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Points still scarce, but offense gains more than 400 yards as Steelers hold off Bengals
CINCINNATI — Never has an offensive performance that produced one touchdown looked so promising for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first game without Matt Canada serving as offensive coordinator, the Steelers surpassed 400 yards for the first time in their past 59 tries while beating the Cincinnati Bengals, 16-10, on...
Steelers scratch RB Anthony McFarland, new acquisition Blake Martinez against Bengals
CINCINNATI — After playing one offensive snap and being back to return nine opponent kickoffs during the past two games since coming off the injured reserve list, Anthony McFarland was designated as a healthy inactive for Sunday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. A fourth-year running back, McFarland was on IR...
Making 1st NFL start, Trenton Thompson makes momentum-altering play in Steelers’ winVideo
CINCINNATI — In his fourth pro game, third appearance with the Pittsburgh Steelers and first NFL start, Trenton Thompson made the play most responsible for swinging the momentum that ultimately resulted in a Steelers victory. “I didn’t think about the impact,” Thompson said of his third-quarter interception during a 16-10...
Steelers notes: Alex Highsmith fined for questionable roughing-the-passer call vs. Browns
Alex Highsmith’s roughing the passer infraction during last week’s game in Cleveland wasn’t the most egregious by any means. But while some Pittsburgh Steelers fans might argue Highsmith did not even deserve a flag for the play, the NFL still hit him with a fine. Highsmith was docked $16,391 by...
Steelers 4 Downs: Bengals a near-ideal foe to get Kenny Pickett, new play-caller jumpstarted
1. If not against them… The Pittsburgh Steelers’ new coordinator/playcaller tandem taking over for the fired Matt Canada has been afforded fortuitous scheduling, at least inasmuch as the opponents’ pass defense. Eddie Faulkner handled the game plan, and Mike Sullivan will call the plays for the Steelers’ 1 p.m. game...
5 questions Steelers can address following change in offensive coordinators
The person designing the plays has changed in the wake of Matt Canada’s firing as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator. So has the person who will wear the headset and communicate with quarterback Kenny Pickett on game days. As far as the actual plays that will be used when the Steelers...
Steelers notes: George Pickens hopeful for more open offense under Eddie Faulkner
George Pickens said he was not aware of Tuesday’s dismissal of Matt Canada until he showed up for work Wednesday. As for new offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner and the energy he brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Pickens probably won’t be asked explicitly to provide his input. He indicated Friday...
‘Not just a thumper’ – In 1st test in every-down role, Steelers’ Elandon Roberts thrives
Before Sunday, Elandon Roberts had appeared in 116 NFL regular-season games with 84 starts. He has won two Super Bowl rings, been part of three teams and been named a captain of two. But as much of a presence as Roberts has been in the middle of teams’ defenses, Roberts...
Mark Madden: Some advice for Eddie Faulkner in his Steelers coordinator debut
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner has blocked much of the local media on X/Twitter. But he hasn’t yet blocked me. So I must be doing something right. It’s in the spirit of that unsteady alliance that I offer Faulkner the following advice: NO JET SWEEPS. Don’t call any. Not...
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Montravius Adams remain out, George Pickens to play Sunday for Steelers
It was a surprise earlier this week when George Pickens ended up on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report. By Friday, Pickens was back to fully practicing, and he had an explanation for why he missed some time. “I just got kicked in my shin,” Pickens said. “A little UFC action,...
George Pickens returns to Steelers practice, albeit in limited capacity
Wide receiver George Pickens returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity, a day after he missed a full session because of a shin injury. Pickens has not missed a game over his two-year NFL career and remains on track to play in Sunday’s game at the...
Promotion to interim offensive coordinator a bittersweet moment for Steelers’ Eddie Faulkner
Eddie Faulkner realizes the opportunity afforded to him. At 46, he has a chance over the final seven games of the season to state a case to be an NFL offensive coordinator, either full-time with the Pittsburgh Steelers or with another team depending on what transpires in these next two...
