Joe Rutter stories, Page 6
Revenge game awaits Jabrill Peppers as he looks for ways to help Steelers beat Patriots
New safety Jabrill Peppers flashed a sly smile when asked if he might provide some intel on the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent this weekend. “I’ve been trying to learn the playbook here, man,” Peppers said, laughing. Translation: Peppers has enough on his plate after being signed by...
History with Eagles tells CB Darius Slay not to be alarmed by Steelers’ slow start on defense
After two games, his team had a 1-1 record and allowed nearly 800 yards of offense that included 315 on the ground. Darius Slay witnessed how the 2024 season turned out for the Philadelphia Eagles, which is why he’s not panicking over the way the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has played...
Steelers continue to deal with injuries on defense as they prepare to face Patriots
Backups, and one in case a third-stringer on the depth chart, could be starting at four positions for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense Sunday when they play the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Isaiahh Loudermilk, who was starting because of attrition at defensive end, and outside linebacker Alex Highsmith will...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin benches rookie Kaleb Johnson from kick returner role for ‘short term’Video
Kaleb Johnson will be given another chance to return kickoffs for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Someday. Just not this week against the New England Patriots. Two days after Johnson’s mental mistake resulted in a touchdown for the Seattle Seahawks that contributed to a 31-17 loss, coach Mike Tomlin said he is...
5 things we learned: Woes on 3rd down continue for Steelers defense
Five things we learned from Seahawks 31, Steelers 17: 1. Having thirds The Steelers made a personnel change on third down to open the game, and it didn’t have the desired impact. Quite the opposite. Seattle converted a third-and-6 and a third-and-10 on the initial possession en route to a...
Taking a deep dive at the kickoff blunder that cost the Steelers a touchdown in loss to Seattle
It was a gaffe that played out before a paid crowd of 66,347 and was witnessed by millions of people on network television. And it was a pivotal mistake that contributed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. When rookie Kaleb Johnson...
Touchdown catch for DK Metcalf goes to waste in Steelers’ loss to Seahawks
Star wide receiver DK Metcalf introduced himself Sunday to the home fans with his first career touchdown catch as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Metcalf’s 2-yard TD reception from Aaron Rodgers gave the Steelers their first lead against the Seattle Seahawks. It turned out to be their only lead...
Steelers plagued by mistakes, injuries in loss to Seahawks
Giving up 30 points for the second game in a row wasn’t how the Pittsburgh Steelers, armed with the NFL’s highest-paid defense, were expected to start the season. For all the money being paid to the collection of All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and former first-round draft picks, the Steelers aren’t getting...
WR Ben Skowronek rises to challenge on offense, special teams for Steelers
Exuberant from a season-opening win Sunday, Ben Skowronek, son of a Connellsville native, turned a phrase that showed he is in tune with Steeler Nation in general and yinzers in particular. “In Pittsburgh, PA, we play all three phases: offense, defense and special teams,” Skowronek said in the aftermath of...
Steelers aim to correct flaws in run defense as they prepare for Seahawks
It looked like a case of deja vu based on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inability to defend the run Sunday in their season opener against the New York Jets. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, though, didn’t get those vibes as he exited MetLife Stadium following a 34-32 victory against the New York...
Cam Heyward ‘sleeping a lot better’ after securing incentives in Steelers contract
Cameron Heyward didn’t want his contract to remain unsettled until the eve of the Pittsburgh Steelers season opener. But he’s happy to have negotiations in the rearview mirror. “I only realized how I’m more relieved because I’m sleeping a lot better,” Heyward said Thursday, speaking publicly about his contract for...
Steelers’ Broderick Jones ready to work on ‘everything’ after forgettable debut at left tackle
Broderick Jones didn’t want to start his season that way. He didn’t want Aaron Rodgers to be sacked on the first snap. He didn’t want to be responsible — directly or otherwise — for three of the four sacks taken by Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 34-32 victory Sunday against...
