Kevin Gorman stories, Page 22
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...
Browns stun Steelers with last-minute TD for another Thursday night loss
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...
New hitting coach Matt Hague excited to help Pirates find ‘road maps’ to success at the plate
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...
Red zone blues: Winning without scoring a TD a feat the Steelers would rather not repeat
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...
Grudge match: Browns star Myles Garrett says Steelers’ T.J. Watt should ‘apologize’ for snubVideo
Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt are bringing new meaning to the grudge match between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, making it clear there is no love lost between the NFL’s premier pass rushers. Garrett turned up the temperature before Thursday night’s game between the AFC North foes at Huntington...
‘Big-time player’: Steelers OLB Nick Herbig provided big bookend plays to beat 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...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win over Ravens: Defining play by a Wilson on defenseVideo
Five things we learned from Steelers 18, Ravens 16. 1. Payton’s play saved the day The Steelers have been counting on a Wilson to make game-changing plays in the passing game this season. The expectation was that it would come from veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, not rookie inside linebacker Payton...
Steelers stop Ravens’ 2-point attempt to stay atop division on Chris Boswell’s 6 field goals
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t follow an offensive formula for beating the high-scoring Baltimore Ravens, relying on their kicker after failing to score a touchdown despite four trips to the red zone. The Steelers continue to possess the most potent antidote for Lamar Jackson, even as the Ravens paired their two-time...
Steelers WR George Pickens ready to make his mark again in Ravens rivalry in passing game
George Pickens doesn’t need to glance at where the Baltimore Ravens are ranked in pass defense to know the Pittsburgh Steelers have an advantage in the passing game. Pickens is the advantage. The Steelers wide receiver proved as much last season, with two big fourth-quarter catches against three-time Pro Bowl...
Justin Fields spent week ‘doing the best he can’ to emulate Lamar Jackson in advance of Steelers-Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers know it’s impossible to simulate what Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson can do, but they believe they have the closest thing in backup Justin Fields. Fields, who started the first six games this season, is doing his best impersonation of the two-time NFL MVP while running the...
Baseball America: Right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler enters 2025 as Pirates’ top prospect
Bubba Chandler will enter the 2025 season as the No. 1 prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Baseball America’s new top-10 team rankings, though it might not be long before the 22-year-old right-hander joins the major-league starting rotation. Chandler, a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher with an elite fastball, went 10-7 with...
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes selected All-MLB 1st-team starting pitcher
After electrifying baseball as a rookie pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes now officially can say he’s one of baseball’s best. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound right-hander was selected an All-MLB first-team starting pitcher Thursday night during an award show in Las Vegas televised on MLB Network. Skenes was joined on...
