Chris Adamski stories, Page 137

CINCINNATI — About two hours from where he went to high school and 90 minutes from where he starred in college, rookie Benny Snell had the best game of his NFL career Sunday. Snell had career highs in carries (21) and rushing yards (98) during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 16-10 win...

Their offense struggling immensely, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a change at quarterback. With the Steelers trailing 7-3 early in the third quarter of a game at the winless Cincinnati Bengals, coach Mike Tomlin turned to undrafted rookie Devlin Hodges to replace Mason Rudolph. Three plays later, Hodges directed the Steelers...

1. Slight ends A typical narrative says the tight end is a young quarterback’s best friend. Not for Mason Rudolph and the Steelers. Since Rudolph became the starter, Vance McDonald and Nick Vannett have appeared in seven games each (McDonald missed one because of injury, and Vannett was acquired a...

In addition to the high-profile and widely reported fines and suspensions levied to Myles Garrett, Larry Ogunjobi, Maurkice Pouncey and Mason Rudolph, 29 other players were fined by the NFL for actions during last week’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns game. Twenty-nine players — 19 Steelers and 10 Browns — were fined...

Deon Cain couldn’t contain his smile. A week earlier, he was on an NFL practice squad, likely pondering what kind of future he had in the NFL. Friday, he was taking first-team reps for a team in a playoff race. “I’m feeling great, man,” Cain said after Pittsburgh Steelers practice...

At least the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have to deal with a longtime nemesis in their game Sunday. Cincinnati Bengals star receiver A.J. Green was officially ruled out of the upcoming game at Paul Brown Stadium against the Steelers. Although Green has not played all season because of an ankle...

Last week’s game was one of the worst overall offensive performances for the Pittsburgh Steelers in recent memory. But it perhaps was only an extra yard gained here or there from turning out a whole lot different. “It’s crazy how such little things can affect a play,” tight end Nick...

It was his first day in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room earlier this week, his NFL debut days away. Even with that dream on the horizon, Kerrith Whyte wasn’t going to overthink it. “I try to keep football real simple,” the Steelers newest running back said. “I have been playing...

One week after the helmet slam heard ‘round the world, the NFL finalized its discipline for the primary Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns involved. Cleveland defensive lineman Myles Garrett had his suspension for the remainder of this season upheld by appeals officer James Thrash, the league announced Thursday. Garrett, who...

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust already was known and respected for his ability to play with virtually any linemate on almost any spot on the forward depth chart. Recently, he has added power-play time to his resume, too. Rust’s power-play goal early during Tuesday’s game against the New York Islanders...

Patric Hornqvist warned reporters after practice Wednesday that he was going to limit questioning to less than 2 minutes. True to his word, the Pittsburgh Penguins veteran forward politely but firmly ended his media session after less than 100 seconds. Fitting for a player who often only needs a few...

Deon Cain’s most recent NFL game was against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His next one will be for them. Signed Saturday, Cain injects depth, size (6-foot-2, 202 pounds) and speed (4.4 in the 40-yard dash) to a Steelers wide receivers corps in dire straits because of injury. “They need some immediate...

Before this week, Quadree Henderson’s most recent trip to Pittsburgh was to see his alma mater open its season 2 ½ months ago. Monday, he was back in the building where he spent three years training. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of Henderson to their practice squad Monday, the...