So we are REALLY back now! This year’s team has all the tools. The Steelers are clearly going for it as the Joe Haden acquisition and the J.J. Wilcox trade demonstrates. The team will be formidable and is an absolute Super Bowl contender.
Here are your 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers:
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Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Age | Exp. | BWG TAKE |
| 29 | Allen, Brian | CB | 6’3″ | 215 | 23 | R | A natural jammer, with a big body, who will start on special teams |
| 94 | Alualu, Tyson | DE | 6’3″ | 304 | 30 | 8 | Reclamation project, who is fighting for career |
| 4 | Berry, Jordan | P | 6’5″ | 195 | 26 | 3 | Solid Punter who has solidified himself |
| 9 | Boswell, Chris | K | 6’2″ | 185 | 26 | 3 | “Little Bos” has become a dependable asset |
| 84 | Brown, Antonio | WR | 5’10” | 181 | 29 | 8 | The Best Receiver in Football |
| 10 | Bryant, Martavis | WR | 6’4″ | 211 | 25 | 3 | Only thing keeping him from stardom is himself |
| 25 | Burns, Artie | CB | 6’1″ | 197 | 22 | 2 | Second year pro will start and contribute |
| 46 | Canaday, Kameron | LS | 6’4″ | 245 | 25 | 1 | Beat out a draft pick and taking the spot of a dependable veteran |
| 56 | Chickillo, Anthony | LB | 6’3″ | 255 | 24 | 3 | Provides great depth and a spark off the bench |
| 30 | Conner, James | RB | 6’1″ | 233 | 22 | R | Fan Favorite who will see plenty of time, “The Mini-Bus” |
| 28 | Davis, Sean | S | 6’1″ | 202 | 23 | 2 | Changed the dynamic of last years secondary |
| 66 | DeCastro, David | G | 6’5″ | 316 | 27 | 6 | The Best Guard in Football, a road grader up front |
| 5 | Dobbs, Joshua | QB | 6’3″ | 216 | 22 | R | Will be the 3rd QB as he continues development |
| 48 | Dupree, Bud | LB | 6’4″ | 269 | 24 | 3 | Pass rush dramatically improved when he came back |
| 71 | Feiler, Matt | OT | 6’6″ | 330 | 25 | 1 | Big Fei is my guy, played his way on to the team |
| 67 | Finney, B.J. | C/G | 6’4″ | 318 | 25 | 2 | Utility lineman who is a solid backup |
| 54 | Fort, L.J. | LB | 6’1″ | 232 | 27 | 3 | Worked hard to get here and provide depth |
| 73 | Foster, Ramon | G | 6’5″ | 328 | 31 | 9 | Dependable Veteran who still gets it done |
| 22 | Gay, William | CB | 5’10” | 187 | 32 | 11 | Veteran DB who will see some time at Saftey and the Nickel |
| 77 | Gilbert, Marcus | OT | 6’6″ | 330 | 29 | 7 | An outstanding tackle, who punishes up front |
| 20 | Golden, Robert | S | 5’11” | 202 | 26 | 6 | Special Teams ace, will see some time in the Nickel |
| 85 | Grimble, Xavier | TE | 6’4″ | 261 | 24 | 2 | Needs to be more consistent and will be a big contributor |
| 21 | Haden, Joe | CB | 5’11” | 195 | 28 | 8 | Will absolutely solidify a leaky secondary |
| 79 | Hargrave, Javon | DT | 6’2″ | 305 | 24 | 2 | Anchor of a tough defensive line |
| 92 | Harrison, James | LB | 6’0″ | 242 | 39 | 15 | OUR HERO, will be protected at first then unleashed on the league |
| 65 | Hawkins, Jerald | OT | 6’6″ | 305 | 23 | 2 | Has the tools, needs the time |
| 88 | Heyward-Bey, Darrius | WR | 6’2″ | 210 | 30 | 9 | Special Teams contributor, who can still take the top off the defense |
| 97 | Heyward, Cameron | DE | 6’5″ | 295 | 28 | 7 | Emerging Star who will be back for a full season |
| 40 | Hilton, Mike | CB | 5’9″ | 184 | 23 | 1 | Camp Darling, who outworked several better pedigrees |
| 74 | Hubbard, Chris | C/G | 6’4″ | 295 | 26 | 4 | Awesome backup and utitlity guy |
| 11 | Hunter, Justin | WR | 6’4″ | 203 | 26 | 5 | Getting a chance to contribute |
| 81 | James, Jesse | TE | 6’7″ | 261 | 23 | 3 | “The Outlaw” needs to take the next step and keep his job |
| 51 | Johnson, Steven | LB | 6’1″ | 237 | 29 | 6 | Veteran Linebacker who provides depth |
| 3 | Jones, Landry | QB | 6’4″ | 225 | 28 | 5 | Had a very nice season as QB2 and is dependable |
| 44 | Matakevich, Tyler | LB | 6’1″ | 235 | 24 | 2 | The “Tackle Machine” will be the primary backup |
| 93 | McCullers, Daniel | DT | 6’7″ | 352 | 25 | 4 | Mt. McCullers’ make or break year, needs to use his size to impact |
| 89 | McDonald, Vance | TE | 6′ 4″ | 267 | 27 | 5 | Preseason steal, who could be a difference maker |
| 23 | Mitchell, Mike | S | 6’1″ | 221 | 30 | 9 | Coming off a great season, needs to play consistent |
| 55 | Moats, Arthur | LB | 6’1″ | 246 | 29 | 8 | Excellent veteran who can contribute when called upon |
| 45 | Nix, Roosevelt | FB | 5’11” | 248 | 25 | 3 | Old school punishing blocker |
| 53 | Pouncey, Maurkice | C | 6’4″ | 304 | 28 | 8 | Best Center in the NFL…when healthy! |
| 7 | Roethlisberger, Ben | QB | 6’5″ | 240 | 35 | 14 | The Steelers entire season rides on his shoulders |
| 17 | Rogers, Eli | WR | 5’10” | 187 | 24 | 3 | Became a reliable target last year and a terrific slot guy |
| 24 | Sensabaugh, Coty | CB | 5’11” | 187 | 28 | 6 | Veteran CB who pushed Ross Cockrell off the roster |
| 50 | Shazier, Ryan | LB | 6’1″ | 230 | 25 | 4 | Dynamic Playmaker who needs to stay healthy |
| 19 | Smith-Schuster, JuJu | WR | 6’1″ | 215 | 20 | R | Exciting prospect who will be a slot guy |
| 91 | Tuitt, Stephon | DE | 6’6″ | 303 | 24 | 4 | Really stepped up last year and is a bookend for the defense |
| 78 | Villanueva, Alejandro | OT | 6’9″ | 320 | 28 | 3 | Terrific tackle who is now locked in long term |
| 96 | Walton, L.T. | DE | 6’5″ | 305 | 25 | 3 | Performed well in camp and earned the last spot |
| 39 | Watson, Terrell | RB | 6’1″ | 240 | 24 | 1 | Beat out Fitz, but roster spot might be in jeopardy when Bell is back |
| 90 | Watt, T.J. | LB | 6’4″ | 252 | 22 | R | Exciting Pass Rusher who will be the starter on the right side |
| TBD | Wilcox, J.J. | S | 6’1″ | 212 | 26 | 5 | Steelers made the late pre-season trade to get some veteran help |
| 98 | Williams, Vince | LB | 6’1″ | 233 | 27 | 5 | His development pushed out Timmons |