Steelers Daily News & Links: George Pickens Trains with the Route God; Cam Heyward Trolls Brother

Steelers WR George Pickens
Steelers WR George Pickens against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 23, 2023 - Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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? George Pickens was training with James Everett, also known as the Route God, down in Florida. Everett also trains former Steelers wide receiver and current Carolina Panther Diontae Johnson.

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? Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Cameron Heyward got in some good-natured, national television-sized digs Thursday against his little brother and teammate Connor Heyward during an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

While Cam Heyward and Seth Meyers discussed their families getting dinner together, Meyers said about Connor Heyward: “He also seems, I hope this is OK to say, like a trouble maker.”

“I think you put it lightly,” Heyward replied. “Connor is definitely the knucklehead of the group. Him and my mom would battle all throughout high school and they would both call me and I would have to play mediator. To have him now in the locker room, I see what she had to deal with.

“He’s a pipsqueak. Hi, Connor,” Heyward said waving and smiling at the camera.

? Missi Matthews of Steelers.com sat down with Payton Wilson to discuss his connection with Bill Cowher, his style of play, and more.

? Newly signed Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller will wear No. 13 for the Steelers, according to NFL Jersey Numbers on X.

? Friday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Steelers selection of Martavis Bryant out of Clemson in the fourth round.

 

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