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Double Joy After Being Confirmed as DT1, Steelers Rookie Yahya Black Sends Shockwaves by Marrying Hollywood Star Hailiy Okins Just Before Sunday's Showdown with the Bills

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 28/11/2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering one of the most crucial weeks of their season, preparing for a massive showdown against the Buffalo Bills — a game that could reshape the AFC playoff picture. But in the middle of all that tension, a heart-warming story lit up Steelers Nation: rookie Yahya Black was not only confirmed as the team’s DT1 for the first time in his career, he also stunned fans by announcing his marriage to Hollywood star Hailiy Okins.

Black, a fifth-round pick out of Iowa, has quietly impressed in a rotational role through 11 weeks. His moment finally arrived when Derrick Harmon suffered a knee injury, prompting head coach Mike Tomlin to name Black the starter for the biggest game of the season. It’s the kind of opportunity every rookie dreams of — and for Black, it came at the perfect moment.

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Just hours after the depth chart update, social media erupted as Yahya Black and Hailiy Okins posted stunning wedding photos. The Hollywood actress wrote: “Proud to call him my husband. A new chapter begins.” The NFL world quickly flooded with congratulations.

But it was Yahya Black’s own words that truly moved Steelers Nation:

“If it weren’t for the Steelers, there wouldn’t be the version of me you see today. Everything I’ve earned — from this starting role to the confidence to step into marriage — all started here. I owe Pittsburgh so much, and I’m going to fight with everything I have.”

At just 23 years old, Black is beginning to show the makings of a future cornerstone. He has 11 tackles on the season, including a forced fumble and self-recovery against the Bears — a highlight that electrified the locker room. Now stepping in as DT1 alongside Cam Heyward, he will face one of the toughest tests imaginable: Josh Allen and Buffalo’s explosive offense.

Teammates described Black walking into practice with “an energy no one could slow down.” Coach Tomlin also made his confidence clear.

This Sunday, the Steelers aren’t just chasing a win.
They’re watching to see whether Yahya Black — rookie starter, future anchor, and Hollywood newlywed — is ready to step fully into the brightest spotlight of his life.

Bears Owner George McCaskey Calls On NFL To Review Results After Legend Charles Tillman Is Left Off The 2026 Hall Of Fame List – And The Reason Behind It Has The Bears Community Furious.
Chicago, Illinois – January 2026 In a stunning turn of events, Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey has called on the NFL to review the results of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame voting, after legendary cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman was shockingly left off the list for induction in his first year of eligibility. The decision has sent shockwaves through the league, and more specifically, has sparked outrage within the Bears community, which feels that Tillman’s exclusion is an unjust snub. Tillman, widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history, failed to secure enough votes from the Hall of Fame committee to earn a place among the league’s immortals in Canton. Despite his unmatched resume — including two Pro Bowl selections, 38 career interceptions, and 9 forced fumbles, Tillman was left off the ballot in his first year. McCaskey, known for his passion and commitment to the Bears’ legacy, was among the most vocal figures in expressing disbelief at the result. “With everything Charles 'Peanut' Tillman has given – to this team, to this league, to the history of the NFL – seeing him left off the Hall of Fame list in his first year is truly deeply disappointing. If it’s not Peanut, I honestly don’t know who else deserves it more. The NFL needs to reevaluate how they measure the value of a legend like him.” Many within the Bears community are equally enraged, with some fans pointing out that Tillman’s contributions to the NFL — particularly his forced fumble ability and his leadership on the field — should have easily made him a first-ballot inductee. His performance in key moments, including his legendary work against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship, has earned him the admiration of fans and players alike. McCaskey’s call for a review of the voting process reflects the growing frustration over Tillman’s exclusion and the apparent disregard for his historic impact on the game. Fans and critics alike are questioning how such an iconic figure in NFL history could be overlooked, and McCaskey’s stance has only amplified the outrage within Chicago’s football community. In a league that prides itself on honoring excellence, the omission of Tillman from the 2026 Hall of Fame class seems like a decision that will only fuel further debates about the selection process. As McCaskey and others demand answers, the NFL may soon be forced to confront the most controversial Hall of Fame vote in recent memory.