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Four Downs: Lack of big plays against suggest Steelers secondary becoming a ‘no fly zone’Video
1. No fly zone? After being the target for fan scorn — and salivating opposing quarterbacks — for the better part of a decade, the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary quietly is building a resume worthy of one of the better pass defenses in the NFL. The full-season statistics are, at worst,...
Confident Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster: ‘I’m always open’
A mediocre four-game stretch that was his least productive in the NFL since breaking out midway through his rookie season? It did little to diminish the confidence of JuJu Smith-Schuster. “When it’s one-on-one, man-to-man, it may seem like I’m not open, but I’m always open,” the Pittsburgh Steelers top wide...
NFL fines Steelers, Mike Tomlin for violating injury report on Ben Roethlisberger
The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin have been levied fines totaling $100,000 for not listing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the Week 2 injury report. A league source confirmed Friday the organization was fined $75,000 and Tomlin $25,000 for not accurately listing the status of Roethlisberger on the practice report...
Steelers prepare to face Colts standout ‘do it all’ guard Quenton NelsonVideo
Typically, when scouting an upcoming opponent, an offensive guard isn’t the focal point of an NFL team’s gam plan. But with the Indianapolis Colts, left guard Quenton Nelson might be their best player. Nelson, the No. 6 overall draft pick last year out of Notre Dame, was All Pro as...
Colts No. 1 receiver T.Y. Hilton will not play vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will catch the break of not having to deal with the Indianapolis Colts’ No. 1 wide receiver when the teams meet Sunday at Heinz Field. Veteran T.Y. Hilton will not play after suffering a calf injury during practice Wednesday. Colts coach Frank Reich said Friday that Hilton...
Steelers’ Ramon Foster out vs. Colts; James Conner doubtful
After not having running back Jaylen Samuels available for the past two games, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely rely heavily on him Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Running back James Conner went through the entire week without practicing and was listed as doubtful on the Steelers’ injury report, a strong...
Anthony Chickillo apologizes for ‘distraction’ to Steelers, ‘hopeful’ NFL won’t discipline himVideo
Speaking publicly for the first time since a domestic incident at Nemacolin Woodlands involving his girlfriend last month, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo on Friday apologized for the distraction it caused and said he is “hopeful” the NFL will not discipline him further. “I just want to acknowledge that the...
First Call: Antonio Brown responds to Halloween costume jokes; Colts star hurt
In Friday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown has costume comments. T.Y. Hilton is banged up. Emmanuel Sanders is off to a great start with his new team. Costumes are boomin’ Perhaps the most popular Halloween get-up in Pittsburgh this year was the “Antonio Clown” costume, in honor of departed wide receiver...
Podcast: Where Colts may have an advantage vs. Steelers at Heinz Field
The Steelers’ matchup vs. the Colts at Heinz Field on Sunday could be the most interesting game of the year. The gambling lines are tight. The Colts were a one-point favorite early Friday. And there’s good reason for that. The Steelers’ strengths meet the Colts’ strengths. Both teams are staying...
Tim Benz: Le’Veon Bell says Steelers were interested in trading for him
I’m going to guess that this is a Halloween trick from New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell. But what a treat it would be for those of us in the media if it had actually happened. Who knows. Maybe the Steelers would’ve benefited on the field, too. The former...
Tim Benz: Pittsburgh fans should have easy time with ‘scariest sports story’ challenge
SB Nation got this Halloween sports-related thread going on Twitter Thursday. What's the scariest sports story you can tell in 6 words? — SB Nation (@SBNation) October 31, 2019 It shouldn’t be hard for Pittsburgh sports fans to figure out this one. We’ve seen plenty of scary things. And they...
Diontae Johnson evolving into more than a sidekick for Steelers wide receivers
Randy Fichtner not only wants his starting wide receivers catching bunches of passes, he apparently wants them to wear capes while doing it. The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator used a superhero analogy Thursday to describe what is needed to succeed at wide receiver these days in the pass-happy NFL. “You...
