Steelers/NFL category, Page 280
Trai Turner emerges as respected, sage leader of young Steelers offensive line
Is 28 considered old? It’s all relative in life, and perhaps nowhere more than among the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line. In the context of that inexperienced group, 28-year-old Trai Turner is a veritable pied piper of sage knowledge and insight. “We were all laughing because we were sitting on the...
Steelers sign experienced DE-OLB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to practice squad
A day after being released by the Atlanta Falcons, outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to their practice squad. Tuioti-Mariner is an intriguing depth addition, considering that he played in six games for the Falcons this season and contributed two sacks while playing 18% of Atlanta’s...
First Call: Chase Claypool’s injury was initially feared to be season threatening; Lions odds; RMU hockey update
Thursday’s “First Call” has an interesting angle on Chase Claypool’s injury. The Detroit Lions have some mixed health updates as they prepare to visit Pittsburgh. The odds on the Steelers-Lions game make more sense the deeper you study them. And the displaced Robert Morris University hockey teams appear to be...
U mad, bro?: Penguins fans prickly about Tristan Jarry criticism; Najee Harris taking heat; Pitt fans percolating
In this week’s “U mad, bro?”, Penguins fans defend Tristan Jarry. Pitt fans are agitated. And at least one Steelers fan is already turning on Najee Harris. Now I think we’ve gone too far! Who am I kidding? We go too far in this post every week. So, let’s have...
It’s an odd-numbered game for Lions, so Steelers expect to get best shot Sunday
Defensive coordinator Keith Butler has noticed a trend in the Detroit Lions’ games this season that has him concerned when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the NFL’s only winless team Sunday at Heinz Field. “They have played well, then had an off day, played well and had an off day,” Butler...
Alex Highsmith ‘critical’ of his play at outside linebacker for Steelers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Seattle Seahawks last month before heading into their bye, the game had the makings of a breakthrough performance for Alex Highsmith. The second-year outside linebacker contributed 1 1/2 sacks, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and seven tackles in the Steelers’ 23-20 overtime...
Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool doesn’t practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool did not practice Wednesday, a day after coach Mike Tomlin said Claypool was undergoing an MRI to evaluate a toe injury. The workout was shortened and lightened to the point it was referred to as a walkthrough, and the participation designations were estimated as...
Jon Kolb’s role in Steelers’ dynasty just one of his life’s adventures
Jon Kolb has four Super Bowl rings he earned as an offensive lineman for the Steelers during a 1970s run of four championships in six years. But it’s the “ring” he got from Steelers owner Art Rooney in 1969 that Kolb thinks about the most. An Owasso, Okla. native, (his...
Louis Lipps declines invitation to Steelers’ Hall of Honor ceremony following DUI arrest
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Louis Lipps Jr., who was charged with driving under the influence last weekend, will not attend his Hall of Honor induction this weekend at Heinz Field. Lipps, 59, is among the 2021 class that will be inducted Saturday night and honored during the Steelers’ game...
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger says shoulder has been injured for several weeks
Among the hundreds of players’ names on respective injury reports for the 32 NFL teams last week, few (if any) listed three separate ailments under the “injury” heading of the status report. Typically, the player’s name is accompanied by the one body part that has an issue preventing him from...
Mark Madden: T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward have played great, but Steelers’ defense isn’t elite
The Steelers’ “elite” defense crumbles at inopportune times. Is the defense about the excellence of edge rusher T.J. Watt and defensive end Cameron Heyward, or is that offset by, say, defensive back Arthur Maulet getting beat like a rented mule late in Monday night’s near-loss to Chicago? (A win is...
Steelers vs. Bears Week 9 film study: Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Canada making key adjustments
NFL football analyst Matt Williamson will break down each of the Steelers games this season in the Trib’s Steelers Film Study. Here’s what he saw in the Steelers’ Week 9 win over the Browns. The Chicago Bears came to Heinz Field Monday night riding a three-game losing streak in which...
