Cyd Zeigler: Bigger Story Would Have Been If Michael Sam Didn't Get Drafted
Zeigler says NFL would have looked very homophobic and it would have created a real stir if he wasn't drafted.
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Zeigler says NFL would have looked very homophobic and it would have created a real stir if he wasn't drafted.
With a couple of fifth-round picks in the 2014 NFL Draft and still looking to solidify depth at cornerback, the Steelers turned to a unique insider from within to do just that.
After wrapping up the NFL Draft earlier in the day, the Steelers announced Saturday evening that they have also come to terms with 10 rookie free agents.
On the final day of the 2014 NFL Draft, Pitt quarterback Tom Savage went to the Houston Texans and wide receiver Devin Street was taken by the Dallas Cowboys.
For the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday, the Steelers picked up wide receiver Martavis Bryant of Clemson University in South Carolina.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken defensive end Stephon Tuitt of Notre Dame in the second round of the NFL draft.
Ohio State Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach Luke Fickell joined Starkey and Mueller to tell us what sort of player the Steelers just landed in Ryan Shazier.
Once again, the Steelers picked up a defensive player in the NFL Draft, selecting a linebacker from Ohio State.
Although the first round selection of Ryan Shazier by the Pittsburgh Steelers came as a surprise to many, that doesn't mean it wasn't a good use of the 15th overall pick. Shazier fills a need at inside linebacker and brings speed to a defense desperately in need of it as he has been clocked running the 40-yard dash at 4.35 seconds.
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The St. Louis Rams used their second pick of the first round to bolster their defensive front, taking Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald with the 13th overall selection Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Tonight, football returns with the first round of the NFL Draft and the fans have some ideas about which player the Steelers should take.
Will anything weird happen at the NFL Draft? Probably. But until then, here are our five favorite goofy NFL Draft moments.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Former Michigan St. CB and potential Steelers draft target Darqueze Dennard joined The Fan Morning Show on Friday to talk to the guys a couple days before the first round of the NFL Draft.
Steelers General Manager and Head Coach Mike Tomlin met with the media earlier today to talk about the draft and their offseason so far. After that press conference, Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette joined the Starkey and Mueller show to talk about what direction he sees the team going with their first round draft pick when they go on the clock this Thursday.
Bill Cowher joined KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway live from the Hotel Hershey to talk about receiving the "Broadcaster of the Year Award," his recent engagement and of course, some football.
The NFL Draft starts Thursday, May 8 in New York.
Savage says he will be watching with family next week when he expects to hear his name called in the NFL Draft.
Attorney Fred Rabner represented co-defendant Dquay Means in the Mike Adams stabbing case. He joined The Fan Morning Show to explain his case against Adams.
The jury has found the three men accused of stabbing and assaulting Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Mike Adams last year on Pittsburgh's South Side not guilty.
Bradsahw said his time here was a real struggle but he made it because he got mentally tough.
Chris Mueller of Starkey and Mueller caught up with former Steeler and NFL coach Tony Dungy about several NFL topics.
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Jaison Martin, 16, is accused of shooting another teenager along Rosedale Street on Monday night.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Jaison Martin, 16, is accused of shooting another teenager along Rosedale Street on Monday night.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Wing-A-Ding bracket is fully underway. We started with "Saucy 16," and then whittled it down to the "Ate the Whole Plate 8." Now, it’s time to reveal the PTL side of the "Fried Up 4."
Daisy Jade took a trip to Floor & Decor in Bethel Park, the first in the Pittsburgh region, to get all the details ahead of the store's grand opening.
With the warmer temperatures settling in, that means farmers' market season is officially back. To celebrate, Chef Doug Heilman is here with bright, simple ideas to help you make the most of all the produce you’ll be bringing home.
Easter baskets are usually packed with jelly beans and chocolate eggs, but what if you tucked in something a little more unexpected this year, like cake? Evan Morgan-Newpher, owner of Evanly Bakes, created this sweet, mess-free treat.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins' game on Monday night against the New York Islanders.
Aaron Rodgers is expected to make a decision about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the upcoming NFL draft.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
Police said a teenage boy was shot in Homewood and a man was shot in Larimer a short time apart on Monday evening.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Six people were indicted on hate crime charges after an antisemitic attack on a Jewish University of Pittsburgh student in 2024, federal prosecutors announced on Monday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
