Steelers/NFL category, Page 89
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren practices fully, on track to return vs. Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren practiced fully Friday, reported his ailing knee felt well and he felt as if he was healthy enough to return to action for Sunday’s game at the Las Vegas Raiders. His head coach agreed. “He’s on a good trajectory on the upswing,” Mike Tomlin...
New 30-something T.J. Watt carries burden of depleted Steelers’ edge rusher corps
For the first night of his 30s, T.J. Watt wasn’t planning on hitting the Lawrenceville taverns or South Side clubs. “My wife is incredible. Last week, she surprised me with three of my best buddies in town, so that was really special,” Watt said after Pittsburgh Steelers practice Friday, the...
Russell Wilson finishes full week of practice, set to serve as Steelers’ No. 2 QB Sunday
Russell Wilson made it through a full week of practice without another aggravation of his calf injury and has earned a promotion of sorts. For the first time, Wilson is expected to serve as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers official active gameday roster Sunday when they visit the Las Vegas...
Mark Madden: Steelers have themselves to blame for George Pickens situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tradition of winning Super Bowls. It’s getting smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror. They also have a tradition of crackpot wide receivers. That custom is alive and well. George Pickens is at the front of that line. The Steelers have no legit gripe. They...
First Call: Vegas LB Robert Spillane has ‘chip’ on his shoulder playing Steelers; Raiders OC Luke Getsy on Justin FieldsVideo
Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at some reunions in Las Vegas on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Raiders. Luke Getsy will cross paths with Steelers quarterback Justin Fields again. Vegas linebacker Robert Spillane gets to play against his old Steelers teammates. Duquesne renews acquaintances with an intrastate...
Football Footnotes: 3 keys for Steelers defense against Raiders
After three great games from the defense to start 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) have been scuffling on that side of the ball of late. In the two recent losses to the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, the Steelers defense has given up a total of 803 yards and a...
Tim Benz: A chance to celebrate Maz and Franco on the same day
Whether it’s on television or social media Sunday, you’ll probably be hit with a few reminders of the greatest moment in Steelers history. The Steelers are playing the Raiders. Any time that happens — even if they aren’t in Oakland anymore — you are going to see some highlights of...
Steelers DC Teryl Austin trying to patch together depth at outside linebacker after rash of injuries
Teryl Austin will have at his disposal Sunday a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a collection of players at outside linebacker who might not even be household names in their own household. With injuries to Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and converted defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal, Austin won’t...
Alex Highsmith returns to Steelers practice; Pat Freiermuth added to injury report
Alex Highsmith already has been characterized by coach Mike Tomlin as “out” for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game at the Las Vegas Raiders. The outside linebacker, however, returned to practice Thursday. Out the past two games because of a groin injury, Highsmith took to the practice field for the first time...
Russell Wilson has mentality as Steelers starter even though Justin Fields continues to work with 1st team
Justin Fields isn’t looking over his shoulder even though Russell Wilson is closing ground in his quest to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at quarterback. “I’m blessed to be here,” Fields said Thursday after practice. “Whatever my role is on the team, I’m going to do it to the best...
On again playing more snaps, Steelers George Pickens says ‘It’s all up to (Arthur Smith)’
Thursday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex began with George Pickens unaffected by and somewhat in defiance of the questions — fair or unfair — in recent days regarding his effort, attitude, playing time and production. By the time practice ended late in the afternoon, the men who deliver the...
U mad, bro?: George Pickens, Pete Rose, Pirates, county taxes — Pittsburgh frustrations go beyond Steelers’ loss
You’d think that after a blown lead on primetime to the Dallas Cowboys, angry Pittsburgh Steelers fans would overload my inbox and my social media mentions. You’d be wrong. Oh, don’t misunderstand. There was plenty of bile and venom for me to read about the how the Steelers played. But...
First Call: Dallas’ Jourdan Lewis backs off heat on George Pickens; where Steelers stand on Davante Adams
Thursday’s “First Call” gives us a Dallas Cowboy who is changing his tune about George Pickens. We examine the Pittsburgh Steelers’ place in the trade derby for Davante Adams. A former Steelers defensive back got a workout with the Cleveland Browns. And there are some theories about Russell Wilson’s future....
