A Steelers Depot every day section. A fast hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related tales that will not require an entire article however nuggets value mentioning and passing on to you guys.
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Rodgers’ Wild Run
Within the new Madden, Aaron Rodgers is popping again the clock. This clip surfaced of Rodgers hurdling a Cincinnati Bengals defender and busting off an 80-yard run throughout a halftime cutaway. Secure to say the Steelers gained’t count on – nor ask – him to do the identical in actual life.
For the primary time within the sport’s historical past, Madden is displaying highlights of non-user video games throughout its halftime present. It adopts the identical thought as used within the acclaimed ESPN 2K5 twenty years in the past. However it’s apparent the function has its personal bugs; one other clip confirmed 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy making the same miraculous play.
Scouts Go to YSU
Steelers scouts stopped over at close by Youngstown State for a current observe. The varsity’s soccer account shared the information on Twitter/X yesterday.
Broad receiver Mike Solomon and punter Brendan Kilpatrick are two notable seniors to observe. Solomon transferred from D-II Slippery Rock after catching 56 passes for practically 800 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. Kilpatrick was named FCS Punter of the 12 months in 2024, averaging 46-yards on 40 makes an attempt. Youngstown State opens its season Aug. 28 in opposition to Mercyhurst.
The Steelers have solely ever drafted two gamers from Youngstown State: Al Perl in 1946 and QB Cliff Stoudt within the fifth spherical of the 1977 draft.
Edmunds To Raiders
Former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round decide and security Terrell Edmunds has landed in Las Vegas. The Raiders signed Edmunds at present, offering depth the remainder of the summer season.
Drafted in 2018, Edmunds appeared in 84 video games and made 75 begins for the Steelers. He spent 5 video games with the workforce final season, recording seven tackles, however was launched halfway via the yr. Nonetheless simply 28, Edmunds will attempt to stick on the again finish of the Raiders’ security depth chart or dangle round on their observe squad.
Injured Lions Participant Is Okay
Excellent news on Detroit Lions DB Morice Norris, stretchered off the sphere Friday night time within the second half of the workforce’s preseason sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons. Norris was faraway from the sphere on a backboard and ambulance after injuring his neck. The sport was stopped for greater than 10 minutes as Norris was attended to, and shortly after, the sport was suspended and didn’t conclude.
Scary because it was, Norris is in steady situation with motion in all extremities, because the workforce tweeted late Friday night time.
Norris himself posted an replace on social media.
Undrafted in 2024, Norris spent final season on the Lions’ observe squad.
