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Steelers Inside the Ropes: JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. Joe Haden this camp’s marquee matchup
Two years ago, Antonio Brown vs. Artie Burns was the must-see individual battle of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Things change quickly in the NFL, but the 2019 version of No. 1 WR and shutdown cornerback features, arguably, an even better matchup: JuJu Smith-Schuster against Joe Haden. Though Haden’s reps are...
Ryan Switzer injures quad on steamy day of Steelers practice at Saint VIncent
On a day when the heat index reached 98 degrees on the grass surface of Chuck Noll Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw an uptick on the number of players on coach Mike Tomlin’s injury report. Offensive lineman Derwin Gray, the team’s seventh-round draft pick, was a casualty of the heat,...
Steelers claim free-agent WR Brandon Reilly, waive CB Alexander Myres
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a pair of roster moves at training camp on Wednesday, claiming free-agent wide receiver Brandon Reilly off waivers and waiving cornerback Alexander Myres. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Reilly was released by the Detroit Lions, where he had two stints. He also spent time with the Buffalo Bills...
Steelers’ Mark Barron breaks down team’s inside linebacker rotation
“Breakfast With Benz” returns to the practice fields of Saint Vincent College today. Oh, the players return as well. The Steelers are back at training camp after a day off. And one position that continues to be intriguing is inside linebacker. That’s where first-round pick Devin Bush is trying to...
First Call: How restructuring Stephon Tuitt’s contract can help the Steelers
Wednesday’s “First Call” looks at the benefits of Stephon Tuitt’s reworked contract with the Steelers. Good news for the Ravens. And Larry Fitzgerald loves his new quarterback. This could help The Steelers reportedly are restructuring Stephon Tuitt’s contract. Source: the Steelers have converted $5.195M of DL Stephon Tuitt’s $6M base...
Steelers camp preview: Grind continues, but will weather cooperate?
Each day of Steelers training camp, the Trib rounds up some things to pay attention to during practice at Saint Vincent: WHAT TO WATCH Back to work: The Steelers return to practice after getting their first day off during training camp. The rest came at a good time for some...
With blindfold off, Terrell Edmunds set for 2nd season with SteelersVideo
For an NFL rookie, training camp has been compared to being blindfolded. When it is removed, wide-eyed players can require an adjustment to bright lights. Before Terrell Edmunds could get settled last summer, the 2018 first-round pick was starting at strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers. By comparison, he feels...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell’s apology; weird trick pitch; odd NFL rule enforcement
You’ll like the fact that Le’Veon Bell apologized — until you find out who he is referencing. Also, a weird hidden ball trick. And an under-the-radar rules enforcement in the NFL. All that and more in “First Call” for Tuesday. An apology … to whom? Le’Veon Bell has finally apologized....
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Jordan Lyles trade, Joe Haden contract
I’m moving this week. So I took Monday off. Eventually, I emerged from a sea of boxes, cable wires, duffel bags and clothes I should’ve thrown away a long time ago to record Madden Monday. Sorry it’s a day late. Mark Madden and I caught up in his studio at...
No more ‘Heinz Field’? New name suggestions abound on social media
Heinz Field’s days may be numbered — at least as fans know it. Stalled talks over a contract renewal have prompted industry observers to speculate that Kraft Heinz Co. probably will not seek to retain the naming rights to the home of the Steelers beyond 2021, Street & Smith’s Sports...
Steelers Inside the Ropes: Receiver Diontae Johnson shows his skillsVideo
It wasn’t quite a day that a reasonable fan should be saying, “AB who?” — as a spectator from the Chuck Noll Field bleachers was heard saying Monday. But Diontae Johnson showed off some of the skills that compelled the Pittsburgh Steelers to spend a high third-round pick on him....
Kameron Kelly gets another shot to prove worth to Steelers at free safety
For the second time in three months, the Pittsburgh Steelers have turned to little-known Kameron Kelly with starting free safety Sean Davis unavailable to practice. When Davis missed some OTA workouts in May, the Steelers turned to Kelly, whom they signed shortly after the Alliance of American Football folded in...
