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Running game helps Steelers QB Kenny Pickett find his groove on play-action passes
A byproduct of the improved running game the Pittsburgh Steelers displayed Sunday night against the Las Vegas Raiders was the ability for quarterback Kenny Pickett to use more play-action passes. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada dialed up eight such plays in the 23-18 victory at Allegiant Stadium, none more important than...
Steelers bring back punter Brad Wing, add WR Jalen Camp to practice squad
In a move that provides insurance as Pressley Harvin III deals with a hamstring injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed one of their former punters to their practice squad Wednesday. Brad Wing, who served as the Steelers punter in 2014, joined wide receiver Jalen Camp as additions to the 16-man practice...
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren appeals $48K fine he received for use of his helmet in Browns game
Jaylen Warren would like to clear up a misconception about the $48,556 fine he received from the NFL for lowering his helmet when he made contact with Cleveland safety Juan Thornhill in Week 2. The amount didn’t add up to one game check that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year running back...
James Harrison gives realistic view of Hall of Fame chances; says Steelers Hall of Honor ‘good enough for me’
Retired Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is being realistic about his long-shot chances of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But he also seems at peace with the likely outcome of being left off the induction list. Harrison was among 10 former Steelers to recently be nominated for...
No more mojo?: Why Mike Tomlin is really walking back his evaluation of the Steelers’ offense
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took Pittsburgh reporters down a bit of a wandering path during his weekly press conference Tuesday afternoon. In that setting last week, coming off two lousy offensive performances to open the season in games against the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns, Tomlin offered up...
First Call: Mike Tomlin on facing Kendrick Green in Houston; Joe Namath bashes Zach Wilson
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some interesting sidebars heading into the Steelers-Texans game on Sunday. We look at the curious case of Josh Dobbs’ jersey in Arizona. And a former New York sports legend with Western Pa. ties is ripping Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Plus, the injury-addled Baltimore Ravens are making...
Mike Tomlin sees Steelers ‘getting better in all areas’ through 3 weeks of season
It wasn’t just that the Pittsburgh Steelers went on the road last weekend and won for second consecutive time that impressed coach Mike Tomlin. It was the way the Steelers played in a 23-18 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders that grabbed his attention. The offense scored two touchdowns —...
Mike Tomlin calls emergency stop in Kansas City a ‘non-issue’ for Steelers
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers had an unexpected diversion on their trip home from Las Vegas on Monday morning, coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t want it to be a distraction as his team prepares for another road journey. The Steelers’ charter flight spent about eight hours on the tarmac in Kansas City...
NFL rules analyst: Minkah Fitzpatrick penalty should start a broader discussion on ‘roughing the passer’ calls
For CBS NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore, the debate surrounding Minkah Fitzpatrick’s roughing the passer penalty Sunday goes beyond “good call/bad call.” Instead, the former NFL referee and Uniontown/Washington, Pa., native says that play should bring up a broader conversation about defining what “roughing the passer” really means. For those...
First Call: Browns’ social media stokes T.J. Watt vs. Myles Garrett debate; Jimmy Garoppolo injured vs. Steelers
The Cleveland Browns’ social media account appears to be baiting the hook for a debate with Pittsburgh Steelers fans over T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett. Local stars were on display during the Rams-Bengals game on Monday night. Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol after getting knocked around by the Steelers....
Simplified approach leads to best running game of season for Steelers in win over Raiders
Fresh off the worst two-game stretch of running the ball since early in his rookie season, Najee Harris got together with the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen last week to search for answers. The meeting produced the necessary results. The Steelers didn’t exactly turn back the clock to 1976 when Franco...
5 things we learned from win in Vegas: Steelers specialize in ‘splash’ on defense
Five things we learned from Steelers 23, Raiders 18: 1. Splash city Barring a complete turnaround, it seems apparent at this point that if the Steelers are going places this season that it will be the defense that leads the way. And so far, it has — though not in...
Mark Madden: Victory over Raiders proved no game will be easy for the Steelers
In today’s culture, we skip right to the ending before the story plays out. To that end, let’s draw a few hasty conclusions in the wake of the Steelers’ narrow 23-18 victory at Las Vegas: • No game will be easy for the Steelers. That goes for Sunday’s trip to...
