Joe Rutter stories, Page 19
5 things we learned: New coordinator, same slow starts on offense for Steelers
Five things we learned from Colts 27, Steelers 24: 1. Slow pokes: One of the valid criticisms of Matt Canada’s offenses was the Steelers’ inability to get off to a fast start. In 2023, even with Canada being ousted as offensive coordinator at midseason, the Steelers averaged just 8.7 points...
Steelers offensive line loses guard James Daniels to injury; RB Cordarrelle Patterson also exits early
INDIANAPOLIS — The planned rotation at left guard never came to fruition Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers. An injury to right guard James Daniels scuttled any plans for Spencer Anderson to alternate with rookie Mason McCormick, who was making his first NFL start, at left guard. Daniels exited with an...
Steelers fail to overcome big early deficit against Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — When the Pittsburgh Steelers last visited Lucas Oil Stadium 10 months ago, they frittered away an early two-score advantage and gave up 30 unanswered points in a deflating loss. Presented with a chance to turn the tables Sunday on the Indianapolis Colts, the Steelers pieced together a furious...
Steelers’ No. 2-ranked run defense has been superb, but can it slow down Colts’ tandem?
It’s a defensive strategy the Pittsburgh Steelers used to suffocate the Minnesota Vikings when they won their first Super Bowl championship 50 years ago. The philosophy, which dates to the days of leather helmets, has carried through tenures of Chuck Noll to Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin. Stop the run....
Unlike previous seasons, Steelers not slowed by problematic running game
As he pondered the question, guard James Daniels did a nose scrunch like he didn’t agree with the premise presented to him. Why has the notoriously slow-poking Pittsburgh Steelers rushing offense gotten off to a fast start through the first three weeks of the season? “Um, I still don’t think...
After waiting for opportunity, Steelers’ DeMarvin Leal will get it because of injury to Alex Highsmith
Two years ago, then-rookie defensive end DeMarvin Leal was thrust into an unintended position switch when T.J. Watt was injured in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener and missed the next seven games. This year, Leal is being called upon to fill in at outside linebacker again for as long as...
Steelers add depth at tackle; Alex Highsmith to miss game with groin injury
To replace rookie first-round pick Troy Fautanu’s spot on the 53-man roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a tackle with four years of NFL experience. Calvin Anderson, who had 14 starts and appeared in 46 games over the past five seasons with the New York Jets, Denver Broncos and New England...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will prepare Justin Fields to start at QB against Colts
Mike Tomlin isn’t ready to make a decision regarding the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback position. “There’s no need,” Tomlin said Tuesday. Tomlin’s stance remains unchanged. The Steelers are preparing Justin Fields to start a fourth week in a row as Russell Wilson continues to recover from a nagging...
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith frustrated to be dealing with another groin injuryVideo
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was awaiting results of an MRI on Monday afternoon to determine whether he will miss any games because of the groin injury he suffered in the first half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-10 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Highsmith was injured late in the second...
5 things we learned: Steelers’ win ripped from Bill Cowher era
Five things we learned about Steelers 20, Chargers 10: 1. Throwback approach Cameron Heyward never played for Mike Tomlin’s predecessor, but he heard enough stories and saw enough film to realize the game plan used by the Steelers would be embraced by the franchise’s former head coach. “Those are the...
Defense, Justin Fields shine as Steelers charge past L.A., improve to 3-0 on season
Challenge accepted by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Coach Mike Tomlin reminded his players that the Los Angeles Chargers were entering Acrisure Stadium on Sunday with the NFL’s stingiest defense. The Steelers, also unbeaten after two weeks, were merely second best among the 32 teams in fewest points allowed. “They respond...
Justin Herbert active for Chargers; Steelers scratch rookie WR Roman Wilson
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is active and is expected to start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Herbert entered the game questionable to play because of a high ankle sprain. Herbert worked out on the field about two hours before the game. The Chargers have all...
Presence of newcomers Donte Jackson, DeShon Elliott felt all over Steelers secondary
For the Pittsburgh Steelers to have Joey Porter shadow the opposing team’s top wide receiver, they need a dependable cornerback to cover the other side of the field. They believe they have that player in Donte Jackson. For the Steelers to allow Minkah Fitzpatrick to return to his free-wheeling nature...
