Depot After Darkish: Whisenhunt Resigns, Buggs’ Expenses Dismissed, Steelers Have a good time Neighborhood Relations
A Steelers Depot every day section. A fast hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related tales that won’t require an entire article however nuggets price mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Darkish for April 17.
WHISENHUNT RESIGNS
Ken Whisenhunt was an essential a part of the Steelers teaching employees from 2001 to 2006. Most notably, he was their offensive coordinator from 2004 to 2006, serving to the Steelers win Tremendous Bowl XL. He left them in 2007, however he’s nonetheless remained related to teaching. This 12 months, he was speculated to be the pinnacle coach of the Memphis Showboats, a UFL group. Nevertheless, it doesn’t appear like that’s going to occur.
ESPN reported that Whisenhunt has resigned as the pinnacle coach of the Showboats. Final month, Whisenhunt took a one-week depart for private causes. After that break, it appears to be like like he’s determined to stroll away from teaching, no less than with the Showboats. We’ll see if Whisenhunt ever coaches at a excessive degree once more.
BUGGS’ CHARGES DISMISSED
Isaiah Buggs is a defensive lineman who was chosen by the Steelers within the sixth spherical of the 2019 draft. He was with them till after the 2021 season, when the Steelers launched him. He bounced round with a number of groups earlier than touchdown with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Nevertheless, they launched him final 12 months after he ended up in authorized bother. It appears to be like like he might be placing these points behind him, although.
NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero shared a press release on Twitter from Buggs’ legal professional. In response to the assertion, the fees in opposition to Buggs have been dismissed. He was charged with cruelty to canines, but it surely appears to be like like proof was offered that exonerated Buggs. Now, he may be part of a brand new NFL group, so we’ll see what his future holds.
STEELERS CELEBRATE COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Steelers are Pittsburgh’s group they usually have loads of delight of their metropolis. Lots of their gamers do loads of good work in the neighborhood, making an attempt to assist the place they’ll. Cam Heyward is an ideal instance. Just lately, the Steelers held an occasion to rejoice the work of their companions in the neighborhood.
On their Twitter, Steelers Neighborhood Relations introduced that the group lately held their annual Neighborhood Companion Appreciation Breakfast. The purpose of the occasion is for the Steelers to thank their companions who assist them enhance the neighborhood. Artwork Rooney II and Jerome Bettis have been in attendance. It’s a pleasant gesture, and hopefully, the Steelers can proceed having a optimistic influence on Pittsburgh.
