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Steelers' midseason position-by position report card
With the Pittsburgh Steelers at 6-2 and sitting idle this weekend, here’s a midterm report card for the team: Quarterbacks: A- Mason Rudolph’s 2023 late-season cameo noted, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson have given the Steelers arguably their best eight-game stretch of quarterback play since pre-elbow surgery Ben Roethlisberger in...
Mixing and matching of Steelers tight ends leaves opposing defenses guessing
It was posited as a joke to Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts that his team — for maybe even just one snap, at least — achieves the proverbial Holy Grail for tight ends across the world. The “0-5” personnel. “Oh-five?!” an eavesdropping quarterbacks coach Tom Arth said. “Don’t...
‘Pittsburgh Steelers: An Illustrated Timeline’ documents the team's storied history
Jim Wexell spent weeks during the summer of 2023 in the library, but not just any library. It was the Pro Football Hall of Fame library in Canton, Ohio. There, he perused everything written about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ storied franchise as he researched book ideas. Wexell filled 10 legal pads...
Rocky Bleier nominated by Steelers for NFL's Salute to Service Award
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, the franchise announced Friday. A running back on the Super Steelers’ four-time Super Bowl champions of the 1970s, Bleier’s story is familiar to Steelers fans but no less inspirational to those who tell it...
First Call: Diontae Johnson discusses facing the Steelers soon; Juan Soto says he'll listen to 'all 30' MLB teams
Friday’s “First Call” features former Pittsburgh Steeler Diontae Johnson speaking about his return to the AFC North. Juan Soto insists he’ll listen to free-agent offers from every Major League Baseball team. Presumably, that includes … the Pirates? The Penguins hope to finally gain traction with a second straight win Saturday....
Football Footnotes: Our annual bye week 'No Steelers, no problem' edition 
With the Pittsburgh Steelers off this week, it’s our annual “No Steelers, no problem” bye week edition of “Football Footnotes.” Here’s everything you need to know about the games that will impact the Steelers this week while the Black and Gold are idle. • The Steelers’ next game is in...
Steelers notes: Chris Boswell named special teams player of month, OT Dylan Cook waived
Chris Boswell made it 2 for 2 in collecting an NFL monthly honor. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ veteran kicker Thursday was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October. Boswell made all 22 of his placekick attempts during the Steelers’ four games over the past four weeks, three of...
Rewards, like turnovers, come in bunches for Steelers 'black belt' rookie CB Beanie Bishop 
Beanie Bishop Jr. knows nothing about his success with the Pittsburgh Steelers has come by accident, even if it requires the rookie slot cornerback to adjust on the fly when a pass is tipped. So the importance of his interception of a Daniel Jones pass deflected by Steelers cornerback Joey...
First Call: Mike Sullivan discusses Tristan Jarry; Zach Frazier thinks he'll 'be ready' after bye
Thursday’s “First Call” features a message from Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan to struggling goalie Tristan Jarry. Zach Frazier and Nick Herbig discuss their health. Steelers special teams coach Danny Smith tells the story of how the team decided to bring back Corliss Waitman. And there were some Pirates ties...
Tim Benz: Cam Sutton will add to Steelers defense, but don't subtract too much Beanie Bishop from the equation 
Steelers defensive back Cameron Sutton is eligible to return from his eight-game suspension in Week 10 when the Steelers return from their bye. That doesn’t mean defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is in a hurry to rip the slot cornerback job away from Beanie Bishop and simply hand it to Sutton...
U mad, bro?: Fans want Penguins to wake up, suggest moving Erik Karlsson to wing
Here’s my personal “U mad, bro?” submission for this week: I’m mad that Nov. 1 isn’t a national holiday. Kids should get Nov. 1 off so they can stay out late and trick-or-treat under cover of darkness as all the unholy ghosts, witches and goblins intended. Halloween was not meant...
Steelers special teams coach Danny Smith a colorful character, with or without the camera
Danny Smith has become a social media darling, with telecasts capturing cutaway shots of him chomping on Dubble Bubble, pumping his fist or being mobbed by Pittsburgh Steelers after special teams splash plays. From his sideline antics to the slang he slips into his answers, the Steelers special teams coach...
