Joe Rutter stories, Page 105
Steelers rookies making big contributions, but Tomlin is mindful of their minutes
For the first half of Devin Bush’s rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played no fewer than 76% of all defensive snaps in a game and he logged every defensive snap on three occasions. In the five games that followed, the inside linebacker exceeded 76% of the snaps just...
In 1st year with Steelers, Steven Nelson emerging as shutdown cornerback
Steven Nelson is happy to be part of the most disruptive defense in the NFL, one that leads the league with 33 takeaways. He’s thrilled to be among a secondary that has excelled at creating havoc, the Pittsburgh Steelers ranking second with 18 interceptions. He’s quick to join teammates in...
Maurkice Pouncey named Steelers’ nominee for Walter Payton award
Because of his fiery playing demeanor and the respect he commands as an offensive captain for the Pittsburgh Steelers, center Maurkice Pouncey is a hard person to miss on the football field. In the community, however, Pouncey prefers to take a low-key approach and not be in the spotlight for...
Family loyalties will be tested by Edmunds brothers matchup between Steelers, Bills
The Edmunds brothers don’t have to worry about making dinner reservations Saturday night or how many tickets to commandeer for friends and family members Sunday when an historic football matchup takes place at Heinz Field. Parents Ferrell and Felicia Edmunds are taking care of the ancillary details in advance of...
Antonio Brown takes shot at NFL, Ben Roethlisberger in latest Twitter tirade
Mr. Big Chest had a lot to get off his Wednesday, with Antonio Brown taking aim at the NFL over what he perceives as racism and calling Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger a “loser.” Brown, who remains unemployed while the NFL investigates sexual assault allegations against the All-Pro wide receiver,...
3 Edmunds brothers make for historic reunion when Steelers, Bills playVideo
A family reunion will take place in a prime-time setting Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field. The visit by the Bills provides a chance for second-year linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to be reunited with his brothers on the Steelers: strong safety Terrell and running back...
Mike Tomlin appreciates moments when Steelers QB Devlin Hodges goes off ‘script’Video
In assessing Devlin Hodges’ third career start and second since replacing Mason Rudolph as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, coach Mike Tomlin applauded the undrafted free agent for “staying to the script.” Tomlin also liked how Hodges maneuvered outside the lines on occasions in the 23-17 victory against the Arizona Cardinals...
Committee approach at running back continues to pay off for SteelersVideo
Mike Tomlin once vowed to run Willie Parker until the “wheels come off” and did precisely that. He followed suit from Parker to Rashard Mendenhall to Le’Veon Bell to James Conner last season, utilizing one featured running back in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Contrast that to the approach on the...
James Conner, JuJu Smith-Schuster expected to return to practice for SteelersVideo
For the first time in nearly a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers could have running back James Conner and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on the practice field at the same time. Could a game situation be far behind? Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he will have more information as the week...
Joe Haden brings splash, takeaways to Steelers defense in win against CardinalsVideo
The game summary will show Joe Haden had two interceptions in the second half Sunday, the latter sealing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-17 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. What it doesn’t show is the planning and preparation that went into the 30-year-old cornerback making those game-changing plays. Specifically, the film study...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win over CardinalsVideo
Five things we learned from Steelers 23, Cardinals 17: 1. Picky defense With three more takeaways — all coming on second-half interceptions — the Steelers increased their season total to 33, tops in the NFL. It’s the most for the Steelers over the first 13 games since 1996 when they...
Devlin Hodges, Steelers surge past CardinalsVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — As the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered Sunday, a duck can survive — if not thrive — when playing in the desert. Then again, maybe Devlin “Duck” Hodges felt right at home when it rained for much of the weekend in the Valley of the Sun. Backed by thousands...
Steelers list of inactives against Cardinals includes CB Artie Burns
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Pittsburgh Steelers had no surprises Sunday afternoon when they released their list of inactives for their game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Running back James Conner (shoulder) and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) already were ruled out Friday. Joining them as inactives were...
Evasive Kyler Murray will provide test for Steelers pass rushers
For all of his elusiveness and ability to make plays moving around in the pocket, Arizona Cardinals rookie Kyler Murray has been sacked more than any other NFL quarterback. Murray, the No. 1 overall draft pick, has been sacked 41 times this season. Waiting in the wings Sunday are the...
With Stephon Tuitt out, Javon Hargrave ‘answering the bell’ for Steelers defenseVideo
When Stephon Tuitt was lost to a season-ending pectoral injury in Week 6, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said replacing the hulking defensive end would require a collaborative effort. That message apparently didn’t get through to Javon Hargrave. It wouldn’t be entirely accurate to say Hargrave singlehandedly has stepped up...
Steelers QB Devlin Hodges taking ‘Duck-mania’ in stride
Duckmania is in full flight, and the instigator of this cultural phenomenon is well aware of the impact he is making with Steelers Nation. Fans are wearing duck hats and costumes to home games. A petition is circulating to bring the giant, yellow rubber duck back to the three rivers....
Super Bowl apparel getting most interest in Rocky Bleier memorabilia up for auction
Since putting nearly 70 of his prized possessions up for auction in early November, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier has been curious to see how much the items would fetch. He won’t have to wait much longer. The “Rocky Bleier Collection,” which is part of Leland auction house’s...
Broncos make waiver claim for Steelers center Patrick Morris
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost center Patrick Morris on a waiver claim to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, according to the NFL transactions report. In Denver, he will be reunited with Mike Munchak, the veteran offensive line coach who held the same position with the Steelers until this season. Morris was...
If James Conner returns, where does Benny Snell fit with Steelers?
After two games as the Pittsburgh Steelers feature running back, rookie Benny Snell Jr. is within 111 yards of James Conner for the team rushing lead. With 161 yards combined in victories against the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Snell has increased his season total to 279 yards. Conner has...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says ‘Duck’ Hodges to start against CardinalsVideo
Coach Mike Tomlin will have Devlin “Duck” Hodges ready to take flight when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Arizona for the first of three road games they will play in the final quartile of the NFL season. Hodges will make his third career NFL start, and second on the road,...
Breaking down Steelers’ 4 remaining opponents as playoff push continues
The good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers is they remain in the No. 6 playoff position as the NFL schedule hits the home stretch. The bad news is that three of the remaining four games are on the road, where they have a 2-3 record this season. The Steelers travel...
With a little help, 9 wins could get Steelers into postseason
Nine wins weren’t enough to get the Pittsburgh Steelers into the playoffs last year, ending a run of four consecutive trips to the postseason. Nine wins, however, could do the trick this year provided the Steelers get some help from teams playing the Tennessee Titans. By winning for the sixth...
Deep passing game highlights 5 things learned from Steelers’ win over Browns
Five things we learned from Steelers 20, Browns 13: 1. Deep thoughts Starting with a 31-yard pass to James Washington on a free play, Devlin Hodges began taking more chances throwing downfield on the Steelers’ third series. Hodges finished with 212 yards passing on 14 completions, an average of 15...
Determined Steelers keep cool, deliver knockout blow to Browns
Nobody swung a helmet in a fit of rage. No punches were thrown in retaliation. The fighting that took place 17 days earlier in Cleveland didn’t resurface. The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their cool Sunday in the rematch with the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. That worked to their advantage even...
Browns QB Baker Mayfield injures hand late in first half against Steelers
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield returned to Sunday’s game in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers after leaving late in the first half with an injury to his right (throwing) hand. Mayfield exited with 0:07 left after he hit his hand on Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree’s helmet. Mayfield headed...
