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Steelers activate LB Vince Williams off covid list
Veteran Vince Williams was activated off the reserve/covid-19 list and re-joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, relieving the team’s problem with a dearth of healthy bodies at the inside linebacker position. On Dec. 10, Williams was placed on the NFL’s list designated for coronavirus protocol. Although the league and team are prohibited...
Steelers swap WPIAL alumni Kevin Rader, Christian Kuntz on, off practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped a pair of WPIAL alumni on and off their practice squad Wednesday. Former Pine-Richland tight end Kevin Rader was added to it, and former Chartiers Valley standout Christian Kuntz was released off of it. Rader was released from the active roster Monday to make room for...
Mike Tomlin stays course as once-promising Steelers season on brink of collapse
Winning ugly is better than losing ugly, and no one knows that better right now than the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they were keeping a perfect season alive last month with some not-so-aesthetic victories, Mike Tomlin referenced the good that can be gleaned from the efforts without the pain of a...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin optimistic on returns of Vince Williams, James Conner, Kevin Dotson
Seven players remain on injured reserve, and two others left Monday night’s game because of injury and are no sure bets to return next week. But the Pittsburgh Steelers could be on the verge of welcoming back three potential starters who sat out Monday’s game because of injury or illness....
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin ‘plans to talk to’ JuJu Smith-Schuster about pregame logo dances
The clock might be ticking on pregame TikTok dances by JuJu Smith-Schuster. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he plans to speak with Smith-Schuster about the social-media videos Smith-Schuster is having filmed from the midfield logo of recent games. The dance moves have caught the ire of some opposing...
Mike Tomlin says there will be ‘no sweeping changes’ as Steelers aim to break out of skidVideo
Having a pair of 10-win opponents to close out the regular season would seem to be less than ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of righting their ship before the playoffs begin. Coach Mike Tomlin, though, called it “a good thing.” “We don’t need to run away from the kitchen,”...
Eric Ebron, Derek Watt leave Steelers loss because of injury
The injuries continue to pile up almost as quickly as the losses have for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Monday, it was special-teamer Derek Watt and tight end Eric Ebron who were forced out of Monday’s game during the first half because of injuries, although fill-in starting linebacker Marcus Allen was able...
‘High frustration’ for Ben Roethlisberger, looking for answers amid Steelers’ skid
Not long after a shocking 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, Ben Roethlisberger was asked where his level of frustration is. “High,” the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said. “High frustration.” Such is life after what was one of the worst games in the career of the 17-year veteran,...
Steelers Hall of Famer Kevin Greene dies at 58
Kevin Greene, one of the more recognizable and popular players of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ renaissance in the 1990s, died at age 58. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was among those announcing the death of the Hall of Fame outside linebacker who spent three of his 15 NFL seasons as...
James Conner will not play, Steelers make roster moves in advance of game vs. Bengals
A rushing attack that has averaged a paltry 54 yards over the past seven games is going to be without its top running back for Monday night’s game. James Conner will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced about 4 ½ hours before the...
‘Muppets’ to be part of Steelers-Bengals ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast
Big Ben, JuJu… Kermit and Miss Piggy? All of them will be part of “Monday Night Football.” The Muppets will be part of Monday’s ESPN broadcast of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will take part in the opening of the...
‘Tunch Ilkin Day’ declared in Pittsburgh in honor of Steelers broadcaster, former player
Monday was a Pittsburgh Steelers game day. It also was a day declared in honor of an individual who has been associated with the franchise for four decades. Pittsburgh City Council president Theresa Kail-Smith presented an official city proclamation that deemed Monday as “Tunch Ilkin Day” in Pittsburgh. View this...
Report: Ben Roethlisberger intends on playing for Steelers in 2021
Heading into Monday night’s game, Ben Roethlisberger sat seventh in career NFL passing yards, eighth in touchdowns and fifth in QB wins. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback reportedly will look to add to his totals next season. According to an ESPN report, Roethlisberger intends on returning to the Steelers in 2021....