Steelers OLB Nick Herbig ‘optimistic’ he will return against Commanders after bye
Nick Herbig insists it hasn’t been as difficult for him to watch the past three games — in lieu of playing in them for the Pittsburgh Steelers — as one might think. “I love watching my teammates play,” Herbig said as the Steelers gathered Wednesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex...
Steelers notes: Art Rooney Jr. advances in Hall of Fame consideration; Watt, Austin get weekly honors
Art Rooney Jr. is one step closer to becoming the latest Steelers representative in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A longtime member of the scouting department who was instrumental in building the Super Steelers of the 1970s, Rooney Jr. is one of nine individuals deemed “contributors” who on Wednesday...
Tim Benz: 6-pack of questions (and some answers) about Steelers heading into bye 
The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into their bye week at 6-2. In a weird sort of dichotomy, that is exactly where they have to be, but we also don’t have much of a right to expect them to be better than that. Given their offensive line issues, new faces on...
On Sports: Steelers' path to AFC North title gets a little more challenging 
Today’s “On Sports” features a familiar face returning to the AFC North, a familiar face getting cheers at PPG Paints Arena and some recognition for the unbeaten Pitt Panthers football team. Remember him? Diontae Johnson has found his way back to the AFC North. The Carolina Panthers traded the former...
Steelers waive OLB Ade Ogundeji, cut RB La'Michael Perine, CB Thomas Graham
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced several roster moves Tuesday, waiving outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji from the active roster and terminating running back La’Michal Perine and cornerback Thomas Graham from the practice squad. Ogundeji, 26, was signed to the Steelers’ practice squad this fall after playing 32 games (27 starts) for the...
Steelers vs. Giants: What they're saying in New York after loss
There was one word New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones repeated numerous times during his postgame interview after losing “Monday Night Football” to the Pittsburgh Steelers: frustrating. It’s no wonder — his team dropped to 2-6 on the season, special teams players allowed a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown...
First Call: Beanie Bishop called his game-winning interception; refs tell Steelers OLB he was legal on punt return TD
Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us the predictive powers of Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Beanie Bishop. Jeremiah Moon explains why he didn’t get flagged on Calvin Austin’s punt return. We get a look at the Penguins’ next opponent beyond the return of Marc-Andre Fleury. Plus, we have honors for both Robert Morris...
Feats of Strength: T.J. Watt's timely turnover, Calvin Austin contributions key to 'MNF' victory over Giants 
The Pittsburgh Steelers posted a 26-18 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. That was on the heels of a 37-15 Sunday night win over the Jets last week. So, now the Steelers no longer need to be in a New York state of mind....
5 things we learned in Steelers' win vs. Giants: Offense breaks out with switch to Russell Wilson
Five things we learned from Steelers 26, Giants 18: 1. 400 reasons From the start of the 2021 season through the game two weeks ago in Las Vegas, the Steelers had gone through six starting quarterbacks and three play callers over 3½ seasons. And, in the 57 games in that...
Steelers’ Calvin Austin had a breakout game Monday, but to him, it was long overdue 
As Calvin Austin III was prepping for a third-quarter punt return Monday night, Mike Tomlin told him that it was “his time.” To Austin, though, his time was long overdue. Austin has his first career punt return for a touchdown, in addition to a receiving touchdown, in propelling the Pittsburgh...
Steelers, Calvin Austin 'overcame the obstacles' in Monday night win over Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers were stunned when two first-half touchdown passes to George Pickens were called back, as penalties stalled scoring drives by forcing them to repeatedly settle for field goals. With the game against the New York Giants tied at halftime, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told his team to acknowledge...
Steelers notes: Cam Heyward officially breaks franchise games played record on defense
Technically, Cameron Heyward broke a defensive record by playing special teams. Heyward officially became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ all-time leader in games played by a defensive player during his first appearance in Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. And, because the Steelers had possession first — New York won...
Steelers place rookie 3rd-round pick Roman Wilson on injured reserve
It is looking increasingly likely that this is a lost rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first third-round pick. Wide receiver Roman Wilson was placed on injured reserve Monday because of a hamstring injury that prevented him from practicing all of the past week. The No. 84 overall pick from...


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