Steelers Daily News & Links: Russell Wilson Visits Children’s Hospital; Ben Roethlisberger’s 20th Draft Anniversary

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🏈 KDKA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson visited UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Since signing with the Steelers on Mar. 15, Russell Wilson has made himself at home in the Steel City. Last week, the former MLB prospect threw out the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home contest against the Boston Red Sox. He even took part in batting practice.

Amazing visit today @ChildrensPGH!!!
The sweetest kids! Keep fighting!
Keep overcoming! 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/4aGtY2ht4s

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 24, 2024

🏈 Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joins Randy Baumann and the ‘DVE Morning Show at 8:45 tomorrow morning. It’s the 20th anniversary of Big Ben’s selection by the Steelers and he’ll share what it was like leading up to draft night.

20 years ago today….

Steelers draft Ben Roethlisberger with the 11th overall pick

April 24, 2004
pic.twitter.com/dTZ3u6Vi5W

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 24, 2024

🏈 The Steelers official website posted a photo gallery from voluntary offseason workouts.

gainz szn 💪

More 📸: https://t.co/iLcBnAVOgK pic.twitter.com/nxt717SrPa

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 24, 2024

🏈 Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is putting in work at voluntary offseason workouts.

All work 😤

QB1 🔜 pic.twitter.com/mbB1yeJyds

— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) April 23, 2024

🏈 The Steelers official X account looked back at the selection of USC strong safety Troy Polamalu in the 2003 NFL Draft.

south central’s finest 🐐 @tpolamalu@uscfb | #SteelersDraft pic.twitter.com/zuRa88vtXz

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 23, 2024

🏈 Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the Steelers drafting Virginia tight end Heath Miller at 30th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. The rest of Pittsburgh’s first day included drafting Florida State cornerback Bryant McFadden and Northwestern offensive lineman Trai Essex.

OTD in 2005….

Steelers draft Heath Miller in the 1st round

The rest of Pittsburgh’s first day, though not shown in the video, included drafting Bryant McFadden and Trai Essex.@BMac_SportsTalk @TraiDay79 pic.twitter.com/bMZGlJWXIB

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 23, 2024

🎥 Fantasy Yahoo Sports: Could LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. be the next great Steelers WR?

Could Brian Thomas Jr. be the next great Steelers WR? 👀 pic.twitter.com/tJvGFwIogZ

— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) April 23, 2024

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