Steelers union representative Ramon Foster endorses expanded NFL playoff format
In agreement with his union brethren, Ramon Foster again said Monday he was against the NFL’s reported proposal of an 18-game regular season in which players appear in only 16 of those games. But, surprisingly, Foster isn’t against ALL additional games. “I’m all for expanding the playoffs,” the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Cornerback Artie Burns has impressed Steelers with willingness to get better
When Artie Burns collected his $800,000 roster bonus Sunday, it wasn’t based on how trim he looked when he reported to training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers or how he performed on the first few days of practice. Rather, the former first-round draft pick earned the bonus and remains in...
Steelers injury update: Donte Moncrief leaves practice with finger injury
T.J. Watt and Sean Davis remained out of practice Monday at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Another starter joined them, but it does not appear to be serious. Veteran receiver Donte Moncrief left toward the end of practice at Saint Vincent after he collided with Artie Burns on deep ball that...
The Trib’s Steelers depth chart through the first 4 training-camp practices
Coming into Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, not many starting positions were up for grabs. Right tackle is the only obvious one, though inside linebacker needs sorting out, too. Receiver roles need defined, but unlike offensive tackle, being designated “starter” does not guarantee a majority of snaps, similar to how being...
Mark Madden: JuJu Smith-Schuster with perfect start to Steelers training camp
Antonio Brown showed up at Oakland’s training camp in a hot-air balloon. No lack of irony there. He immediately was put on the non-football injury list. JuJu Smith-Schuster practically sneaked into Steelers training camp. No cameras, not even his own. He entered via a side door. “I am just here...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers need a leaner Bud Dupree to finally live up to expectations
If Bud Dupree looks noticeably leaner for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s not because he lost weight. “I’m still 260,” Dupree said. “I just trimmed up.” Maybe he wised up, too. A soup-and-salad diet since April allowed Dupree to lose some body fat — the Georgia native told me giving up...
Steelers camp primer: Ben Roethlisberger likely gets a full day, but which veterans sit?
Each day of Steelers training camp, the Trib rounds up some things to pay attention to during practice at Saint Vincent: WHAT TO WATCH Ben is back: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is settling into his usual camp routine of full day/half day/day off. Well, Monday is practice No. 4, which means...
Kevin Gorman: When Steelers’ ‘backs-on-‘backers’ became all about Benny Snell Football
This was the moment we’ve been waiting for, the annual rite of passage in the first practice in pads for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s known as “backs-on-’backers” but Sunday’s edition might as well have been called Benny Snell Football. That’s how the rookie running back refers to his rugged running...
Steelers inside the ropes: Reserve LB Ola Adeniyi shines in ‘backs-on-‘backers’ drill
On a day when most starters didn’t participate or were limited to a few reps, backup linebacker Ola Adeniyi emerged as the star of the “Backs on Backers” drill that annually highlights the first practice in pads at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Adeniyi got the most work among the linebackers,...
Artie Burns gets 1st-team reps on day his Steelers $800,000 roster bonus was due
It apparently was so far off the radar Mike Tomlin would not even entertain the thought. “I didn’t know that he was in adversity,” the Pittsburgh Steelers coach said Sunday of his former first-round draft pick cornerback Artie Burns. Over a span of about 14 months between ending in late...
Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey among veterans given day off at Steelers camp
During the Pittsburgh Steelers regular season under Mike Tomin, Wednesday traditionally has been Veteran’s Day. In training camp, the holiday is spread out more evenly, and it began Sunday. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, center Maurkice Pouncey and linebacker Mark Barron were excused from the first padded practice at Saint Vincent. Cornerback...
Sean Davis injury results in Steelers 1st-team reps for AAF alum Kameron Kelly
Safety Sean Davis suffered a finger injury during Sunday’s practice — the first in pads for the Pittsburgh Steelers — at Saint Vincent. He became the first starter hobbled by an injury. “That finger is being evaluated,” coach Mike Tomlin said. “Maybe a dislocation.” Davis’ injury opened the door for...
Entering final year of contract ‘fun’ for Steelers’ Bud Dupree
He can’t say with certainty where he will be employed seven months from now. Tens of millions of dollars are on the line. Entering his fifth season, his career is at a crossroads with high financial stakes. But is the pressure of entering a contract year weighing on Bud Dupree?...
