Kevin Gorman stories, Page 21

With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns having quarterbacks coming off 400-yard passing performances, their meeting Sunday has the promise of another AFC North shootout. The former defensive coordinator in Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is why he admits it’s not in his nature to be comfortable in such games, especially...

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year defensive tackle Keeanu Benton knew the NFL Films cameras would be present when he spoke to his teammates the night before the game, adding pressure for someone who doesn’t enjoy public speaking. “When I’m talking to people, I get nervous,” Benton said. “The words that I’m thinking...

Cameron Heyward accepted that he had lost the Ohio State-Michigan bet — one he initiated with rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson — but the price to pay came in the form of a baseball cap that didn’t fit. So Heyward hung the hat on the microphone stand as he addressed...

Joey Porter Jr. has drawn as much attention for his penalties as his pass coverage, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin continues to defend the second-year cornerback’s play. Even after Porter drew six flags — and, ultimately, four penalties for 57 yards — in Sunday’s 44-38 win over the Cincinnati...

The prospect of having a full complement of outside linebackers — an injury-plagued position for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season — made Mike Tomlin flash a smile during his weekly news conference. Tomlin said he will “fully expect” starter Alex Highsmith to be available for the first time in four...

CINCINNATI — Five things we learned from Pittsburgh Steelers 44, Cincinnati Bengals 38: 1. Strip by design The Steelers were wary of Joe Burrow’s ability to scramble out of the pocket and keep his eyes cast downfield for open receivers, so the defense had designs on limiting the damage he...

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Steelers came here expecting a shootout with the Cincinnati Bengals, knowing they would have to outscore or stop the NFL’s most potent passing attack. The Steelers did both. Russell Wilson delivered their first 400-yard passing game in six seasons. And the defense created three turnovers, including...

As Mike Tomlin was praising the Cincinnati Bengals for possessing the NFL’s most potent passing attack, he warned that the Pittsburgh Steelers better be prepared to “carry a full menu” on defense. That includes a heaping post-Thanksgiving helping of man coverage from the cornerbacks, a helping from the safeties in...

Where Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome Jr. was able to draw George Pickens into a scuffle on a Hail Mary play, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver wanted no part in a war of words. After the Browns’ 24-19 win last week, Newsome called Pickens a “fake tough guy” after the...

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was listed as doubtful to play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday’s league-mandated injury report. Highsmith, who injured his left ankle at the Washington Commanders on Nov. 10, was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day but could miss his third...

T.J. Watt offered no apologies to Myles Garrett — or anyone else — for his social media comments after finishing second in NFL defensive player of the year voting, but the Steelers’ star did give an explanation. Where the Cleveland Browns pass rusher said Watt owed him an apology for...

When it comes to what Mike Tomlin likes to call the weighty moments, especially when the offense has a third-and-1 or fourth-and-1, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been coming up short. After struggling in short-yardage situations, the Steelers acknowledge it’s an area of emphasis for improvement. “We’ve been focusing a lot...

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said Thursday that he has been contacted by the University of North Carolina about its head coaching vacancy but that he’s not interested at the moment. Smith’s name has been rumored as a candidate to replace Mack Brown, who was fired Tuesday amid his...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson echoed his head coach’s concerns on the Hail Mary pass intended for George Pickens on the final play of the loss at the Cleveland Browns last Thursday night. The Steelers’ standout wide receiver was tangled with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome Jr. through the end zone,...

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Alex Highsmith would be “leaning in on a return” after missing two games with an injury, but the outside linebacker is leaning closer to not playing Sunday at Cincinnati. Highsmith (left ankle) did not practice Wednesday, per the league-mandated injury report. Three veteran linemen rested,...

Defensive tackle Montravius Adams Sr. returned to practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday but will remain on the injured reserve. The Steelers now have a 21-day window to activate Adams or he will miss the remainder of the season. “Honestly, it felt great to be back,” Adams said. “To...

Broderick Jones has made a habit of watching the televised copy of Pittsburgh Steelers games, even if that means listening to the commentators criticize his performance at right tackle. And Jones has given them plenty of ammunition: He’s been flagged nine times — including a pair of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the AFC North that had never been featured on “Hard Knocks,” so their loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night served as a proper introduction to the behind-the-scenes spectacle captured on camera by HBO and NFL Films. Blowing a late lead...

CLEVELAND – This was everything the Pittsburgh Steelers expected of a Thursday night game in late November against the Cleveland Browns: sub-freezing temperatures, a snow-covered field and a deflating defeat. The Browns capitalized on a confusing call when the Steelers’ decision to accept a penalty backfired, and Nick Chubb scored...

Once the opening became official that the Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for a new hitting coach, Matt Hague didn’t just express interest. He wanted to beat them to the punch. A former Pirates farmhand who made the Opening Day roster in 2012, Hague was energized during the interview process by...

That the Pittsburgh Steelers won for the second time this season without scoring a touchdown is not something their offense is celebrating. Instead, it’s a feat they would rather not repeat. The Steelers were 0 for 4 inside the Baltimore 20-yard line in their 18-16 win over the rival Ravens...

Never mind it was his first game in five weeks and only the third start of his NFL career. Nick Herbig wasn’t about to wait to make his presence felt against the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year outside linebacker stripped running back Derrick Henry, causing the NFL rushing leader...