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Pirates add JT Brubaker and Duane Underwood Jr. to injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their almost-daily tweaks to the roster Sunday, swapping out a pair of right-handers for a different duo of righties. JT Brubaker and Duane Underwood Jr. each were placed on the 10-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammation. Brubaker leads the Pirates in innings pitched (124...
20 years later, events of 9/11 have lasting impact for Pittsburgh sports figures
Jason Kendall was relaxing at his home in Pittsburgh’s southwest suburbs when his phone rang about 9 a.m. on a sunny, seasonal, late-summer Tuesday. Seeing it was his brother calling, the then-Pittsburgh Pirates star catcher instinctively knew something was amiss. “You know how you get that phone call early enough,...
Don’t call him old, but do call Cameron Heyward a veteran leader for Steelers
As one of only six who have won the “Chief Award” multiple times as the Pittsburgh Steelers player most cooperative with media, Cameron Heyward has demonstrated a good relationship with local reporters. So much so, apparently, they aren’t afraid to needle him. And as one of the Steelers’ elder statesmen,...
Special teams leads to special feeling for Steelers’ Jamir JonesVideo
Jamir Jones’ eyes lit up. And it wasn’t just because he was still basking in the glow of making the cut for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster the day prior. A first-year player who was the recently completed training camp’s proverbial breakout darling, Jones was asked about the mentality of covering...
Steelers acquire veteran CB Ahkello Witherspoon via trade with Seahawks
When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster was revealed this week, there were hints it wouldn’t be the group that took the field for the regular-season opener Sept. 12. Friday became the latest proof. The Steelers acquired veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon via a trade with the Seahawks, sending a 2023...
Former Chartiers Valley, Duquesne star Christian Kuntz relishes making Steelers rosterVideo
Told he had recently become the second-highest paid active professional athlete from Chartiers Valley High School, new Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz revealed he had plans to go out to lunch with the one former Colts star who maintains a sizable financial lead on him. “He’s paying,” Kuntz said...
Dan Moore Jr. confident he can start at left tackle if called upon by Steelers
The instruction for rookies goes beyond the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before Dan Moore Jr. had a prescheduled availability with media after Tuesday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, none other than the head coach called Moore over for a discussion that lasted a few minutes. As Moore took...
Steelers’ Cameron Sutton remains prepared to man multiple positions again if needed
Cameron Sutton insists he is just like the rest of us who follow the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fifth-year defensive back says he remains in the dark about what the coaching staff’s plan is for the identity of the nickel DB. “I don’t know yet,” Sutton said late Tuesday morning after...
Practice fight involves Steelers stars Minkah Fitzpatrick, Chase Claypool
An apparently significant skirmish broke out late during Pittsburgh Steelers practice Monday, several players confirmed, and it involved two high-profile players. The conflict began with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Chase Claypool yelling at each other, guard Kevin Dotson confirmed. “When you come out here and are pretty much fighting the person...
Heading into final cuts, whose stock is up, down for Steelers
Dwayne Haskins struggled in his first overextended look in a game as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s fair to assume the 2.8 passer rating Haskins held when he was pulled from Friday’s 34-9 loss at the Carolina Panthers did not improve his stock in regards to status on...
5 things to watch in Steelers’ preseason finale vs. Panthers
Jamir Jones, Quincy Roche, Cody White, Rashaad Coward, Mark Gilbert. They are a handful of players who have flashed during this Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. They also are five players who only have one last chance to impress. The Steelers’ preseason finale is 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Carolina Panthers....
Matt Canada to stay up in booth while serving as offensive coordinator
He’ll have the ear of the quarterback but as an eye in the sky. Matt Canada, as he has during preseason games, will perform his duties as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator from the coaches’ booth this season. The Steelers’ three previous offensive coordinators — Randy Fichtner, Todd Haley and Bruce...
