Steelers/NFL category, Page 251
Steelers 2-a-days: DB Arthur Maulet a subpackage piece, RB Anthony McFarland looks for role
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2-a-days: When ‘21 ended, OL John Leglue was starting, DL Isaiahh Loudermilk in rotation
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2-a-days: Last chance for CB Justin Layne, DL DeMarvin Leal an athletic rookie
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2-a-days: Miles Killebrew, Christian Kuntz significant parts of special teams unit
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Productive in college, rookie RBs Jaylen Warren, Mataeo Durant jockey to stick with Steelers
After taking part in a Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp session earlier this summer, Jaylen Warren was asked about the player whose locker was next to him at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “Who? This guy?” Warren said, motioning to Mataeo Durant. “I don’t even know him.” Warren burst out into laughter. Durant...
First Call: Where Steelers’ Chris Boswell ranks among NFL kickers; Pirates host hot division-leading Brewers
In Thursday’s “First Call,” we find out where Steelers kicker Chris Boswell ranks among the best at his position in the NFL — and within his own division. A former WPIAL star is looking to imprint his team’s NFL success a bit more this season. And the Pirates may be...
Steelers 2-a-days: Veterans Damontae Kazee, Karl Joseph jockey for position among safeties
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans react to Mike Tomlin’s Super Bowl XLV comments; Penguins fans refocus on offseason
Many of our readers did NOT like my column regarding what Mike Tomlin said about the Super Bowl XLV loss to the Green Bay Packers. Others are still upset about Chase Claypool’s recent comments. Some folks are fretting about the Penguins offseason. And then there’s at least one of you...
Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger to tee off in Ryder Cup-type tourney
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — For those tired of the dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, Tom Brookes has something that might be of interest. The chief executive of Icons Series is bringing a two-day tournament to Liberty National that features 24 professional athletes from all...
The ‘other’ Steelers rookie QB, 7th-round pick Chris Oladokun confident he belongs
Chris Oladokun was selected 221 spots behind another player at his position by the team that took him. Kenny Pickett was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first pick of the draft in April. Oladokun was their last. But as Oladokun scanned the Steelers’ locker room, he felt more like a first-rounder than...
Steelers 2-a-days: Diontae Johnson contract saga drags on, Tyree Johnson a rookie OLB option
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
First Call: Another award nomination for T.J. Watt; Baker Mayfield on prospect of reconciliation in Cleveland
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is up for an ESPY. NFL.com has constructed its perfect team. Baker Mayfield isn’t willing to look back in Cleveland. And Andrew McCutchen is heating up for the Milwaukee Brewers. All that in Wednesday’s “First Call.” One for Watt? The ESPYs award ceremony is easily dismissed...
Tim Benz: What do big WR contracts mean for the Steelers and Diontae Johnson? Maybe not as much as we think
On Tuesday, the Washington Commanders shelled out $71 million to wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Many are wondering what that means for Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson. He wants a contract extension, too. Personally, I don’t think it means anything. If the Steelers were going to be inclined to sign Johnson, don’t...
An apparent favorite of the Steelers new OL coach, Trent Scott seeks role
Pat Meyer isn’t being followed. It just might seem that way. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-year offensive line coach spent the past two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, and he’d been with the Los Angeles Chargers for multiple years before that. Those happen to be the previous two stops for the...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell favored in boxing match vs. fellow NFL star; ESPN’s ‘surprise offseason standout’ for Steelers
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an off-the-radar offseason star for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We have odds on the Le’Veon Bell-Adrian Peterson boxing match. A Penguins assistant loses out on a head coaching gig. And we tell you about a mammoth gambling payout thanks to the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup....
Steelers 2-a-days: Myles Jack signed to stabilize ILB corps, Buddy Johnson aims to contribute
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2-a-days: Can Alex Highsmith be more? Local product Donovan Jeter added
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s conversation on Steelers’ Super Bowl XLV loss puts new spin on result
To hear Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talk so openly about the Super Bowl XLV loss to the Green Bay Packers adds a different perspective on that defeat. Tomlin appeared on a recent edition of “The Pivot” podcast with ex-Steeler Ryan Clark and former NFL players Channing Crowder and Fred...
First Call: Could USFL give Steelers OLB depth?; Deshaun Watson update; memorable Pirates anniversary
Monday’s “First Call” suggests an unconventional plan toward finding a solution to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of depth at outside linebacker. There is an update on the Deshaun Watson situation. Josh Allen’s interesting angle to the Buffalo Bills playoff loss. We’ve got a look at the next opponent for the...
Steelers 2-a-days: Longest-tenured Steeler Cameron Heyward joined by little bro Connor
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
A top-3 CB on his new team, Steelers’ Levi Wallace embraces joining new organization
Two months and two on-field team practice sessions with his new team, Levi Wallace still was working his way around the people who work every day at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. And not just his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates. “I don’t think I will feel comfortable until I learn everybody’s name,”...
Steelers 2-a-days: P Pressley Harvin III seeks consistency, C/G J.C. Hassenauer a top backup role
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
For unlikely playoff starter John Leglue, versatility is path to sticking with Steelers
Of the many “Tomlinisms” he has deployed, “The more you can do” has become one of Mike Tomlin’s favorite cliches. Intentionally open-ended, the point is to illuminate the value in versatility, particularly for players who have yet to make a name for themselves in the NFL. And there aren’t many...
Mark Madden: Mike Tomlin’s reputation transcends results but recent disappointments can’t be ignored
The podcast Mike Tomlin did with ex-Steeler Ryan Clark and Co. has elevated Tomlin to football sainthood. What a guy! Players would run through a wall for Coach T! But for five years, winning a playoff game hasn’t been on the other side of that wall. Clark and Co. tossed...
First Call: Contract terms reported for new Steeler Larry Ogunjobi; update on Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland
Friday’s “First Call” looks at Larry Ogunjobi’s contract. We honor the passing of an NFL Hall of Famer. Jameson Taillon may be losing a little mojo in New York. And we have the latest news on the Deshaun Watson front in Cleveland. Learning about Larry’s money Terms of Larry Ogunjobi’s...