Steelers rookie tackle Troy Fautanu goes on IR, will miss at least 4 games
A day after reinjuring his knee in practice, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie first-round pick Troy Fautanu was placed on injured reserve, meaning the offensive tackle will miss at least four games. Broderick Jones will reclaim his starting job at right tackle and start in place of Fautanu beginning Sunday against Los...
Russell Wilson ‘gaining ground’ in return from injury, not concerned about spot atop depth chart
Mike Tomlin isn’t the only one inside the Pittsburgh Steelers practice facility who refuses to speculate on when a change at quarterback might come. Russell Wilson doesn’t want to discuss when he might get his starting job back, either. Technically, Wilson hasn’t lost his spot atop Tomlin’s depth chart. It...
Steelers still trying to find right formula at wide receiver beyond George Pickens
Diontae Johnson’s start with the Carolina Panthers has been as smooth as a rusty razor blade. Through two games, Johnson’s five receptions rank tied for No. 56 among NFL wide receivers. His 34 receiving yards are tied for No. 81. Those stats, however, look worthy of the Hall of Fame...
Broderick Jones dropped to 2nd team for Steelers after strong debut by RT Troy Fautanu
The clock has been turned back on Broderick Jones’ NFL career. Three games into his second season, Jones is in the same spot he occupied when he broke training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie: on the bench. Unlike last year when Jones ceded playing time to two...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin preparing Justin Fields to start again at QB against Chargers
Justin Fields is on track to make a third consecutive start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday. Russell Wilson, who missed the first two games because of a calf injury, is not scheduled to be a full participant in practice Wednesday when the Steelers begin...
Cory Trice makes game-changing play with 1st career interception in Steelers’ victory against Broncos
DENVER — When the Pittsburgh Steelers headed on the road last season, rookie cornerback Cory Trice Jr. remained at home rehabilitating an ACL tear that he sustained early in training camp. Healthy and filling a role as the team’s top backup outside cornerback in his second NFL season, Trice has...
Steelers notebook: Broderick Jones benched after committing 3 penalties in 6-play span
DENVER — The rotation at right tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers lasted less than one series Sunday. Broderick Jones, who began the game on the bench in favor of rookie Troy Fautanu, entered on the third series of the Steelers’ 13-6 victory against the Denver Broncos. He returned to the...
Stingy defense carries Steelers past Broncos for 2nd straight road victory
DENVER — If the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a more suspect offense than their own every week of the NFL season, they could go undefeated. Through two games, the offense has produced one touchdown and 31 points. It also has yet to commit a turnover. Thanks to a stingy defense that...
Steelers inactives: Russell Wilson designated as No. 3 quarterback in Denver reunion
DENVER — Russell Wilson again tested his injured calf in a pregame setting at a road venue, but the result was the same for the 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Wilson will serve as the No. 3 emergency quarterback for the second week in a row when the Steelers face the...
Healthy Larry Ogunjobi helps Steelers defensive line get off to strong start to season
It wasn’t Mike Tomlin’s intention to jinx Larry Ogunjobi by talking about the 30-year-old defensive lineman’s health. At his weekly press conference Tuesday, Tomlin lauded Ogunjobi’s ability to play pain-free in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener, and how his efforts applying pressure contributed to an 18-10 victory against the Atlanta...
Inactivity takes shine off Steelers QB’s Russell Wilson’s impending return to Denver
Russell Wilson has gone from holding the pole position at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers to being parked in the garage for repairs. Signs point to Wilson serving as the emergency third quarterback for the second week in a row when the Steelers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday at...
NFLPA executive director sees Steelers making some progress in improving practice amenities
Slammed by players in an annual NFLPA survey that was released in February, the Pittsburgh Steelers have taken some steps toward upgrading the facilities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, the union’s executive director said Wednesday. Lloyd Howell Jr., who was hired in June 2023 to replace DeMaurice Smith, visited the...