Rookie Tre Norwood the latest to audition for Steelers’ nickel DB job
From Arthur Maulet and Antoine Brooks, to James Pierre and Justin Layne, the Pittsburgh Steelers have tried out no shortage of candidates to play as a fifth defensive back when they deploy the nickel subpackage. Formally add rookie Tre Norwood to the list. Coach Mike Tomlin termed himself “excited” to...
As preseason closes, competitions endure for Steelers at punter/holder, long snapper
The life of a specialist in the NFL, from afar, can look like a lonely one. It’s not uncommon throughout a training camp or regular-season practice that you’ll see anywhere from 4-8 dozen players gathered on one field, spiritedly going at one another on offense and defense. On an adjacent...
Since being drafted by Steelers, Kendrick Green has gotten leaner, meaner
Since his first few weeks of on-field work after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kendrick Green literally has gotten leaner and meaner. Leaner, as in the 12-13 pounds he said he trimmed off his 6-foot-3 frame between minicamp in June and the start of training camp in July. Meaner,...
DB Antoine Brooks Jr. big surprise among 5 Steelers cuts
Among the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second round of cuts was a player who it was believed had started the day still in the running to be a starter. Second-year defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. was waived/injured, ending the former sixth-round pick’s quest to become the first-team nickel cornerback. Brooks opened camp...
New to Steelers, Trai Turner forced to immediately embrace leadership role
The brace on his left knee notwithstanding, Pittsburgh Steelers guard Trai Turner proclaimed himself fully healthy. “I feel pretty good. I don’t have any limitations, per se,” Turner said after practice Monday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “Just out here playing ball.” Turner is playing ball as the starting right...
Steelers notes: Chase Claypool practices, Minkah Fitzpatrick does not but is ‘fine’
T.J. Watt wasn’t the only All-Pro absent from drills at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Monday. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a non-participant, watching the second half of the session in street clothes. “He’s fine,” was coach Mike Tomlin’s two-word response when asked about Fitzpatrick’s status. Named an AP All-Pro in each of...
Stock up, stock down for Steelers after 3rd preseason game
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their first 11 games in 2020. They’ve won their first three games of the 2021 season. Unfortunately, these ones don’t count. But being 3-0 is better than being 0-3 — and having the first (and only) game in which the starters start result in a 20-0...
Steelers notebook: James Pierre appears ahead in battle for No. 3 CB
Through the first four weeks of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, the hottest position battle for a starting spot was at nickel cornerback between Arthur Maulet and Antoine Brooks. The answer — if Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions is any indication — neither. For the first snap in which...
5 things to watch in Steelers preseason game vs. Lions
There hasn’t been an announced crowd of more than 5,909 paid patrons for a home Pittsburgh Steelers game since Dec. 15, 2019. In the 20 months since, a total of 15,949 officially have viewed the Steelers play at Heinz Field. Probably more than three times that number will be in...
Will Stephon Tuitt be ready for the regular-season opener for Steelers?
Cameron Heyward didn’t miss a beat Thursday. He answered the final question of an 11-minute conversation with media with conviction. Is there any concern his longtime running mate on the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line, Stephon Tuitt, would be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 12? “No,” is all Heyward said...
Inside the ropes: Steelers’ Mason Rudolph the 2nd QB in, Dwayne Haskins with scout team
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated many of the other first-teamers would stay in the game Saturday after Ben Roethlisberger exited it. When that happens, it appears highly likely it again will be Mason Rudolph getting those reps with the projected starters. During a practice at Heinz Field that began...
1st-year WR Cody White gets reps with Steelers starters
A hamstring injury hindered Cody White for about two weeks earlier during training camp. He’s hoping it doesn’t hinder his chances at making the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster. The first-year wide receiver is an intriguing candidate to grab a roster spot at the bottom of a deep and accomplished position...
Steelers RB Kalen Ballage has potential to be total package
He looks every bit the 230 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. He’s been clocked in the 4.4-second range in the 40-yard dash. He put his name in the record books in college. It’s easy to see why NFL teams would think Kalen Ballage could be a star. But on his...
