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2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl: Prospects to Watch for The Steelers

by James Layton

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is finally here, this is where the draft begins. Today I’m going to be watching these players that have a good chance to be on the Steelers big board.

There are a few on this list that are going to be moving up several boards after today. Just a couple to keep an eye on running back Tyjae Spears (Tulane) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (Michigan State).

Let’s get into the players.

National Team

Offense
Ronnie Bell, WR Michigan
Josh Whyle, TE Cincinnati
Dawand Jones, OT Ohio State
Blake Freeland, OT BYU
Jayden Reed, WR Michigan State

Defense
Keeanu Benton, DT Wisconsin
Isaiah Foskey, EDGE Notre Dame
Daiyan Henley, LB Washington State
Kyu Blu Kelly, CB Stanford
Riley Moss, CB Iowa

American Team

Offense
Tyjae Spears, RB Tulane
Xavier Hutchinson, WR Iowa State
Derius Davis, WR TCU
Darnell Wright, OT Tennessee
O’Cyrus Torrence, G Florida

Defense
Zachh Pickens, DL South Carolina
Will McDonald IV, EDGE Iowa State
SirVocea Dennis, LB Pittsburgh
Tyrique Stevens, CB Miami (FL)
Jay Ward, DB LSU

Steelers 2023 Free Agents

by James Layton

The steelers are entering the 2023 offseason with twenty-four free agents. Among them are Devin Bush, Damontae Kazee, Larry Ogunjobi, and Cameron Sutton.

Steelers free agent breakdown. 17 unrestricted free agents, 4 restricted free agents, and 3 exclusive rights free agents.

Let’s get into the free agents.

Unrestricted Free Agents

  1. Marcus Allen, LB
  2. Tyson Alualu, NT
  3. Miles Boykin, WR
  4. Devin Bush, LB
  5. Jessie Davis, G/T
  6. Zach Gentry, TE
  7. Karl Joseph, S
  8. Damontae Kazee, S
  9. Anthony Miller, WR (re-signed) 1-Year Contract
  10. Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  11. Malik Reed, OLB
  12. Mason Rudolph, QB
  13. Benny Snell, RB
  14. Robert Spillane, LB
  15. Cameron Sutton, CB
  16. Derek Watt, FB
  17. Chris Wormley, DE

Restricted Free Agents

  1. JC Hassenauer, C
  2. James Pierre, CB
  3. Steven Sims, WR
  4. Jeremy McNichols, RB

Exclusive Rights Free Agents

  1. Jamir Jones, OLB
  2. Elijah Riley, S
  3. Christian Kuntz, LS

Steelers 2023 Regular Season Opponents

by James Layton

Sadly, the Steelers season came to an end yesterday. It ended a whole lot better than what we thought after a 2-6 start, to a 9-8 record and a chance at the playoffs. And to cap it all off with four game win streak.

Even though the season ended yesterday, it’s never too early to start looking at next season. The 2023 season the Steelers have nine home games and eight away games.

Let’s get into the opponents.

Home

  • Ravens
  • Browns
  • Bengals
  • Jaguars
  • Titans
  • Cardinals
  • 49ers
  • Jets
  • Bears

Away

  • Ravens
  • Browns
  • Bengals
  • Texans
  • Colts
  • Rams
  • Raiders
  • Seahawks

Updated Steelers Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers made three practice squad moves Wednesday. They signed RB Master Teague and WR Ja’Marcus Bradley to the squad and released DL Renell Wren.

Here is the updated unit.

  1. Anthony McFarland, RB
  2. Cody White, WR
  3. William Dunkle, G/T
  4. John Leglue, G/T
  5. Carlos Davis, NT
  6. Elijah Riley, S
  7. Chapelle Russell, OLB
  8. Rod Williams, TE
  9. Mark Gilbert, CB
  10. Ryan McCollum, C
  11. David Anenih, OLB
  12. Duke Dawson, CB
  13. Jason Huntley, RB
  14. Josh Malone, WR
  15. Master Teague, RB
  16. Ja’Marcus Bradley, WR

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 11 vs Bengals

by James Layton

This is a big game for the Steelers. They already have a 1-0 lead on the Bengals for the Season. The Steelers need to start stacking wins if they want to turn their season around.

