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Ready or not, Steelers rookie class could be thrust into spotlight against Ravens
Not unlike a father teaching a child to ride a bike, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been careful about how much playing time they have given to their rookie class at the outset of the season. They have tried not to overwhelm the rookies, allowing them to develop at their own...
Over 3 years after covid’s onset, there’s hardly a mention of it in pro, college circles
During a brief stretch last month, the Cincinnati Reds must have felt as if the clock had been turned back three years. In the midst of a pennant race, a flurry of roster moves was necessary to address a pitching staff that was being depleted not by injury or trade...
Steelers mostly have contained Ravens’ Lamar Jackson in short history against him
Including the playoffs, Lamar Jackson has played in 78 NFL games. He has started at quarterback for 69 of those. Since Jackson entered the league as a first-round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens, his team has faced the Pittsburgh Steelers 10 times. But, because of injury and other quirks,...
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett cleared to start vs. Ravens; DeMarvin Leal, Pressley Harvin out
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett went through a second consecutive full day of practice, per the injury report, and carries no status designation headed into Sunday’s divisional home game against the Baltimore Ravens. Pickett suffered a bone bruise in his left knee late during last week’s loss at the Houston...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith officially questionable, vows to go vs. Ravens
The injury report classifies Alex Highsmith’s status for Sunday’s game as “questionable.” The veteran outside linebacker, though, presented a more optimistic view when asked if he would be able to play in the AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. “Absolutely, yeah,” Highsmith said Friday. “Feel good.” Highsmith, part of...
First Call: An ex-Steeler just bought a hockey team; Aaron Donald’s plan to stop Eagles QB sneak
For Friday’s “First Call,” we’ve got a surprising career choice for a former Steeler. An ex-Raven is stirring the pot when it comes to the Steelers rivalry. Aaron Donald thinks he may be able to combat the Philadelphia Eagles’ allegedly unstoppable play. And the internet is having a field day...
Friday Football Footnotes: An all Steelers-Ravens rivalry edition
Neither the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) nor the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) are playing like they were in 2010 when they were both 12-4. But the rivalry between the clubs is still strong. And with the entire AFC North already beating itself up and a bye looming in Pittsburgh, refusing to let...
A forgotten man during camp, Montravius Adams filling significant role on Steelers D-line
Throughout Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, much was made about the depth on the defensive line. Eight NFL-caliber players were on the roster for what were only six or seven available spots. Among that group were well-compensated proven starters (Cameron Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi). There were the recently drafted young guns (Keeanu...
Steelers’ Desmond King gets increased role in practice to match his move up depth chart
The NFL requires the release of one. Fans and media sometimes hyperfixate on it. But when the official published depth chart was broached to him Thursday, Desmond King gave a quizzical look. “I don’t know what that even is,” King said at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Told that the pdf...
Steelers’ Kenny Pickett practices fully, but Alex Highsmith does not as addition to injury report
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett on Wednesday firmly declared that he would be “good to go” for Sunday’s game. On Thursday, he backed that up during practice. Pickett was a full participant, according to the league-mandated injury report. Pickett had suffered a bone bruise during this past Sunday’s loss at...
As he recovers from groin surgery, Cameron Heyward working to rejoin Steelers
Cameron Heyward doesn’t know when he will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers lineup because of his groin injury that required surgery. He just knows it will happen at some point this season. “I’m working my tail off to try to get back,” Heyward said Thursday. “We’ll see when we get...
Matt Canada denies telling CBS that Steelers offense isn’t built to come from behind
His play calling and the lack of production by the Pittsburgh Steelers offense already has put Matt Canada in the crosshairs with an unhappy fan base. On Thursday, Canada found himself addressing another issue that has sparked outrage among Steeler Nation: his alleged comments to CBS that the Steelers’ offense...
Mark Madden: Mike Tomlin would be exposed in New York City
Perhaps the weakest argument against Mike Tomlin’s removal as Pittsburgh Steelers coach is the often preached, “He’d have another job within five minutes!” This is best said at a frenetic pace and via rapidly rising octaves. The squeakier, the better. It’s probably true. So what? Tomlin’s employability beyond Pittsburgh doesn’t...
