Steelers Daily News & Links: Justin Fields Featured in Reebok Ad; NFL Network Layoffs

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🏈 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is featured in a Reebok advertisement for a new shoe called the FloatZig1.

Aura while working 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/RDy4OxWK9K

— Justin Fields Fan Club (@JustinFieldsFC) April 4, 2024

🏈 Justin Fields’ No. 2 jersey can be purchased at the Steelers Pro Shop.

They're here 👀

LIMITED QUANTITIES! Shop direct from the team ⤵️

— Steelers Pro Shop (@SteelersShop) April 4, 2024

🏈  On-air personalities Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva are all out at NFL Network, according to The Athletic.

“As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating our talent roster for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond,” NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller told The Athletic. “That process results in renewals, non-renewals and additions to our talent lineup depending on programming needs. To those departing talent, we give our sincere thanks and appreciation for their hard work and contributions to NFL Media.”

🏈 Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo said on 93.7 The Fan that he’s 99% sure the Steelers will take an offensive lineman with their first round pick.

🏈 Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth was recently training at Boston College’s indoor facility. Freiermuth is a Merrimac, Massachusetts native.

Pat Freiermuth putting in work at Boston College. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/OngymIX198

— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 4, 2024

🎥 Steel City City posted a clip of when The Harlem Globetrotters honored Franco Harris shortly after his passing.

The Harlem Globetrotters honored Franco Harris shortly after his passing. pic.twitter.com/l73qgQOaZJ

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 5, 2024

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