Steelers offer potential hint about likely starting QB

Mason Rudolph appears to be the odd man out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room, which may see him land on a different team quite soon. According to Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan, one unnamed former NFL general manager believes the Steelers may be on the verge of shipping Rudolph to the Detroit Lions. The Lions do not explicitly have a quarterback need, but could be in the hunt for a backup for Jared Goff.

Saturday’s Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game included an unexpected Antonio Brown reference from one of the team’s promising rookies. Second-round draft pick George Pickens was a standout performer for the Steelers on Saturday, catching three passes, including a touchdown reception, in a win over the Seattle Seahawks. After catching the touchdown, Pickens actually broke out one of the celebrations Brown popularized during his time as a Steeler.

A Super Bowl ring apparently changes a lot, at least for Odell Beckham Jr. With Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield making his preseason debut over the weekend, the NFL posted about Mayfield to their official Instagram account. Interestingly enough, Beckham, Mayfield’s former Cleveland Browns teammate, left a supportive comment in response.

Alvin Kamara is facing a serious charge in Las Vegas following an incident earlier in the offseason, and the expectation is that the New Orleans Saints star will be suspended at some point. The big question is when. Kamara was accused of assaulting a man while the victim was on...

Deion Sanders has been determined to build a powerhouse since he was hired at Jackson State two years ago, and the Hall of Famer has made another major addition to his staff. Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has accepted a position as an analyst at Jackson State. Zimmer was introduced on Tuesday as part of an exclusive interview with Thee Pregame Show. He spoke about his relationship with Sanders and how excited he is to work with him.

Aqib Talib’s older brother allegedly shot and killed a man at a youth football game on Saturday night, and the former NFL star was just feet away from the incident. Yaqub Talib, 39, turned himself in on Monday and was charged with murder. Police say there was a disagreement at the end of the football game in Lancaster, Texas, that led to a physical altercation, during which Yaqub shot and killed an opposing coach. Aqib’s attorney confirmed that the five-time Pro Bowler was present at the time of the shooting and said Aqib is “distraught and devastated over this terrible loss of life.”

Are the Seattle Seahawks considering making a change with their No. 1 quarterback spot? It seems like that may be the case. The Seahawks are believe to have Geno Smith listed as their No. 1 QB on the depth chart. Smith has taken most of the repititions in training camp with the No. 1 offense. They also started Smith in their first preseason game and then Drew Lock came in after him.

Deshaun Watson still does not know how many games he will be permitted to play in this season, but there is one thing the star quarterback can be certain of — he is going to hear it from fans whenever the Cleveland Browns are on the road. Watson started...

George Pickens still has yet to make his official debut in the league, but he is already playing the part of an NFL star. Ex-NFL receiver Brandon Marshall, host of the famous “I AM ATHLETE” podcast, paid a visit to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp recently. Marshall met up with Pickens, the Steelers rookie wideout, and the two shared a brief conversation. At one point, Pickens revealed the legendary nickname that he already has — “NFL Youngboy.”

Lamar Jackson has been seeking a new contract from the Baltimore Ravens, and one longtime ESPN analyst thinks the star quarterback should refuse to play in the regular season if he does not get it. Stephen A. Smith was asked during Tuesday’s edition of “First Take” if he thinks Jackson...

An independent disciplinary officer ruled that Deshaun Watson should be suspended six games after the quarterback was accused of sexual misconduct by 25 different women, but there is a growing belief that the final penalty will be much harsher than that. The NFL has appealed Judge Sue. L. Robinson’s decision....

The Cleveland Browns are facing the possibility of having to play the 2022 season without Deshaun Watson. A new report suggests that Watson’s situation still may not change their thinking about how the quarterback position is handled. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, NFL Network reporter...

Aaron Rodgers will get his own bust during his likely future induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But on Tuesday, it was another bust located in the Green Bay Packers quarterback’s locker that stole the show. As Rodgers arrived at his locker to speak to a group...

Kenny Pickett looked extremely sharp in his preseason debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. He then took the majority of second-team reps in practice on Monday, which most people viewed as the rookie getting a promotion. If that was the case, the Steelers do not want to admit it.

The Baltimore Ravens have been discussing a contract extension with Lamar Jackson throughout the offseason, and it sounds like the two sides may have at least agreed to a floor in negotiations. Jackson is said to be seeking a contract that is comparable to the fully guaranteed $230 million deal...

Melvin Gordon is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss some practice time this week. Contrary to what one reporter thought, however, the Denver Broncos running back did not warm up prior to Saturday night’s preseason game with some sort of bizarre padding on right leg.

The Seattle Seahawks are adding some wide receiver depth ahead of the new season in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. As first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Seahawks acquired wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside from Philadelphia in exchange for defensive back Ugo Amadi, whom they planned to release anyway.

The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have a well-thought out plan for Kenny Pickett, but it sure seems like he is moving on up in the world. During practice on Tuesday, Pickett saw action with the first-team offense for the first time. Pickett’s time with the No. 1 offense came during...

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler’s comeback with his former team will have to wait another year. Butler will not play this season after being placed on the team’s season-ending injured reserve list. In addition to Butler, cornerback Joejuan Williams was also put on injured reserve. Butler in...

Jake Paul may be able to knock out a few people in the boxing ring, but making contact in the batter’s box is a much bigger challenge for him. Paul took batting practice on the field at LoanDepot Park in Miami before Tuesday’s Marlins game against the Padres. He had a decent swing but was unable to make contact.