Joe Rutter stories, Page 34
Encouraged by debut calling plays from sideline, Steelers OC Matt Canada ready for encore
When Matt Canada worked from the sideline Thursday night as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, he wasn’t totally unfamiliar with the experience at Acrisure Stadium. In 2020, his first year with the organization, he spent every game on the sideline as the Steelers quarterbacks coach. And he worked from the sideline...
Steelers WR George Pickens denies being frustrated with reduced targets
George Pickens was in a state of denial Wednesday afternoon. He denied being upset with the dwindling number of targets he has received the past two games. He denied briefly removing references to the Pittsburgh Steelers from his Instagram page because of any dissatisfaction with his employer. He also denied...
Right tackle Chuks Okorafor expects to sit again in favor of Steelers rookie Broderick JonesVideo
Chuks Okorafor isn’t saying what words or actions got him in trouble with coach Mike Tomlin that led to his benching against the Tennessee Titans. He doesn’t know whether he will remain in Tomlin’s doghouse long term. He just knows he doesn’t expect to start again Sunday at right tackle...
WR George Pickens’ frustration is like a ‘pebble in my shoe’ to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin
George Pickens’ frustrations over his lack of targets in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing game is a minor irritant to coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin said Tuesday that Pickens’ displeasure is a “non-issue” as the Steelers prepare to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. “I know it’s a...
Mike Tomlin: Rookie Broderick Jones expected to make another start at right tackle for SteelersVideo
First-round draft pick Broderick Jones did enough in his starting debut at right tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers that he has earned another. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that Jones is expected to start ahead of veteran Chuks Okorafor at right tackle Sunday when the...
AFC North remains wide open as Steelers enter 2nd half of NFL schedule
When the Pittsburgh Steelers began Week 9 by beating the Tennessee Titans, they were setting the tone for what was to come in the AFC North over the weekend. The way the division’s teams have played this season, it should have come as no surprise that the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland...
Steelers inside linebackers rise to challenge after knee injury to Cole Holcomb
When it comes to pre-game introductions, the Pittsburgh Steelers like to take an inclusive mentality. Which is why more than 11 players have their name announced over the public address system at Acrisure Stadium. Such is the belief in their veteran inside linebackers that Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts and Kwon...
5 things we learned: Steelers could use a hand to help out WR Diontae Johnson
Five things we learned from Steelers 20, Titans 16: 1. One man gang Diontae Johnson’s touchdown catch with 4 minutes, 2 seconds remaining continued his run of strong performances since he was activated from injured reserve when the Steelers returned from their bye to face Los Angeles. It’s a nice...
Steelers offense comes alive, defense seals win vs. Titans
A game that had an uncharacteristic fast start for the Pittsburgh Steelers featured another of Kenny Pickett’s signature fourth-quarter finishes. With offensive coordinator Matt Canada calling plays from the sideline for the first time, Pickett helped pull out a 20-16 victory against the Tennessee Titans when he threw a go-ahead...
Cam Heyward returns, cornerback Levi Wallace active for Steelers’ game against Titans
Activated from injured reserve Wednesday, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers starting lineup Thursday night for their game against the Tennessee Titans. Heyward hadn’t played since the season opener when he suffered a groin injury in the first half. He missed six games after the injury required...
Tale of 2 QBs: While Kenny Pickett starts for Steelers, fellow 2022 draftee Malik Willis sits for Titans
Two of the top quarterback prospects from the 2022 NFL Draft will meet up Thursday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium. Only one is expected to play a significant role on the field, however. While Kenny Pickett has become the starter for the Steelers,...
Derrick Henry presents big challenge for Steelers’ inconsistent run defense
With just one week of game tape available, the Pittsburgh Steelers have little information to dissect on Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis. After throwing four touchdown passes in his debut, Levis will make his second career start — each coming in a five-day window — when the Steelers host...
