittsburgh's wide receiver depth chart, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com.
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Jonnu Smith
Initially surprised by trade
In a recent appearance on former teammate Terron Armstead's podcast, Smith said he was initially surprised by the Dolphins' decision to trade him to the Steelers, Coral Smith of NFL.com reports.
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Darnell Washington
Drops down to third on depth chart
Washington projects to enter the 2025 season third on Pittsburgh's tight end depth chart behind Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, whom Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Steelers acquired in a trade Monday from the Dolphins, along with Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
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Jonnu Smith
Set to compete with Freiermuth
Smith was traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers on Monday, along with Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
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Pat Freiermuth
Team adds competition at TE
Freiermuth will have competition for targets from Jonnu Smith, whom Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Steelers acquired in a trade Monday from the Dolphins, along with Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
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Jalen Ramsey
Role in Pittsburgh uncertain
Ramsey could be asked to play some safety by the Steelers after being acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Dolphins on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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T.J. Watt
Not on trade block
Watt is not a player the Steelers are interested in trading, and getting a contract extension done with the star edge rusher remains a top priority for the team, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Derrick Harmon
Anointed starter by DL coach
Harmon is penciled in as a starter along Pittsburgh's defensive line by the coaching staff, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. "He goes out there with the 1s," defensive line coach Karl Dunbar said of Harmon. "He's our left starting defensive tackle. You can write that."
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T.J. Watt
Lack of extension looms large
Signing Watt to an extension is the one remaining key item on the Steelers' offseason to-do list, Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com opines.
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DK Metcalf
Made strong impression on Rodgers
Metcalf's presence on the roster was cited by Aaron Rodgers in a recent interview as key to the quarterback's decision to sign with the Steelers, Scott DiBenedetto of PFSN reports.
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Aaron Rodgers
Metcalf presence a big factor
Rodgers said on a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show that the presence of DK Metcalf played a significant role in his decision to sign with the Steelers, Scott DiBenedetto of PFSN reports.
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Aaron Rodgers
Likely entering final season
Rodgers is likely to retire after the 2025 season, he announced during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday.
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Calvin Austin
Ready for No. 2 role
Austin is second on the depth chart at wide receiver for the Steelers ahead of training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Darnell Washington
Catches Rodgers' eye quickly
Washington, who scored a 20-yard catch-and-run touchdown on a pass from rookie Will Howard during Wednesday's minicamp practice, has been compared by Aaron Rodgers to former teammate Marcedes Lewis, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Aaron Rodgers
Gives new TE favorable comp
Rodgers, who is participating in the Steelers' mandatory minicamp this week, compares third-year tight end Darnell Washington to former teammate Marcedes Lewis, who played five seasons with the veteran quarterback in Green Bay, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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T.J. Watt
Not at mandatory minicamp
Watt is not present for the first day of the Steelers' mandatory minicamp, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
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DK Metcalf
Rodgers officially new QB
Metcalf, who was traded to the Steelers in March, will be working with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback in 2025 following the latter's agreement on a one-year deal with Pittsburgh on Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Aaron Rodgers
Getting right to work in Pittsburgh
Rodgers, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers on Thursday, plans to be in attendance at next week's mandatory minicamp, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Donald Parham
Likely out for '25
Parham suffered a torn Achilles during Tuesday's OTAs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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