The NFL’s franchise tag has long been one of the league’s most debated contract tools, and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward recently made it clear he isn’t a fan of the system. During a discussion about ongoing contract negotiations around Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

The NFL franchise tag has been helping players lower the time to free agency from six years to four years since the 1990s. The trend began when the Denver Broncos’ owner Pat Bowlen didn’t want to part with John Elway,

Steelers veteran defensive lineman and NFLPA executive committee member Cameron Heyward blasted the franchise tag Wednesday, calling the contractual measure "stupid."

Spread markets are seeing lopsided betting on several Week 1 favorites, while Jets-Titans has attracted significant action on the under.

NFL season, oddsmakers view the Pittsburgh Steelers as outsiders following major changes. Under new head coach Mike McCarthy and returning QB Aaron Rodgers, betting and prediction markets project Pittsburgh to win nine games.

We went through and predicted the finishing schedule for all 32 NFL teams in the regular season, including the Steelers.

Just months after stepping down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin drops a hint about his NFL future. For 19 years, Mike Tomlin gave his heart and soul to the Pittsburgh Steelers before finally deciding to part ways with the franchise earlier this year.