NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy running back and wide receiver Eli Heidenreich in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh native returns to his hometown team after a standout career at the Naval Academy. Heidenreich has already begun integrating with the roster during rookie minicamp.

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CBS Sports has released an early mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft, highlighting quarterback prospects like Arch Manning and Dante Moore. The projection places Manning with the Miami Dolphins at No. 1 overall. Several other teams are linked to top talents across positions.

The New York Giants have declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Deonte Banks, a 2023 first-round pick whose performance has declined each season. The decision comes after Banks recorded limited production in 2025. New York has added depth at the position through free agency and the draft.

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Gabriel Rubio's selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft adds more than size to the defensive line—it revives a family connection to the organization.

James Harrison and Bryant McFadden, former Pittsburgh Steelers players, have voiced concerns over the team's quarterback situation if Aaron Rodgers returns. Harrison argues Mason Rudolph should be cut, while McFadden sees the draft pick of Drew Allar as raising more questions. Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly predicts Allar as the 2027 starter.

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Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' fifth-round selection of Riley Nowakowski in the 2026 NFL Draft, debate has emerged over limiting the Indiana product to fullback duties. Analyst Steve Palazzolo raised concerns about pigeonholing him, while running backs coach Ramon Chinyoung Sr. stressed versatile usage amid roster needs at tight end.