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Kenny Pickett out, Mason Rudolph officially to start for Steelers against Bengals
On the night before Christmas Eve, Mason Rudolph will guide the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Coach Mike Tomlin made it official after practice Thursday that Rudolph will start at quarterback for Saturday’s 4:30 p.m. home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. A day after characterizing Thursday as “a big day” in evaluating...
Steelers DL Cameron Heyward clears concussion protocol, expected to play vs. Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward progressed through NFL concussion protocol and is on track to play in Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. A message posted to the X (formerly Twitter) account of Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten stated Heyward, a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle, “has been cleared by an...
NFL trims Damontae Kazee suspension to 3 games, allowing return if Steelers make playoffsVideo
Damontae Kazee’s suspension for a hit on a defenseless Indianapolis Colts player was reduced on appeal, the NFL announced, leaving the free safety eligible to play should the Pittsburgh Steelers make the playoffs. League spokesman Michael Signora posted the news to his X (formerly Twitter) account. Kazee was ejected from...
Heinz Ketchup bottle from Acrisure Stadium finds new home at History CenterVideo
The second of two Heinz ketchup bottles removed from Acrisure Stadium last July can now be found at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. The 35-foot ketchup bottle stopped traffic on Thursday morning. As it came down the southwest corner at 12th and Smallman Streets, trailing...
U mad, bro?: Plenty of Christmas jeer for George Pickens, Steelers coaches and yours truly
It’s always a sad feeling when Steelers-related depression grips Pittsburgh. It’s especially sad around the holidays. This week’s “U mad, bro?” entries run a wide gamut. George Pickens gets a lump of coal. The coaching staff gets quite a few. And I’m placed on Santa’s naughty list a few times....
First Call: Tyler Boyd knocks George Pickens; T.J. Watt puzzled why some Steelers don’t respond to Mike Tomlin
Pitt alum Tyler Boyd takes a swipe at Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens as his Bengals prepare to visit Acrisure Stadium. Damontae Kazee’s suspension is upheld for the remainder of the regular season. T.J. Watt seems baffled that some Steelers aren’t responding to Mike Tomlin. Jaromir Jagr is still playing...
Steelers notes: Myles Jack ready to step back in at ILB, T.J. Watt leads AFC OLB Pro Bowl voting
Myles Jack looks back at his experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, and he doesn’t believe it’s representative of his play or abilities. “I was pushing through a lot of things last year,” Jack said, referencing a nagging groin injury, “and that’s probably a bad habit of mine. I’ve...
Trenton Thompson remains out of Steelers practice but Najee Harris, Isaac Seumalo return
Trenton Thompson missed another practice, putting into question the availability of yet another Pittsburgh Steelers safety for Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Thompson has not practiced this week after suffering what initially was characterized by the team as a “stinger” during this past Saturday’s loss at the Indianapolis Colts....
Kenny Pickett has ‘good day’ at Steelers practice, Mike Tomlin leaves open he’ll play vs. Bengals
With regards to who will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game, don’t write down Mason Rudolph’s name in permanent marker just yet. Indications are Kenny Pickett continues to remain in play for the role. Pickett had what coach Mike Tomlin characterized as “a good day” at practice...
Mike Tomlin: WR George Pickens won’t be benched for Steelers game against Bengals
If George Pickens faces any discipline from the Pittsburgh Steelers for his recent on-field conduct and subsequent comments to the media, it won’t be made public, and it won’t involve the second-year wide receiver being benched Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Pickens is a...
Mark Madden: Steelers need to bench George Pickens, then dump him this offseason
On Saturday at Indianapolis, Steelers wideout George Pickens quit on a play. Pickens stood idle while running back Jaylen Warren got tackled at the Colts’ 1-yard line. If Pickens blocks, Warren scores a touchdown. On Tuesday, Pickens said he declined to block because he didn’t want to risk injury, citing...
Tim Benz: September mistakes in December? Welcome to a winter of discontent for Steelers fans
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin often says that he does not like to “paint with a broad brush.” After losing a third straight game Saturday in Indianapolis, though, Tomlin understood it was time to use a few wide strokes when describing what is wrong with his team. One of them...
