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In 1976, Steelers turned to their backup QB — and he won 6 in a row
Now that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is officially out for the year, a good portion of Steeler nation and most media members believe the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season is over. The best the Steelers can hope for is an 8-8 record, the pundits say. But any student of Steelers history knows better....
Kevin Gorman: Minkah Fitzpatrick should have significant impact on Steelers secondary 
Not long ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers trading a future first-round draft pick for a free safety on the same day they lost their franchise quarterback to season-ending surgery would have seemed like a case of misplaced priorities. Seriously, who would have ever imagined the day would come when the Steelers...
With Donte Moncrief struggling, Mike Tomlin could make WR changes
Through two games, wide receiver Donte Moncrief has more drops (five) than he does receptions (three). In fact, his drops are two fewer than his total receiving yards (seven). Not quite the production the Pittsburgh Steelers were expecting when they signed Moncrief to a two-year, $9 million contract in free...
QB Paxton Lynch joins Steelers practice squad to provide 'awesome flexibility'
In their search for a third quarterback, the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted one with NFL experience and one who still retained eligibility on the practice squad. Paxton Lynch checked both boxes, and he was signed Tuesday after a workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Lynch takes the practice-squad spot of Devlin...
Mike Tomlin excited about adding Minkah Fitzpatrick to Steelers secondary 
In the run-up to the 2018 NFL Draft, Mike Tomlin was so enticed by defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick that he made two scouting trips to Alabama to study the potential first-round pick. Tomlin did so with a sense of realism. The Pittsburgh Steelers held the No. 28 pick and Fitzpatrick...
Steelers Mike Tomlin confident Ben Roethlisberger will return for 2020 season 
As quarterback Ben Roethlisberger awaits season-ending right elbow surgery, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has decided to wait until after the procedure before detailing the exact injury that has sidelined the 37-year-old indefinitely. NFL Network reported Tuesday that Roethlisberger does not need Tommy John surgery, which involves repairing the ulnar...
Steelers place Sean Davis on injured reserve, add QB Paxton Lynch to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers made room for safety/slot corner Minkah Fitzpatrick on their 53-man roster Tuesday by placing safety Sean Davis on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The Steelers also added depth to the quarterback position by signing former first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch to the practice squad. Davis injured...
Kevin Gorman: Who runs the North? As division goes pass-heavy, Steelers turn to 'D'
Just as Odell Beckham Jr. was putting on a show for the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a dynamic defensive back by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Coincidence? Doubtful. OBJ had a breakout game in his return to New York, making a signature one-handed grab to set up a field...
Tim Benz: Did Antonio Brown break another NFL rule?
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Antonio Brown may have broken another rule. How come you didn’t stop me? The volatile former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver doesn’t like to be told what kind of helmets or cleats to wear, when to show up for work, when he should pay...
First Call: Minkah Fitzpatrick magic; Le'Veon Bell loses after he says ‘I won’
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” a reason to embrace Minkah Fitzpatrick already. Le’Veon Bell looks depressed. Jalen Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville. Love him already Do you like the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick? Eh, I don’t really understand it. Why make a move to win now in a season...
Tim Benz: No, the Steelers don't need Colin Kaepernick
Before you ask, the answer is “no.” The Pittsburgh Steelers shouldn’t sign Colin Kaepernick now that Ben Roethlisberger is out for the year. What’s that? Oh. We already asked? Ben Roethlisberger is out for the season. Inevitably, Colin Kaepernick's name will come up. Should the #Steelers consider signing him as...
Steelers trade first-round pick to Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
On a day when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their franchise quarterback to a season-ending injury, they made a bold move to find reinforcements … on the other side of the ball. The Steelers have agreed to a deal with the Miami Dolphins for free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The trade, however,...
Roethlisberger out for season but determined to return to Steelers in '20 
When he arrived for training camp in July, Ben Roethlisberger claimed to be in his best shape in years and was eager to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the Super Bowl for the first time in a decade. He felt rejuvenated mentally after a turbulent offseason and had worked...
