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Chuks Okorafor making most of chance to win starting RT job with Steelers
When Chuks Okorafor reported for his third training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he wanted to work on the positioning of his hands. The goal was to improve his technique on the offensive line. As a byproduct, his hands could help him grab the right tackle spot away from good...
Guard David DeCastro returns to Steelers practice after week-long absence
For the first time since the Pittsburgh Steelers put on the pads a week ago, they had their All-Pro right guard on the practice field. David DeCastro practiced Monday after missing the previous five sessions with an undisclosed injury. His return came on a day when right tackle Chuks Okorafor...
Lighter and leaner, James Washington aims high in Year 3 with SteelersVideo
For the second consecutive year, James Washington spent his offseason subtracting weight while adding a sense of urgency to his NFL career. Washington reported to organized team activities in 2019 with a noticeably leaner look, claiming to have dropped 15 pounds from his rookie-season playing weight. On Monday, the Pittsburgh...
Lab blames 77 false NFL covid-19 positives on contamination
The lab used by the NFL for covid-19 tests said Monday that an isolated contamination caused 77 “most likely false positive results.” In a statement, BioReference Laboratories said the test results Saturday were contaminated during preparation at its lab in New Jersey. Eleven clubs were affected, and the tests were...
Steelers plan to keep Minkah Fitzpatrick at free safety — yet also show off his versatility
After 18 games with the Miami Dolphins in which his role fluctuated, Minkah Fitzpatrick was slotted in as a free safety from the time the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him last season. But will they keep him there throughout 2020? The mixed messaging continued Monday. The argument for pinning Fitzpatrick down...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 7: Ben Roethlisberger added to Steelers’ trophy collectionVideo
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 7: Ben Roethlisberger From Terry Bradshaw’s final healthy season in 1982 and over the next two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers used a baker’s dozen...
Madden Monday: Will Steelers consider signing Earl Thomas? Possible destinations for Matt Murray.
I know what some Steelers fans are thinking. Stop thinking it. The Steelers shouldn’t sign Earl Thomas. I know. I know. They could use another safety to complement Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Baltimore Ravens just cut Thomas. It’d be a great way to goose the Ravens. But Thomas just squawked his...
‘Elite’ receiving TE Eric Ebron showing Steelers he’s willing to block, tooVideo
It is said that “chicks dig the long ball” for baseball players, and while there is no catchy colloquialism for NFL tight ends, make no mistake: catching passes gains more notoriety than run-blocking prowess. And make no mistake, elite receiving skills are what made Eric Ebron a top-10 draft pick...
NFL coronavirus testing concerns cause 6 Steelers players to miss practice
Six Pittsburgh Steelers players were absent from practice Saturday night at Heinz Field because of coronavirus testing irregularities, but general manager Kevin Colbert said Sunday all have been cleared to attend team activities. “None of those players were required to be placed on Reserve/Covid-19 and will be returning to meetings...
Steelers simulate pregame conditions before night practice at Heinz Field
No fans were seated inside Heinz Field on Saturday for a night practice held by the Pittsburgh Steelers. No Terrible Towels twirled. Nobody played “Renegade” before a crucial defensive stand. Yet, in several ways, the Steelers treated the workout like it was a Sunday afternoon home game in October. The...
Steelers sign former South Carolina tight end Kyle Markway
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former South Carolina tight end Kyle Markway on Saturday. Markway had been signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent but was released by the Giants last week. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Markway started all 12 games for South Carolina last season, totaling 31...
Mason Rudolph ready to rebound as Steelers backup QB after rocky 2019 seasonVideo
From the moment he conducted his season-wrapping press conference — one day after the Pittsburgh Steelers fell short of the playoffs for the second year in a row — Mike Tomlin put his support behind Mason Rudolph. Team president Art Rooney II and general manager Kevin Colbert quickly followed suit....
Lawsuit alleges misuse of Terrible Towel trademark on face coverings
The owner of the Terrible Towel trademark, created by beloved Pittsburgh sports broadcaster Myron Cope more than 40 years ago, is suing an Indiana County store over its sales this summer of “The Terrible Mask.” The lawsuit, filed by the Eamon Foundation in federal court in Pittsburgh, accuses the defendants...
