Daily Links: Washington’s Story; Steelers Pay Respects to Jim Brown

Alan Saunders |

Updated: May 20, 2023

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Steelers were among that paid their respects to Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, who https://twitter.com/AP_Sports/status/1659747107954126849″>died

at the age of 87 on Friday.

“Today, we lost a true legend,” Bettis tweeted. “May Jim Brown, my @ProFootballHOF brother, rest in peace and power.”

Brown played for Cleveland from 1957-65, won one NFL title, was a three-time MVP and a nine-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler. He led the NFL in rushing yards eight times and in rushing touchdowns five times, and was the NFL scoring leader once.

? Athens Banner-Herald: University of Georgia historian Loran Smith takes an in-depth look at Darnell Washington’s path from homelessness in Las Vegas to being drafted by the Steelers.

All Things Covered podcast: Washington thinks the sky is the limit for fellow Georgia Bulldog and Steelers teammate George Pickens in Year 2.

“Ain’t no roof on it. I saw him in Georgia do some crazy stuff. His ball skills make him so unique. With this upcoming season. … Expect the world from him,” Washington said.

? Good Morning Football: GMFB discusses whether Kenny Pickett will make a huge leap in Year 2.

Kenny Pickett was at the Pirates-Diamondbacks game on Friday night at PNC Park.

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? On this date in 1999, the Steelers unveiled the first set of public plans for Heinz Field.