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James Conner (RB - ARI)

5/3/26 7:00 PM -
‘He’s A Make-It Guy’: Here’s What NFL Scouts Said About New Steelers RB Eli Heidenreich. It was the feel-good moment of the 2026 NFL Draft when Navy RB Eli Heidenreich—a native of the Pittsburgh area—walked the stage in the seventh round wearing his Navy blues. But like Mike Tomlin reminded everybody when James Conner was drafted, Heidenreich is more than just a sentimental pick, and opponents would be wise to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/hes-a-make-it-gu...
Tom Brady (QB - TB)

5/3/26 5:06 PM -
‘He Doesn’t Have the Skill Set’ — NFL Insider Gets Brutally Honest on Tom Brady’s Ability to Run the Raiders.
Mike Florio questions whether Tom Brady has the skill set to run the Las Vegas Raiders, drawing a sharp comparison to Dan Marino's advisory role with the Dolphins.
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/skill-nfl-tom-b...
Mike Evans (WR - TB)

5/3/26 3:30 PM -
Video: Bucs Get EDGE Swagger BACK With Rueben Bain Jr.!. The Bucs spent the entire offseason searching for an identity. Pillars of the team's identity left the building, with wide receiver Mike Evans leaving and inside linebacker Lavonte David retiring. Pair that with head coach Todd Bowles sticking around for another season, and the fanbase was mostly pessimistic -- until
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-get-edge-swagger...
Steve Smith (WR - TB)

5/3/26 1:16 PM -
Bucs WR Ted Hurst Gets Eye-Opening Endorsement From Steve Smith Sr.. In a way, writing this story is a bit of déjà vu. It was at this exact time last year that former NFL star wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. analyzed the game of the Bucs' 2025 first-round pick, Emeka Egbuka. At the time, Egbuka's fit into the fold was initially quite interesting, given the presence
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https://www.pewterreport.com/ted-hurst-bucs-endors...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

5/3/26 11:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – WR DK Metcalf. Player: WR DK Metcalf Stock Value: Up Reasoning: With the Steelers continuing to add weapons around him, DK Metcalf should be in a better position to make an impact. After a somewhat disappointing first season in Pittsburgh, he needs to have a big year. Right now, few view him as a legitimate No. 1 receiver. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-stock-w...
Steve Smith (WR - TB)

5/3/26 10:16 AM -
Bucs WR Ted Hurst Gets Eye-Opening Endorsement From Steve Smith Sr.. In a way, writing this story is a bit of déjà vu. It was at this exact time last year that former NFL star wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. analyzed the game of the Bucs' 2025 first-round pick, Emeka Egbuka. At the time, Egbuka's fit into the fold was initially quite interesting, given the presence
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https://www.pewterreport.com/ted-hurst-bucs-endors...
Mike Wallace (WR - PHI)

5/3/26 10:00 AM -
Ray Fittipaldo Thinks Germie Bernard Can Help Restore Steelers’ Reputation As Wide Receiver Factory. The Steelers once had a reputation of being a wide receiver draft factory; can second-round pick Germie Bernard restore that reputation? Beginning in 2009 with Mike Wallace, the Steelers had an impressive run of talent in the second to fourth rounds. Not every pick hit as hoped for, but a sixth-round Antonio Brown selection helps […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/ray-fittipaldo-t...
Mike Wallace (WR - PHI)

5/3/26 7:00 AM -
Ray Fittipaldo Thinks Germie Bernard Can Help Restore Steelers’ Reputation As Wide Receiver Factory. The Steelers once had a reputation of being a wide receiver draft factory; can second-round pick Germie Bernard restore that reputation? Beginning in 2009 with Mike Wallace, the Steelers had an impressive run of talent in the second to fourth rounds. Not every pick hit as hoped for, but a sixth-round Antonio Brown selection helps […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/ray-fittipaldo-t...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

5/3/26 7:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – WR DK Metcalf. Player: WR DK Metcalf Stock Value: Up Reasoning: With the Steelers continuing to add weapons around him, DK Metcalf should be in a better position to make an impact. After a somewhat disappointing first season in Pittsburgh, he needs to have a big year. Right now, few view him as a legitimate No. 1 receiver. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-stock-w...
James Franklin (QB - DET)

5/2/26 4:01 PM -
‘It’s Always Going To Be Family’ – Michael Vick Opens Up on His Surprising Role in James Franklin’s New Virginia Tech Era.
As the dual-threat pioneer who put Virginia Tech football on the national map in the late ’90s, Michael Vick’s legacy in Blacksburg is foundational. However, as a new era begins under the leadership of head coach James Franklin, Vick isn’t just a statue or a memory. He is actively becoming a bridge. Franklin has recognized […]
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/michael-vic...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

5/2/26 2:39 PM -
No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident.... Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced May 1.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48649087/prose...
Austin Mack (WR - SF)

5/2/26 12:14 PM -
Insider Names Alabama QB Quietly Gaining the Edge in Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell Race.
Despite the Alabama spring game, fans are still waiting on Kalen DeBoer’s announcement about their QB1. Since the departure of Ty Simpson, Crimson Tide fans are waiting on the decision between redshirt junior Austin Mack and redshirt freshman Keelon Russell. But it seems insider Chris Hummer has a name who has started to separate himself. […]
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/keelon-russ...