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Offensive tackle Trent Scott embraces unique role for Steelers
When offensive lineman Trent Scott got to Pittsburgh and joined the Steelers, he was familiar with a player he in some ways replaced, Zach Banner. What he was not familiar with was a unique and colorful term the Steelers use to describe what has become his role. “Yeah, ‘nipple rubber,’...
T.J. Watt, Diontae Johnson questionable for Steelers vs. Ravens; each optimistic he’ll play
Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ highest-profile and highest-paid players are not assured of playing Sunday against an AFC North rival. Receiver Diontae Johnson and outside linebacker T.J. Watt were listed as questionable to play against the Baltimore Ravens, per the injury report released after Friday’s practice. Johnson has a hip...
Friday Football Footnotes: Dueling views on Steelers’ chances for a late-season surge
This week’s “Friday Football Footnotes” takes a look at some dueling views on the state of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin’s place in it. The team is 5-7 with five games left. It needs to win at least four (or go 3-1-1) to avoid Tomlin’s first losing season...
‘I think we’re getting better:’ Matt Canada touts improvements in Steelers offense
In terms of yardage gained, the past four of the Pittsburgh Steelers outings have each ranked among their six best games of the season. The same is true in regards to offensive points scored. Notable, too, is that the Steelers have won three of their past four after a 2-6...
T.J. Watt downgraded; Chuks Okorafor, Najee Harris upgraded on Steelers’ injury report
Two starters on the Pittsburgh Steelers offense were upgraded on the league-mandated injury report Thursday, but the news for the MVP of the defense went the opposite direction. T.J. Watt did not practice Thursday after he had been listed as a limited participant the day prior. It’s possible, however, Watt...
Diontae Johnson sits out Steelers practice because of hip injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson did not practice Thursday, according to the league-mandated injury report. Johnson was listed as being a limited participant because of a hip ailment Wednesday, the first it was acknowledged publicly that Johnson was suffering from an injury of any kind in the wake of...
Steelers defense finding ways to get job done without producing QB sacks
In five weeks, an unprecedented run of NFL pass-rushing excellence will end for the Pittsburgh Steelers. For the first time since 2016, the Steelers won’t lead the NFL in sacks. And, barring an unexpected turnaround down the stretch, they also won’t reach the 50-sack plateau for the first time in...
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell returns to practice
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell returned to practice Thursday, more than four weeks after he had been placed on the injured reserve list because of a groin injury. The move opens up a 21-day window in which Boswell must be activated to the 53-man roster, or he is out for...
U mad, bro?: George Pickens’ outburst, Mike Tomlin-fan video, Kasperi Kapanen have Steelers, Penguins fans on tilt
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers getting a second straight win for the first time all year, the temperature is hot in Steelers Nation. Lots of folks are taking heat. George Pickens. Mike Tomlin. Diontae Johnson. Me! Even Kasperi Kapanen of the Penguins is getting dragged. And he just had his best...
Steelers, Kenny Pickett cut down on sacks just in time to face Ravens defense
Kenny Pickett doesn’t expect to be so fortunate this Sunday. For the first time in eight NFL starts, Pickett wasn’t sacked when the Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 19-16, last weekend to win their second consecutive game. Pickett was hit four times but not brought down once in the 28...
Diontae Johnson, T.J. Watt limited in practice as Steelers prepare to face Ravens
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and outside linebacker T.J. Watt began the practice week for the Pittsburgh Steelers participating on a limited basis. Johnson is dealing with a hip injury, and Watt has been bothered by a rib injury that prevented him from practicing fully last week. Both are expected to...