Steelers notebook: Warren, Pruitt return to practice field
Two of the three players that coach Mike Tomlin characterized as “doubtful” to play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game were on the practice field Wednesday. Running back Jaylen Warren and reserve tight end MyCole Pruitt were deemed limited participants at practice, per the league-mandated injury report. Each has missed...
Pat Freiermuth exercises ‘right to speak up’ on issues involving Steelers offense, George Pickens
Without referencing any teammate by name, tight end Pat Freiermuth appeared to criticize George Pickens on Sunday for the frustrations the wide receiver displayed during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Asked Wednesday about making his feelings known in a public forum, Freiermuth believes he is permitted...
Jaylen Warren, MyCole Pruitt return to Steelers practice, Damontae Kazee remains out
Two of the three players that coach Mike Tomlin characterized as “doubtful” to play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game were on the practice field Wednesday. Running back Jaylen Warren and reserve tight end MyCole Pruitt were deemed as limited participants at practice, per the league-mandated injury report. Each has...
Raiders bench QB Gardner Minshew, will start Aidan O’Connell vs. SteelersVideo
During his weekly news conference previewing Sunday’s game in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin spoke highly of the then-Raiders quarterback. “I got a lot of respect for (Gardner) Minshew, man,” Tomlin said. “…I’ve just always appreciated his moxie and in-game savvy.” Tomlin will not have an opportunity to...
Tim Benz: There are gaping holes in Mike Tomlin’s ‘snap management’ explanation for George Pickens’ reduced workload
During his weekly press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin doubled down on his postgame explanation about why George Pickens saw a reduction in playing time during Sunday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The wide receiver only played 59% of the offensive snaps during the game. That’s the...
First Call: Micah Parsons calls George Pickens ‘sick’; Davante Adams update; important Raider injured
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an update on potential Pittsburgh Steelers trade target Davante Adams. The Steelers will avoid seeing an important member of the Las Vegas defensive front when they play the Raiders on Sunday. Micah Parsons has thoughts on George Pickens’ behavior. And it was a chippy start to...
Tim Benz: If Kyle Dubas keeps talking about the ‘standard’ for the Penguins, Mike Tomlin may start asking questions
During his season-opening press conference, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas spoke openly about spending much of his first 16 months on the job learning about the city of Pittsburgh and his team’s fanbase. “After being here for a year, there are people who have lived here for their whole lives....
Mike Tomlin has no ‘outlying issue’ with the effort of Steelers WR George Pickens
Mike Tomlin was aware — and not pleased — that George Pickens grabbed a Dallas Cowboys player by the facemask and sent him to the ground in the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ last-second 20-17 loss Sunday night. He did not know about the expletive that was written on Pickens’...
Russell Wilson’s return to practice adds intrigue to Steelers’ quarterback positionVideo
For the first time since aggravating a calf injury before the season opener, Russell Wilson is scheduled to be a full practice participant for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The result of that work could determine what role the 35-year-old quarterback plays this weekend when the Steelers face the Las Vegas Raiders...
Mike McCarthy says Mike Tomlin’s use of last timeout helped Dallas change its call to the right game-winning play
After the Steelers lost to the Dallas Cowboys (20-17) Sunday night, I wrote that I disagreed with Mike Tomlin’s decision to use his last timeout prior to the Cowboys’ fourth-down snap at the goal line with 26 seconds remaining. The play resulted in a game-winning touchdown pass for the Cowboys....
First Call: Ex-Steeler calls out George Pickens; Davante Adams update; Sidney Crosby ‘not an option’ to leave Pittsburgh
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a stern message for George Pickens from a former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion. We also have an update on the chaos swirling around the Raiders as they prepare to host the Steelers on Sunday. Sidney Crosby discusses his long-term future in Pittsburgh. And some highlight...
Tale of 2 defenses emerges for Steelers after 2nd consecutive loss takes sting off hot start
In the first three weeks of the season, opponents averaged 8.7 points and 229 yards. In the past two games, opponents have averaged 23.5 points and 401 yards. During a three-game winning streak, third-down stops and negligible rushing yards were the norm. During a two-game losing skid, drives regularly have...
