- Pittsburgh Steelers sign former CFL star Anthony Chickillo
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran linebacker Anthony Chickillo to a one-year contract. Chickillo, who spent the past four seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, joins the Steelers after recording 30 tackles, four sacks, and an interception in 14 games last season.
Chickillo, 27, was a standout player in the CFL, earning All-Star honors in 2018 and 2019. He was also named the Eskimos’ Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019.
The Steelers are hoping that Chickillo can provide some depth to their linebacker corps, which has been hit by injuries in recent weeks. Chickillo is expected to compete for a backup role behind starters T.J. Watt and Devin Bush.
- Steelers to host Ravens in AFC Divisional Round
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday, January 16th. The game will be played at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Steelers earned a first-round bye after finishing the regular season with a 12-4 record. The Ravens advanced to the Divisional Round after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card Round.
The Steelers and Ravens have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the 1970s. The two teams have met in the playoffs six times, with the Steelers holding a 3-2 advantage.
The Steelers are favored to win the game, but the Ravens are a dangerous team, especially when led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. The game is expected to be a close one, and it should be a lot of fun to watch.
- Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger to retire after the season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has announced that he will retire after the 2021 season. Roethlisberger, 39, has spent his entire 18-year career with the Steelers, leading the team to two Super Bowl victories.
Roethlisberger is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. He has passed for 64,088 yards, 418 touchdowns, and 211 interceptions in his career. He has also rushed for 1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Roethlisberger has been a durable player throughout his career, starting 241 of 259 regular season games and 23 of 25 playoff games. He has led the Steelers to the playoffs 13 times, including eight AFC North championships.
Roethlisberger’s retirement will mark the end of an era for the Steelers. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, and wins. He is also one of the most popular players in Steelers history.
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