Steelers’ DC Teryl Austin impressed with Trenton Thompson, Mykal Walker stepping in
Neither Trenton Thompson nor Mykal Walker was with the Pittsburgh Steelers when training camp began. At this time a week ago, neither was on the active roster. But by this past Sunday in Cleveland, each was playing a major role in the defense during a road game against a division...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans happy about coordinator move, but angry about much more
Since so many Steelers fans have been so desperate to fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada, I thought there would be more happiness about his dismissal. Instead, at least in my inbox and social media interactions, I’ve gotten much more: “They shoulda fired Mike Tomlin, too! They should move on from...
On 1st day of meetings led by Eddie Faulkner, Steelers offense presses forward
Like during nine of the previous 11 Wednesdays before it (not counting their Thursday night game or the bye week), this particular Wednesday featured a full offensive meeting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This particular one, though, differed from all the others — and not because it was Thanksgiving Eve. New...
Kenny Pickett hated to see Matt Canada lose job, but quickly shifts focus to next Steelers challenge
Quarterback Kenny Pickett hasn’t had much time to digest the change in Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinators, the shift from Matt Canada to the Eddie Faulkner-Sullivan duo. The rhythm of the NFL schedule hasn’t permitted it. On Wednesday, a day after Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired Canada following 44 games as...
Minkah Fitzpatrick remains out, George Pickens misses practice for Steelers
To open up a fourth consecutive week of game preparation since suffering a hamstring injury, Minkah Fitzpatrick once again was unable to take part in a Pittsburgh Steelers practice. The All Pro safety sat out Wednesday’s session, according to the league-mandated injury report. Fitzpatrick has not played since an Oct....
In wake of NFL Week 11 honor, Jaylen Warren doesn’t foresee changes to Steelers run game
For everyone advocating wholesale changes to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in the wake of the firing of coordinator Matt Canada, running back Jaylen Warren reminds that in some aspects, they don’t want to change anything at all. The rushing offense is on a proverbial heater. The past three games have...
5 outside candidates the Steelers could consider as next offensive coordinator
If history is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers will promote from within when they hire a permanent offensive coordinator in the offseason. Until then, the interim duo of Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan will have seven games with which to prove their candidacy. Faulkner has the official title of offensive...
Steelers players react to firing of Matt Canada: ‘It’s sad. He’s a great guy’
Just like coach Mike Tomlin said they did in the hours after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday morning, most Pittsburgh Steelers players received the news the same way many fans did. “I found out,” tight end Pat Freiermuth said, “on social media.” Freiermuth, first and foremost, reacted more...
Steelers sign veteran ILB Blake Martinez to active roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran option to their depleted inside linebackers group with the signing of Blake Martinez announced Wednesday. Martinez, 29, has appeared in 84 NFL regular-season games with 78 starts since turning pro in 2016. He led the league in tackles for the Green Bay Packers in...
First Call: Odds on who may replace Matt Canada as Steelers offensive coordinator; potential ILB candidate for Steelers
Wednesday’s “First Call” gives us some odds to track when it comes to replacing Matt Canada as the Steelers offensive coordinator. We also get another inside linebacker candidate for the team and take a look at Sunday’s officiating crew in Cincinnati. Plus, there’s a preview of the Duquesne and Pitt...
Tim Benz: Matt Canada fired now so Mike Tomlin can protect Kenny Pickett
At Mike Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday, the Steelers coach received a lot of questions about Matt Canada’s firing that essentially amounted to: “Why now?” Why — after 21⁄2 years of evidence that suggested Canada shouldn’t be an offensive coordinator in the NFL — did Tomlin finally terminate Canada’s role...
Steelers notes: No more ‘or’ between starter Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor at RT
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin initially was noncommittal about if the promotion of Broderick Jones was permanent. A pdf document sent out Tuesday made it official. Not that there was any question Jones would remain the Steelers’ starting right tackle for the remainder of the season. The rookie No. 14...
TribLive’s Tim Benz, Joe Rutter discuss Steelers firing of Matt Canada
For the first time since 1941, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an in-season firing of an assistant coach when Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday morning that offensive coordinator Matt Canada had been relieved of his duties. TribLive columnist Tim Benz and beat writer Joe Rutter discuss the Steelers’ decision on the Breakfast...
