On the final play of a two-minute drive at the end of practice Thursday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called a timeout with 4 seconds remaining. Just enough time to ice Baker Mayfield. “I want to take a look at it,

The Steelers, however, are not set to play their starters after going through Thursday’s joint practice. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters earlier in the day that playing time in the second preseason game will be similar to that of last week’s game against Jacksonville.

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The Pirates are moving Andrew Heaney to the bullpen, opening up a spot in their rotation that is certainly cause for intrigue. Manager Don Kelly told reporters at Wrigley Field that Heaney will be available out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season,

Licht and his staff have been unbending about certain qualities they seek in players since 2019, and the Bucs have benefited.

Meanwhile, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Thursday that the Steelers would once again bench the bulk of their top players and go in with almost all reserves at the team's most important positions. This includes quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers did not play in the first preseason game.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters in his Thursday press conference that most starters will not play in Saturday’s matchup against the Buccaneers.

With Aaron Rodgers possibly sitting out all three preseason games, Thursday might have been the best chance to evaluate the QB this summer.

Belvidere’s football program has been trying to gain some traction the past few years. There are signs that the Bucs are making progress.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will field one of the most potent receiving corps in the NFL for the 2025 season. Their group was already lethal last year, and now it's even stronger with the additions of first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and seventh-round selection Tez Johnson.