A new series on Steelers Depot to get us through the offseason. As the title implies, we’re explaining the role of players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. Beyond just starter, backup, or special teamer, we’re describing what their ideal role and contribution to the team in 2023 will be. We’ll continue with FS Minkah Fitzpatrick….
Miles Boykin’s position is technically wide receiver. But in his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, that wasn’t his primary role. He served as an ace specialist, one of the NFL’s top gunners, and ended the year playing nearly 100 more snaps on special teams than he did offensively. While he’s comfortable and dependable in…
Wide receiver Miles Boykin did not reach a new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers until April 24, just days before the 2023 NFL Draft was to start. He had been an unsigned free agent for over a month before opting to return on a minimum-salary one-year contract, believing it was his best fit to continue…
Not only did the Pittsburgh Steelers dramatically reform their inside linebacker position this offseason, they also added a new coach in Aaron Curry, coming over from the Seattle Seahawks after serving in multiple different assistant roles there. And in doing so, he gets to work under one of the men to whom he has looked…