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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Mark Madden: The Steelers could win out, but the season’s a lost cause anyway
The Steelers aren’t very good. But they are determined. Coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t necessarily make his teams or players better. But he does get those in his employ to compete doggedly and pursue lost causes. The Steelers are more likely to collapse when they’re on a roll than to pile...
Mike Tomlin expects to see ‘much better’ play if Steelers face Ravens backup QB Tyler Huntley
The last time Tyler Huntley started an NFL game, he faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final week of the 2021 season. Huntley will draw the same opponent but at a different venue when he is expected to replace former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens...
Mike Tomlin wants Steelers WR George Pickens to express emotions in ‘professional and mature’ way
Mike Tomlin doesn’t take issue with George Pickens’ competitive nature. He does wish the rookie wide receiver would express his frustrations in not such a public manner. Pickens was caught by television cameras in the fourth quarter Sunday expressing his displeasure at not being targeted more frequently. He yelled at...
Joe Greene game-worn jersey from Steelers’ 1975 Super Bowl season up for auction
The first Pittsburgh Steelers player from the Super Bowl era to have his number retired is having one of his game-worn jerseys put up for auction. Joe Greene, considered the greatest player in franchise history, will have his No. 75 jersey from the 1975 Super Bowl championship season auctioned off...
For 5th time, Cameron Heyward chosen to represent Steelers for Man of Year Award
It wasn’t a surprise to Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin that Cameron Heyward was announced Tuesday as the team’s choice as the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee. It would have surprised Tomlin if any player other than Heyward had received the honor. Heyward, the team’s 33-year-old defensive...
Steelers’ Najee Harris picks up 4th ‘Angry Run’ scepter against Falcons 
If you were following Twitter during Sunday’s Steelers-Falcons game, you saw the posts about how fans thought Najee Harris seemed to be running “angry.” That assessment held up Tuesday as NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” presented the second-year running back with his fourth “Angry Run” scepter. Kyle Brandt and the...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin senses ‘weight’ of 1st matchup with Ravens
It took until December for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win a second game in a row. With the Baltimore Ravens looming on the horizon, coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t want his players being satisfied with that modest achievement. “We can’t wear our hands out patting ourselves on the back,” Tomlin said...
Lamar Jackson’s injury a concern, but Ravens’ defense playing well
BALTIMORE — Thanks to Lamar Jackson’s injury and a surging Cincinnati team, the Baltimore Ravens suddenly have their work cut out for them if they want to win the AFC North. They did, however, take another step in that direction last weekend. The Ravens rallied late to edge the Broncos,...
First Call: Ravens add QB in case Lamar Jackson can’t face Steelers; AL East team may want Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds
As a date with the Pittsburgh Steelers approaches, the Ravens are stocking up at quarterback in case Lamar Jackson is sidelined. Teams are lining up to take a run at acquiring Bryan Reynolds from the Pirates. Duquesne’s men’s basketball team is getting some national attention. Logan Cooley is back on...
With Lamar Jackson injured, Tyler Huntley to get 1st-team reps as Ravens prep to face Steelers
Remarkably, Lamar Jackson has only three career starts against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appears likely that will remain the case for at least another few weeks. Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback, left Sunday’s Baltimore win against the Denver Broncos because of injury. Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Monday implied...
Derek Watt increasingly becoming bigger part of Steelers’ offense
It could be argued the Watt who had the biggest impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday wasn’t reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. but his older brother Derek. While that’s probably not entirely true, statistically it might be. After all, while battling...
Steelers celebrate rare ‘Victory Monday’ after winning 2nd consecutive game
Not many terms derive universal joy from NFL players like “Victory Monday,” the colloquial term for when a coach doesn’t schedule mandatory meetings for the day after a win. Victory Mondays have been a rarity for the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers if for no other reason than they have had so...
5 things we learned: Matthew Wright is a perfect 10, but what is his future with Steelers?
Five things we learned from Steelers 19, Falcons 16: 1. Wright stuff Since missing two field-goal attempts in his first game with the Steelers, Matthew Wright has made 10 in a row, including four against the Falcons — the difference in the three-point victory. Wright made kicks of 46, 48,...
