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Madden Monday: Steelers are ‘9-7 team, 10-6 at best.’ Penguins have a potential move bigger than Kasperi Kapanen trade.
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about the Steelers outlook in 2020, the Penguins looming offseason, and the Pirates at the Major League trade deadline. Mark isn’t lacking for opinions on any front. “I see the Steelers as a 9-7 team. 10-6 at best,” Madden...
Tim Benz: Steelers lineman Stefen Wisniewski deserves praise for his team-first approach
If new Steelers guard Stefen Wisniewski misses any time during training camp with an undisclosed “upper body injury,” I’m going to assume it’s a badly bitten tongue. Because for a guy who has a right to complain, he sure isn’t saying anything. The Penn State and Central Catholic alum signed...
Steelers sign another former Penn State receiver, DeAndre Thompkins
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a former Penn State wide receiver to their roster for the second time in three days, announcing the signing of DeAndre Thompkins on Sunday. Tompkins left Penn State tied for fourth in school history with two punt-return touchdowns and 21st in career receiving yards (1,245). The...
Stefen Wisniewski ready for whatever Steelers throw at himVideo
Driving across the Fort Pitt Bridge as he heads to work each day at Heinz Field brings a smile to the face of Stefen Wisniewski. It reminds him of his daily commute to Central Catholic more than a decade ago. The South Fayette native would pass through the Fort Pitt...
Steelers’ Cameron Heyward, Vince Williams want to be part of solution in social justice reform
Pittsburgh Steelers players stood in silence on the Heinz Field grass Friday night, arms interlocked while coach Mike Tomlin spoke for them about the social injustice issues taking place in the country. It’s a cause that has unified sports teams and leagues against police brutality and racial inequality. On Saturday...
Mom, dad won’t be able to attend Watt football reunion when Steelers play Texans
When the NFL schedule was released a few months ago, the Watt family circled the date Sept. 27. With the Houston Texans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field that day, it would be the first time all three Watt sons would occupy the same football field. That was made...
Steelers simulate road conditions during rainy Heinz Field scrimmage
The Steelers turned on the lights and simulated game conditions Friday night at Heinz Field amid a steady rain coach Mike Tomlin embraced. In little more than two weeks, the Steelers will open the regular season at the New York Giants, so Tomlin used the occasion to simulate road conditions...
Mike Tomlin, Steelers speak up about social unrest prior to night scrimmage at Heinz Field
After remaining silent for two days while other NFL teams displayed signs of unity against social injustice, the Pittsburgh Steelers took their turn in the spotlight Friday night with coach Mike Tomlin delivering a strong message before a scrimmage at Heinz Field. Flanked by team president Art Rooney II and...
Lawsuit settled over misuse of Terrible Towel trademark on masks
The foundation that owns the Terrible Towel trademark has settled a lawsuit it filed last week against an Indiana County shop that had been marketing “The Terrible Mask” pandemic face coverings. On Friday, the Eamon Foundation, which previously operated as the AVS Foundation — part of the Allegheny Valley School...
Diminutive CB Mike Hilton brings big value to Steelers
He is, arguably, the smallest player on the roster, but Mike Hilton was talking big Friday. Hilton’s warm smile, demure demeanor and soft voice belied some of the things the Pittsburgh Steelers’ veteran slot defensive back was saying with relative nonchalance. “With my run-stopping ability, I’m one of the best,”...
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...
