Daily News & Links: Bret Michaels at Training Camp; Steelers in ‘Back and Forth’ Discussions with 49ers on Possible Trade for Brandon Aiyuk
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? Poison frontman Bret Michaels was at Steelers training camp on Tuesday. Michaels, a Butler County native, has been a diehard Steelers fan is entire life.
NFL insider Jay Glazer, who’s a close friend of Mike Tomlin, was also at camp.
“It’s “bring your kid to work day” here in @steelers camp so I told @bretmichaelsofficial he’s not grounded anymore and to come along and join me. Ain’t nothing but a good time! “The Rock, The Jock & The Talk,” Glazer wrote on X.
It’s “bring your kid to work day” here in @steelers camp so I told @bretmichaelsofficial he’s not grounded anymore and to come along and join me. Ain’t nothing but a good time! “The Rock, The Jock & The Talk.”. #steelers @nflonfox @CoachTomlin pic.twitter.com/6PVLMYsddU
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 6, 2024
Tomlin, Glazer and Michaels all went to Dino’s after practice.
Hanging at Dino's in Latrobe – best time ever! @steelers @steelernation 🤘 pic.twitter.com/pgPtLcZ5Zw
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) August 6, 2024
? The Steelers had several big-name guests at training camp on Tuesday, as Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and general manager Ben Cherington were also in attendance.
“Great day on the field and off meeting up with this group. Thanks so much to @derekshelton and Ben Cherington for taking time out on game day to come visit us. Big shoutout to @bretmichaels for being out here. And my guy, @JayGlazer always out here doing his thing,” Tomlin wrote on X.
Shelton told Teresa Varley of Steelers.com, “Any time I get a chance to be around Mike, it’s just inspiring to be in this environment and watch the enthusiasm. Just excited to be up here and support the Steelers.”
Great day on the field and off meeting up with this group. Thanks so much to @derekshelton and Ben Cherington for taking time out on game day to come visit us. Big shoutout to @bretmichaels for being out here. And my guy, @JayGlazer always out here doing his thing. pic.twitter.com/CYYphf9pTD
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) August 6, 2024
? NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that “there’s a lot of back and forth” between the Steelers and 49ers on a possible trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
49ers insider Matt Maiocco also added, “The fact the Steelers are back in talks with the 49ers toward a possible Brandon Aiyuk trade shows all sides have a willingness to get something done. The negotiations and conversations continue…”
The #Steelers and #49ers are involved in talks over WR Brandon Aiyuk again, per source—as @AdamSchefter reported first.
Adding: I’m told they’re “working on it. It’s a lot of back and forth.” https://t.co/komawXe1Hf
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2024
? The Denver Broncos will wear their “Summer White” jerseys against the Steelers in Week 2. The Steelers will be forced to wear their black jerseys.
The Broncos will wear white at home in Week 2 against the Steelers.
It's smart. Force the Steelers to stand under the sun on the east sideline on a (likely) warm-to-hot day in their black jerseys. Tampa Bay wears white at home for much of the season for the same reason…
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 6, 2024
? Happy Birthday to Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, born on August 7, 1997 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
HBD Smitty‼️ pic.twitter.com/8TRirkpApX
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 7, 2024
? Steel City Star posted a new angle of Rod Woodson’s forced fumble and recovery in overtime against the Houston Oilers in the 1989 AFC Wild Card game. Woodson’s big play set up a Gary Anderson 50-yard field goal to give Pittsburgh a 26-23 win in OT.
1989 AFC Wild Card
NEW ANGLE of Rod Woodson’s OT play
This is the first angle that shows just how right Trumpy was when he said, “White’s mistake is that he bounces outside.”
He likely gains at least a few yards if he runs inside.@RodWoodson26 pic.twitter.com/3Av6SenI7l
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) August 6, 2024
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