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Football Footnotes: Browns may go after Jimmy Garoppolo; Malik Willis’ debut; Antonio Brown’s witty response to meme
This week’s “Friday Football Footnotes” has an update on Cleveland’s plans at quarterback if Deshaun Watson’s suspension becomes longer. Malik Willis had some highlights in his NFL preseason debut with the Tennessee Titans. The NFL finally does something right in terms of quarterback contact. And Antonio Brown actually did something...
5 things to watch for in Steelers’ preseason opener vs. Seahawks
For the first time, a facility named “Acrisure Stadium” will host an event Saturday. That’s likely not an occurrence that merits savoring, but here are five things that will be worth watching when the Pittsburgh Steelers open their preseason schedule with a 7 p.m. game against the Seattle Seahawks at...
Steelers inside the ropes: Mike Tomlin opts for pads, physical practice ensues
Practices taking place days before a game in the NFL typically are glorified walkthroughs. Not Thursday for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the caveat, of course, that it is merely the preseason, the Steelers’ game Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks was preceded by Thursday’s practice (teams are always off the day...
Daily camp report: NT Tyson Alualu practices for 1st time since fracturing his ankle last year
For the first time since he fractured his ankle in the second game last season, Tyson Alualu was on the practice field and taking part in team portions of practice with his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates. The 35-year-old nose tackle, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list earlier...
Jake Dixon trades in season tickets for shoulder pads as he awaits Steelers preseason debut
Jake Dixon is used to attending night games at Acrisure Stadium. In two days, he’ll get to actually play in one. Dixon, the undrafted rookie offensive lineman from Bethel Park and Duquesne, will make his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday when they open the preseason against the Seattle...
Steelers sign former Falcons WR Christian Blake
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a veteran to their wide receivers room Thursday, signing former Atlanta Falcons receiver Christian Blake. Blake had 28 receptions for 257 yards while playing in 41 regular-season games over the past three seasons. He was one of the Falcons’ core special-teams players, though, which is likely...
Mitch Trubisky to start preseason opener for Steelers; Rudolph, Pickett to follow
For the first time since 2014, Mike Tomlin will start the No. 1 quarterback on his depth chart in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener. Tomlin announced Thursday that Mitch Trubisky will start Saturday night when the Steelers face the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium. Trubisky likely will play one quarter...
Tim Benz: Kordell Stewart discusses his time in Pittsburgh as ‘Slash,’ his outlook for ‘rebuilding’ Steelers in 2022
When former Pittsburgh Steeler Kordell Stewart thinks back to training camp at Saint Vincent College, one word comes to mind. “Hot,” exclaimed Stewart during a phone call Wednesday. “Slash” joined me for Thursday’s Bella Construction “Letters from Camp” podcast to discuss a broadcast venture of his own. Stewart is launching...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans simmer over stadium name, safety helmets, ESPN ‘GOAT’ list; Pirates fans fume about Hall of Fame
You might think that by this point, Pittsburgh Steelers fans would get over their angst surrounding the Heinz Field name change, the Guardian Caps on NFL helmets and Diontae Johnson’s contract. You might think that. You’d be wrong. Way wrong. That’s to say nothing of their opinions surrounding the NFL...
First Call: Steelers fans won’t like list of potential destinations for Roquan Smith; Jose Quintana solid again for St. Louis
Thursday’s “First Call” wonders if the Pittsburgh Steelers can land Chicago Bears star Roquan Smith in a trade. If they can’t, who will? Also, a former Pirate is shining for his new team. A former Penguin is now a college coach. And a former Steeler may not be able to...
Anthony McFarland using increased camp reps to push for No. 2 RB job with Steelers
The quest to find a dependable No. 2 running back behind Najee Harris begins Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they begin preseason play. An unlikely candidate — based on his lack of participation and availability last season — has emerged through two weeks of training camp. Anthony McFarland,...
Steelers cut LB Ulysees Gilbert with injury designation, claim former Jets LB on waivers
Ulysees Gilbert’s latest injury ended up costing the fourth-year linebacker a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. The Steelers cut Gilbert on Wednesday with a waived/injured designation, according to the NFL’s transactions page. Gilbert was cut after the Steelers claimed edge rusher Hamilcar Rashed off waivers from the New York...
