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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 overdueVideo
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...
Justin Fields designated as Steelers ‘emergency’ QB vs. Giants because of hamstring injury
Justin Fields was the starting quarterback as recently as Oct. 13 in Las Vegas. He was the backup to Russell Wilson the next week, and for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants, he was designated to serve as the “emergency” No. 3. Fields was officially deemed an inactive...
First Call: Justin Fields’ injury may impact Steelers ‘MNF’ game plan; Giants right tackle ready for T.J. Watt; another WR target hurt
Justin Fields’ injury may impact the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game plan Monday night against the New York Giants. The team’s next opponent after the bye is flying high. One of New York’s linemen claims he is ready for the challenge of facing T.J. Watt. Mason Rudolph had a rough outing for...
Tim Benz: We crush Steelers’ coaches when things go wrong, let’s credit them for some recent success
When you’re rooting for (or covering) the Pittsburgh Steelers, the easiest thing in the world to do is to bash Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff when they make a bad decision, mismanage the clock or lose a game. Over the past seven years, there have been plenty of chances...
Steelers No. 2 QB Justin Fields downgraded to questionable to play vs. Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday downgraded quarterback Justin Fields to questionable to play in Monday night’s home game against the New York Giants. Fields, the team announced, was added to the injury report because of a hamstring injury. Fields started the Steelers’ first six games of the season but was...
Playing 3rd home night game in 23 days, Steelers can get 100th primetime win by beating Giants
Over his first six NFL seasons, Donte Jackson didn’t have much experience playing under the lights. Part of the lower-profile Carolina Panthers, Jackson played just five primetime home games. “I wasn’t used to (night games) till I got here,” said Jackson, a cornerback traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March....
Steelers 4 Downs: Russell Wilson thrives in debut by going under center, using play-action
1. No shotgun, plenty of ‘action’ It wasn’t just the quarterback that was different about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense during last week’s win against the New York Jets. In his debut for the team, Russell Wilson went under center and used play-action much more than has been typical for the...
Scouting the Giants: DT Dexter Lawrence presents major problems for Steelers
SCOUTING THE GIANTS Last meeting Steelers beat Giants, 26-16, on Sept. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. Key matchup Giants DT Dexter Lawrence vs. Steelers C Ryan McCollum As coach Mike Tomlin said this week, the Steelers “better do more than wish Ryan McCollum luck” against Lawrence. “We better give...
Cordarrelle Patterson doubtful but Damontae Kazee will return to Steelers lineup vs. Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers likely will have to wait another week to welcome back Cordarrelle Patterson after a multi-game absence. They won’t, however, have to wait any longer for Damontae Kazee’s return. Kazee, one of the Steelers’ top three safeties, made it through a full week of practice, and on Saturday...
In honor of new Mr. Steelers Defense’s 202nd game with team, Cam Heyward’s top 5 career moments
When Cameron Heyward takes the field for the first snap of Monday night’s game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium, he will become the all-time leader in games played by a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive player. For a franchise with a reputation for defensive brilliance, that Heyward will surpass...
TD catch in front of his father – the Jets WR coach – a ‘blessing’ for Steelers WR Van Jefferson
His touchdown last week meant the world to Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Van Jefferson. And not just because it was his first in almost two years. Jefferson’s father, Shawn, serves as wide receivers coach for the New York Jets, the team that fell 37-15 to the Steelers last Sunday in part...
Steelers’ practice squad pickup Andy Isabella crashing with younger brother, a Duquesne wide receiver
By 27 years old, most of us have moved past the phase of our lives where we’re crashing on the couch of a college apartment. Especially as someone who’s already pocketed more than $4 million in career earnings. In this case, though, Andy Isabella is happy to do it —...
S DeShon Elliott returns to Steelers practice, DT Keeanu Benton upgraded for Steelers
Safety DeShon Elliott returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Friday, a day after he sat out a session because of a back injury. Eliott is expected to be cleared to play in time for Monday night’s home game against the New York Giants. His change in status from “DNP” to “limited”...
Rookie ILB Payton Wilson aims to play like anything but a rookie for Steelers
A football lifer, Payton Wilson certainly understands and appreciates the unwritten code of a rookie. He’s spending his first season soaking up as much as he can from veteran teammates, speaking up when appropriate but respecting that he needs to make a name for himself before actively attempting to seek...
On Sports: Will an ex-Steeler make his Giants debut as starting LT vs. Steelers?; Bub Carrington makes NBA debut
O-line shakeup They’ll get no sympathy from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who themselves have started nine different offensive linemen and five starting combinations of the unit through seven games. But Pittsburgh’s next opponent is facing desperate times at its O-line’s most high-profile position. Signed off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad...
Football Footnotes: Sean McVay tamps down Cooper Kupp trade talk; Arthur Smith discusses Steelers’ WR depth
This Friday’s “Football Footnotes” updates the Cooper Kupp trade watch from a Pittsburgh Steelers’ perspective. There are some interesting numbers for Najee Harris heading into Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. We look ahead to what is next for 7-0 Pitt after the Panthers blew out Syracuse Thursday...
S DeShon Elliott sits out Steelers practice with back injury; CB Donte Jackson is full participant
Safety Deshon Elliott did not practice Thursday for the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a back ailment, making him one of a handful of starters to show up on the initial injury report of the week. Also not practicing were outside linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring), center Zach Frazier (ankle), wide receiver...
Spate of blocks by Steelers special teams gives Danny Smith something aside from gum to chew on
Danny Smith is known for chewing gum with the intensity of a jackhammer. Smith chomping on a mouthful of Double Bubble has become his calling card in 12 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coach. It also cost him several teeth during a game last season. “I had three teeth...
Tyler Matakevich returns to Steelers practice, opening window for return to game action
The Pittsburgh Steelers special teams are on a roll. A featured piece is poised to rejoin the unit. Special-teams standout and inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich returned to practice Thursday, the team announced. The 31-year-old, nine-year NFL veteran has not played since a Sept. 15 win at Denver because of a...
Former 1st-round pick C.J. Henderson excited to make Steelers debut as DB, special-teamer
His weekly pay just increased roughly three-fold. And his accrued seasons clock is back ticking in regards to future pensions and service time. But aside from such procedural minutia, a promotion from the practice squad to the active roster this week made little impact on veteran cornerback C.J. Henderson. “I...
Steelers among NFL’s best 2nd-half teams both offensively and defensively
To borrow parlance from coach Mike Tomlin, there is nothing mystical about the degree of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ typical halftime strategy sessions. “We just go over some stuff, notes-wise,” outside linebacker Alex Highsmith said, “and when there’s adjustments we are trying to make we try to look at what they...
