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First Call: Updates on Kenny Pickett, Josh Dobbs, Chase Brown; former All-Pro critical of Steelers RBs

A former All-Pro running back is critical of players at that position for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We also have a health update on Cincinnati’s top running back and news about two former Steelers quarterbacks. All that in Thursday’s “First Call.” What can Brown do for the Bengals? The Steelers saw...

Long-distance call: Steelers kicker Chris Boswell thrives on field goals of 50 yards or more

Chris Boswell has a converse relationship between the length of a conversation about field goals and the distance on his attempts. When it comes to discussing his job, the shorter the sweeter for the Pittsburgh Steelers placekicker. Boswell prefers not to talk about his past or his future, focusing only...

His voice welcome — in-house — on Steelers defense, DeShon Elliott isn’t afraid to use it

Of the six dozen or so players in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room, few speak their mind more openly — and more often — than DeShon Elliott. “You know, DeShon is DeShon,” defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. “He likes to talk. He’s great for you guys (in the media).” Actually,...

Steelers CB Donte Jackson added to injury report

Starting cornerback Donte Jackson was added to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report Wednesday, listed as a limited practice participant on the league-mandated injury report. Jackson was listed with a back injury. A back injury is what forced Jackson out of a Dec. 15 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles and prevented...

'A great honor I don't take lightly': OLB T.J. Watt voted Steelers MVP a record 5th time

During a season in which he recorded his 100th career sack, T.J. Watt carved his name into Pittsburgh Steelers lore by becoming the first player in franchise history to be named team MVP five times. It marks the second consecutive season Watt was named Steelers MVP in a vote of...

Mark Madden: Should Steelers rest starters vs. Bengals if Ravens win and more sports notes

Time to ring in the New Year with refreshing sports notes! What does “auld lang syne” mean, anyway? • By the time the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ends, the only thing Mike Tomlin will win is “Hard Knocks.” • The Steelers will either lose the next two games or win the next...

Steelers injury report: Joey Porter Jr. full practice participant, Jaylen Warren limited

Joey Porter Jr. returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Tuesday, six days after he sat out a game because of a knee injury. The Steelers No. 1 cornerback, Porter suffered the injury in a Dec. 21 loss at the Baltimore Ravens. Porter was regarded as a full practice participant on Tuesday’s...

Zach Frazier given Joe Greene Award as Steelers rookie of the year

When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Zach Frazier with the 51st overall pick of April’s draft, it marked the highest the team had selected a center since Maurkice Pouncey 14 years prior. Tuesday, Frazier joined Pouncey as a Steelers rookie of the year. He can only hope to follow by matching...

OLB Alex Highsmith given 'Chief Award’ as Steeler most cooperative with media

It wasn’t lost on Alex Highsmith that he was at a podium accepting an award recognizing his interactions with media just six days after he had arguably his most honest and poignant public comments of the Pittsburgh Steelers season. After the Steelers lost their third consecutive game, Highsmith, on Christmas...

Inside linebacker Cole Holcomb leads trio of injured-list Steelers returning to practice

Cole Holcomb endured the solitude of a lonely rehabilitation from knee surgery — the details of which he wouldn’t divulge — so his return Tuesday to practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers was a major moment. “I felt like a little kid on the first day of school,” Holcomb said. “I...

Tim Benz: Don't fret over a potential Steelers-Ravens Round 3, embrace it

When the dust settles on the AFC playoff bracket, one of three things is going to happen to the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) after their regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) on Saturday night. • They could win the AFC North and host a home playoff game next week....

First Call: Eagles teammates praise Kenny Pickett; Cleveland plays legal card to block Browns' stadium move

Tuesday’s “First Call” updates the injury status of former Steeler and Pitt Panther Kenny Pickett. Diontae Johnson discusses his latest stop in Houston. The city of Cleveland is jousting with the Browns over their stadium plans, and the Cincinnati Bengals are putting a high-priced free agent on injured reserve. Gutting...

