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🏈 The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday that Billy Joel and Rod Stewart will perform at Acrisure Stadium on July 5.
The announcement was made Thursday by the Steelers, including tight end Pat Freiermuth, in a big reveal at the stadium.
“We are excited to host two iconic artists – Billy Joel and Rod Stewart – at Acrisure Stadium,” Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a press release. “The Independence Day weekend concert will be a great draw for residents and tourists alike and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the vibrant North Shore for a memorable concert.”
Billy Joel was last in Pittsburgh for a summer concert at PNC Park in 2022, and Rod Stewart was at PPG Paints Arena in the fall of 2022 with Cheap Trick.
🏈 Calvin Austin III is among three other Steelers players in franchise history that have scored at least one rushing touchdown, receiving touchdown and punt return touchdown — Ray Matthews, Lynn Swann and Louis Lipps.
After back-to-back injury-riddled seasons, Calvin Austin III is having a breakout year with four touchdown receptions. He also had 73-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Steelers’ Week 8 win over the New York Giants.
🏈 The Steelers-Browns 2002 AFC Wild Card game was one of the best in franchise history. It also was the birth of Renegade.
🏈 The Steelers official X account shared the moment of when Larry Ogunjobi found out he was our nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
🏈 Steelers running back Najee Harris believes Mike Tomlin’s ability to relate to players separates himself from other coaches in the NFL.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM DEC. 5
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🏈 Steelers Near Full Health for Browns Game; 3 Improve Status on Thursday
🏈 Bengals Fans Rip T.J. Watt: ‘Dirty Ass Player’
🏈 Chiefs Sign Ex-Steelers Kicker after Another injury
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