Steelers/NFL category, Page 87
Montravius Adams active; Roman Wilson, Damontae Kazee out for Steelers vs. Jets
Veteran defensive tackle Montravius Adams was in uniform and active to face the New York Jets on Sunday night despite suffering a knee injury late during the practice week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adams was deemed a limited participant at Friday’s practice, per the injury report, and he initially was...
Quarterback change 50 years ago helped propel Steelers to ‘super’ success
It’s fitting that on a night when they honor the Super Bowl IX championship team, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves embroiled in a controversial quarterback switch. Fifty years ago, at this precise point of the season, the Steelers famously swapped quarterbacks, a move that despite a couple hiccups put the...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: T.J. Watt’s value is undeniable, but the playoffs are proving ground
I occasionally go on Twitter/X and remind the citizens that T.J. Watt has never won a playoff game. That doesn’t mean he’s not one of the best defensive players of his generation. I just like watching the carp thrash after the bread. But Watt never winning a playoff game isn’t...
Steelers 4 Downs: Justin Fields’ 6-game stint as starting QB compares favorably to predecessors
1. Playing the Fields The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to start Russell Wilson at quarterback Sunday against the New York Jets, relegating Justin Fields to a backup role. And while there are plenty of justifiable reasons for the move, Fields’ statistics through six starts measure up favorably against his predecessors...
Scouting the Jets: Star WR Davante Adams to make team debut
SCOUTING THE JETS Last meeting Jets beat Steelers, 24-20, on Oct. 2, 2022 in Pittsburgh Key matchup Jets WR Davante Adams vs. Steelers CB Joe Porter Jr. Adams will be making his Jets debut after his trade from the Raiders this week. The most recent time he faced the Steelers...
Making 1st start in 3 years doesn’t faze ‘very smart’ Steelers center Ryan McCollum
Asked this week what he remembered about his previous NFL start, Ryan McCollum was brief. “Elevation,” the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman said, alluding to playing in Denver. “It was hard to breathe.” McCollum can be forgiven for providing sparse detail about the game. It happened nearly three years ago. McCollum...
Steelers injury report: Alex Highsmith, Damontae Kazee cleared; Montravius Adams questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and safety Damontae Kazee have been cleared to return to action, but Montravius Adams apparently suffered a knee injury Friday and is questionable to play against the New York Jets on Sunday. Adams was a surprise addition to the official league-mandated injury report Friday,...
Steelers offense prepared to face Jets with Russell Wilson the starting QB
More than seven months after the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson to be their quarterback and seven weeks into the regular season, teammates on offense finally completed a week of practice preparation and entered a game weekend with the knowledge Wilson would be their starter. “He’s loud, and he’s gonna...
Tim Benz: Duquesne QB Darius Perrantes emulates Russell Wilson’s playmaking style — and it’s paying off
Many in Pittsburgh are anxiously awaiting Russell Wilson’s debut as the Steelers quarterback. That’s expected to happen this Sunday at Acrisure Stadium against the New York Jets. One of those who will be watching closely is Darius Perrantes. The Duquesne senior has crafted much of his game in the mold...
First Call: Steelers 1 of 3 teams in mix for WR Mike Williams; Terry Bradshaw thinks Steelers should stick with Justin Fields
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be finally closing in on wide receiver help. A Steelers legend is weighing in on the quarterback debate. West Virginia is in the spotlight for local college football fans. And the Robert Morris hockey team has to be pleased with its first outing of the year....
Football Footnotes: Steelers are 4-2 — but are they in a better spot than a year ago?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 through six games so far in 2024. They were 4-2 through six games in 2023 as well. Before we knew it, though, the Steelers were 6-4 and eventually 7-7 and fighting for their playoff lives. On the surface, my hunch is that the Steelers are...
Steelers brace for Aaron Rodgers’ return to Pittsburgh that’s been long time coming
This might sound hard to believe, given the length of his career, but when Aaron Rodgers visits Acrisure Stadium on Sunday night, it will be just the second career game in Pittsburgh for the 40-year-old quarterback. It has been almost 15 years since Rodgers has suited up for a game...
