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Pittsburgh Steelers lose out on another quarterback option

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9 months ago

April 4, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers lose out on another quarterback option

Another quarterback option is off the market for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is signing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers to compete with Taylor Heinicke for their backup job behind Justin Herbert.

That deal will be worth up to $6.2 million, but that is likely heavily laced with incentives and is a cheaper deal for a player unlikely fully guaranteed to make the final roster.

In free agency, Lance looked to be a young option with some upside, and that could have been appealing to a team like the Steelers, even if he is a wild card dart throw. Lance, the former third overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, has only started five games in his entire NFL career.

The 49ers gave him a chance in his second year in the NFL, but a broken ankle would pave the way for Brock Purdy to take that mantle, and Lance was out of a job by that point. His athleticism and arm strength make the tools intriguing, even if they have never come around to pop in the way they should have.

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

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4 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some injury updates on Tuesday courtesy of head coach Mike Tomlin, with the most promising one being that pass rusher Nick Herbig should return this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Herbig suffered a hamstring injury against the Miami Dolphins and practiced late last week but could not make the final push to suit up against the Lions.

Meanwhile, four other players are working through soft tissue injuries as well. Cornerback James Pierre has a calf issue that has kept him out of the last two games, but he went through a workout on Tuesday and that could get him back on the practice field.

Tomlin seemed optimistic that Pierre would return to practice this week. He did not give the same level of optimism to guard Isaac Seumalo, who is still battling through a triceps injury.

Seumalo missed last week after not practicing, and could be out for another game if he can not practice. Spencer Anderson, his backup, will be limited after getting banged-up against the Lions.

Wide receiver Calvin Austin III has a hamstring strain that Tomlin said will leave as questionable this week, and will likely limit him early in the practice week. The same can be said for slot cornerback Brandin Echols, who is battling a groin injury.

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