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Airing of Grievances: Steelers undone in Indianapolis by self-inflicted wounds and questionable coaching
I got a message from a reader on social media Wednesday looking ahead to the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Indianapolis as a “TTTG.” Typical Tomlin Trap Game. TTTG. Typical Tomlin Trap Game. This is the type of game Tomlin seems to find a way to lose. They’re superior to the...
Steelers fail to overcome big early deficit against Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — When the Pittsburgh Steelers last visited Lucas Oil Stadium 10 months ago, they frittered away an early two-score advantage and gave up 30 unanswered points in a deflating loss. Presented with a chance to turn the tables Sunday on the Indianapolis Colts, the Steelers pieced together a furious...
Terrell Edmunds playing for Steelers for 1st time in 2 years, Roman Wilson inactive vs. Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — Terrell Edmunds was back in uniform for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran safety spent his first five seasons with the Steelers but played for three other teams before being re-signed earlier this month. Edmunds was a healthy scratch for the previous two games but was in uniform for...
Steelers’ No. 2-ranked run defense has been superb, but can it slow down Colts’ tandem?
It’s a defensive strategy the Pittsburgh Steelers used to suffocate the Minnesota Vikings when they won their first Super Bowl championship 50 years ago. The philosophy, which dates to the days of leather helmets, has carried through tenures of Chuck Noll to Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin. Stop the run....
Steelers 4 Downs: Justin Fields not asked to do much but has been efficient, mistake freeVideo
1. Fields’ freedom That Justin Fields has improved his completion percentage from 60.3% over three years with the Chicago Bears to 73.3% over three games with the Pittsburgh Steelers is certainly notable. It also, though, has come with the sizable qualification that the Steelers haven’t asked Fields to throw the...
Scouting the Steelers’ opponent: Colts rank near bottom of NFL in yards allowed, giveaways
SCOUTING THE COLTS Last meeting Colts beat Steelers, 31-13, on Dec. 16, 2023 in Indianapolis Key matchup Bernhard Raimann vs. Nick Herbig Herbig will be making his first NFL start because the Steelers’ starting right outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, is out because of a groin injury. Herbig has five sacks...
Likely to serve as Steelers RB2 this week, veteran Cordarrelle Patterson happy to play anywhere
“What the? Get out of here!” A pair Cordarrelle Patterson’s teammates gave an overly dramatic spit-take to playfully mock him as they stood and listened to Patterson answer a media question Friday about his position versatility. “I don’t sell myself short for anything, man. I feel like I could play...
Steelers rookie Mason McCormick confident, excited to make expected 1st NFL start Sunday
In his NFL debut, Mason McCormick made it into the game for one play — a placekick try. During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second game, McCormick jogged onto the field for three such snaps. This past Sunday during Week 3 of his rookie season, McCormick rotated into the game on offense....
Steelers injury report: Jaylen Warren, Alex Highsmith, MyCole Pruitt out vs. Colts
As expected throughout the week, Friday’s league-mandated Pittsburgh Steelers status report made official that running back Jaylen Warren, outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and reserve tight end MyCole Pruitt will not play in Sunday’s game at the Indianapolis Colts. None of those three practiced all week. Starting left guard Isaac Seumalo...
First Call: Micah Parsons suffers injury in advance of Steelers game; how previous quests of 4-0 went for Mike Tomlin
Friday’s “First Call” has news about Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons suffering an injury Thursday night as his team now prepares to visit Pittsburgh next week. We look back at some hot starts in the Mike Tomlin era for the Steelers. Paul Skenes has an interesting showdown slated for the...
Football Footnotes: Key matchups that will dictate the outcome of Steelers-Colts game
As the Pittsburgh Steelers get ready to square off against the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday, there are three key matchups that will go a long way toward determining the outcome of the game. For Friday’s Football Footnotes this week, let’s take a look at them — and a few...
Unlike previous seasons, Steelers not slowed by problematic running game
As he pondered the question, guard James Daniels did a nose scrunch like he didn’t agree with the premise presented to him. Why has the notoriously slow-poking Pittsburgh Steelers rushing offense gotten off to a fast start through the first three weeks of the season? “Um, I still don’t think...
