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Steelers promote DT Breiden Fehoko, sign RB Godwin Igwebuike
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a pair of moves to replenish their active roster, signing defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko off their own practice squad and adding running back Godwin Igwebuike via the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad. Fehoko signed in March but was part of final roster cuts off of a deep...
‘We’re not executing right now’: Steelers frustrated by another slow start to running game
The way the Pittsburgh Steelers have crawled out of the gate with the running game might conjure memories of last season, when the backs didn’t find their collective footing until the second half of the campaign. Through two games, the Steelers have totaled 96 rushing yards, second fewest in the...
For his role in 2 Steelers’ defensive TDs, Alex Highsmith named AFC defensive player of weekVideo
No player — offense or defense — was more impactful Monday in creating points for the Pittsburgh Steelers than Alex Highsmith. For his efforts that night during a win against the Cleveland Browns, Highsmith was named AFC defensive player of the week. Highsmith scored the game’s first points on the...
Hines Ward, James Harrison among 10 ex-Steelers nominated for Hall of Fame induction
Two-time Super Bowl-winning stars Hines Ward and James Harrison headline 10 former Pittsburgh Steelers players among 173 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Ward is the Steelers’ leader in career receptions with 1,000. Harrison was the franchise’s career sacks leader before being bypassed Monday...
Steelers rookies visit kids at UPMC Children’s Hospital
A day after coming off a “Monday Night Football” victory over the Cleveland Browns, several rookies for the Pittsburgh Steelers took time to visit patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The players spent time Tuesday afternoon playing games and doing crafts with children and their families in the Fred...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ lack of accountability abounds
The Pittsburgh Steelers have no accountability. We saw that Monday night in a big way. Gunner Olszewski committed one of the dumbest plays ever. He fielded a kickoff at the 9-yard line near the sideline midway through the first quarter, inexplicably toe-tapping to momentarily stay in bounds. Like he was...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger supports current Steelers O-lineman; pair of ex-Penguins traded for each other
Tuesday’s “First Call” features some support for a Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman from former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Raiders may try to get a familiar face back in the mix against the Steelers. We check the TV ratings to see how the Backyard Brawl did compared to the huge numbers...
NFL rules expert discusses 2 Steelers-Browns controversies; Deshaun Watson explains facemask incidents
It’s not often you see a quarterback penalized for two plays resulting from facemask infractions. But that’s what happened to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday night against the Steelers in Pittsburgh’s 26-22 win. One exchange resulted in a third-quarter unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The other turned into a 15-yard...
Former Steelers defend Minkah Fitzpatrick after accusations of a dirty hit on Nick Chubb
During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Monday Night Football” win over the Cleveland Browns, numerous Cleveland fans took to social media accusing Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick of a dirty hit on Browns running back Nick Chubb. The collision resulted in a significant knee injury for Chubb, ending his season. The belief from...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers ‘feel good’ about Minkah Fitzpatrick’s status following hospital trip for chest injury
After losing two of their top players to injuries in the opening week of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers watched All-Pro free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick exit with a chest injury in the third quarter of their 26-22 win Monday night against the Cleveland Browns. Fitzpatrick, though, appears to have gotten...
5 things we learned: Larry Ogunjobi steps up for Steelers to help replace Cam Heyward
Five things we learned from Steelers 26, Browns 22: 1. Hello, Larry Larry Ogunjobi didn’t take it upon himself to singlehandedly replace Cam Heyward in the Steelers’ first game without their defensive captain. It just looked that way. While playing nearly 60% of the defensive snaps, Ogunjobi had four tackles,...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t ‘begrudge’ fans for chanting disappointment with OC Matt Canada
Mike Tomlin noticed electricity in the crowd Monday night at Acrisure Stadium when the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Cleveland Browns. The surge in wattage was difficult to miss in the fourth quarter when the Steelers placed their 26-22 victory in jeopardy. A third-down play call that went awry with three...
