Recent pittsburgh steelers news

Here are some recent Pittsburgh Steelers news updates:

Offseason Moves

• The Steelers signed quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a one-year contract extension on March 17.
• They also signed running back Anthony McFarland to a one-year contract extension on March 18.
• The team released wide receiver Ryan Switzer on March 16.

Free Agency

• The Steelers signed defensive tackle Carlos Davis to a one-year contract on March 22.
• They also signed linebacker Joe Schobert to a one-year contract on March 23.
• The team signed cornerback Justin Layne to a one-year contract on March 24.

Draft

• The Steelers selected wide receiver George Pickens in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft on April 30.
• They also selected linebacker Quincy Roche in the sixth round (255th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft on May 1.

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season after undergoing elbow surgery in January.
• Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to miss 2-3 months after undergoing knee surgery in March.
• Linebacker T.J. Watt is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in February.

Coaching Staff

• The Steelers hired Teryl Austin as their new defensive coordinator on January 14.
• They also hired Matt Canada as their new quarterbacks coach on January 15.

Other News

• The Steelers will wear a special "My Cause, My Cleats" uniform during their Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens to support various charitable causes.
• The team will also host a "Salute to Service" game during their Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers to honor military personnel and veterans.