A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Dark for July 1.
Harrison’s Big Expense
James Harrison didn’t cheap out on keeping his body ready. Revisiting comments he’s made before, Harrison shared on last week’s episode of Nightcap that he spent $300,000 per year on rehab and recovery throughout the NFL season. Famous for his gym workouts, Harrison took care of himself after hitting the weight room, too. He would receive multiple “cupping” sessions and other techniques and devices to help him be at his best.
“I had some sort of therapy every day,” he said, guest-hosting with former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh during the week.
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Last All-Pro WR
Can DK Metcalf break the streak? A new graphic puts into perspective how long it’s been since Pittsburgh had an All-Pro WR. The last was Antonio Brown in 2017, coming off his 101-catch, 1,533-yard season.
Pittsburgh’s drought is far from the longest in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t had one since the Clinton Administration, but the Steelers follow in the bottom half of the league. Metcalf is the team’s best bet, though he’s yet to make an All-Pro team throughout his NFL career.
Browns Get Green Light
Full speed ahead for the Cleveland Browns’ new stadium. Securing $600 million in funding from the Ohio government, the Browns released a statement Tuesday saying the organization is “thrilled” to move forward with plans to build a new home, calling it “fan-centric” and “first-of-its-kind-design.”
The stadium will also be a dome, a controversial point among Browns’ fans who take pride in forcing opponents to play in the elements.
The stadium will also be built outside of Cleveland proper. Construction is set to begin early next year, and the Browns will play in it by 2029.