Steelers place Malik Harrison, Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, announce Jabrill Peppers signing
Safety Jabrill Peppers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, but he wasn’t the only player added to the 53-man roster. Cornerback James Pierre was signed from the practice squad, and the Steelers placed two players on injured reserve. Linebacker Malik Harrison and quarterback Skylar Thompson were added to the...
Mike Tomlin assesses play of Steelers LT Broderick Jones in opener: ‘It could be better’
Mike Tomlin made one thing clear about his offense Tuesday at his weekly news conference: He doesn’t want to see his 41-year-old quarterback on his backside four times on a weekly basis. Aaron Rodgers was sacked four times — and hit seven overall — in the Steelers’ 34-32 victory against...
Steelers live: Mike Tomlin previews Week 2 matchup with SeahawksVideo
What will Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense do for an encore? That’s the question fans of the home team will be waiting to have answered Sunday when the Steelers host Seattle in the home opener at 1 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium. Rodgers threw for 244 yards and four...
Steelers to sign veteran safety Jabrill Peppers with DeShon Elliott ruled out for Week 2
Mike Tomlin thinks so highly of Jabrill Peppers that he mistakenly thought the former Michigan star safety was a high first-round pick when he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2017. Tomlin seemed to be taken aback when asked Tuesday whether the Steelers, who had shown pre-draft interest in...
Steelers laud Jalen Ramsey’s physicality in season-opening win against JetsVideo
The last play for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense featured a hit that left a lasting impression. Jalen Ramsey’s jarring shot that dislodged the ball from New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson on fourth down was the buzz of the locker room after the Steelers escaped with a 34-32 victory Sunday at...
5 things: Steelers’ usage of receivers, tight ends comes into focus in season opener
Five things we learned from Steelers 34, Jets 32: 1. Dreaming big For the first time since the 2015 season, the Steelers put up 34 points in a second opener. For the first time since 2020 when Ben Roethlisberger was in his penultimate season, a quarterback had four touchdown passes...
Admitting he never was ‘going to sit out,’ Chris Boswell kicks game-winning field goal for Steelers
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — His “hold-in” during training camp didn’t generate the attention that Cameron Heyward’s did. He didn’t get an 11th-hour sweetener added to his contract even though, like Heyward, he has two years remaining on his deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chris Boswell also never publicly expressed disappointment...
Boswell’s late 60-yard field goal rescues Steelers in road victory over JetsVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The new-look offense featured four touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers and answered — for one week — any questions about secondary receiving being an issue. The defense reverted to 2024 postseason form but made two crucial stops in the final moments. The special teams chipped in...
Are changes the Steelers made enough for defense to be ‘historic’?
Numbers in the NFL can deceive. The Pittsburgh Steelers defense last season served as a prime example of such deception. The final ranking showed that the Steelers defense finished eighth in points allowed — it represented a third consecutive top-10 finish — and No. 12 in yards. But anyone who...
Steelers hit ‘road’ early, often at outset of 2025 season
A season that is light on appearances at Acrisure Stadium in the first two months and includes a “home” game overseas before an early bye week commences for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday when they travel to East Rutherford, N.J., to face the New York Jets. The Steelers are hoping...
As he debates whether to play in opener, Steelers’ Cam Heyward gets day of rest
Cam Heyward skipped his scheduled media availability session Thursday morning. He also skipped practice, which isn’t as unusual considering his age and status on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. His defensive coordinator, though, doesn’t plan on Heyward skipping the Steelers’ season opener Sunday against the New York Jets. Heyward continues to...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers downplays return to MetLife Stadium to face his former team
He’s going back to New York. Well, New Jersey, at least. And he’s going back to face the team with which he spent the past two seasons, missing all but a handful of plays in his first year and going 5-12 as a starter in his second. He’s returning to...
Mike Tomlin describes Justin Fields’ departure from Steelers to the Jets a ‘mutual’ decision
Justin Fields’ leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers for the New York Jets at the outset of free agency was a “mutual” parting, Steeler coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday. Fields started the first six games of the 2024 season for the Steelers, compiling a 4-2 record, before losing his job in favor...
