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In addition to 5 missing for covid-19 reasons, Steelers give 5 veterans day off
Wednesday was Veterans Day across the country. But every in-season Wednesday is a veterans’ day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This Wednesday, though, more than most. With five players on the reserve/covid-19 list, coach Mike Tomlin also gave five of his older players the day off. That group included his three...
Steelers offensive line’s run-blocking ‘below par’
After an early strong start to the season in the running game, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t getting results from their run-blockers. The men who take on the bulk of those responsibilities recognize the problem, too. “They’re spinning the bit,” offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett said of his unit’s recent failings...
Mike Tomlin: Mason Rudolph to get ‘bulk’ of QB reps, Josh Dobbs could play for Steelers
Mason Rudolph will take the most first-team practice reps for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week in Ben Roethlisberger’s stead. But should the worst-case scenario play out and Roethlisberger cannot play Sunday, coach Mike Tomlin left himself some wiggle room that Josh Dobbs could see some action against the Cincinnati Bengals....
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin defends decision to allow Vance McDonald to travel last week
Four Pittsburgh Steelers, including franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, are unable to practice this week in preparation for a division game. And, potentially, it’s possible the situation could have been avoided. With the benefit of hindsight, that’s how it appears with the Steelers’ decision to allow Vance McDonald to travel with...
Tomlin: ‘A chance’ Hilton, Alualu play for Steelers this week; Roethlisberger not injuredVideo
The availability of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for Sunday’s game might be in question but not because of any injury issues with his knees. During his weekly news conference Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger suffered “some bumps and bruises” during last week’s win at the Dallas Cowboys but...
Ben Roethlisberger among 4 Steelers placed on reserve/covid-19 list
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is among four Pittsburgh Steelers players the team placed on the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list Tuesday. The moves come a day after the team announced a player — later identified as tight end Vance McDonald — had tested positive for coronavirus and was placed on the list. Per...
Steelers’ Henry Mondeaux provides new excitement in No. 99
It could be argued one of the most popular players among fans of a recent generation of Pittsburgh Steelers was a defensive lineman drafted 242nd overall who was recognizable for the swaths of hair that crept out from his helmet while he played. So imagine the reaction of many Steelers...
Report: Both of Ben Roethlisberger’s knees injured; ‘cautious optimism’ he plays vs. Bengals
The hit that sent Ben Roethlisberger to the locker room briefly during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers victory reportedly caused twice the injury as previously noted. Roethlisberger suffered injuries to both knees, NFL Network reported, while he was sandwiched between Dallas Cowboys defenders Neville Gallimore and DeMarcus Lawrence after releasing the ball...
Steelers TE Vance McDonald tests positive for coronavirus, team’s 1st since season began
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald became the team’s first player to test positive for coronavirus since the regular season began. McDonald will be subject to the NFL’s intensive protocol for covid-19 after his positive test, according to a statement the Steelers released late Monday afternoon attributed to spokesman Burt...
Minkah Fitzpatrick’s ball-hawking plays have returned for Steelers
For the second consecutive Sunday, the final player to touch the ball during a Pittsburgh Steelers game was Minkah Fitzpatrick. This week, the All Pro safety got his hands on it a couple of other times, too. Just another day in the Steelers life of Fitzpatrick, who has 10 takeaways...
Special teams a major weakness for Steelers in win over Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers special teams units were so bad during Sunday’s win at the Dallas Cowboys that it affected coach Mike Tomlin’s decision-making late. “They were beating us to the punch pretty much for the better part of the day on special teams,” Tomlin said. So when the Steelers had...
Another game, another 4th-quarter comeback for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
At the end of the first half Sunday in Dallas, Ben Roethlisberger was in the locker room, powerless to help his team. At the end of the second half, Roethlisberger once again was a winner — one who had surpassed another Hall of Famer in an unofficial, but telling category....
