Aaron Becker

1 week ago | steelersnow.com | Aaron Becker

Steelers News PITTSBURGH — Third-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is one of the more promising defenders on the Pittsburgh Steelers. He attributes his early success in the NFL to something not a lot of younger players get: The opportunity to learn from multiple vets.

1 week ago | steelersnow.com | Aaron Becker

Steelers News PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been absent from the first two days of OTAs. That has given other players, like third-year outside linebacker Nick Herbig, a chance to run with the ones. “I’d love for T.J. to be here,” Herbig said.

1 week ago | steelersnow.com | Aaron Becker

Steelers News PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5 of last season. He had surgery this offseason to correct the injury and revealed just how brutal it was on Wednesday. “Basically had a bone spur and scoliosis in the back of my neck that they had to get out,” Leal said.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Aaron Becker

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal explains the season-ending injury he suffered last season. PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5 of last season. He had surgery this offseason to correct the injury and revealed just how brutal it was on Wednesday. “Basically had a bone spur and scoliosis in the back of my neck that they had to get out,” Leal said. “About six to seven weeks of bed rest.

1 week ago | steelersnow.com | Aaron Becker

Steelers News PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers third-round rookie running back Kaleb Johnson fell down draft boards after running a 4.57-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. He’s heard the noise and has a warning for those who want to continue doubting his speed.