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Steelers, ex-PSU OL Stefan Wisniewski: ‘The Big Ten is going to look really stupid not playing’
Late during a 10-minute video conference call with media that mostly dealt with his role on the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line this season, Stefan Wisniewski cracked a smile. It was one part incredulity, one part an attempt at restraint. “I don’t know how to say this without offending lots of...
Steelers bring back former Penn State WR Saeed Blacknall
Seven days after releasing him, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought back former Penn State wide receiver Saeed Blacknall. The Steelers announced the signing of Blacknall on Friday. In the corresponding move, they released undrafted rookie outside linebacker James Lockhart. The Steelers were up to seven outside linebackers on the 80-man camp...
Fantasy Sports podcast: QB draft strategy. Sliding RBs atop the board. ‘Stacking’ debates.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this column. This will be my last post. I mean, after drafting two absolutely perfect fantasy football teams on back-to-back nights, I am already counting my winnings as I fully expect to roll through my leagues undefeated. I will no doubt win dozens — if not...
Will the Giants play their opener against the Steelers? Saquon Barkley won’t rule out boycotts.
Of course, Steelers fans want to get off to a 1-0 start against the New York Giants. They don’t want it to happen this way, though. On Thursday, New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley said he and his teammates aren’t ruling out the possibility of boycotting games this...
First Call: Steelers, Ravens considering Clowney? Nebraska players sue Big Ten.
Friday’s “First Call” starts with an unlikely free-agent target for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A former Steelers coach makes some headlines discussing our nation’s civil unrest. The Big Ten is getting sued over its football cancellation. And an honor for Tony Dungy that may help the late, great Bill Nunn’s legacy....
Eric Ebron (illness) misses Steelers practice, Anthony McFarland leaves early
As Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin went into the injury-listing portion of his post-practice remarks Thursday, he rattled off about a dozen names. “It’s the dog days of summer,” Tomlin said. “That’s just how it is.” Fortunately for the Steelers, Tomlin did not indicate any of the injuries are serious....
Heinz Field closed to Steelers, Pitt fans through September
If there are football games at Heinz Field next month, the seats will be empty. The worst fears of Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt football fans became harsh reality Thursday when season-ticket holders were informed fans will not be permitted inside the stadium throughout September. The ban will include the first...
Amid protests around NFL, Steelers keep practice schedule on track
While multiple NFL teams called off practice as a show of unity in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the field Thursday as scheduled. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said coach Mike Tomlin addressed the team “briefly” before practice about the social injustice movement taking place across professional...
Ben Roethlisberger: ‘No dull aches, no pains’ in elbow as Steelers training camp ramps upVideo
When the Pittsburgh Steelers exit the practice field each day, offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner approaches quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with the same question. “How do you feel today?” The answer — predictably — is the same. “He says I feel fine,” Fichtner said Thursday. This year, Fichtner believes the answer more...
Steelers bring back linebacker Jayrone Elliott, add long snapper to roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back a familiar face and added a second long snapper to the training camp roster while making a pair of roster moves Thursday. Signed to contracts were linebacker Jayrone Elliott, who appeared in five games with the team last season, and long snapper Liam McCullough. The...
TribLIVE TV columnist Rob Owen on sports ratings, new ‘MNF’ crew, T.J. Watt’s show, Mike Milbury and Thom Brennaman
Thursday marks the debut post at TribLive for “TV Talk” columnist Rob Owen. During his 22 years covering the television and media scene in Pittsburgh, Owen was a frequent guest of mine on radio. And he makes our “Breakfast With Benz” podcast debut here today to talk about his new...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell disputes injury; Steeler assistant on head coaching radar?; JuJu Smith-Schuster addresses future
A Steelers assistant coach is on the ascent. Le’Veon Bell’s practice time in New York was on the decline Wednesday. JuJu Smith-Schuster wants to stay in Pittsburgh. Hockey and politics don’t mix. And Plaxico Burress has us all very confused. All that is in “First Call” Thursday. All ‘A’s’ for...