Pickett ‘sure’ he’s playing against Titans
In Kenny Pickett’s mind, there is no question who will start at quarterback Thursday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite missing the second half of Sunday’s game with a rib injury, Pickett said he will be under center when the Steelers face the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium. “I’m playing...
After losing starting job to Joey Porter Jr., Steelers CB Levi Wallace remains limited with foot injury
Levi Wallace already lost his starting job at left outside cornerback to rookie Joey Porter Jr. The question heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game Thursday night is whether Wallace will be healthy enough to play as a backup. It continues to be an unlikely proposition. Wallace was limited in practice...
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren perplexed by amount of fines he’s receiving from NFL
At 5-foot-8 and 215 pounds, running back Jaylen Warren realizes he is at a significant size disadvantage when trying to block hard-charging pass rushers. That is part of his job description, however, as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-down specialist, and he takes pride in his blocking ability. It’s getting costly, though....
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett: ‘I’m playing for sure’ against Titans
In Kenny Pickett’s mind, there is no question who will start at quarterback Thursday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite missing the second half of the Steelers’ game Sunday with a rib injury, Pickett said he will be under center when the Steelers face the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium....
5 things we learned: Steelers’ record could be viewed positively, negatively depending on perspective
Five things we learned from Jaguars 20, Steelers 10: 1. Matter of perspective An optimist would say that, despite their lackluster performance against Jacksonville, the Steelers remain tied for second place in the AFC North. A pessimist would counter that the Steelers, in fact, are tied for last. Both are...
Kenny Pickett a game-time decision to start for Steelers; Minkah Fitzpatrick ruled out
Three days of recuperation isn’t enough time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick back on the field for their game Thursday night. It could be sufficient, however, for quarterback Kenny Pickett. On Monday, a day after coach Mike Tomlin watched both players exit with injuries in...
Kenny Pickett, Minkah Fitzpatrick injured as Steelers stumble in loss to Jaguars
The weather conditions were sloppy, and so was the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Not exactly the recipe for another fourth-quarter comeback. Kenny Pickett was unavailable to dial up some more late-game heroics because of sore ribs, and Mitch Trubisky wasn’t up to the task in his absence. And so it was...
James Harrison all smiles as he joins Aaron Smith, Gerry Mullins, Ray Mansfield in Steelers’ Hall of Honor
James Harrison gave the menacing scowl that was a trademark from his playing days. A reporter had the nerve Sunday to ask the former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker if he was expecting to be inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Honor so soon after his playing career had concluded. Harrison’s last...
Jaguars return to Acrisure Stadium for 1st time since 2017 as formidable road block for Steelers
Behind a young quarterback, talented wide receivers, first-round running back and a sturdy 3-4 defense, this team playing at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday has compiled one of the NFL’s top records since the middle of last season. It even has a recent playoff victory on its resume. Until that last...
Steelers Joey Porter Jr. dealing with minor injury but ready to move into starting role if needed
As his role in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary increases, rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. patiently is waiting to make his first NFL start. Given the right set of circumstances, it could come as soon as Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Starting left cornerback Levi Wallace is dealing with a foot injury...
Cameron Heyward returns to practice for Steelers
Cameron Heyward is back on the practice field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, meaning his return to the active roster should come within the next three weeks. Heyward, who had surgery to repair a groin tear after the season opener, remains on injured reserve, but he began practicing Thursday for the...
Kenny Pickett: Steelers ‘moving in right direction’ despite slow starts to gamesVideo
Kenny Pickett can’t explain why he is so much better in the fourth quarter than he is in the first three. He’s just thankful his play in those 15 minutes has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win back-to-back games and three of their past four. Pickett had the sixth winning drive...
Running game finds footing, executes in red zone to help Steelers defeat Rams
Through five-and-a-half games — or 22 quarters — the Pittsburgh Steelers were still searching for their first rushing touchdown. In the span of 30 minutes Sunday, they got three, all the touchdowns they produced at SoFi Stadium in a 24-17 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Kenny Pickett started it...