First Call: Ex-NFL, Pitt player calls out George Pickens’ effort; Pat Freiermuth owns bad play vs. Colts
If Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens thinks that only non-athlete media types are criticizing his lack of effort, then he is sorely mistaken. Pat Freiermuth is taking the blame for a bad play in the Steelers’ most recent loss. The officiating crew has been revealed for this week’s Steelers-Bengals...
Broderick Jones, Pat Freiermuth added to Steelers injury report
Right tackle Broderick Jones and tight end Pat Freiermuth were additions to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report on Tuesday, each of the starters on offense listed as a limited participant at practice. Jones has an ankle injury and Freiermuth a knee ailment. Neither is expected to miss Saturday’s game against...
Mason Rudolph earning his keep as he prepares to make long-awaited start for Steelers
As the newly installed quarterback of a team trying to break a three-game losing streak and get back into the AFC playoff race, Mason Rudolph had reason for optimism when he walked through the Pittsburgh Steelers practice complex Tuesday. One look at his face told the story. “I’ve smiled a...
Safety dance: Veteran Eric Rowe ready to step in for Steelers; Elijah Riley back at practice
The most recent time Eric Rowe was in an NFL game of consequence, it was the playoffs. Rowe started, played 95% of the snaps and lined up at least 10 times each at free safety, in-the-box strong safety, as a slot cornerback and at wide cornerback. That was more than...
Steelers WR George Pickens blames media, says he didn’t want to get hurt blocking on Jaylen Warren run
Fear of injury was the reason George Pickens didn’t finish his block Saturday when running back Jaylen Warren was bearing down on the goal line in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game at Indianapolis. Warren was stopped short of the end zone. Although the Steelers eventually scored a...
‘Full confidence in him’: Steelers offense professes faith in Mason RudolphVideo
It might not be surprising that when Diontae Johnson was asked for his opinion of Mason Rudolph, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 wide receiver expressed confidence in the man who likely will be his starting quarterback Saturday. But Johnson didn’t stop there. Johnson spoke as if he’s inspired by Rudolph....
First Call: Ja’Marr Chase may miss Steelers game; surprising support for Damontae Kazee; Rashard Mendenhall mocked for ‘Race Bowl’ idea
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have to contend with Cincinnati’s top pass catcher on Saturday. Damontae Kazee is getting some support from interesting places. Rashard Mendenhall can’t help making himself look dumb. And a former WPIAL basketball star shows a little brotherly love. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” Bengals...
Tim Benz: Making Mason Rudolph the Steelers’ starter has already helped Mike Tomlin
During Monday’s press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin summed up his feelings about the club’s three-game losing streak. “One week, you’re drinking wine, then next week you’re squashing grapes. Obviously, we’ve squashed a lot of grapes of late. I’m interested in a little wine,” Tomlin said. After the...
Mike Tomlin sees ‘obvious room for improvement’ in Steelers WR George Pickens
Mason Rudolph isn’t the only member of the Pittsburgh Steelers whose role could change as they try to snap a three-game losing streak Saturday when they play the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s just that Rudolph’s ascent to starting quarterback is the only one that coach Mike Tomlin would share at his...
Steelers safety Damontae Kazee suspended for rest of season for hit on Colts WR Michael Pittman
Safety Damontae Kazee’s hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman on Saturday resulted in a suspension without pay for the final three games of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season — and any potential playoff contests. Citing “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players,”...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Mason Rudolph to start vs. Bengals
With the Pittsburgh Steelers trying to snap a three-game losing streak that has dropped them out of playoff positioning and into last place in the AFC North, coach Mike Tomlin is switching quarterbacks. Barring an early return by Kenny Pickett from ankle surgery, Mason Rudolph is in line to start...
Madden Monday: There’s only 1 scenario that would see Mike Tomlin gone as Steelers’ coach
Despite a lot of speculation about the future of Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, odds are that he’ll be back as the Steelers’ head coach next year. The franchise has had only three coaches since 1969. Plus, team owner Art Rooney II has so often publicly aligned himself with Tomlin despite...
First Call: Terry Bradshaw pans Steelers’ offensive line; Shannon Sharpe questions Mike Tomlin’s recent resume
Monday’s “First Call” paints a less-than-pretty picture of the AFC wild-card race for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Terry Bradshaw has some thoughts on the Steelers’ offense. Shannon Sharpe has thoughts on Mike Tomlin. We look at Marc-Andre Fleury’s return to Pittsburgh, and it was a rough weekend against a tough opponent...
