Chris Adamski stories, Page 147
NFL fines Steelers, Mike Tomlin for violating injury report on Ben Roethlisberger
The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin have been levied fines totaling $100,000 for not listing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the Week 2 injury report. A league source confirmed Friday the organization was fined $75,000 and Tomlin $25,000 for not accurately listing the status of Roethlisberger on the practice report...
Steelers prepare to face Colts standout ‘do it all’ guard Quenton NelsonVideo
Typically, when scouting an upcoming opponent, an offensive guard isn’t the focal point of an NFL team’s gam plan. But with the Indianapolis Colts, left guard Quenton Nelson might be their best player. Nelson, the No. 6 overall draft pick last year out of Notre Dame, was All Pro as...
Colts No. 1 receiver T.Y. Hilton will not play vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will catch the break of not having to deal with the Indianapolis Colts’ No. 1 wide receiver when the teams meet Sunday at Heinz Field. Veteran T.Y. Hilton will not play after suffering a calf injury during practice Wednesday. Colts coach Frank Reich said Friday that Hilton...
Steelers’ Ramon Foster out vs. Colts; James Conner doubtful
After not having running back Jaylen Samuels available for the past two games, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely rely heavily on him Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Running back James Conner went through the entire week without practicing and was listed as doubtful on the Steelers’ injury report, a strong...
Anthony Chickillo apologizes for ‘distraction’ to Steelers, ‘hopeful’ NFL won’t discipline himVideo
Speaking publicly for the first time since a domestic incident at Nemacolin Woodlands involving his girlfriend last month, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo on Friday apologized for the distraction it caused and said he is “hopeful” the NFL will not discipline him further. “I just want to acknowledge that the...
Further down the Steelers RB depth chart: James Conner again misses practice
Benny Snell is reportedly going to miss multiple games after undergoing knee surgery. It’s looking increasingly unlikely that the player ahead of him on the Pittsburgh Steelers running back depth chart will play this Sunday, either. Three days after suffering a shoulder injury late during his most productive game of...
Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey: ‘This team’s going to be special’Video
Emboldened by wins in their past two games and with a chance to pull to within a game of a playoff spot with a victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to embrace the potential of a season that teetered on the edge of irrelevancy earlier this month. Once 1-4, the...
Since Minkah Fitzpatrick acquisition, Steelers have been much better vs. tight endsVideo
When discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged his team’s perceived shortcomings. “We have had our issues with tight ends,” Tomlin said Tuesday. The Steelers have — in the past. But have they turned the corner when it comes to facing tight ends?...
Steelers’ Patrick Morris takes 1st-team reps as Maukice Pouncey misses practice
Practice-squad lineman Patrick Morris took reps with the first-team offense at center for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, guard David DeCastro confirmed, because starters Ramon Foster and Maurkice Pouncey did not participate because of injury. Foster did not finish Monday night’s win against the Miami Dolphins because he was in...
Steelers’ James Washington embraces Hines Ward approach to blockingVideo
It was not a case, James Washington said Wednesday, of spotting Nik Needham from afar Monday night and lining him up in anticipation of a highlight-reel pancake. “Honestly, I was just in the moment,” the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver said. “I just saw an opportunity, and I hit him.” Washington did...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt emerging as one of NFL’s best at forcing fumblesVideo
T.J. Watt considers the art of pass rushing to be an in-game “chess match.” But when it comes to forcing fumbles, he’s barely playing checkers. But even if Watt stresses simplicity and points out defenses have precious little time to practice stripping the ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker...
Against his former team, Minkah Fitzpatrick continues to help Steelers pile up turnoversVideo
One by one, Minkah Fitzpatrick fielded the questions from reporters from Pittsburgh and South Florida alike. And every time, Fitzpatrick insisted that a big game in a victory against his former team didn’t mean any more than a victory against any other team. “I think any game if I ever...
Mark Barron in uniform, Jaylen Samuels is not for Steelers vs. DolphinsVideo
Going through a full practice week increased the optimism that running back Jaylen Samuels would return from a one-game absence following a knee scope earlier this month, but the Pittsburgh Steelers running back is not in uniform for Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field. Another player...