Coach or ‘Cleaning ambassador’? Steelers’ Mike Tomlin wears red as tribute to workers
One of the signatures of Mike Tomlin’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers is his preference for wearing black on the practice field. As in, long-sleeved black shirts. And pants. During training camp. In the unforgiving August sun. When Tomlin took to the turf at Heinz Field for a camp session...
Move to left guard another chapter in unlikely career of Steelers’ Matt Feiler
Matt Feiler is living the “dream.” A move three spots to his left isn’t going to end it. Six years after playing his final game in the PSAC, Feiler established himself as a legitimate NFL starter in 2019 as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ right tackle. His reward? A move to left...
Mark Madden: NHL, NFL restrictions changing media coverage for now, possibly the future
The NHL didn’t allow any media into its two bubbles except those working for its member franchises and for NHL.com. The Professional Hockey Writers Association protested. I get that. But I also understand what the NHL did. The league wanted to keep the bubble tight and under its control. There...
Winner of Steelers right tackle sweepstakes might not be known until season begins
Chuks Okorafor and Zach Banner continue to duke it out to see who will be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter at right tackle in 2020. And with no preseason games, it might be difficult to ascertain who is the winner any time soon. In fact, the competition could go all the...
Terrell Edmunds, Diontae Johnson miss Steelers practice with ‘minor ailments’
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Terrell Edmunds were starters who sat out Friday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice because of injury, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed during a Zoom call after the session at Heinz Field. Tomlin did not disclose the nature of their injuries but described them as “very minor ailments.”...
Life in NFL slowing down for speedy Steelers ILB Devin BushVideo
For someone who plays his position with such acceleration, Devin Bush is happy to see the information flow at inside linebacker begin to decelerate as he prepares for his second NFL season. “It’s a lot better than last year,” said Bush, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick in 2019. “Last year...
Steelers add former Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud, waive Saeed Blacknall
Swapping wide receivers on the 80-man roster Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Clemson player Ray-Ray McCloud and waived former Penn State pass catcher Saeed Blacknall. McCloud, a sixth-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2018, has played in 16 games over the past two seasons, one with Buffalo...
Steelers’ lack of offseason action at inside linebacker an indication of faith in Ulysees Gilbert III
When the Pittsburgh Steelers went into their offseason, any outside observer could have made a checklist of positions that could be targeted for reinforcement. They could have used help and/or depth to varying degrees at tight end, interior offensive line, defensive line, wide receiver, running back, outside linebacker, safety and...
Still young, JuJu Smith-Schuster brings Steelers ‘wisdom’Video
JuJu Smith-Schuster’s public persona largely is built via platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Live and his personal Youtube channel. On them is portrayed a fun-loving young man who plays video games, dances and engages in other exuberant hi jinks. It’s an image that’s gained the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver millions...
Jerome Bettis-owned trucking company sues EQT for race discrimination
A trucking company owned by former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and his brother is suing EQT for race discrimination, contending that it ended contracts with them after a new CEO took over last year. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court includes claims for violating the Civil Rights...
U mad, bro? Fans rant about Bryan Rust, grouse about Gov. Wolf, get ticked off about Mike Tomlin vs. Mike Sullivan
This week’s “U mad, bro?” gets into some pretty choppy waters. Mike Sullivan versus Mike Tomlin. Bryan Rust versus trade talk. Governor Tom Wolf versus high school sports. And me versus copyright infringement. Read carefully. This could get dicey. Let’s start with James. He really enjoyed my recent column about...
First Call: Steely McBeam shunned, case for Cam Heyward, NFL playoff bubble talk, typical Torts and Tom Wilson
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at the prospect of an NFL playoff bubble. Some stats to back up Cameron Heyward’s call for a contract extension. Bad news for Steely McBeam. And a pair of Penguins fan favorites do what they do best. NFL playoff bubble? The NFL won’t be played in...