First Call: Ravens LB has a grudge against Mike Tomlin; Cooper Kupp should be ready to face Steelers in L.A.
Thursday’s “First Call” features a Baltimore Raven with an axe to grind against Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. A potential threat to the Steelers in a few weeks is returning to practice. So is former Penn State star Saquon Barkley. And we now have a diagnosis on that knee injury suffered...
U mad, bro?: After a 30-6 loss in Houston, angry Steelers fans swarm on Mike Tomlin, Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada
After a 30-6 loss in Houston Sunday, the sharks are circling for Steelers coaches and players. And even the media that covers them. If they lose again at home to Baltimore this weekend, well…. Enjoy the apricot brandy. Here’s this week’s edition of “U mad, bro?” We start with Calvin....
TE Rodney Williams signed off Steelers’ practice squad to their active roster
A handful of teammates joined a few media members in circling Rodney Williams’ locker at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after Wednesday’s practice. The players playfully held up phones and asked sarcastic questions to the man they call “Hot Rod.” On the day his promotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man...
Practicing in pads ‘overall beneficial’ for Steelers after loss and in advance of Ravens game
Perhaps it’s what you’d expect an offensive lineman to say. Or maybe Mason Cole was just being a good veteran leader by parroting the head coach’s wishes. Cole, the starting center, expressed that he was pleased the Pittsburgh Steelers began their practice week Wednesday by donning full pads. “Any time...
DeMarvin Leal, James Daniels, Pressley Harvin do not practice for Steelers
Punter Pressley Harvin III, guard James Daniels and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal were among those who did not practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, four days in advance of an AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Harvin has a hamstring injury and Daniels a groin ailment that prevented...
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett wears brace, practices on limited basis in return from knee injury
Wearing a brace to support his bruised left knee, Kenny Pickett practiced Wednesday and didn’t experience any limitations in his return from an injury suffered Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. “I’ll be ready to go by Sunday,” Pickett said, referring to the Steelers’ upcoming...
Najee Harris says Steelers played soft against Texans, coaches not to blame for offensive woes
Najee Harris didn’t mention Matt Canada by name, but the Pittsburgh Steelers running back seemed to throw some support behind the team’s embattled offensive coordinator Wednesday when he met with the media. Harris said the Steelers played “soft” last Sunday in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans and indicated...
Mark Madden: The Mike Tomlin error is in full swing, but who will recognize it?
The Mike Tomlin era is long since over. We’re in the middle of the Mike Tomlin error. Tomlin’s reputation is propped up by his overrated streak of no losing seasons. Friendly media, mostly national, use that to obscure Tomlin having no playoff wins in six years and just three in...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers thinks Ben Roethlisberger could be an offensive coordinator; Steelers beef up O-line
Wednesday’s “First Call” has a Pittsburgh Steelers roster move, thoughts on Ben Roethlisberger as an offensive coordinator, and an injury update from the Ravens in Baltimore. Plus, we include the latest in the ongoing Chase Claypool situation in Chicago. Adding depth The Steelers signed a big man to help address...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin was asked the necessary questions. You decide if he gave appropriate answers
Before we dive into some of the things that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had to say during his weekly press conference, I feel the need to channel Mick Jagger’s lyrics from the Rolling Stones’ new single, “Angry.” “My mouth’s getting sore, I can’t take anymore Why you angry with...
Steelers add former 2nd-round pick Denzel Mims to practice squad
Former second-round draft pick Denzel Mims was one of two players the Pittsburgh Steelers signed to their practice squad Tuesday. Mims, a 6-foot-3, 207-pound wide receiver, and tackle Obinna Eze were added to the practice squad, while the Steelers released running back Greg Bell and wide receivers Jalen Camp and...
Practice habits are biggest change Mike Tomlin will make on heels of Steelers’ 24-point loss
Mike Tomlin promised changes. And they’re coming … in the way the Pittsburgh Steelers practice. Two days after saying he wasn’t going to maintain the status quo after a 30-6 loss at Houston, Tomlin said his players will don pads for the first time in three weeks Wednesday when the...
