Steelers
James Conner Lands at No. 62 on NFL Top 100

Three members of the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves as part of the NFL Top 100 list as the countdown continues.
With Cameron Heyward checking in at number 88 and T.J. Watt in at 91, James Conner now joins his two teammates as one of the top NFL players, as voted by fellow players.
"He's just trying to run through you."@JamesConner_ checks in at #62 on the #NFLTop100. pic.twitter.com/aS3XTAuPSV
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 26, 2019
“That’s a man’s back right there” said Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. “He runs it kinda old school. He doesn’t try to make you miss, he tries to run through you. He’ll try to stiff arm you, get around you, but the best way’s to go straight through someone and that’s his mentality”.
Conner arrives to the doorstep of 2019 with expectations of repeating a spectacular performance just a season ago, rushing for 973 yards in 13 games for 12 touchdowns while also adding 55 receptions for 497 yards and one touchdown.
“What can you say? Le’Veon Bell’s not playing so James Conner steps in and does everything just as good, if not better, than Le’Veon has been doing the last couple years” said Browns linebacker Joe Schobert. While Conner has yet to hit Bell-type numbers, many expect a big season out of the third year running back.
Stay tuned to SteelersNow.com for more updates on the NFL Top 100 and all the latest Steelers updates from training camp.
Poll
Should Steelers Sign Zach Banner to be Starter in 2021?

Zach Banner has become a prominent member of the Steelers, but that’s not because he’s had success on the field over the past year. Banner’s success has come off the field by connecting with fans on social media and doing his part to help those in need than he has on a football field. But by no means is that Banner’s fault.
He suffered a season ending torn ACL in Week 1 of the 2020 season. This injury was especially devastating for the USC product because it occurred on the heels of Banner winning the starting right tackle position following a tough training camp battle with Chukwuma Okorafor.
Due to Banner’s injury, it was Okorafor who ended up starting 16 games, including the postseason. While Banner kept in good spirits and became his team’s loudest cheerleader on Twitter during games, it was clear he wanted to be on the field and contributing.
Earning a starting spot as a member of the Steelers offensive line was a major career achievement for Banner, but it was one he didn’t get to enjoy. With Banner expected to be ready for a return next season, should the Steelers sign the 27-year-old with the anticipation that he could be a key piece to bolster the offensive line that was missing during the 2020 season?
Best exit interview ever… Back to work…
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) January 14, 2021
Do you believe in Zach Banner? Comment below with why or why not.

Steelers
Zach Banner Announces Self-imposed Social Media Ban Until he Signs New Deal

Zach Banner is sending a clear message about his priorities ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Banner, who is a free agent and looking for a new deal with the Steelers, tweeted that he is going to stay off social media until he officially signs on the dotted line.
Locking it down on social and media until my new contract is signed. 🤫🔒
Stay tuned… #HulkSmash
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) February 28, 2021
Zach Banner has become a prominent member of the Steelers, but that’s not because he’s had success on the field over the past year. Banner’s success has come off the field by connecting with fans on social media and doing his part to help those in need than he has on a football field. But by no means is that Banner’s fault. He suffered a season ending torn ACL in Week 1 of the 2020 season. This injury was especially devastating for the USC product because it occurred on the heels of Banner winning the starting right tackle position following a tough training camp battle with Chukwuma Okorafor.
Due to Banner’s injury, it was Okorafor who ended up starting 16 games, including the postseason. While Banner kept in good spirits and became his team’s loudest cheerleader on Twitter during games, it was clear he wanted to be on the field and contributing.
Earning a starting spot as a member of the Steelers offensive line was a major career achievement for Banner, but it was one he didn’t get to enjoy. Banner now hopes to return to Pittsburgh and be the missing piece the Steelers offensive line desperately needs.
Steelers
Rooney: Steelers Plan to Return to St. Vincent for 2021 Training Camp

There is plenty that remains up in the air about the 2021 NFL offseason, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still have plans to resume one of their enduring traditions that was broken by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The Steelers were forced to forgo their trip to the campus of St. Vincent College near Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 2020 due to the NFL’s rules regarding keeping players isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s unclear how much those restrictions will change for the NFL teams this summer, but as things stand as of today, the Steelers are still making plans to return to the Laurel Highlands for the team’s annual training camp this summer.
“As we sit here today, our plan is to have training camp in Latrobe,” team president Art Rooney II said to Steelers.com on Friday. “We still have a ways to go to get there, but I think there’s a pretty good chance that’s going to be able to happen. We’re still hopeful we’re going to have some form of offseason program, and it’s probably not going to start on time but I think it’s important particularly for the young players that we get back to having an offseason program and then a full training camp and preseason games. I think we need to have that to help the young players continue to develop.”
Displaced from their usual bucolic summer home and from UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side due to capacity limitations, the Steelers spent the 2020 training camp and preseason at Heinz Field.