Pittsburg, PA
Steelers release veteran LB
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their 2025 draft last Saturday, with five of their seven selections being used on the defensive side of the ball. Now, the Steelers are clearing a roster spot after the draft.
The Steelers released veteran linebacker Thomas Rush on Wednesday. Rush signed with the Tennessee Titans in April 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota. He spent the 2023 season on Tennessee’s practice squad and was waived ahead of the 2024 season. Pittsburgh activated him in March. In his five seasons with the Golden Gophers, Rush had 86 total tackles and 8.5 sacks in 59 career games.
The Steelers drafted Ohio State outside linebacker Jack Sawyer in the fourth round of the draft, and also took Washington linebacker Carson Bruener in the seventh round. Likely seeing no spot for Rush, Pittsburgh opted to move on.
A towing company employee fatally shot another employee after a fight on Wednesday evening in Springdale Township, police said.
In a news release, the Allegheny County Police Department said the shooting happened around 5 p.m. at Oak’s Auto/Truck Service on School Street. At the scene, authorities said first responders found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
County police said preliminary information shows that an argument between the two employees escalated into a fight. During the physical confrontation, officials said one employee fatally shot the other. Police did not release any additional details about the shooting, including the names of those involved.
Investigators will consult with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on whether the shooter will be charged, officials said.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the middle of the 2025 NFL season, bringing in Aaron Rodgers’ long-time friend and former teammate with the Green Bay Packers to aid the receiving corps. After being elevated to the active roster, Valdes-Scantling had 10 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in five games with the Steelers.
MVS signed with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency. Speaking with Yahoo! Sports, Valdes-Scantling revealed why he didn’t return to Pittsburgh in free agency.
“I was still interested in playing for Pittsburgh,” Valdes-Scantling said. “But I was very adamant on [wanting] to play with Aaron if I was going to go back to Pittsburgh because he’s one of my best friends that I’ve made in this league over my nine-year career. He was still undecided if he was going to go back and play or if he was going to hang it up, so I was like, ‘Let’s see what else is out there.’”
The Steelers added Michael Pittman to their receiving corps by trading for him on the first day of the league year in March, and also added Alabama product Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Comparing this current group of pass-catchers to those of previous years has fans excited about the potential ceiling of the offense.
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