Steelers prep for challenge of young Colts ‘Avatar’ QB Anthony Richardson
He scored a perfect “99” on the NFL’s official statistical arm’s “Athleticism Score” during last year’s combine. His time in the 40-yard dash (4.43 seconds) would have fit in well at wide receiver or cornerback. His vertical leap (40.5 inches) was among the best of any prospect that year, regardless...
Jaylen Warren remains out, Isaac Seumalo limited at Steelers practice
It appears increasingly likely that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without running back Jaylen Warren for their next game, and that left guard Isaac Seumalo also might not return to the lineup. Warren missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday, according to the league-mandated injury report, after leaving this...
Mark Madden: How to boost T.J. Watt’s recognition, Justin Fields’ production and more sports notes
LAS VEGAS — Behold, refreshing sports notes! Jotted down on a bedside notepad between blackjack sessions at The D on Fremont Street. Read ’em twice. Double down. • J.J. Watt saying that brother T.J. doesn’t get the recognition he deserves puts the “duh” in dumb. T.J. is universally praised, has...
On Sports: Steelers eye WR trade market; a Zach Banner comeback?; Duck Hodges’ humblebrag
In today’s On Sports, pinch hitting for First Call, the Steelers could be back in the market for a wide receiver, a former Steelers fan favorite wants to make a comeback and a former Steelers QB flexes on social media. After Aiyuk #KirkWatch doesn’t carry the same cache as #AiyukWatch....
Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium named as FEMA-approved disaster shelter
Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh’s North Shore has been selected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to become a safe haven during emergencies and disasters. In a statement, FEMA said the stadium will increase its public safety capabilities and become a location for safe storage and shelter for response and recovery...
U mad, bro?: Pirates fans get rowdy about Tellez; Steelers fans split over hot start
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are riled up about Rowdy. Some Steelers fans are doubting the strong start. Others want to know why I’m not planning the Super Bowl parade yet. No matter how you slice it, Pittsburgh fans are always wound up about something. I wouldn’t have it any other way....
Pittsburgh councilmen vote to spend $1M on NFL Draft despite criticism of Gainey
Two Pittsburgh lawmakers, unhappy that the mayor pledged $1 million in city money to the 2026 NFL Draft without first securing City Council approval, softened their stance Wednesday and joined their colleagues in voting unanimously for the funding. Over the last week, council members Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, and Bob Charland,...
Steelers’ Darnell Washington fined for illegal block vs. Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington said Wednesday that he was fined by the NFL for an illegal crackback block he delivered at some point during this past Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Washington, though, said he did not know what play the league was referencing in delivering...
Starting G Isaac Seumalo returns to practice; RB Jaylen Warren sits out for Steelers
Veteran starting left guard Isaac Seumalo practiced for the first time during the regular season for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, providing hope he could make his 2024 debut Sunday. Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury after the preseason ended and had not practiced or played since. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated...
After waiting for opportunity, Steelers’ DeMarvin Leal will get it because of injury to Alex Highsmith
Two years ago, then-rookie defensive end DeMarvin Leal was thrust into an unintended position switch when T.J. Watt was injured in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener and missed the next seven games. This year, Leal is being called upon to fill in at outside linebacker again for as long as...
Calvin Anderson eager to serve as Steelers’ ‘swing’ OT; former 1st-round pick C.J. Henderson added
Calvin Anderson might not have been familiar with the Pittsburgh Steelers upon signing with them this week, but the offensive tackle has had positive interactions with a high-profile former Steelers assistant. Brought in to be the Steelers’ “swing tackle,” Anderson said he learned how to effectively serve as the backup...
First Call: Suspension upheld for hit on Pat Freiermuth; Steelers add OLB; ex-Steelers OC gets new coaching gigVideo
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some news about the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. A former Steelers assistant gets a new head coaching gig. Derwin James’ suspension for hitting Pat Freiermuth has been upheld. And we see a baseball rarity result in a playoff-clinching play. Adding depth Given Alex Highsmith’s injury, the Steelers...
Mike Tomlin wants more offense early in games. Here’s how he can make that happen
There was plenty to like about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. One thing that head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t like, though, was the team’s poor offensive start. That’s understandable. After all, the Steelers went three-and-out on the first two series, netting minus-5 yards...
