Chris Adamski stories, Page 58

It’s a rite of passage in the days after a season ends for a professional sports team. In public comments with the cameras and recorders rolling, soon-to-be free agents express how much they love being part of their current team and that they’d love to be back. Monday at UPMC...

Mike Tomlin made clear two things when asked whether there will be any changes to the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff. One, he wasn’t going to use Monday’s season wrap-up news conference to divulge any details on whether he was considering any changes. Two, rest assured, head coach won’t be one...

The goal of making playoffs? That was left unfulfilled. But the Pittsburgh Steelers were pleased with their consolation prize of continuing the franchise’s streak of non-losing seasons. Sunday’s 28-14 victory against the Cleveland Browns lifted the Steelers to a 9-8 finish. While that record won’t win the organization any trophies,...

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win against the Cleveland Browns and did not return. Sunday’s game — a 28-14 victory — concluded the Steelers’ season, so the seriousness of Freiermuth’s injury perhaps is less relevant than if the team...

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas. It’s not just a sign along a median on a thoroughfare through that arid Nevada city. It’s what the Pittsburgh Steelers were (figuratively) told by way of their victory in their season finale Sunday. Based on the NFL’s predetermined schedule rotation, only three of the...

Less than an hour after a game in which he showed he still has it at age 33, Cameron Heyward was hesitant to express the Pittsburgh Steelers were committed to bringing him back for a 13th season. “I want to take time to think about what’s going on,” Heyward said...

The four white “3” digits marking the 30-yard-lines on each side of the field were painted with subtle outlines of red and blue, but that wasn’t the only recognition for Damar Hamlin during Sunday’s game at Acrisure Stadium. Hamlin, the former star at Pitt and Central Catholic, remains in a...

Despite being listed as questionable on the final league-mandated status report of the week, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and inside linebacker Myles Jack were in uniform and active for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers regular-season finale. Fitzpatrick suffered an ankle injury and Jack aggravated a groin ailment during last week’s win at the...

1. Plenty of streaks The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly have become as well known for their run of finishing with a non-losing record (since 2004) as they have for their six Super Bowl championships, which is tied for the NFL record. The .500-or-better streak run of 18 consecutive seasons — dating...

In the rich era of Pittsburgh Steelers history since the franchise won its first Super Bowl in January 1975, only two safeties had been named team MVP until Friday. Each ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Time will tell if Minkah Fitzpatrick might join Donnie Shell and...

More than five dozen times since training camp at Saint Vincent broke in mid-August, Pittsburgh Steelers have filed off a practice field at their UPMC Rooney Sports Complex headquarters. Friday, perhaps, was the final time the group known as the 2022 Steelers did so. Their regular-season finale set for Sunday...

When Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon took the field for the first meeting this season with the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 22, few could have believed that by the time the teams would play again that he would not have played in a full game since. But as Sunday’s...

With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ must-win regular-season finale two days away, inside linebacker Myles Jack and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick officially were given questionable designations on the NFL-mandated injury report released Friday. Aside from reserve defensive back Tre Norwood — who will miss his second consecutive game because of a hamstring...

Soon after he accepted the Chief Award, given to the Pittsburgh Steelers player most cooperative with media, Mason Cole cheekily made note of his experience with reporters as his first year with the team progressed. “The questions seem to have gotten a lot easier as the season has gone on,”...

Devin Bush barely played on defense during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent game. And when he did play, it generally did not go well. Furthermore, Bush might not have played against the Baltimore Ravens on defense at all if not for Myles Jack’s injury. But, to hear Steelers defensive coordinator...

Left guard Kevin Dotson joined six other starters who sat out Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice, according to the league-mandated status report. Dotson’s shoulder injury was not previously acknowledged by coach Mike Tomlin, but apparently it was suffered during Sunday night’s win at the Baltimore Ravens. Aside from slot cornerback Arthur...

The top draft pick became the top rookie, once again. Kenny Pickett on Wednesday was honored with the Joe Greene Great Performance Award, making it five consecutive years the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first draft pick is named team rookie of the year. The award is chosen via balloting by the Pittsburgh...

Four days before the regular season ends, William Jackson III finally is taking part in his first game-week practice with Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson remains on the injured reserve list because of a back injury, but his return to practice opens a 21-day window during which he can be activated to...

It will be known before sunset Sunday if the Pittsburgh Steelers will return to the playoffs. The NFL announced its Week 18 schedule Monday, and the Steelers drew a 1 p.m. kickoff for their final regular-season game this coming week. They will host the rival Cleveland Browns. Notably, the two...

BALTIMORE — Kenny Pickett wasn’t the only Pittsburgh Steelers rookie who had his proverbial fingerprints all over Sunday’s win at the Baltimore Ravens. Two recent draft picks played significant roles on the defense in the 16-13 victory. Defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal and inside linebacker Mark Robinson each earned a start,...

BALTIMORE — The decision-makers among Pittsburgh Steelers’ brass? They long ago believed Kenny Pickett had what it took to lead a team on a winning drive with the game on the line. Pickett’s teammates on the Steelers’ offense? If they weren’t believers before, they certainly began buying in Christmas Eve,...

BALTIMORE – When 2023 began, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a 2% chance at making the playoffs. By the end of a wild New Year’s Day, their odds improved more than seven fold. And now, all they need is a win and a little help from their friends in Buffalo and...

BALTIMORE — Was Sunday night the beginning of a changing of the guard at a high-profile position on the Pittsburgh Steelers defense? For the first snap of the Steelers’ first defensive series against the Baltimore Ravens, Devin Bush was not at inside linebacker. Neither was Myles Jack. Rookie Mark Robinson...

BALTIMORE — When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Malik Reed just before the season began, Reed immediately became their top backup at outside linebacker. Now, Reed isn’t even activated for games. For the second time in a four-game span, Reed is a healthy scratch. Reed was one of six inactives...