A Steelers Depot every day section. A fast hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related tales that won’t require an entire article, however nuggets value mentioning and passing on to you guys.
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Giants Including Ward
Former Pittsburgh Steelers operating again Jonathan Ward is signing with the New York Giants, in line with reporter Aaron Wilson. Ward is inking a deal after making an attempt out with the group, filling in as depth after accidents forward on the group’s depth chart.
Ward appeared in 4 video games with the Steelers final season, carrying the ball 5 occasions for 22 yards. He additionally performed 59 particular groups snaps. Pittsburgh elevated him from the observe squad after early-season accidents to Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson however when the group bought more healthy on the finish of the yr, Ward was left on the observe squad. Pittsburgh initially carried him on its offseason roster however launched him in June.
New York’s suffered a number of accidents at operating again, together with to rookie Cam Skattebo, so Ward ought to get loads of burn this summer season. He’ll look to stay on the observe squad.
Elsewhere, former Steelers TE Nick Vannett remains to be within the league, signing with the Minnesota Vikings at the moment.
Air Metcalf
The Steelers’ social media channels posted a fantastic picture of DK Metcalf exhibiting off his hops throughout yesterday’s observe, leaping as much as snag this move throughout particular person/positional drills. Simply look how excessive up receivers like No. 85 Ke’Shawn Williams and No. 13 Scotty Miller are wanting.
Pittsburgh hopes Metcalf makes these sorts of performs all through the common season. Since being drafted in 2019, his 48 touchdowns are tied for fifth amongst all NFL gamers. Of these 48, 10 have come contained in the 5-yard-line, tied for tenth amongst all broad receivers.
Frazier’s Type Gesture
Coaching camp isn’t nearly what occurs on the sector. It’s a particular time for followers to satisfy their favourite gamers up shut. One fan shared that second with C Zach Frazier, getting an autograph and picture with him over the weekend.
It’s one of many advantages of the Steelers being one in every of only a handful of groups to have a “vacation spot” coaching camp, placing them in an setting the gamers – and followers – wouldn’t in any other case be in. Frazier is one in every of many Steelers to signal autographs earlier than and after observe.
