Author: Ryland Bickley

3 Steelers named to PFWA All-NFL team


AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens
Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

More awards pour in for the Steelers’ best.

It’s awards season for the NFL’s best, and three Steelers just received another accolade following impressive regular season performances.

The Pro Football Writers of America named its 2024 All-NFL team today, and defensive lineman Cam Heyward, outside linebacker T.J. Watt, and kicker Chris Boswell all made the cut.

Unsurprisingly, all three also made the PFWA’s All-AFC team.

Heyward and Boswell are not surprising inclusions. Both made the AP’s All-Pro first team this season, with Heyward having an eight-sack season at age 35 as one of the NFL’s top interior linemen. Boswell went an incredible 41/44 on field goal attempts in the regular season.

Watt, who finished outside of the NFL’s top five in sacks for his first full season since 2018, was a bit more surprising to see on the list as he was not an AP first-team All-Pro. Still, he was undoubtedly one of the NFL’s top edge rushers, finishing second in the league in tackles for loss and first in forced fumbles.

The PFWA separates outside linebackers from defensive ends on its ballot, meaning Watt and Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto were named the best at their position. At defensive end, Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson were the picks.

Chris Jones joined Heyward as the picks for interior defensive line.

This year’s PFWA honors further add to the impressive Steelers careers of Heyward, Watt, and Boswell.

Steelers bring back RB on reserve/future contract


Jonathan Ward #35 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball up the field in the fourth quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Steelers add some offseason depth at running back.

The Steelers continue to make offseason roster moves. On Monday, the team announced the signing of running back Jonathan Ward to a reserve/future contract.

Ward should be a familiar name to Steelers fans. He’s been part of over 15 roster moves since first signing with the team in May of 2024. Ward spent time on the Steelers’ practice squad and active roster over the season, appearing in four games. He rushed five times for 22 yards over that span, adding 59 special teams snaps.

The 27-year-old running back will now stay with the Steelers through the 2025 offseason. Given his experience with the team, he could be a name to keep an eye on if the Steelers shuffle their running back room entering the new season.

Ward has recorded 143 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown over his time in the NFL, but more importantly, he’s an experienced special teamer who’s also returned a few kicks over his five-year career.

The Steelers now have 81 players on the team between the active roster, reserve/future contracts, and reserve/injured list. Cole Holcomb remains on the PUP list while Markus Golden is still on the reserve/retired list heading into the new league year.