Listed as cornerback, Cam Sutton fills variety of roles for Steelers defense
Fourteen players saw more defensive snaps for the Pittsburgh Steelers than Cameron Sutton last season. A list that extends seemingly as long? The number of roles Sutton filled for what was one of the NFL’s better defenses in 2019. The Steelers insist they are intent on reconciling those two phenomena...
In documentary, Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger reveals he had option to retire after injuryVideo
Ben Roethlisberger made the choice to have surgery over opting to retire in the wake of his injury early last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback revealed during the first part of a documentary released Wednesday. During a 15-minute professionally-produced video published to YouTube, Roethlisberger said in the wake of the...
Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert faces ‘huge challenge’ in extending contracts, managing cap in 2021
Kevin Colbert has a running request for the Pittsburgh Steelers marketing department. “Make us some money, so I can go spend it.” That lighthearted plea will take on a serious tone this season. At stake for the Steelers general manager is the future composition of the franchise’s roster. The coronavirus...
Tim Benz: Are Steelers doing the right thing at right tackle? T.J. Watt may help decide.
How are those new right tackles looking for the Steelers? Um, hard to say. They are going against outside linebacker T.J. Watt all the time in practice. After an AFC-leading 14.5 sacks last year, Watt is providing baptism by fire for Chuks Okorafor and Zach Banner as they battle for...
Lawyers for pair of ex-Steelers say NFL concussion awards discriminate against BlacksVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Dementia tests in the NFL concussion litigation allow doctors to use different baseline standards for Black and white retired players, making it more difficult for Blacks to show injury and qualify for awards, lawyers for two ex-players argued in court filings Tuesday. The settlement fund so far has...
With rain, lightning in forecast, Steelers take practice indoors for 1st time in camp
Given the adjustments made to the training camp environment because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mike Tomlin has talked about the need for the Pittsburgh Steelers to be “light on their feet” in case unforeseen issues arise. Those collective feet were put to the test Tuesday when the threat of rain...
T.J. Watt challenges himself to be ‘game-wrecker’ for Steelers in 2020
Between football seasons, T.J. Watt has co-hosted a reality show of “Ultimate Tag” with older brothers J.J. and Derek. He also has appeared in a national commercial for a fast food chain that featured his siblings and parents. What Watt hasn’t done is forgotten the highly skilled work as one...
Former Steelers scout Bill Nunn selected as Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
The contingent of Pittsburgh Steelers representatives entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame could increase again in 2021. Bill Nunn, a long-time scout and administrator who unearthed players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 1960s, was named posthumously as the Contributor Finalist by the Hall of Fame on...
Late signee Curtis Riley ‘has been impressive,’ providing Steelers depth at safety
The signing came in August, a week after reporting day for this unique training camp, so it barely reverberated. But when the Pittsburgh Steelers inked Curtis Riley, by all indications they were adding a player who will be their No. 3 safety. The first week of padded practices, according to...
Quietly, 3rd-round pick Alex Highsmith having a solid camp, Steelers coaches say
He’s the “other” high-profile rookie from a draft class that featured no first-round pick for the first time in more than a half century. And while second-rounder Chase Claypool seems to be receiving all the hype, third-round pick Alex Highsmith is earning praise from high-ranking Pittsburgh Steelers coaches. Monday, it...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger is the worst QB in the AFC North? Buy Terry Bradshaw’s condo.
Ben Roethlisberger is the worst starting quarterback in the AFC North. That’s according to one former NFL executive. Another one tells us why Earl Thomas got cut in Baltimore. We tell you about how to buy Terry Bradshaw’s condo. And some injury issues in Cleveland. Plus the debate over fans...
Tim Benz: If this is really the Steelers approach with Minkah Fitzpatrick, it’s the right one
On Monday, All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was asked whether the long-discussed theory of moving him to various places in the Steelers defense was going to materialize in 2020. “I don’t really see myself moving around a whole lot,” Fitzpatrick said. “I think last year we were successful with what we...
Penn State’s Marcus Allen ‘coming on strong’ at Steelers camp
It was one Penn State alumnus talking up another, but that doesn’t necessarily diminish the praise that Pittsburgh Steelers safety Marcus Allen was receiving from his position coach Monday. Taking part in his third NFL training camp since being a fifth-round pick of the Steelers in 2018, could Allen finally...
