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Ex Titans First-Round Pick Visits Steelers Facility Amid Calvin Austin III Shoulder Injury

Pittsburgh, PA — October 8, 2025, 6:15 AM EDT — The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed a surprise visitor to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Wednesday morning as former Tennessee Titans first-round pick Treylon Burks stopped by during the team’s Week 5 bye. The visit comes at a critical juncture, with wide receiver Calvin Austin III sidelined by a shoulder injury, prompting the team to explore options to bolster their receiving corps.
Trade Candidate: Treylon Burks

Burks, selected 18th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, was waived by the Titans on October 7, 2025, after a disappointing tenure marred by injuries and inconsistent play. The 24-year-old wideout, cleared for all football activities following a preseason collarbone fracture, brings 691 receiving yards and one touchdown from 27 games to the table. His arrival coincides with Austin’s absence, who suffered a shoulder ailment in the Steelers’ 24-21 Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
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Austin, a key contributor with 10 catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns this season, left the game with his arm in a sling, a blow to an offense already averaging just 212 passing yards per game. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed postgame that Austin was evaluated at a local hospital, and while X-rays were negative, his recovery timeline remains uncertain. “We’re hopeful, but it’s a waiting game,” Tomlin said Tuesday.

Burks’ visit suggests the Steelers are considering a low-risk addition to their practice squad. With Roman Wilson (1 catch, 7 yards) and Ben Skowronek (1 TD) struggling to fill the void, Burks’ 6’2”, 225-pound frame and potential could intrigue GM Omar Khan. “He’s got the tools—we’ll see what he can do,” a team source noted.

Fans on X buzzed with excitement: “Burks to Pittsburgh? Let’s give him a shot!” As the Steelers (3-1) prepare for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Burks’ presence offers a glimmer of hope to address the WR2 gap left by Austin’s injury.

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“My Cause My Cleats” shoes and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Emotional Tribute Just Hours Before Giants Game Leave Detroit Speechless – A Story That Brought Lions Fans to Tears
Detroit, Michigan – November 22, 2025 Just hours before kickoff against the Giants, Amon-Ra St. Brown sent an emotional explosion through Detroit. Not because of a highlight, not because of a tactical breakdown – but because of his brand-new “My Cause My Cleats.” A pair of cleats carrying a personal story so deep that it left the entire Lions Nation choking back tears right before the massive showdown with the New York Giants. Team sources say St. Brown dedicated these cleats to his cousin who has Down syndrome – someone who became an inseparable part of his childhood. She was the first in the family with the condition, and she was the one who taught St. Brown patience, compassion, and how to love people unconditionally. After their grandmother passed away, the St. Brown family took turns caring for her for many years. Those very days shaped the soul of the man wearing No. 14 today. Just hours before the game, St. Brown silenced the entire locker room when he explained the real reason behind the cleats: “I want the whole world to know my cousin’s story. She has always been the softest, brightest light in our family. If these cleats make even one person understand more, love more, or open their heart more to people like her, then that is the greatest gift I could ever give her today.” Those words spread across social media like wildfire and truly brought Lions Nation to tears. For this year’s campaign, St. Brown chose to support Best Buddies Michigan – the organization that helps individuals with intellectual disabilities integrate and find their place in the community. The cleats are designed in the organization’s signature colors and will be auctioned immediately after the game to raise funds for families with loved ones who have Down syndrome. In the middle of Detroit’s playoff race, St. Brown’s tribute showed once again what this city has always been proud of: the heart of this team is bigger than any stat line. Amon-Ra isn’t just bringing hope for a win into Ford Field. He’s bringing love for his family, love for the community, and love for a cousin who helped turn him into the kind, respected man all of Detroit looks up to.