Rest the starters if Ravens wrap up North? Steelers’ Mike Tomlin downplays idea vs. Bengals

By the time the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their regular-season finale Saturday night, they will know if a division title is still attainable. If it’s not, will coach Mike Tomlin elect to rest some key players as a means of protecting his healthy team headed into the playoffs? “I haven’t...

2024 in Pittsburgh professional sports: Revamped Steelers' QB room, Pirates' phenom pitcher among top storylines

The year began with the Pittsburgh Steelers losing their fifth consecutive playoff game, keeping alive a streak that dates to the 2016 postseason. It ended with the Steelers, while reeling from a three-game losing streak, assured of another trip to the playoffs and a chance to end the franchise’s longest...

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin expects ‘a full stable at our disposal,’ injury-free team for finale vs. Bengals

The reward for playing three games over an 11-day span was a nine-day break for the Pittsburgh Steelers before their regular-season finale. In regards to the health of a roster that had been pockmarked by a growing number of injuries in recent weeks, that time to rest is proving valuable....

Mike Tomlin: George Pickens’ sluggish route ‘had zero to do with' interception vs. KC

Some time not long before his Monday news conference, Mike Tomlin encountered his No. 1 wide receiver at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “I just saw him in the training room.” Tomlin said of George Pickens, “and he had a smile on his face.” Pickens perhaps had reason to smile again...

Mike Tomlin: Steelers motivated to get 'stench' off heading into season finale with Bengals

Standing in between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the postseason is the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Steelers riding a three-game losing streak heading into that Saturday night matchup, coach Mike Tomlin said it’s important for his team to have momentum heading into the playoffs. “We have to...

Mark Madden: Drastic changes needed if Steelers' collapse continues, but they won't make them

What if the Steelers lose out? What if they go from 10-3 to 10-7, then drop their first playoff game? It’s not an unlikely scenario. The Steelers play worse every week. Against Kansas City, they played like it was the middle of next month. The Steelers are clearly a level...

First Call: Kenny Pickett’s bizarre throw; Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky toss TDs; Steelers are home ’dogs to Cincy

Monday’s “First Call” has the day, time and early line on the Steelers-Bengals game. All three of Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks from 2023 played Sunday for their new teams — with varying results. And, it turns out Marlon Humphrey did have some repercussions for that taunt on the way into the end...

Madden Monday: 'How long is (Mike) Tomlin going to be Teflon with the national media' if Steelers lose out?

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) are 2½-point underdogs on their home turf against the 8-8 Cincinnati Bengals for Saturday night’s regular-season finale. That’s the same Bengals team that the Steelers beat 44-38 on Dec. 1. But after three losses in four tries for the Steelers since then — and four straight...

Tim Benz: Forget big New Year's resolutions. Steelers need quick fixes ASAP

For many of us, this time of year means New Year’s resolutions. A resolution that a lot of people make is to get their lives more organized. That’s a good one. But there’s a difference between cutting the clutter of one’s daily existence and just knocking out a generic “to-do”...

Steelers' season finale against Bengals scheduled for prime-time Saturday kickoff

The final game of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season will be held in prime time. The Steelers, who have a 10-6 record on the heels of a three-game losing streak, will face the 8-8 Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m. Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. The game will be televised by ABC/ESPN....

After stellar start with Steelers, Russell Wilson’s struggles contributing to 3-game skid

Russell Wilson quickly became a Pittsburgh sensation, in part because of his deft and visually pleasing “moon ball” throws. But after three mediocre performances, is the honeymoon over between Wilson and Steelers fans? Wilson directed the Steelers to six wins in his first seven starts, flashing form that had made...

Changes can be difficult to make in final week, but a few could benefit Steelers as they try to snap 3-game skid

A third consecutive loss was fresh in his mind when Mike Tomlin promised changes for the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. “We’re not going to continue to do the same things and hope for a different result,” Tomlin said moments after a Christmas loss...

Former Steelers Hines Ward, James Harrison don't make cut as Hall of Fame finalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee bypassed former Pittsburgh Steelers players Hines Ward and James Harrison once again. Neither Ward nor Harrison made the cut to 15 finalists that the Hall of Fame announced Saturday. Ward made the list of 25 semifinalists for the ninth time, and Harrison...

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