Steelers Four Downs: Don’t ever call Robert Spillane slow; can Avery Williamson cover?Video
1. Quick ‘Mick’ While Robert Spillane has become quite a story for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season in going from undrafted journeyman special-teamer to starting inside linebacker for the league’s lone unbeaten team, among the criticisms of Spillane is that he’s not fast enough to sustain a high level of...
Steelers staff member tests positive for covid-19; game at Cowboys is still on
An unidentified member of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A statement attributed to spokesman Burt Lauten on Saturday said the male individual has self-quarantined and that the team and NFL have begun the process of contact tracing. The Steelers had not had a positive...
Illness leaves Steelers’ Vance McDonald questionable for Sunday; Mike Hilton doubtful
Tight end Vance McDonald was a surprise late-week add to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ official injury report. An undisclosed illness left the veteran listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game at the Dallas Cowboys. There is no reason to believe McDonald’s illness is coronavirus-related. If it was, the Steelers would...
Whether calling plays or not, Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger thrives in no-huddle
Ben Roethlisberger pulled his most tenured receiver aside. During the second half of this past Sunday’s AFC North showdown at the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger felt comfortable entrusting JuJu Smith-Schuster with doing something he hadn’t practiced and was just being instructed to do. “Ben was making up plays as we went,”...
Cowboys decline to name starting QB vs. Steelers; decision on Ezekiel Elliott to come pregame
The week of practice for the Dallas Cowboys ended without coach Mike McCarthy publicly naming his starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCarthy told reporters in Dallas that either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush will be at quarterback for the 4:25 p.m. kickoff at AT&T Stadium. He’d...
Steelers have NFL’s 3rd-easiest remaining schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the lone NFL team remaining alive to join the 1972 Miami Dolphins with the only undefeated seasons in league history. Per win projections set by sportsbooks, the Steelers have a relatively easy route to achieve the tough task of winning their final nine during the regular...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin fined for not wearing masks during last week’s game
The case could be made that last week’s victory was one of the biggest during the regular season in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It ended up costing the team — and its coach. ESPN first reported Friday that the NFL levied $350,000 fines for not wearing masks during...
Joy in joining Steelers ‘100% genuine,’ Avery Williamson’s new position mate says
There have been Instagram stories and tweets. Photos and videos. Expressed excitement about both his new team and new adopted home city. And the teammate he’ll arguably be closest to with the Pittsburgh Steelers said every bit of enthusiasm shown by Avery William is authentic. “He’s 100% genuine with that...
Already making impact as returner, Ray-Ray McCloud seeing bigger role on offense
Ray-Ray McCloud has been a revelation this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a kickoff and punt returner. During this past game, he had his first lengthy stretch inserted into the regular offense. McCloud played a season-high 22 snaps during Sunday’s win against the Baltimore Ravens. Almost all of that...
As quietly as his personality, Matt Feiler proving reliable after move to guard
Three initial starters on the offensive line have suffered injuries of varying degree. So have many of the skill-position players on the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. One of the few constants has been Matt Feiler. The same way it has been since he first earned a starting role 25 months ago...
Steelers’ Mike Hilton remains limited, Isaiah Buggs does not practice
The status for Sunday’s game of slot cornerback Mike Hilton remains up in the air after he was a limited participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice for the second consecutive day Thursday. Also, a player newly promoted to the starting lineup missed Thursday’s session entirely. Hilton has missed the past two...
Mike Hilton, Isaiah Buggs limited participants in light Steelers practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded in their helmets for cloth masks. It was that kind of practice Wednesday. “Coach (Mike) Tomlin is taking care of us,” receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said. The Steelers’ first practice of the week was a glorified walkthrough. With a growing injury list and in the midst of...
Steelers’ Stephon Tuitt named AFC defensive player of weekVideo
On the heels of a two-sack game that helped the Pittsburgh Steelers remain undefeated, veteran lineman Stephon Tuitt was named AFC defensive player of the week by the NFL on Wednesday. Tuitt had nine tackles — eight solo, three for loss — during the Steelers’ 28-24 victory at the Baltimore...