Steelers notebook: Mike Tomlin says team won’t take Lions lightly
The winless Detroit Lions are all that separates the Pittsburgh Steelers from the rugged second half of their schedule. The Lions are 0-8 heading into their matchup with the Steelers (5-3) on Sunday at Heinz Field. While the teams are heading in opposite directions — the Steelers have won four...
Mike Tomlin supports NFL emphasis on eliminating taunting by players
Mike Tomlin is a proponent of the NFL’s crackdown on taunting — and not because such a call benefited the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night in a 29-27 victory against the Chicago Bears. “We’re just trying to clean our game up,” Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly news conference. Former...
NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore on taunting penalty, other controversies from Steelers vs. Bears
Former NFL official and CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore made his weekly appearance on WDVE on Tuesday morning and addressed the many rules debates that took place during the Steelers’ controversial 29-27 win over the Chicago Bears. The most hotly contested of many calls — or non-calls — was the...
ESPN announcer apologizes for incorrect anecdote about Steelers RB Najee Harris
Najee Harris didn’t take an erroneous comment about his hardscrabble upbringing lying down, prompting an ESPN broadcast to apologize for his mistake. ESPN play-by-play voice Steve Levy told an anecdote about the rookie running back during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 29-27 victory against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. He referenced...
Steelers Live: Mike Tomlin discusses Week 10 game with Lions
The winless Detroit Lions are all that separates the Pittsburgh Steelers from the rugged second half of their schedule. The Lions are 0-8 heading into their matchup with the 5-3 Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field. While the two teams are heading in opposite directions — the Steelers have won...
5 things we learned: Even in victory, McCloud’s fumbles becoming problematic for Steelers
Five things we learned from Steelers 29, Bears 27: 1. Dropping the ball Ray-Ray McCloud’s tendency to put the ball on the ground, particularly on special teams, could soon spell the end to his role as kickoff and punt returner. McCloud’s fumble on a punt return with 6 minutes, 31...
Steelers vs. Bears: What they’re saying in Chicago after loss
With 12 penalties, an alleged hip-check from a referee and a controversial taunting call, there’s no question Chicago Bears fans have some gripes after Monday’s loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Are the gripes legitimate? You be the judge. Chicago media is now pushing back against the franchise after a game...
First Call: Details about Steelers’ interest in Fletcher Cox; Steelers scouted college QB showdown; Marc-Andre Fleury’s new mask
More details are coming out about the Steelers’ alleged trade-deadline pursuit of Fletcher Cox. The team may also have an interest in some high-profile quarterback draft candidates. The Detroit Lions released a player some Steelers fans may remember. And Marc-Andre Fleury may have a new look in the net if...
Tim Benz: Chris Boswell, T.J. Watt, Pat Freiermuth lead ‘Feats of Strength’ after harrowing Steelers win over Bears
It could’ve been a pedestrian win for the Pittsburgh Steelers, right? A plain old 20-something to 12 or 13 victory against a sub-mediocre Chicago Bears team. I mean, that’s the way it was pacing on “Monday Night Football” late in the third quarter when the Steelers went up 20-6. But...
Steelers notes: T.J. Watt continues on torrid sack pace
T.J. Watt made a significant impact on Monday night’s game – and achieved some milestones in the process for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt had his third career three-sack game in the win against the Chicago Bears, giving him 61 career sacks in 69 games. His two first-half takedowns of Justin...
Mike Tomlin moves past Bill Cowher into 2nd place in Steelers’ all-time coaching wins
Three months after Bill Cowher was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his successor passed him in career victories. Mike Tomlin earned his 150th win as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach when his team defeated the Chicago Bears, 29-27, Monday night. That number carries more significance than a round...
Steelers get late field goal from Boswell, survive rally by Bears
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ string of consecutive home victories on Monday Night Football was put to the ultimate test by the Chicago Bears. Despite holding 14-point leads in the first and third quarters and a 10-point advantage with less than seven minutes to play, the Steelers needed Chris Boswell’s 40-yard field...
Steelers vs. Bears: RB Anthony McFarland inactive for Steelers
A week after Anthony McFarland’s 2021 debut, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was back in street clothes for a game. McFarland was announced as a healthy scratch for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears. The second-year speedster began the season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during...
