Here’s your daily dose of updates from Steelers Depot, where we sift through intriguing tidbits related to the Pittsburgh Steelers that might not warrant a full article but are certainly worth a share with you all.
Let’s dive into your Depot After Dark for February 21st.
### Dubliners Take a Shot at Locating Pittsburgh
Mark your calendars: 2025 is set to be a significant year for the Steelers as they play their first regular-season game in Ireland. This marks a thrilling milestone, considering the last time the Steelers graced Irish soil was way back in 1997 for a preseason match. Thanks to the Rooney family, the Steelers have always had a special tie to Ireland. However, it appears the good folks in Ireland might need a bit of help finding Pittsburgh on the map.
In a light-hearted video shared by NFL UK and Ireland on Twitter, Dubliners were challenged to pinpoint Pittsburgh on a map. Let’s just say, some of the attempts were quite entertaining. It would be equally amusing if we flipped the script and asked Pittsburgh locals to locate Dublin!
### Bengals Part Ways With Defensive Tackle
The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have the 2024 season they were hoping for, especially given their explosive offense was let down by a defense that struggled to keep up. After deciding to part ways with their defensive coordinator, the team is clearly continuing its defensive overhaul.
The Bengals announced on Twitter that they’ve released defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Rankins, a seasoned player who entered the NFL in 2016, had joined Cincinnati just last offseason with a two-year contract. His departure signals more changes on the horizon for the Bengals’ defense, and it will be interesting to see how they rebuild it in the coming months.
### Ravens Bolster Their Coaching Ranks
Determined to bounce back from a season where they fell short of championship glory, the Baltimore Ravens are taking proactive steps this offseason. Free agency might still be around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped the Ravens from fortifying their coaching lineup.
Adam Schefter from ESPN tweeted a lineup of new coaches added to the Ravens’ ranks. The list includes seasoned coach Chuck Pagano, ex-Raven Anthony Levine Sr., and native Pittsburgher Tyler Santucci, among others. This commitment shows just how serious the Ravens are about claiming victory. They’re clearly not shying away from investing in seasoned minds, a move that could very well turn the tide in their favor next season.
