Steelers Daily News & Links: Cam Heyward in Ireland; Antonio Brown Gets Called Out
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🏈 Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward went to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour as part of his trip to Ireland. The Steelers will host a regular season game at Croke Park in Ireland this fall.
🏈 Gennaro Filice of NFL.com tabbed Will Howard as the Steelers’ best sleep pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
“Like I said above, we all remain on Aaron Rodgers watch, assuming he’ll eventually join this roster. But Howard was discussed as an option for Pittsburgh throughout the pre-draft process, so it wasn’t surprising to see Omar Khan pounce when the quarterback remained available in the sixth round,” Filice wrote. “A physically imposing guy at 6-4, 236 pounds, Howard looks like a Steeler signal-caller. His actual play over four years at Kansas State and one season at Ohio State was uneven, but he certainly finished on a high note, posting sparkling numbers during the Buckeyes’ four-game playoff run to a national title.”
🏈 Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has the highest upside of any wide receiver outside of Round 2. Ayomanor was selected by the Tennessee Titans at 136th overall (fourth round. The Steelers had a chance to select Ayomanor, but picked Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer at (123th overall) instead.
🏈 Steelers fourth-round pick Jack Sawyer and sixth-round pick Will Howard stopped by the BA Trading Store in the Strip District on Saturday.
🏈 Antonio Brown and former All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel have been beefing on X.
“If Mike Tomlin never babied you @AB84 NFL would’ve been an after thought. You couldn’t survive anywhere else. The Steelers organization and players allowed you to act crazy. Lucky you never played on my team. You would’ve been dealt with immediately and not by the coach. Facts!” Samuel wrote.
🏈 According to the FTN StatsHub, George Pickens (13.7) and DK Metcalf (13.2) are two of just eight receivers with 100 or more targets and an average depth of target of 12.0 or more yards during the 2024 season. They are also two of just 13 receivers with over 1,400 air yards last season, as well.
🏈 Arthur Smith’s offenses have ranked top three in rush attempts in four of his last five seasons as a head coach or offensive coordinator,” according to Matt Williamson. “His teams have also totaled 500-plus RB touches in each of the past three seasons. Najee Harris vacated 299 touches.”
🏈 ESPN’s Jordan Reid said on SportsCenter that there’s plenty of early buzz about the potential of the 2026 QB class. South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is one passer that many are already excited to watch next season.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM MAY 3
🏈 Mason Rudolph is Glad to Be Back in Pittsburgh: ‘It’s a Sports Town Like No Other’
🏈 Bell: Steelers 2025 NFL Draft Grade
🏈 Former NFL OL Calls Out Aaron Rodgers: ‘I Think He Wants to Stay Relevant’
🏈 Steelers Rookie QB Will Howard Has a Hidden Strength
🏈 Insider: George Pickens Wants to Stay with Steelers
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