Mark Madden: Blaming Matt Canada is easier, but Kenny Pickett’s failings far more disappointing for Steelers
Offensive coordinator Matt Canada is Pittsburgh’s Great Satan as per “Fire Canada” chants at Acrisure Stadium Monday after a botched third-and-1 play. Quarterback Kenny Pickett ran right out of the shotgun and went down lamely, losing 3 yards. Maybe that was the play call: “Shotgun, run right, go down lamely....
Tim Benz: ‘Fire Canada’ chant is one thing, but a few other words come to mind when watching Steelers’ offense
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada had the “f-word” hurled his way at Acrisure Stadium on Monday night. No. Not that one. At least not chanted in unison by a few thousand people. Individually? Yeah, I’m sure a few stray f-bombs were chucked at Canada from the stands. But I’m...
Steelers vs. Browns: What they’re saying in Cleveland after Steelers’ 26-22 victory
The Browns are still the Browns. With the Steelers’ 26-22 victory over their longtime rival, the Black and Gold made sure the Browns continued their streak of not winning a regular-season game at Acrisure Stadium in 20 years. While Pittsburgh celebrates, Cleveland sulks. Cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto shared some musings...
First Call: Browns get bad news on Nick Chubb’s knee; Raiders seem positive about Davante Adams’ status
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers are at 1-1, they look to get above .500 with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. However, there is a sketchy track record when it comes to road trips out west to play that franchise. There is a medical update on one of Vegas’...
Airing of Grievances/Feats of Strength: Pittsburgh earns new ‘Boo City’ nickname despite Steelers clawing out win vs. Browns
When Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi dubbed Pittsburgh “Boo City, Pa.” on Monday, I think he was referring to his own team’s fan base and their reaction to his current quarterback, Phil Jurkovec. I don’t think he was referring to Steelers fans reacting to his former quarterback Kenny Pickett and the...
Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick treated at hospital after suffering chest injury vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was taken to a hospital for evaluation after suffering a chest injury during Monday night’s victory against the Cleveland Browns. Fitzpatrick apparently was injured while making a desperate lunging tackle on Jerome Ford as the Browns running back approached the goal line at the end...
In 1st game as No. 1 WR, George Pickens delivers big play for Steelers
While the designation, by its nature, is not official and carries a degree of subjectivity, Monday night marked the first time in the young NFL career of George Pickens that he served as a No. 1 wide receiver. Pickens provided a big play that helped deliver the Pittsburgh Steelers a...
Steelers fans chant ‘Fire Canada’ during home win as offense struggles
Holding a late lead against a longtime rival wasn’t enough to placate an often-ornery crowd Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. A loud, clearly discernible chant of “Fire Canada” sustained throughout the duration of a timeout after an awkward run by Kenny Pickett lost 3 yards with 3 minutes, 5 seconds...
Pair of defensive touchdowns help Steelers outlast Browns on ‘Monday Night Football’
If not for two big plays by the defense, each involving outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, two decades-long streaks might have ended Monday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They remained intact thanks to a pair of defensive touchdowns that propelled the Steelers to a 26-22 victory against the Cleveland Browns. The...
Browns star running back Nick Chubb carted off with left knee injury vs. SteelersVideo
PITTSBURGH — Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was carted off the field with a left knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came in low for a tackle at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter and delivered...
T.J. Watt sets Steelers career sacks record with takedown of Browns’ Deshaun Watson
There’s a new king of “Blitzburgh.” T.J. Watt took over sole possession of the career Pittsburgh Steelers sacks record with a second-quarter takedown of the Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson on Monday night. Watt chased down Watson for a 7-yard loss on a third-and-7 play with 1 minute, 3 seconds left...
A look back at each of the 19 games in Steelers’ home winning streak vs. Browns
Heading into their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium, how long had it been since the Cleveland Browns won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh? Let’s put it this way: there wasn’t any trash-talking about it afterward from the Ohioans on Facebook. That social-media network had...
Gunner Olszewski, Armon Watts among active players for Steelers’ game vs. Browns
With wide receiver Diontae Johnson heading to injured reserve Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Gunner Olszewski as their No. 5 wide receiver for their game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Olszewski also likely will serve as the kickoff returner to replace Anthony McFarland, who also was...
