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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers finally made the worst-kept secret in football an official matter of business this offseason when the veteran quarterback signed with the team. Pittsburgh had one of the more questionable quarterback situations in the AFC before the deal that now provides at least some temporary stability.
Also on offense within the Ramsey trade was tight end Jonnu Smith, who had a productive season with the Miami Dolphins, but Walder once again overrated the acquisition. As for Ramsey himself, Walder critiques the deal, saying that Pittsburgh takes on the cornerback’s hefty contract while giving up a “high-end safety” in Minkah Fitzpatrick.
An NFL insider shared an injury update on former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris after the Chargers signing got hurt on July 4.
"If the Steelers are going all-in, I just don't know how much they've improved their team this offseason." - ESPN
Dan Graziano of ESPN compared the Steelers’ 2025 team to the ill-fated Philadelphia Eagles’ 2011 ‘dream team,’ when the Birds finished 8-8, and head coach Andy Reid was fired.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are pushing chips into the middle for 2025, but one outlet is not particularly fond of their offseason process.
An ESPN analyst has raised some concerns around the Dallas Cowboys' decision to trade for wide receiver George Pickens.
Jalen Ramsey has a new team heading into the 2025 campaign, but he'll keep the jersey number he's worn over the past few seasons.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter weighed in on the situation recently during a radio appearance. He also sent a stern warning to Pittsburgh about Watt's contract situation. Schefter's response comes about the possible scenario of Watt holding out into the regular season if the two sides can't come together on a new deal before.