Steelers vs. Raiders: What they’re saying in Las Vegas after loss
The celebrities showed up, but the coaching didn’t, at least according to Las Vegas Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney. He gave the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff an F, a failing grade after the Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-18. Graney called it a “poorly coached game” on the Raiders’ part, specifically...
Madden Monday: Late flags in Steelers-Raiders were officials ‘looking for a call to extend the doubt of the game’
Like a lot of people in Pittsburgh, Mark Madden wasn’t a fan of the penalty called against Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. “Very technically, that was helmet-to-helmet. Very marginally,” Madden said during this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast. “But...
After 10-plus hours, Steelers make it home after emergency plane landing in Kansas City
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally made it back to Pittsburgh. A plane carrying the team, its coaches, staffers and selected media touched down in Pennsylvania just after 1 p.m. Monday, almost 14 hours after their game at the Las Vegas Raiders ended Sunday night. A chartered plane that was transporting the...
First Call: Steelers’ next opponent pulls off a road upset; James Conner, Josh Dobbs shine as Cardinals stun Cowboys
Monday’s “First Call” takes a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next opponent. We also examine how a pair of former Steelers led the Arizona Cardinals to a big upset. A wrestling superstar almost won big on a Steelers bet. A former Pirate had a nice afternoon. And the Pitt Panthers...
Feats of Strength/Airing of Grievances: T.J. Watt sparkles, offense improves as Steelers come out ahead in Las Vegas
I wouldn’t say that the Pittsburgh Steelers went to Las Vegas and hit the jackpot. But they didn’t go home broke. And given their history of going bankrupt whenever they traveled to face the Raiders when they were in Oakland, scratching out a gutty win is profit enough. Indeed, if...
Steelers surprised by penalty that wiped out potential 1st career sack for Minkah Fitzpatrick
LAS VEGAS — In his decorated six-year NFL career, Minkah Fitzpatrick has returned interceptions for touchdowns. He’s taken a few fumbles to the end zone as well. One thing he never has done is register a quarterback sack. For a fleeting moment Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ All-Pro safety appeared...
Steelers build lead, hold on vs. Raiders in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Mike Tyson was on the field before the game. Lil Wayne performed at halftime. Carrie Underwood and Flavor Flav were shown on the Allegiant Stadium scoreboard, too. The Las Vegas Raiders brought the glitz and glamour to their Sunday night encounter. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought their hard...
CB Desmond King active for Steelers, who dress only 4 wide receivers against Raiders
LAS VEGAS – Cornerback Desmond King will be active for the first time since joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. King, who signed with the team at the end of training camp after being released by the Los Angeles Chargers, will be in uniform Sunday night when the Steelers face the Las...
Slowly being eased into a role, rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. impresses veteran Steelers teammates 
Joey Porter Sr. couldn’t contain his excitement. In the postgame locker room late last Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin noted that two players at Porter’s former position had scored touchdowns that night. “When both of them score,” Porter Sr. said of the Steelers’ starting outside linebackers, “how can you...
Steelers visit Raiders aiming to end road drought against silver and black
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers went on the road and defeated their AFC nemesis that wears silver and black, the hot new product in the home entertainment market was the DVD. “Toy Story” was going strong in theaters, and “Jumanji” was set to be released. “ER,” “Seinfeld” and “Friends”...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers have chance to fix Kenny Pickett against Raiders’ defense
Kenny Pickett’s arm is all over the place. He too often looks rattled. The swag and moxie of the preseason are gone. Pickett must be fixed. There’s no time like the present. The Las Vegas Raiders are allowing an 81.6% completion rate to opposing passers after two games. Seventy-one throws,...
Steelers 4 Downs: Most rushing plays gain 1 yard or fewer, but George Pickens delivering YAC
1. Running backward The struggles in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ running game have been well noted. After all, through two weeks of the season the team had the second-fewest rushing yards (96) and sixth-worst yard per attempt (3.1) in the NFL. But it is actually via a superlative that perhaps the...


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