They’re far from the ultimate prize, but AFC North titles not without significance to Steelers
It’s far from lifting the Lombardi Trophy, but that doesn’t mean a less-significant symbolic championship gesture isn’t without its own gratification. “We want to be able to put on a hat and shirts,” Pittsburgh Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said, “to say we won the AFC North.” Whether that was to...
Steelers Four Downs: Despite production, Eric Ebron leads NFL tight ends in penalties, drops
1. Fright-end The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Eric Ebron leads NFL tight ends in categories you don’t want to sit atop of. According to Pro Football Focus, no tight end has more drops (seven) or penalties (six) — albeit for each, Ebron is tied. On the plus side, Ebron is tied for...
Alejandro Villanueva accepts reality of expiring contract with Steelers
It’s quite possible that these are the final handful of games in the remarkable Pittsburgh Steelers tenure of left tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Like most things relating to the former Army Ranger and college wide receiver, Villanueva approaches that reality from a unique perspective and mindset. “This is the 16th or...
James Conner upgraded at Steelers practice, Joe Haden again a full participant
The injury status of James Conner was upgraded Friday, providing optimism the Pittsburgh Steelers running back will be able to play during Monday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. Conner, who is dealing with a quadriceps injury, was listed as a limited practice participant Friday on the Steelers’ league-mandated injury report....
Steelers’ Alejandro Villanueva happy for recognition for fallen soldier, downplays his role in itVideo
Alejandro Villanueva is gratified the path has been cleared for proper recognition for fallen Army sergeant Alwyn Cashe, even if Villanueva is content to downplay a role he might have played in it. Villanueva spoke publicly Friday for the first time since a bill was signed Dec. 5 that allows...
Steelers coaches laud Marcus Allen after 1st career start
Marcus Allen may or may not be asked to make his second career NFL start Monday, but coaches are saying good things about his performance in his first for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Can’t say enough,” head coach Mike Tomlin said, “about a guy like Marcus Allen, who’s new to the...
Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner: ‘I’m not afraid to throw it deep’
Contrary to popular belief, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has included plenty of deep passes this season. “I’m not afraid,” offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said, “to throw it deep.” While the Steelers have earned a reputation in 2020 for going “dink-and-dunk,” fans might be surprised to know that only three quarterbacks...
James Conner, Kevin Dotson sit out Steelers practice, but Joe Haden a full participant
Veteran cornerback Joe Haden was a full participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursday, the strongest indication yet he has advanced entirely through NFL concussion protocol and will be available to play in Monday night’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. Haden missed last week’s loss against the Buffalo Bills after...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster vows to keep ‘being myself,’ doing pregame logo dancesVideo
Several Buffalo Bills players said it upset and inspired them en route to a victory Sunday. But Pittsburgh Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has no plans to stop his new routine of a pregame dance on the midfield logo. “Yes, we lost, (and) they had a few words to say and...
Ben Roethlisberger: Arm ‘feels really good,’ knee ‘pretty good’ for Steelers’ stretch drive
His team has lost two consecutive games, and his personal statistical performance thus far during December has been the worst of any month this season. But Ben Roethlisberger insists any regression he is having is not related to a physical ailment. The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise quarterback refuted a national report...
Matt Feiler placed on injured reserve, leaving Steelers situation at left guard in flux
A day after leaving a game during the first quarter because of a pectoral injury, Pittsburgh Steelers starting left guard Matt Feiler was placed on injured reserve. Per the rules of IR in place for the 2020 season, Feiler cannot return to action until the playoffs at the earliest. A...
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger: ‘If I don’t play good enough football, then I need to hang it up’
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Ben Roethlisberger referred to one of his two costly interceptions Sunday as “a bad play on my part. … 110% on me.” Roethlisberger answered the next question he took during a postgame video conference call with media by saying, “I’m just not very good.” And the...
