Kevin Gorman stories, Page 20
‘Living off past glory’: Plenty at stake as Steelers vie to end 8-year drought of playoff wins
Mike Tomlin has a history of guiding the Pittsburgh Steelers to 18 consecutive seasons without a losing record and a dozen NFL playoff appearances, yet the Super Bowl XLIII champion coach knows his story comes with baggage that he refuses to project onto his players. That doesn’t mean he’s immune to...
‘It’s my story’: Searching for 1st playoff win, Steelers star T.J. Watt knows legacy is on line
T.J. Watt has one of the most impressive resumes in Pittsburgh Steelers history, yet the superstar outside linebacker accepts what the absence of a playoff victory means to his legacy. Even as he’s one of the game’s most dominant defenders — a seven-time Pro Bowl and four-time All-Pro pick who...
‘We’re going to follow his lead’: Steelers leaning on QB Russell Wilson’s playoff experience
The Pittsburgh Steelers are putting their playoff hopes in the hands of a 36-year-old quarterback who has won and lost a Super Bowl, something he has in common with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Russell Wilson reflects on his 9-7 postseason record with positivity, as the nine-time Pro Bowl pick chooses...
Former Pirates All-Star pitcher Bob Veale, part of 1971 World Series champions, dies at 89
The famous story about Bob Veale, one Steve Blass loves to share when talking about his halcyon days with the Pittsburgh Pirates, involves the two-time All-Star left-handed pitcher’s glasses. At 6-foot-6, 212 pounds and armed with a ferocious fastball — the great Pirates announcer Bob Prince once said he could...
TE MyCole Pruitt added to Steelers’ injury report, CB Donte Jackson returns to practice
MyCole Pruitt was an addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ status report with a knee injury, as the 10th-year veteran tight end was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The 6-foot-2, 258-pound Pruitt has six receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown in 12 games (five...
‘Protect me from me’: Steelers CB Donte Jackson trying not to aggravate ‘nagging’ back
The hardest part for Donte Jackson in dealing with his “nagging” back issues is trying not to be too twitchy and aggravate a pinched nerve in the days leading up to the game. After missing the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback is preparing to...
Steelers RG Mason McCormick hopes to play, says broken hand ‘feeling a lot better already’
To Mason McCormick, there was never any question about whether the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie right guard’s left hand was broken in the fourth quarter of the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Yeah, I felt it pop,” McCormick said Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “I knew right away.”...
Pirates add righty reliever Elvis Alvarado to 40-man roster for bullpen depth
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed reliever Elvis Alvarado to their 40-man roster Tuesday, adding bullpen depth with a player signed to a split contract last month. Alvarado, 25, is a converted outfielder who has yet to make his major league debut. He throws a 98 mph four-seam fastball and a...
Entering postseason on 4-game losing streak, Steelers have ‘choice to respond the right way’
Despite backpedaling into the AFC playoffs on a four-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Steelers late Saturday night sounded more like a team ready to wear their white jerseys than wave a white towel. After winning 10 of their first 13 games, the Steelers ended the regular season with losses to...
Joe Burrow leads long drives as Bengals beat Steelers in season finale
Before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season finale even began, they endured their first set of hard knocks when the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North Division title by beating the Cleveland Browns. Then the Cincinnati Bengals delivered an even bigger blow, handing the spiraling Steelers their fourth consecutive defeat. Joe Burrow...
CB Joey Porter Jr. returns, but Steelers will be without starter Donte Jackson vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to face the Cincinnati Bengals’ prolific passing attack without starting cornerback Donte Jackson, who is inactive for Saturday night’s season finale at Acrisure Stadium. Jackson (back), who didn’t practice Tuesday and was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, was listed as questionable on the status...
‘I want to be here’: Starter-turned-backup QB Justin Fields hopes to return to Steelers in ’25
Justin Fields went from starting the first six games of the season at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers to playing sparingly in the final 10, in a role more reduced than even he expected. The hardest thing for Fields, however, was sitting out the past two games with a lower...
