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In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights the five rookies he can't wait to watch in Week 1. Plus, analysis on T.J. Watt's record-setting contract, Larry Fitzgerald's league-changing impact and Baltimore's injury-riddled backfield.

Pittsburgh's handling of the ongoing T.J. Watt situation could end up impacting how safety Minkah's Fitzpatrick handles his own pending contract situation.

Jeffri Chadiha ranks all eight divisions entering the 2021 NFL season. Can any other quartet hang with the ultra-competitive NFC West? Are the AFC North's Browns ready to challenge the AFC West's Chiefs for conference supremacy?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says the Chiefs need to give Tyrann Mathieu a long-term extension NOW. Plus, first impressions on DeVonta Smith, a big advantage in Baltimore and more.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have set the league on fire early in their careers. Each QB makes Maurice Jones-Drew's list of the top 10 NFL players 25 years old and younger, but does either hold the No. 1 spot?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

DeAngelo Hall ranks the top 10 safeties heading into the 2021 NFL season. Who makes the cut? Who doesn't? And who lands at No. 1?

With the 2021 NFL season right around the corner, Nick Shook decided to take a step back and put together a list of the league's greatest highlight makers. Check out the 32 most thrilling talents of today ... and tomorrow.

Could this be the final season of the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh? Can the 39-year-old deliver the Steelers a seventh Super Bowl title? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise.

Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2021 season? Nick Shook identifies the league's top rising stars at each position with his All-Under-25 Team, a group headlined by 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson.

What is the best possible team money could buy in 2021? NFL Media researcher Anthony Holzman-Escareno builds the ultimate 53-man roster while remaining under this year's $182.5 million salary cap.

Will Davante Adams get a major raise? Is T.J. Watt about to make bank? Anthony Holzman-Escareno projects the All-Paid Team of Tomorrow.

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Things weren't always this easy for Mac Jones, who sat three years at Alabama waiting his turn. But the draft's fastest-rising prospect who models his game and style after Tom Brady is about to get the last laugh. A fitting finish for the quarterback nicknamed the Joker.

NFL teams have about two months still to decide whether they want to secure a fifth season from their 2018 first-rounders. They now know exactly what they'd be paying.

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

The sixth Sunday of this unparalleled NFL season was full of resounding statements. Who authored the most impressive performances of the day? Adam Schein list his top nine.

Every week the NFL Media Research team puts together the best notes from Sunday's slate of games. Here are the top nuggets from Week 6. 

The Steelers let loose an all-around dominant showing in their 38-7 win over the Browns on Sunday. Jim Trotter examines what the lopsided win means for Pittsburgh, Cleveland and the rest of the AFC.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

After a successful first year in Pittsburgh, All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick hopes to not only improve his numbers but get the Steelers back into the playoffs. 

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Cynthia Frelund assembles an all-star roster of analytics monsters from the 2019 season. Who joins reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on the squad?

Who are the NFL's rising stars? Marc Sessler identifies the league's best young talent with his All-Under-25 Team. Check out who made the cut at each position.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been voted as the No. 52 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick shares linebacker Melvin Ingram 'adds something that we really needed' defensively.

See a countdown of the top 10 highlight plays made by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 17 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick sniffs out Ryan Finley's QB keeper for key TFL.

The "NFL Total Access" crew Introduces 2021 Pro Bowl defensive backs for AFC, NFC.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 13 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Check out the highlights from the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive performance in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Nate Burleson breaks down why T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick have been key to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 10-0 start to the season.

Watch the top defense of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top plays from Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Next Gen Stats ranks the five fastest ball carriers through Sunday of Week 11 by miles per hour.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 11 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch the best plays by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in a Week 11 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch all four interceptions by Pittsburgh Steelers safeties Terrell Edmunds and Minkah Fitzpatrick against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick gets his second interception of the day off of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepts a pass from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah says the Pittsburgh Steelers' red-zone defense was Sunday's difference-maker.

Watch highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick capitalizes on Steelers' pressure of Dallas Cowboy Garrett Gilbert with an end-zone interception.

From one-handed catches to piggyback rides, here are 7 things that made Week 8 awesome.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 8.

Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers defense stop the Baltimore Ravens in the red zone in the fourth quarter.