Alex Highsmith returns to full practice participation; Dylan Cook gets back to work
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith took a step toward returning to game activity for the Pittsburgh Steelers following a three-game absence when he practiced fully Thursday. It was Highsmith’s first full practice since he injured his groin and missed games against Indianapolis, Dallas and Las Vegas. He was a limited participant...
Justin Fields: ‘I don’t think I played good enough’ to ensure holding Steelers’ QB1 role
Following orders, Justin Fields declined to overtly confirm he has been demoted to second string on the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks depth chart this week. But Fields openly discussed his approach to the apparent change in his status as the Steelers prepare to host the New York Jets on Sunday night....
First Call: Bill Belichick wonders about Steelers’ QB decision; Steelers RB wants Jets WR
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson is pumping the well again when it comes to fishing for help at the wide receiver position. A former Super Bowl winning coach isn’t convinced that going to Russell Wilson is the right move for the Steelers. We have updates on a pair of...
U mad, bro?: Steelers QBs, Pirates ownership, Penguins goalies — the holy trinity of Pittsburgh sports fan angst
A Pittsburgh Steelers win when they score more than 30 points is pretty rare. What’s even more rare is when that happens, and half the fan base still wants to change quarterbacks. But that’s what we have this week in Pittsburgh. So, despite a successful Vegas vacation, there is still...
Fields or Wilson? Steelers fans weigh in before big game
If Sarita Pearce had her way, Mason Rudolph would still be quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I don’t care what anybody says, I love Mason,” said Pearce, 64, of Lincoln Place. “Anytime they would bring him in, he did well.” She’s not thrilled with the Steelers’ current quarterback situation. “I’m...
Alex Highsmith limited, MyCole Pruitt full, Najee Harris sits out practice for Steelers
A day after Mike Tomlin said he was “really optimistic” that Alex Highsmith could return to action for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game, Highsmith echoed similar sentiments. “Feeling good,” Highsmith after being characterized as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “My optimism is really, really...
While Russell Wilson gets 1st-team work, Mike Tomlin not tipping hand on Steelers starter
The potential switch in quarterbacks began Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they started on-field preparations for their game Sunday night against the New York Jets. Russell Wilson, who is “under consideration” by coach Mike Tomlin to supplant Justin Fields as the starter, worked with the first-team offense, teammates acknowledged...
Steelers notes: Roman Wilson finally makes debut; Payton Wilson appreciates N.C. State honor
As far as NFL debuts go for third-round draft picks coming off a prominent role for a college national championship team, it barely registered: five offensive snaps played, one route run, no catches or targets, no special-teams work. Still, receiver Roman Wilson now forever is an NFL player and a...
Steelers sign OLB Ade Ogundeji to practice squad after losing Jacoby Windmon to Panthers
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost outside linebacker Jacoby Windmon to the Carolina Panthers, replacing him on their practice squad with a veteran who played a significant role for them in their most recent game. The Panthers plucked Windmon off the Steelers’ practice squad Tuesday, a day after the Steelers released Ade...
Mark Madden: Playing Russell Wilson offers better solution to Steelers’ big-picture needs
The presumed quarterback switch from Justin Fields to Russell Wilson shouldn’t be judged by whether the Pittsburgh Steelers win Sunday night’s home game vs. the New York Jets. But it will be. Certainly, the Steelers need to win by way of avoiding descent into the NFL’s mushy middle. But there...
First Call: Update on Davante Adams’ hamstring and what the Steelers may do now that he’s a JetVideo
Wednesday’s “First Call” gives an update on Davante Adams’ health as he prepares to play a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We also try to figure out what the Steelers may do at wide receiver now that Adams is going to the New York Jets. Plus, we look at a...
Tim Benz: Potential Russell Wilson-Aaron Rodgers matchup illustrates Steelers’ QB struggles post-Ben Roethlisberger
When Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, a lot of us in Pittsburgh had plenty of opinions about what the Steelers should do to replace him. Here’s one thing none of us are saying today: “I told you so.” That’s because none of the available options has...
Another change on Steelers’ offensive line as Ryan McCollum to replace injured Zach Frazier at center
For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers used the same starting lineup on the offensive line in back-to-back weeks when they faced the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The game didn’t end with that unit intact, and the streak won’t get a chance to extend to a third...