Kevin Gorman: Losing Ben Roethlisberger for the season is seismic shift for Steelers 
Before Ben Roethlisberger clutched his right elbow Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers were aware their franchise quarterback was experiencing pain in his passing arm. But they trusted in his threshold. “I don’t think anyone was too worried about it,” right guard David DeCastro said. “You know Ben. Ben’s going to come...
With Ben Roethlisberger lost for season, Steelers turn to Mason Rudolph 
The Pittsburgh Steelers are at the crossroads of their season, and Ben Roethlisberger is at the crossroads of his career with news Monday that the team’s franchise quarterback will need to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Roethlisberger clutched his right elbow and winced in pain after throwing a pair of passes...
Steelers promote record-setting Devlin Hodges to replace Big Ben on active roster
“Duck Dynasty” is getting a raise. And, for the time being at least, a more prominent role. The Pittsburgh Steelers promoted Devlin Hodges to the active roster Monday, about five hours after announcing franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would be out for the rest of the season following elbow surgery. Hodges...
Ben Roethlisberger injury, 0-2 start turn Steelers into big betting longshots
At 0-2 and without their franchise quarterback for the rest of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have turned into heavy longshots in the gambling community. According to Sportsbettingdime.com, the Steelers’ odds to win AFC North have gone from a “high” of +150 before the season began (meaning, a $100 bet...
Steelers’ Sean Davis expects to play next week, Anthony Chickillo’s foot remains in walking boot
Sean Davis’ right shoulder was heavily wrapped in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Monday afternoon. Though he was awaiting the results of an MRI performed on the shoulder the previous night, Davis remained optimistic he would be able to play this coming Sunday at the San Francisco 49ers. “I actually...
Mark Madden: Ben Roethlisberger's injury tops long list of Steelers' problems
It was hoped the departure of Antonio Brown would make the Steelers a more focused and disciplined team by way of removing distraction. It hasn’t turned out that way. Losing Ben Roethlisberger for the rest of the season trumps any other problem. But the Steelers are in a state of...
The other side: Seattle basks in Russell Wilson's winning performance vs. Steelers
It was Russell Wilson to the rescue. That’s how news outlets on the Pacific coast saw it. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Steelers, 28-26, on Sunday at Heinz Field, and their six-time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl-champion quarterback engineered just enough to get them to that victory. The Steelers sacked...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger out for season with elbow injury
With one 49-word statement, the Pittsburgh Steelers season was potentially turned upside down. Ben Roethlisberger will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the team announced just before noon Monday. The 16-year, two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback suffered an injury during the first half of the Steelers’ 28-26 loss to the...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden take Steelers to task after loss to Seahawks
“I think the Steelers season is probably over.” That’s how Mark Madden feels about what the Black and Gold have done through two games. The Steelers are 0-2 after suffering a 28-26 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday in the home opener at Heinz Field. And with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger...
5 things we learned from Steelers' loss to Seahawks 
Five things we learned from Seahawks 28, Steelers 26: 1. Clear and obvious? Instant replay czar Al Riveron struck again, calling a pass interference penalty on Terrell Edmunds from his New York studio when no flag was thrown on the Heinz Field grass. Riveron, famous in these parts for his...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden rip Steelers, Pat Narduzzi, awful Pirates 
This week’s “Madden Monday” ain’t gonna be pretty. How could it be? You saw the Steelers game, right? There’s so much to tear apart . Mark Madden and Tim Benz analyze what went wrong against the Seahawks. And there was a lot. We start with Ben Roethlisberger’s elbow injury. Mason...
Mason Rudolph gets opportunity to lead Steelers offense 
Now that he’s the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback for the foreseeable future, Mason Rudolph feels freer to open up about how difficult being third string was as a rookie last season. Although Rudolph is wise enough to recognize there plenty of quarterbacks had successful NFL careers that began as a...


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