Further down the Steelers RB depth chart: James Conner again misses practice
Benny Snell is reportedly going to miss multiple games after undergoing knee surgery. It’s looking increasingly unlikely that the player ahead of him on the Pittsburgh Steelers running back depth chart will play this Sunday, either. Three days after suffering a shoulder injury late during his most productive game of...
Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey: ‘This team’s going to be special’Video
Emboldened by wins in their past two games and with a chance to pull to within a game of a playoff spot with a victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to embrace the potential of a season that teetered on the edge of irrelevancy earlier this month. Once 1-4, the...
Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo removed from NFL commissioner’s exempt list
Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo was removed from the NFL commissioner’s exempt list Thursday, allowing him to return to practice. Chickillo, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 by state police on accusations he assaulted his girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands in Wharton Township. The NFL placed Chickillo on the reserve/commissioner exempt list three...
Steelers RB Benny Snell reportedly out 2-3 weeks after knee surgery
It has been known Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell suffered a knee injury during Monday’s 27-14 win against the Miami Dolphins. Now details are coming out. According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Snell had surgery to repair a meniscus. That could keep him sidelined two to three weeks. #Steelers...
U mad, bro? Readers want Evgeni Malkin traded, Joe Haden gone, Bob Nutting exposed
We’re all over the map in this week’s “U mad, bro?” Readers want Bob Nutting exposed, Joe Haden gone and Evgeni Malkin traded. Aside from that, no one has a strong opinion on much of anything, I guess. This week I posted a column featuring my questions and answers with...
Tim Benz: 2 juicy matchups will dictate Steelers-Colts outcomeVideo
Good on good. Strength on strength. Ones on ones. Any phrase the players used Wednesday afternoon to describe the matchups, they were right. Sunday’s Steelers-Colts game at Heinz Field will come down to who wins two specific battles where opposing sides of the ball excel. And one bleeds into the...
Since Minkah Fitzpatrick acquisition, Steelers have been much better vs. tight endsVideo
When discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged his team’s perceived shortcomings. “We have had our issues with tight ends,” Tomlin said Tuesday. The Steelers have — in the past. But have they turned the corner when it comes to facing tight ends?...
Steelers’ Jaylen Samuels ready to take over starting RB role if needed
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten creative with how they have used running back Jaylen Samuels this season. He has lined up wide, in the slot, inline as a tight end and even behind center in the wildcat formation. He has caught and thrown passes. And, yes, he has carried the...
Steelers’ Patrick Morris takes 1st-team reps as Maukice Pouncey misses practice
Practice-squad lineman Patrick Morris took reps with the first-team offense at center for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, guard David DeCastro confirmed, because starters Ramon Foster and Maurkice Pouncey did not participate because of injury. Foster did not finish Monday night’s win against the Miami Dolphins because he was in...
Steelers’ James Washington embraces Hines Ward approach to blockingVideo
It was not a case, James Washington said Wednesday, of spotting Nik Needham from afar Monday night and lining him up in anticipation of a highlight-reel pancake. “Honestly, I was just in the moment,” the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver said. “I just saw an opportunity, and I hit him.” Washington did...
Charges against Steelers’ Anthony Chickillo withdrawnVideo
Charges against Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo were withdrawn Wednesday in Fayette County court. Chickillo, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 by state police on accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands in Wharton Township. District Attorney Richard Bower said both parties decided not continue with prosecution after 90 minutes...
Former Pitt RB Darrin Hall joins Steelers practice squadVideo
Darrin Hall already knew the ins and outs of the right side of UPMC Rooney Sports Complex from his four seasons at Pitt. Hall will have a chance to know the inner workings of the left side of the facility after being signed Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the...
Tim Benz: Airing of grievances after Steelers slow start in win over DolphinsVideo
Even in the wake of victory, it’s never hard to construct an “Airing of Grievances” after a Steelers game. Especially when they trailed the woeful (0-7) Miami Dolphins into the third quarter. So let’s get to it. The first quarter It wasn’t pretty. Miami is believed to be one of...