Steelers vs. Falcons: What they’re saying in Atlanta after loss
Playoffs? Playoffs? Neither of these teams appear to be headed to the postseason, but the Steelers delivered a big blow to the Atlanta Falcons’ chances on Sunday in a 19-16 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The NFC South is so brutal that the Falcons probably still might find their way into...
First Call: Hazy prognosis for Lamar Jackson’s knee before Steelers game; potential Bryan Reynolds trade targets
Monday’s “First Call” has John Harbaugh’s murky forecast for Lamar Jackson as “Steelers week” looms in Baltimore. A former Penn State standout stars in the NFC East. So does a former WPIAL great. Plus, we give you some Bryan Reynolds trade talk, and we consider Meg McConnell’s latest accomplishment at...
Madden Monday: Back-to-back Steelers wins are ‘not the beginning of a new season’
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their first winning streak of the season. It’s now … well … two games long. But they’ll take it. In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, though, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X said don’t get too fired up about it. “They are 5-7,” Madden...
Mark Madden: Steelers winning streak is no renaissance, just bad football
Refreshing sports notes: As delicate and delicious as a field-goal attempt pinging off the goal post, then dropping in for three points. Matthew Wright is a trick-shot artist. • The Steelers defeated two lousy teams by narrow scores, nearly blowing the game in the second half both times. The Steelers...
Tim Benz: ‘Feats of Strength’ after Steelers stack wins for 1st time this season 
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting into the holiday spirit with an early gift to all of their fans: an actual winning streak! Back-to-back wins for the first time all year. Mike Tomlin’s team managed to scrape out a 19-16 victory in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, just six days after the...
Heyward brothers enjoy emotional Steelers’ victory in return to Atlanta
ATLANTA — The day began with a trip to their father’s gravesite. It ended with Cameron and Connor Heyward honoring the man known as “Ironhead” by contributing to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 19-16 victory Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In a day filled with emotions for one brother who was raised...
Steelers get 2nd win in row by beating Falcons on road
ATLANTA — Don’t look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are making a slow climb back to respectability. Nothing was pretty about a 19-16 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium other than it represented a second consecutive win for the Steelers and third in the past four games. “Long...
T.J. Watt doesn’t let rib injury keep him from playing for Steelers against Falcons
ATLANTA – Despite being bothered by a rib injury that limited him in practice for the entire week, outside linebacker T.J. Watt will play Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Watt was not among the players on the inactives list released...
Steelers activate DL DeMarvin Leal of IR, place Ahkello Witherspoon on IR
DeMarvin Leal was activated off of the injured reserve list Saturday, clearing the way for the rookie defensive lineman to return to game action for the first time in eight weeks when the Pittsburgh Steelers play at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Leal hasn’t played since Oct. 9 at Buffalo,...
13 Steelers players fined in relation to machine gun-like interception celebration
James Pierre’s first-quarter interception helped spur a Pittsburgh Steelers victory against the Indianapolis Colts this past Monday night. It also helped spur a celebration that cost some Steelers defenders a collective $132,484. Thirteen defensive players were fined amounts ranging from $4,715 to $13,261 in relation to their actions following Pierre’s...
Steelers 4 Downs: Kenny Pickett’s strong work under pressure bests even vet QBs
1. Cool under pressure Conventional wisdom is to rattle rookie quarterbacks via pressure and blitzing. For the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback, though, that’s been where he has excelled. How about this nugget CBSSports.com unearthed: Kenny Pickett leads the NFL this season in completion percentage when blitzed. In situations during this...
Steelers enjoying Alex Highsmith’s ascent as one of NFL’s premier pass rushers
Myles Jack concluded an interview Thursday with an unsolicited nomination of Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Alex Highsmith for a fairly lofty position. Not team captain or MVP. Not a spot in the Pro Bowl or All-Pro roster. Jack had his sights set a little bit higher for the Steelers’ third-year outside...


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