Steelers inside the ropes: Mitch Trubisky struggles; Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett look sharp
Mitch Trubisky began the team drills portion of Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice by going 0 for 4 with some badly thrown passes. He ended it on the sidelines watching while Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett made plays and quickly led the offense to scores. Just another day of the non-competition...
Steelers’ tight end corps as close-knit as it is brimming with potential
Zach Gentry was talking to the media after a practice earlier this summer when he was asked about how close-knit the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight ends position room is. As if on cue, at that exact moment Pat Freiermuth politely interrupted the interview to quickly confirm the pair’s plans for later...
Daily camp report: George Pickens saves best for last with dazzling TD catch in 2-minute drill
Mike Tomlin is loathe to compliment rookie training camp phenoms, particularly players who come as highly regarded as Pittsburgh Steelers second-round pick George Pickens. It is starting to become unavoidable. Despite his best attempt Wednesday to squash Pickens questions, Tomlin faced one after practice at Saint Vincent. And how could...
Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson sued for no-show at youth football camp
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is being sued after he didn’t show up to a May youth football camp that he agreed to host. In a federal lawsuit, FlexWork Sports Management alleges Johnson’s no-show incurred “significant costs” and created a “public relations nightmare” for the Connecticut-based company that runs...
Considering recent precedent, was Diontae Johnson’s Steelers contract struck with long-term future in mind?
Diontae Johnson’s time with the Pittsburgh Steelers doesn’t have to end when his new contract extension expires following the 2024 season. At least that appears to be the sentiment of the team’s general manager Omar Khan. Last week, Johnson signed a two-year, $36.7 million extension, which gave him a $17...
Steelers move practice up to 10:30 a.m. for 2nd day in a row
Another day, another change in the practice time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. For the second day in a row, the Steelers have moved up practice at Saint Vincent to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday because of the threat of inclement weather. Practice originally was scheduled to begin at 1:55 p.m. Fans holding...
‘NFL dude’ Arthur Maulet quietly in competition for significant role in Steelers’ secondary
Arthur Maulet is the type of player Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin perpetually seems drawn to. So it wasn’t a surprise a year ago when Tomlin used a characteristically colorful description for the veteran defensive back. “A proven NFL dude.” “Whatever he describes me as,” Maulet said earlier during training...
First Call: Seahawks name starting QB for game with Steelers; Penguins fans will hate the news from New York
Wednesday’s “First Call” finds out which Seattle Seahawks quarterback will start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The Jordan Addison transfer is getting more attention. The Browns lost a player thanks to a long-term injury. And we have some hockey news that could drive Penguins fans bonkers. Smith versus Steelers...
Tim Benz: Reasons for optimism about Steelers offensive line — beyond the belief that 2021 was as bad as it could get
If there is a reason to predict optimism about the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in 2022, it can be boiled down to the simple explanation of, “Well, it can’t be any worse than last year. So I guess it has to be better.” Based on some of the stats from...
Steelers inside the ropes: George Pickens continues to dazzle
Another day at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, another practice during which George Pickens shines. A second-round pick who probably would have gone much higher had he not suffered a torn ACL last spring at Georgia, Pickens has turned heads throughout camp. Tuesday might have been his best practice yet. Both...
On Steelers practice squad last year, OLB Delontae Scott angling to make 2022 active roster
There were seven snaps on defense, two times he was on the field for special teams. No personal statistics were logged, and his team lost the game. But it was a night Delontae Scott will never forget. In fact, he recalls it in great detail. “I remember every snap!” Scott...
Daily camp report: Shift in practice time allows Steelers to get in full workout
Pittsburgh Steelers players aren’t used to wearing pads when they take the practice field at 10:30 a.m. That usually is the time designated for the team’s daily walk-through at Saint Vincent. The threat of inclement weather forced another change in plans Tuesday, something that has become a trend over the...
New position coach Pat Meyer understands tradition associated with Steelers O-line play
Pat Meyer understands his task at hand: namely, overseeing the reconstruction of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line and returning the unit to the upper echelon of the NFL. Meyer, 50, was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He was in grade school when the Steelers completed their run of Super...