Mark Barron’s return could mean return of ‘hybrid’ role for Steelers’ Vince WilliamsVideo
For seven seasons, he’s been one of the constants in the literal middle of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. A respected leader and favorite of Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff, Vince Williams is carving out a legacy as another in a long line of Steelers inside linebackers. Except, as he’s...
Dolphins return to Heinz Field brings back Mud Bowl memories against Steelers
A punt is what is most remembered. It became one of the oddest moments in the history of Heinz Field, which has hosted four AFC championship games. Counting the preseason, Pitt and WPIAL games, there might be more than 4,000 punts in the 18-year-old facility. How many of them left...
Four Downs: No matter the statistic, Steelers not good offensively
1. Don’t take offense Speaking two weeks ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin termed the room for growth the Pittsburgh Steelers had as “substantial.” Indeed — measured by numerous method, the Steelers are lacking offensively. The Steelers rank 28th in total offense (276.5 yards per game), 21st in scoring offense...
Back from dad duty, Jay Elliott re-joins Steelers – and could be needed on defenseVideo
Jay Elliott’s sabbatical from the Pittsburgh Steelers lasted all of 12 days. “I really think they just wanted to give me an extended bye,” Elliott joked Friday from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, “so they paid me that courtesy.” A veteran journeyman outside linebacker, Elliott was released Oct. 11 when...
No OLB reps, but plenty of impact on special teams for Steelers rookie Ulysees GilbertVideo
There was some chatter in the weeks after Ulysees Gilbert was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers that the speedy rookie from Akron could be auditioned at outside linebacker. But even with the Steelers thin at the position heading into Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, the answer to depth at...
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph says concussion symptoms are long gone, ‘ready to play’
Just like what happened the last time a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback returned to action after missing a start because of a concussion, the Steelers are two-touchdown home favorites. Of course, when Ben Roethlisberger came back to face the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 6, 2009, there wasn’t even an NFL-mandated concussion...
A month with Steelers, Paxton Lynch more comfortable – but accepts demotion to No. 3 QB
Paxton Lynch hasn’t yet been told if his time on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster is coming to an end, but he knows that his role as the No. 2 quarterback has. But the former first-round pick is appreciating his time with the Steelers, regardless. “It’s been good, I feel...
The QB of an 0-6 team, Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick is 0-6 lifetime vs. SteelersVideo
For the seventh time over the past 12 seasons of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s career, he will start at quarterback against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The Miami Dolphins are the eighth team Fitzpatrick has played for; should the 0-6 Dolphins lose Monday, it will be the fifth team Fitzpatrick has lost...
T.J. Watt upgraded, Mark Barron downgraded on Steelers injury report
For the second consecutive day, 10 players were listed on the Pittsburgh Steelers official injury report because of injury. And for the second consecutive day, nine of them practiced fully and one was limited – but Friday it was Mark Barron who was limited, while T.J. Watt was a full...
Steelers insist they aren’t taking 0-6 Dolphins lightly
Maybe it’s because the Pittsburgh Steelers have won just two of their first six games themselves, or perhaps memories of 2018 defeats to bottom feeders Oakland and Denver still linger. Regardless of why, though, the Steelers insist they are not looking past the winless Miami Dolphins. Miami is 0-6 heading...
James Washington, Jaylen Samuels, Steve Nelson, Mark Barron practice fully for SteelersVideo
Each of the four starters who missed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent game because of injury, and two others who left that win at Los Angeles early, were full participants in practice Thursday. Receiver James Washington (shoulder), running back Jaylen Samuels (knee), cornerback Steve Nelson (groin) and linebacker Mark Barron...
Steelers’ James Washington, Jaylen Samuels progress in returning from injuryVideo
Jaylen Samuels and James Washington were on the practice field Wednesday, and each of the injured skill-position weapons for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense expressed optimism he is progressing well in his return from an injury. Samuels, a running back, confirmed that he did individual drills; Washington, a wide receiver said...
