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Jaguars Release Former Steelers WR

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2 years ago

August 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Denzel Mims is back on the free agent market after being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Mims signed with the Jaguars after being released by the Steelers this summer. He spent most of last season in Pittsburgh on the practice squad and returned this spring for Organized Team Activities and minicamp. He was then waived prior to training camp as the team allowed him to look for another opportunity before the season.

The #Jaguars released WR Denzel Mims, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 25, 2024

Mims, 26, was the New York Jets’ second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but has struggled to remain on a roster in the NFL. He played 30 games over three seasons for New York, catching 42 passes for 676 yards before being released. He’s since spent time in Pittsburgh, Detroit with the Lions, and Jacksonville.

The Baylor standout is hard to miss on the field, standing 6-foot-3, 207 pounds. After two 1,000-yard seasons in college, he finished his career with 2,925 yards and 28 touchdowns. He then stole the show at the NFL Combine by running a 4.39 40-yard dash. But ultimately, despite having some of the best physical attributes of his draft class, he has yet to find a home where he can develop into a contributor.

As for the Steelers, they’re continuing to try and find their best group of wide receivers. Coming into the offseason, Mims was believed to have an opportunity to make Pittsburgh’s roster, but didn’t work out early. Now, the Steelers are sifting through names like Dez Fitzpatrick, Scotty Miller and Quez Watkins to try and decide the end of their depth chart.

They haven’t ruled out a trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and could look at acquire another name with roster cuts coming soon. However, a return for Mims is unlikely after the Steelers moved on before camp.

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Brandon McGinley forgets the costs of Pittsburgh’s growth

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April 5, 2026

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Brandon McGinley forgets the costs of Pittsburgh’s growth

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Four people taken into custody and charged following drug bust in Pittsburgh suburb

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21 hours ago

April 4, 2026

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Four people taken into custody and charged following drug bust in Pittsburgh suburb

The Allegheny County Police Department announced charges against four people after a drug bust earlier this week in Braddock.

On Thursday, the county police’s violent crime and firearms unit, along with the SWAT team, served a search warrant at a home on Corey Avenue.

When they entered, they found two adult men, an adult woman, and one boy inside. They were all taken into custody.

Following a search of the home, detectives found a loaded handgun, five bricks of suspected fentanyl, multiple handgun magazines, and firearm accessories.

All four of the people in the home are now facing charges in connection with the investigation.

Among them is 24-year-old Jawan Coachman, who is being charged with carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and tampering with evidence. Both 18-year-old Nathaniel Scott and 19-year-old Nakhiya Enoch are facing multiple drug charges and an additional charge related to firearms violations.

Meanwhile, the juvenile had charges filed in juvenile court, and his identity has not been released.

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All Pittsburgh Steelers Picks 2026 NFL Draft | NESN

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April 4, 2026

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All Pittsburgh Steelers Picks 2026 NFL Draft | NESN

No team in the league has more picks in the 2026 NFL Draft than the Pittsburgh Steelers. The defending AFC North Champions are scheduled to make 12 picks in this year’s draft.

Pittsburgh has a selection in all seven rounds of the draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 23rd, and concludes on Saturday, April 25th.

Round 1: Pick 21
Round 2: Pick 53
Round 3: Pick 76
Round 3: Pick 85
Round 3: Pick 99
Round 4: Pick 121
Round 4: Pick 135
Round 5: Pick 161
Round 6: Pick 216
Round 7: Pick 224
Round 7: Pick 230
Round 7: Pick 237

New Head Coach Mike McCarthy inherited a roster with more than a fair share of holes to fill. Perhaps none more so than wide receiver.

Trading for highly productive former Indianapolis Colts draft pick Michael Pittman Jr. to play alongside D.K. Metcalf certainly helped, but third-year receiver Roman Wilson is currently slotted as the team’s wide receiver No. 3 with only 164 career yards. The Steelers can go anywhere with their first-round selection, and if one of the big three receivers falls (Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, or Makai Lemon), don’t count the Steelers out.

The second most pressing need is safety, and the Steelers are in luck. There are at least three safeties with a consensus first-round grade in this year’s class. At 21, Pittsburgh is in a prime position to pick up a day-one starter if they go this route.

With 12 picks, McCarthy will hope to secure at least six starters/role players, and with three picks in the third round, they’ve got the draft capital to do just that.

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