This is also going to be Rookie QB Kenny Pickett’s first start against a team in the division. Outside Linebacker Alex Highsmith looks to pick up where he left off after the week one matchup where he had three sacks.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
22 Najee Harris, RB
14 George Pickens, WR
88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
83 Connor Heyward, TE
65 Dan Moore Jr, OT
78 James Daniels, G

Defense
99 Larry Ogunjobi, DE
97 Cam Heyward, DT
56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
51 Myles Jack, MLB
90 TJ Watt, OLB
29 Levi Wallace, CB
39 Minkah Fitzpatrick, S
23 Damontae Kazee, S

Special Teams
4 Matthew Wright, K
82 Steven Sims, RS
41 Robert Spillane, ST
13 Miles Boykin, ST

Steelers Injury Report: Week 11 vs Bengals

by James Layton

The Steelers are coming into this game seemingly as health as when the seasons started, with only one player that’s going to be out. The Bengals on the other hand are coming into this game pretty banged up. They are missing a big piece of their offense with WR Ja’Marr Chase still out with a Hip injury. They are also without rookie Safety Dax Hill.

Let’s get into the report.

Steelers
Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring OUT

Bengals
Chris Evens, RB Knee Questionable
Tre Flowers, CB Hamstring Questionable
Ja’Marr Chase, WR Hip OUT
Josh Tupou, DT Calf OUT
Dax Hill, S Shoulder OUT

Workout Report for Friday 11/18

by James Layton

It wasn’t a slow Friday around the league for workouts. Thirteen players were brought in for tryouts. It was a big day for Defensive Backs and Linebackers to get brought in with more than half of the tryouts were for those two positions.

Let’s get into the tryouts.

Browns
Bubba Bolden, DB
Antoine Brooks, DB
Will Holden, OT
Storey Jackson, LB
Zakoby McClain, LB
Will Richardson, OT

Raiders
Julien Diaz, P
Terez Hall, LB

Steelers
Brock Miller, P

Commanders
Scott Nelson, DB
Aaron Shampklin, RB
David Vereen, DB
Antonio Williams, RB

Updated 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

Here is the updated 2023 draft order for the first round after Sunday’s games.

Let’s get into it.

  1. Texans (1-7-1)
  2. Raiders (2-7)
  3. Panthers (3-7)
  4. Eagles (3-7) from the Saints
  5. Jaguars (3-7)
  6. Bears (3-7)
  7. Seahawks (3-6) from the Broncos
  8. Lions (3-6) from the Rams
  9. Texans (3-6)
  10. Steelers (3-6)
  11. Lions (3-6)
  12. Falcons (4-6)
  13. Cardinals (4-6)
  14. Packers (4-6)
  15. Commanders (4-5)
  16. Colts (4-5-1)
  17. Chargers (5-4)
  18. Bengals (5-4)
  19. Buccaneers (5-5)
  20. Broncos (5-4) from the 49ers
  21. Patriots (5-4)
  22. Seahawks (6-4)
  23. Jets (6-3)
  24. Bills (6-3)
  25. Ravens (6-3)
  26. Titans (6-3)
  27. Cowboys (6-3)
  28. Giants (7-2)
  29. Dolphins (7-3) Forfeited Pick
  30. Vikings (8-1)
  31. Chiefs (7-2)
  32. Eagles (8-0)

Steelers Injury Report: Week 10 vs Saints

by James Layton

The Steelers are finally getting healthy. It’s looking like we are getting the Saints at the right time. They are coming in so beat up.

Steelers finally get two players back on defense with TJ Watt and Damontae Kazee. Hopefully they can finally get the pass rush going again with the return of TJ “Sack” Watt.

Let’s get into the injury reports.

Steelers
Kevin Dotson, G Abdomen Questionable
Malik Reed, OLB Person Reasons Questionable
William Jackson, CB Back OUT
Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring OUT

Saints
Marcus Davenport, DE Calf Questionable
Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE Illness Questionable
Marcus Maye, S Abdomen Questionable
PJ Williams, S Illness Questionable
Mark Ingram, RB Knee OUT
Erik McCoy, C Calf OUT
Andrus Peat, G Tricep OUT
Pete Warner, OLB Ankle OUT
Marshon Lattimore, CB Abdomen OUT

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 10 vs Saints

by James Layton

The Steelers are getting a big piece of the defense back this week with the return of TJ Watt. The Steelers are hoping this is going to help turn the season around.

The Steelers are looking to get their offense on track following the bye week. Some of the players have said this week that they have corrected some of the issues they were having.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
30 Jaylen Warren, RB
14 George Pickens, WR
82 Steven Sims, WR
88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
83 Conner Heyward, TE
61 Mason Cole, C
78 James Daniels, G

Defense
97 Cam Heyward, DT
99 Larry Ogunjobi, DE
90 TJ Watt, OLB
56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
23 Damontae Kazee, S
20 Cam Sutton, CB
29 Levi Wallace, CB
39 Minkah Fitzpatrick, S

Special Teams
4 Matthew Wright, K
6 Pressley Harvin III, P
28 Miles Killebrew, ST
44 Derek Watt, ST