Daily News & Links: Cam Heyward Gives Back; UDFA Steelers Players Numbers
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? Steelers Community Relations: Cam Heyward’s favorite way to celebrate his birthday is to throw a party with some local kids who may need some extra encouragement.
He and The Heyward House treated a special group of kids to a night of fun at Dave & Busterās at the annual Cam’s Birthday Bash.
.@CamHeyward's favorite way to celebrate his birthday is to throw a party with some local kids who may need some extra encouragement.
He & @97HeywardHouse treated a special group of kids to a night of fun at Dave & Busterās at the annual Cam's Birthday Bash! pic.twitter.com/SvQcquukkT
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) May 9, 2024
? Undrafted free agent quarterback John Rhys Plumlee https://twitter.com/nfl_jersey_num/status/1788343463508885935″>will
wear No. 18 for the Steelers, formerly worn by Diontae Johnson, according to NFL Jersey Numbers on X. NFL Jersey Numbers also reported that Steelers UDFA cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. https://twitter.com/nfl_jersey_num”>will
wear No. 30, linebacker Jacoby Windmon https://twitter.com/nfl_jersey_num”>will
wear No. 45, and running back Daijuan Edwards will https://twitter.com/nfl_jersey_num/status/1788343270445072758″>don
No. 31.
? Kenny Pickett is getting after it at Eagles voluntary offseason workouts.
Kenny Pickett getting after it in Philly. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/8MPonlF6Of
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) May 8, 2024
? The official NFL account on X posted a throwback clip of former Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart’s 80-yard rushing touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in 1996.
That time when @sirpurr downed the ball for the Panthers, and Steelers QB @KSlash10 rushed for an 80-yard TD on the very next play š (Dec. 22, 1996) pic.twitter.com/9h6Ci0vya2
— NFL (@NFL) May 8, 2024
? Newly acquired Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller caught a crucial touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the 2020 NFC Championship Game.
WR2 šš¤šŖš» pic.twitter.com/nMItT7FUFT
— Donny Football (@DonChed54) May 8, 2024
? A Delta Airlines flight leader, who happens to be a Steelers fan, wrote a thank you letter to former Steelers free safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark.
The Black & Gold!! #SteelerNation Love šš¾ pic.twitter.com/KxelXVBfQS
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) May 8, 2024
? https://twitter.com/gmfb/status/1788340549239611726″>Peter
Schrager of NFL Network predicts that the Steelers will host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Week 1.
? Antonio Brown got emotional when talking about Mike Tomlin during his interview with Jason Whitlock. He said Tomlin was a father figure to him.
Antonio Brown @AB84 shared with me his admiration and respect for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: āMan that dude was like my pops to be honest. Ever since I met Mike Tomlin, like I always knew, Iād have successā¦ Mike Tomlin was that father figure to me.ā pic.twitter.com/FuNg5ggl19
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) May 8, 2024
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