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Russell Wilson looking forward to testing calf, making preseason debut with Steelers

If the work he received Wednesday was any indication, Russell Wilson will make his debut and start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they play their second preseason game Saturday night against Buffalo. Wilson took all the starting reps in the opening team period of the Steelers’ final practice...

Steelers say goodbye to Saint Vincent, prepare for 1st joint practice since 2016

Before the Pittsburgh Steelers hold their first joint practice in eight years, they had business to conclude Wednesday at Saint Vincent College. The practice was the final one held in front of fans who gathered on the hillside and bleachers adjacent to Chuck Noll Field. Since making Saint Vincent their...

Steelers sign DB Zyon Gilbert and WR T.J. Luther

The Pittsburgh Steelers added two players Wednesday, announcing the signings of defensive back Zyon Gilbert and wide receiver T.J. Luther. Gilbert becomes another option for the nickel/slot spot that currently has undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop atop the official depth chart. The 6-foot, 193-pound Gilbert made his lone NFL start as...

Tim Benz: An early tinfoil hat conspiracy theory for the new kickoff rule

Here’s a warning for fans attending NFL games this year. The new kickoff format looks really weird in person. Not bad. Just … weird. Watching the new kickoffs on television or via video clips, the change wasn’t all that jarring to me. However, when you are in a stadium, and...

First Call: 49ers making late push to extend Brandon Aiyuk; injured Chase Claypool's spot filled by another ex-Steeler in Buffalo

Wednesday’s “First Call” attempts to surf through the Brandon Aiyuk saga and whether or not he is going to become a Pittsburgh Steeler. We also get into a messy wide receiver situation in Cincinnati. The Steelers are making moves at that position down the depth chart. The Bills are bringing...

Versatile Connor Heyward trying to stand out in crowded Steelers tight end room

After being a small part of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense the past two seasons, Connor Heyward is looking for bigger things in 2024. Thanks to the addition of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, Heyward might get his wish. Even if he remains the third option in the team’s tight end...

Commanders sign former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant, out of NFL since 2018

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have signed receiver Martavis Bryant, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2018, when he had his third substance-abuse violation. Washington cut kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday to clear a roster spot and give Bryant another comeback chance. The Dallas Cowboys released Bryant in...

First Call: Former Pitt QB joins Bills before practices against Steelers; Martavis Bryant gets another workout

Tuesday’s “First Call” has news of a former Pitt Panther suiting up with the Buffalo Bills in advance of their joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. An NFC team is taking a second look at former Steeler Martavis Bryant. There is some health news surrounding Cleveland Browns quarterback...

Steelers' financial offer to Brandon Aiyuk reported; Arthur Smith discusses team's WR position

Albert Breer of SI.com has the Pittsburgh Steelers’ contract offer to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. “The Steelers’ offer was around (the) $28 million per year that several other receivers (DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Amon-Ra St. Brown) got this offseason,” Breer reported Monday. Keep in mind that Aiyuk...

Steelers claim G Tykeem Doss off waivers from Ravens, waive injured CB Kalon Barnes

The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their offensive line position room Monday by claiming guard/tackle Tykeem Doss off waivers from the rival Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-5, 380-pound Doss briefly played guard for the Ravens in their preseason opener Friday but his playing time during last year’s preseason was at tackle. An...

Steelers’ Arthur Smith prefers to work on sideline, non-committal on Justin Fields play package

Last November, it was big news amongst fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers when then-offensive coordinator Matt Canada switched things up by calling plays from the sideline. For new coordinator Arthur Smith, that’s been routine for several years. During each of his previous five seasons as a play-caller in the NFL,...

Steelers inside the ropes: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields each show off arm with deep throws

A pessimist’s view of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterbacks room might posit Russell Wilson is past his prime and/or Justin Fields can have bouts of inconsistency and lack of pocket awareness. Time might tell if either evaluation is true, but make no mistake: Wilson and Fields very much have high-level NFL...

Steelers camp report: Mike Tomlin devotes practice to 'situational' play in wake of preseason loss

Third down was the emphasis Monday for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their penultimate training camp practice at Saint Vincent College. Mindful of the negativity the Steelers experienced in their 20-12 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday, coach Mike Tomlin devoted several portions of practice to third down preparation....

Cordarrelle Patterson ready to find niche as running back, return threat for Steelers

No sooner had NFL owners approved the dynamic kickoff rules proposal in March than the Pittsburgh Steelers finalized a contract with arguably the most prolific returner in league history. Cordarrelle Patterson’s league-record nine kickoff returns for touchdowns weren’t the only trait that ingratiated him to the organization. The Steelers saw...

How Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, Josh Dobbs performed in their debuts with new teams this weekend

As Pittsburgh got its first look at Justin Fields in a Steelers uniform Friday night, local fans also saw some very familiar faces at quarterback with their new teams over the weekend. Kenny Pickett made his preseason debut with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. Meanwhile, ex-Steelers Mason Rudolph and...

First Call: Kirk Cousins declares himself ready for Week 1 vs. Steelers; why JuJu Smith-Schuster was let go

Monday’s “First Call” has an update on Kirk Cousins’ status as he gets set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. There’s some news about Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson too. Plus, a former Steeler signs with the Baltimore Ravens, and we get an explanation...

Madden Monday: Stalled Brandon Aiyuk trade typical of Steelers because they seek reasons to avoid big deals

As we all wait for a resolution to the Brandon Aiyuk trade drama, during this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X is starting to wonder if maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers just got played. After all, if a trade was going to happen for the...

John Rhys Plumlee now catching passes as well as throwing them at Steelers training camp

For a fleeting moment, John Rhys Plumlee thought he might complete his first NFL preseason game by getting snaps at quarterback. Plumlee already had returned two kickoffs Friday night in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans. He would add an assisted tackle on a punt return. That...

Steelers inside the ropes: Cory Trice, others get chances at 1st-team outside CB

Grayland Arnold wasn’t the only defensive back promoted to first-team reps at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp Sunday. Cory Trice also was a regular with the starting defense. Trice was the primary beneficiary of Mike Tomlin giving veteran outside cornerback Donte Jackson the day off for what Tomlin said was an...

Zach Frazier at center of change along offensive line as Steelers resume practice

Some of the setbacks that transpired in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason loss to Houston on Friday night had a ripple effect when coach Mike Tomlin reconvened his players for practice Sunday at Saint Vincent College. “We saw some things in the stadium we didn’t like,” Tomlin said. “We catered a...

Steelers notebook: Alex Highsmith remains out, Joey Porter Jr. needs to address flags

Two days after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener, several defensive players did not take part in Sunday’s training-camp practice back up at Saint Vincent College. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith has missed a week of practice because of a groin injury. Defensive lineman Keeanu Benton did not participate Sunday after leaving...

Steelers D-line roster moves: Dean Lowry activated off PUP list, Breiden Fehoko to IR

One veteran defensive lineman returned to practice after an injury absence, but another has been deemed out for the season because of one for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced Sunday that Dean Lowry was restored to the active roster off the physically unable to perform list and that Breiden...

Steelers/NFL category, Page 80

Russell Wilson looking forward to testing calf, making preseason debut with Steelers

Steelers say goodbye to Saint Vincent, prepare for 1st joint practice since 2016

Steelers sign DB Zyon Gilbert and WR T.J. Luther

Tim Benz: An early tinfoil hat conspiracy theory for the new kickoff rule

First Call: 49ers making late push to extend Brandon Aiyuk; injured Chase Claypool's spot filled by another ex-Steeler in Buffalo

Versatile Connor Heyward trying to stand out in crowded Steelers tight end room

Commanders sign former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant, out of NFL since 2018

First Call: Former Pitt QB joins Bills before practices against Steelers; Martavis Bryant gets another workout

Steelers' financial offer to Brandon Aiyuk reported; Arthur Smith discusses team's WR position

Steelers claim G Tykeem Doss off waivers from Ravens, waive injured CB Kalon Barnes

Steelers’ Arthur Smith prefers to work on sideline, non-committal on Justin Fields play package

Steelers inside the ropes: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields each show off arm with deep throws

Steelers camp report: Mike Tomlin devotes practice to 'situational' play in wake of preseason loss

Cordarrelle Patterson ready to find niche as running back, return threat for Steelers

How Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, Josh Dobbs performed in their debuts with new teams this weekend

First Call: Kirk Cousins declares himself ready for Week 1 vs. Steelers; why JuJu Smith-Schuster was let go

Madden Monday: Stalled Brandon Aiyuk trade typical of Steelers because they seek reasons to avoid big deals

John Rhys Plumlee now catching passes as well as throwing them at Steelers training camp

Steelers inside the ropes: Cory Trice, others get chances at 1st-team outside CB

Zach Frazier at center of change along offensive line as Steelers resume practice

Steelers notebook: Alex Highsmith remains out, Joey Porter Jr. needs to address flags

Steelers D-line roster moves: Dean Lowry activated off PUP list, Breiden Fehoko to IR

Mark Madden's Hot Take: JuJu Smith-Schuster shows life changes fast in NFL

Stock up, stock down among Steelers after preseason-opening loss

Pair of bad snaps mars QB Justin Fields’ Steelers debut

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