Steelers’ George Pickens downplays his displays of frustration with lack of targets
Soon after George Pickens took to the locker room’s logoed-background staging area reserved for group media sessions, he interrupted a reporter’s question Wednesday morning. Three days after he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets and was shown on CBS cameras purportedly complaining about his lack of involvement...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger on George Pickens’ sideline sulking; 2 surprising Steelers on ESPN’s ‘overrated’ list
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Ben Roethlisberger gives his reaction to the sideline histrionics of Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens. ESPN is calling Minkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt overrated. And while one former Pirates star has a new home, another may be on the move once again. Seen this fish before...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s deaf ear to criticism of George Pickens shows he’s not listening to his quarterbacks either
I’m sure Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin thought he was simply supporting George Pickens by turning a deaf ear to criticism of the rookie wide receiver. But in doing so, Tomlin also turned a blind eye to the needs of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickens took some fan and media...
Mark Madden: The Steelers could win out, but the season’s a lost cause anyway
The Steelers aren’t very good. But they are determined. Coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t necessarily make his teams or players better. But he does get those in his employ to compete doggedly and pursue lost causes. The Steelers are more likely to collapse when they’re on a roll than to pile...
Mike Tomlin expects to see ‘much better’ play if Steelers face Ravens backup QB Tyler Huntley
The last time Tyler Huntley started an NFL game, he faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final week of the 2021 season. Huntley will draw the same opponent but at a different venue when he is expected to replace former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens...
Mike Tomlin wants Steelers WR George Pickens to express emotions in ‘professional and mature’ way
Mike Tomlin doesn’t take issue with George Pickens’ competitive nature. He does wish the rookie wide receiver would express his frustrations in not such a public manner. Pickens was caught by television cameras in the fourth quarter Sunday expressing his displeasure at not being targeted more frequently. He yelled at...
Joe Greene game-worn jersey from Steelers’ 1975 Super Bowl season up for auction
The first Pittsburgh Steelers player from the Super Bowl era to have his number retired is having one of his game-worn jerseys put up for auction. Joe Greene, considered the greatest player in franchise history, will have his No. 75 jersey from the 1975 Super Bowl championship season auctioned off...
For 5th time, Cameron Heyward chosen to represent Steelers for Man of Year Award
It wasn’t a surprise to Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin that Cameron Heyward was announced Tuesday as the team’s choice as the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee. It would have surprised Tomlin if any player other than Heyward had received the honor. Heyward, the team’s 33-year-old defensive...
Steelers’ Najee Harris picks up 4th ‘Angry Run’ scepter against FalconsVideo
If you were following Twitter during Sunday’s Steelers-Falcons game, you saw the posts about how fans thought Najee Harris seemed to be running “angry.” That assessment held up Tuesday as NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” presented the second-year running back with his fourth “Angry Run” scepter. Kyle Brandt and the...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin senses ‘weight’ of 1st matchup with Ravens
It took until December for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win a second game in a row. With the Baltimore Ravens looming on the horizon, coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t want his players being satisfied with that modest achievement. “We can’t wear our hands out patting ourselves on the back,” Tomlin said...
Lamar Jackson’s injury a concern, but Ravens’ defense playing well
BALTIMORE — Thanks to Lamar Jackson’s injury and a surging Cincinnati team, the Baltimore Ravens suddenly have their work cut out for them if they want to win the AFC North. They did, however, take another step in that direction last weekend. The Ravens rallied late to edge the Broncos,...
First Call: Ravens add QB in case Lamar Jackson can’t face Steelers; AL East team may want Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds
As a date with the Pittsburgh Steelers approaches, the Ravens are stocking up at quarterback in case Lamar Jackson is sidelined. Teams are lining up to take a run at acquiring Bryan Reynolds from the Pirates. Duquesne’s men’s basketball team is getting some national attention. Logan Cooley is back on...
With Lamar Jackson injured, Tyler Huntley to get 1st-team reps as Ravens prep to face Steelers
Remarkably, Lamar Jackson has only three career starts against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appears likely that will remain the case for at least another few weeks. Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback, left Sunday’s Baltimore win against the Denver Broncos because of injury. Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Monday implied...
Derek Watt increasingly becoming bigger part of Steelers’ offense
It could be argued the Watt who had the biggest impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday wasn’t reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. but his older brother Derek. While that’s probably not entirely true, statistically it might be. After all, while battling...
