Kevin Gorman stories, Page 22
Steelers take satisfaction in beating Browns to end 4-game gauntlet of AFC North opponents
From the elements to the outcome, everything was different this time for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cleveland Browns. Only 17 days after they blew a late lead to lose in a second-half snowstorm in Cleveland, the Steelers’ defense shined in sparking a 27-14 win over their AFC North rival...
Defense shines, Russell Wilson overcomes slow start to throw 2 TDs as Steelers beat Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers were willing to take the tradeoffs — even if it wasn’t by choice — as Mike Tomlin made it clear that his concentration was on focusing energies on what was available instead of what wasn’t. On a day the Steelers got outside linebacker Alex Highsmith back from...
Steelers to play without wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) against the Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have one of their top pass rushers back but will be without their top wide receiver Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, as Alex Highsmith returns but George Pickens was ruled out. Pickens (hamstring) appeared on the NFL-mandated injury report Friday but was placed on the Steelers’...
Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick short on turnovers, big on value as last line of defense
Minkah Fitzpatrick is aware of the narrative that he doesn’t make many splash plays anymore, let alone create turnovers, so the Pittsburgh Steelers’ three-time All-Pro free safety must be having a down season. On a defense that loves to talk about its turnover culture and awards T-shirts for takeaways, Fitzpatrick...
Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt ready to reduce snap count with Alex Highsmith’s return
One Pittsburgh Steeler is ready for the return of Alex Highsmith after he missed three games with an ankle injury. It should come as no surprise it’s the guy who plays outside linebacker on the opposite side. Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt called Highsmith being healthy a “huge” development for the...
Despite QBs coming off 400-yard games, Steelers don’t expect shootout with Browns
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...
Steelers notes: Keeanu Benton takes the spotlight on ‘Hard Knocks,’ RB Jonathan Ward waived
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...
‘A true Steeler’: At 35, Cameron Heyward earns top grade among NFL defensive tackles
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...
Mike Tomlin sees ‘serial killer’s mentality’ in CB Joey Porter Jr., says Steelers will ‘use our fouls’
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...
‘It’s pretty exciting’: Steelers ‘fully expect’ OLB Alex Highsmith to be available against Browns
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...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has ‘pretty exciting’ development on defense for Browns gameVideo
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. “It’s pretty exciting, isn’t it?” Tomlin said Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Tomlin said he “fully...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win over the Bengals: Stripping Joe Burrow was by design
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...
Russell Wilson passes for 414 yards, defense forces 3 turnovers as Steelers beat Bengals
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...
Game of Chase: Steelers stress need to keep close tabs on Bengals’ game-breaking wideout
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...
Steelers WR George Pickens refuses to take Browns DB’s bait on ‘fake tough guy’ talk
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...
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith listed on injury report as doubtful against Bengals
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...
No apologies: T.J. Watt explains defensive player of year snub, praises Myles Garrett
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...
‘We’ve got to be better there’: Steelers look to solve struggles in short-yardage situations
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...
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith says North Carolina job opening ‘not my focus’
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...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson defends WR George Pickens, says they’re not ‘far off’ in red zone
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 OLB Alex Highsmith does not practice; DTs Cameron Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi get rest
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,...
Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams returns to practice, remains on IR
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...
Despite struggles, Steelers RT Broderick Jones keeps faith knowing Mike Tomlin ‘has my back’
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...
Steelers to face AFC North foes under spotlight as ‘Hard Knocks’ cameras capture division race
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...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ loss to Browns: Jameis Winston weathered the snowstormVideo
CLEVELAND — Five things we learned from Browns 24, Steelers 19. 1. Weather wasn’t the reason Although game conditions were far from ideal, as a snowstorm covered the field and made visibility an issue in the second half, the Steelers not named George Pickens refused to use the weather as...
