Calvin Austin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Steel City Underground / April 5

Steelers Plays of the Year: Austin grabs go-ahead TD against Browns

Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits and everything else in-between from the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 30

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin gives update on Aaron Rodgers, QB situation

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media on Sunday ahead of the NFL's owner's meetings and offered an update on the team's quarterback situation.

Steelers may have notable backup plan if Aaron Rodgers does not sign

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Seahawks, Steelers agree to DK Metcalf trade

The D.K. Metcalf situation has been sorted out prior to the start of the new league year. The Pro Bowl wideout is headed from the Seahawks to the Steelers, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 7

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Fully Defends George Pickens Against The Media: 'I Don't Get Treated The Same Way'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two, young promising wide receivers who were both taken by the franchise in the 2022 NFL Draft. Both George Pickens and Calvin Austin III are entering the fourth and final years of their rookie contracts, which means both receivers are looking to prove their worth and value in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

NFL News / Steelers Now / March 2

Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor a Perfect Fit for Steelers Offense

INDIANAPOLIS — Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver room outside of George Pickens became somewhat of a laughing stock around the NFL. While

NFL Draft News

Steelers come to record-breaking deal with undrafted free agent after 2025 NFL Draft

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Patriots select Mr. Irrelevant in 2025 NFL Draft

NFL News / Steelers Now / January 16

Steelers Long Shots to Land Bengals Free Agent WR Tee Higgins

The Pittsburgh Steelers will almost certainly be looking to aggressively upgrade their wide receivers room during the 2025 offseason, but landing Cincinnati Bengals star Tee Higgins, the top free agent set to hit the market, might be far fetched.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 25

Steelers' Calvin Austin Calls Out Team After Brutal Loss To The Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers played a brutal game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, losing 29-10. The game started off about as bad as it could, as the Steelers offense couldn’t move the ball and the defense couldn’t slow down the Chiefs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 21

Multiple Steelers Fined for Eagles Fight

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington and wide receiver Calvin Austin III were each fined for their roles in a fight against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 15 loss.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 20

Ravens Great Declares They're Not Afraid Of Steelers' Calvin Austin: 'Come On'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a golden opportunity to prove every pundit wrong and win the AFC North on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. A Steelers victory over the Ravens would clinch the division, a feat few believed possible after an 2024 offseason filled with question marks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 18

Arthur Smith Praises Calvin Austin III for Being Memphis Tough: ‘We Wanted to Draft Him When I Was in Atlanta’

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington and wide receiver Calvin Austin III both were called for unnecessary roughness penalties late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 15

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Trolls Ref With Hilarious Message After Awful Call

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 10-4 on the season after a disappointing 27-13 loss on the road to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. Early in the game, Steelers tight end Darnell Washington found himself in a heated blocking exchange with Eagles defensive back Darius Slay.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Will Breakout WR Be Ready Against Browns?

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to improve their lead in the AFC North on Sunday when they host the Cleveland Browns. In their Week 13 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers suffered a potentially crucial loss to their offense, as breakout receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a concussion.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 3

Steelers WR Calvin Austin III Placed in Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed during his Tuesday press conference that wide receiver Calvin Austin III is in the concussion protocol.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 3

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Announces That Calvin Austin III Is Officially In Concussion Protocol Among Other Major Injury Notes

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for what could be the last game of the season where they are favored by a touchdown. Even though they are at home against the 3-9 Cleveland Browns, they should remember what just happened to them on Thursday Night Football in Week 12.

NFL News / Steelers Now / December 1

Steelers Escape Bengals Game Relatively Healthy

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Sunday’s 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals relatively healthy, as wide receiver Calvin Austin III was the only player to leave the game with an injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / December 1

Steelers WR Calvin Austin III (head) ruled out vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game at the Cincinnati Bengals with a head injury. Austin took a massive hit in the first quarter from Cincinnati linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, who was called for defensive pass interference on the play.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / October 30

Watch: Calvin Austin III to the house on 73-yard punt return

Steel City Underground will pick an exceptional play of the game as a highlight each week of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 NFL regular season. Stay tuned as we hand-select the very best from the Black and Gold!

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 29

Calvin Austin III Shines for Steelers in Primetime

PITTSBURGH – With the game tied 9-9 in the third quarter, Calvin Austin broke through with a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 16-9 lead over the New York Giants at the 4:38 mark of the third quarter of Monday night’s game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Watch: Steelers' Calvin Austin III returns a punt for TD on 'MNF'

The Steelers were tied up 9-9 with the Giants when the second-year wideout broke the game wide open for Pittsburgh.

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The 'Most career NFL passing yards' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 23

Watch: Calvin Austin caps off Steelers win with 55-yard TD reception

Steel City Underground will pick an exceptional play of the game as a highlight each week of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL regular season. Stay tuned as we hand-select the very best from the Black and Gold!

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 8

Steelers' Zach Azzanni Revealing He Has To Pull Calvin Austin 'Out Of Practice Every Day' And For Good Reason

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to fully unleash the potential of their speedy young wide receiver, Calvin Austin III. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Austin’s rookie season was derailed by a foot injury that landed him on season-ending injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 20

Steelers QB Sees Tyler Lockett in Calvin Austin

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for the emergence of a WR2, and while a trade option is still on the table, they're also hoping one of their in-house candidates bursts onto the scene during training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 18

Halicke: Austin could be a wild card in wide receiver mix

The Steelers have long been the center of trade rumors for an impact wide receiver. Should Omar Khan stand pat and not make such a move, somebody in the receiver room will have to step up.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 12

Steelers third-year WR making strong impression on coach

The Steelers coaching staff has made it clear that they are not concerned with naming a No. 2 wide receiver. However, whether Pittsburgh wants to put a label on it or not, the team is going to need to replace the production of wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who was traded to the Carolina Panthers in March.

New Panthers WR motivated to receive 'big contract'

NFL insider addresses reports on Steelers' Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers' Russell Wilson found 'fountain of youth' as QB competition heats up

The most memorable seasons by NFL backup quarterbacks

The 'Prominent quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 5

Steelers OTAs Takeaways: Heyward States Demands, Austin Adapting

It’s the third week of offseason training activities at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. At this point in the process, much of it is monotony that we have seen in practice over the last few weeks, but Tuesday was highlighted by one thing that separated it from other days—Cam Heyward returned.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / May 25

Plays of the Year: Calvin Austin turns lone target into wild-card TD

Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits and everything else in-between from the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 23