‘He’s been unbelievable’: Steelers endorse Joe Burrow as MVP, scheme to stop Bengals QB
Joe Burrow prides himself on being prepared for anything, so the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback has braced for the likelihood that he won’t win the MVP award despite impressive numbers. Burrow, who leads the NFL in completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns this season, was asked if he’d heard the M-V-P...
Long-distance call: Steelers kicker Chris Boswell thrives on field goals of 50 yards or more
Chris Boswell has a converse relationship between the length of a conversation about field goals and the distance on his attempts. When it comes to discussing his job, the shorter the sweeter for the Pittsburgh Steelers placekicker. Boswell prefers not to talk about his past or his future, focusing only...
‘A great honor I don’t take lightly’: OLB T.J. Watt voted Steelers MVP a record 5th time
During a season in which he recorded his 100th career sack, T.J. Watt carved his name into Pittsburgh Steelers lore by becoming the first player in franchise history to be named team MVP five times. It marks the second consecutive season Watt was named Steelers MVP in a vote of...
Inside linebacker Cole Holcomb leads trio of injured-list Steelers returning to practice
Cole Holcomb endured the solitude of a lonely rehabilitation from knee surgery — the details of which he wouldn’t divulge — so his return Tuesday to practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers was a major moment. “I felt like a little kid on the first day of school,” Holcomb said. “I...
Patrick Mahomes dissects defense for 3 TDs as Chiefs hand Steelers 3rd straight loss
If the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking for a gift from a jolly fellow wearing red and white, the Kansas City Chiefs were dressed for the occasion. Chiefs coach Andy Reid even arrived at Acrisure Stadium in a Santa Claus suit. But the trouble following their Christmas Day defeat has less...
WR George Pickens cleared to play against Chiefs, as 4 Steelers starters return from injury
George Pickens is one of four Pittsburgh Steelers starters who have been cleared to play on Christmas Day, marking the return of their top wide receiver after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Pickens, strong safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi all were listed...
With defense in disarray, Steelers focus on fixing communication concerns against Chiefs
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a defense in disarray, with their depth depleted by injuries, communication issues causing coverage problems and back-to-back losses marred by missed tackles. The timing couldn’t be worse for the Steelers (10-5) to draw the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (14-1), who boast not...
‘It’s still there’: Franchise icon Andrew McCutchen re-signs with Pirates for 2025
Andrew McCutchen made no secret of his hope to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates, so the franchise icon only had to put a finger on his pulse to check to see if he still had the desire. That was never in question as McCutchen made it clear he intends to...
Steelers notes: Chris Boswell nearing NFL field goals record
BALTIMORE — With his 51-yard field goal as time expired in the first half of Saturday’s 34-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell inched closer to setting the NFL record for field goals in a season. It was the 39th field goal for Boswell, which moved...
Derrick Henry, Ravens run all over Steelers in rare rivalry blowout to tie for AFC North lead
BALTIMORE — The Pittsburgh Steelers came here with a chance to clinch the AFC North championship but failed to heed the whistle of a warning from one of the Charm City’s most memorable TV characters. You come at the king, you best not miss. A depleted defense couldn’t stop the...
Steelers without 4 starters vs. Ravens, including CB Donte Jackson
BALTIMORE — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to clinch the AFC North Division title with a win over the Baltimore Ravens but will have to do so without four starters. Wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), strong safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring), cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi...
‘Super important’ to Steelers, All-Pro OLB T.J. Watt gets green light to play against Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers were bracing for the potential of playing the Baltimore Ravens without All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt, who has served as the most disruptive force in their AFC North rivalry. Now they can breathe a sigh of relief and leave the worrying to the Ravens. The absence of...
Steelers All-Pro OLB T.J. Watt expected to play against Ravens; WR George Pickens ruled out
The Pittsburgh Steelers got positive news on the injury front about All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt, but that was balanced by negative news regarding wide receiver George Pickens. Watt, who injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter Sunday in the 27-14 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, was a full...
