Steelers/NFL category, Page 51

At least Russell Wilson didn’t have any issues handling the snap from center in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut. That is one of the few positives that can be taken from the way the first-team offense performed under Wilson’s tutelage in the Steelers’ second preseason game. Continuing a trend that began...

Among five notable players who were not in uniform because of injury for the Pittsburgh Steelers during Saturday’s preseason game was one whose ailment was not previously known. Rookie defensive back Beanie Bishop did not play against the Buffalo Bills. A source told TribLive the decision was “precautionary” related to...

For the seventh time over the past five-plus seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills meet for a game. The first four (one each from 2019-22) were regular-season contests — but Saturday’s matchup is the third between the teams over the past calendar year. And while the middle of those...

Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett’s latest outing in New England. We check out a pair of Buffalo Bills with Pittsburgh roots coming back to Acrisure Stadium to face the Steelers. Another familiar name to Steelers fans has been removed from Buffalo’s roster...

While speaking with reporters at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Mitch Trubisky revealed that he has a consistent three-person group chat with fellow former Steelers quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph. “I talk to them every week,” Trubisky said after his Buffalo Bills concluded a joint practice with the Steelers. “They...

During a 7-on-7 period late in Thursday’s joint practice at Acrisure Stadium, Pat Freiermuth reeled in a pretty one-handed catch while running full stride toward the back-right corner of the end zone while Christian Benford was in tight pursuit. After Freiermuth came down with the reception off a pass from...

In two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Andy Weidl’s commitment to rebuilding the offensive line has been as obvious as the Ohio River flowing behind Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers have spent five draft picks, including two first-round selections, on the line since Weidl came aboard after Kevin Colbert’s retirement. The...

Russell Wilson will start at quarterback Saturday when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game. The player snapping the ball to Wilson could be new, too. Rookie second-rounder Zach Frazier could start at center because of an injury to veteran Nate Herbig. Herbig was injured...

Less than a week after ascending to first-team snaps at training camp, Grayland Arnold has been placed on injured reserve as the result of a calf injury suffered during Wednesday’s practice. Arnold was running with the starters at nickel/slot defensive back since Sunday, usurping undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop in that...

There’s a fine line between being patient and being played. In the case of the attempted acquisition of wideout Brandon Aiyuk from San Francisco, it feels like the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen into the latter category. If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now. The Steelers...

When the demise of the Pirates’ season meets the ascent of the Steelers’ season, a beautiful nexus of Pittsburgh sports fan animus, angst and agitation coalesces. It’s like seeing a Black and Gold double rainbow. Or the Northern Lights over the West End Bridge. Or a unicorn with a hypocycloid...

To the surprise of no one, Bart Scott is taking jabs at the Pittsburgh Steelers on television again. This time, he is going after one of the team’s quarterbacks. A former Steeler defensive lineman keeps finding work. The Steelers’ Week 1 opponent just got a Pro Bowl jolt on defense....

Versatile defensive back Ryan Watts, a sixth-round pick out of Texas, is showing signs he will be a contributor in some fashion for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watts, who played for two seasons at Ohio State before transferring to Texas for his last two seasons, said it’s great to line up...

It was the 15th and final training-camp practice from Saint Vincent College, and Russell Wilson was flinging it in taking what could be characterized as his first full day of “QB1” reps. But Wilson, looking every bit the franchise quarterback with his throws and decisions Wednesday, somehow got upstaged during...

At the end of another ho-hum training camp practice during which he wowed fans at Saint Vincent College for the final time in 2024, George Pickens acknowledged the Pittsburgh Steelers are in pursuit of a high-profile running mate to line up across from him at wide receiver. And while the...

Before the Pittsburgh Steelers hold their first joint practice in eight years, they had business to conclude Wednesday at Saint Vincent College. The practice was the final one held in front of fans who gathered on the hillside and bleachers adjacent to Chuck Noll Field. Since making Saint Vincent their...

The Pittsburgh Steelers added two players Wednesday, announcing the signings of defensive back Zyon Gilbert and wide receiver T.J. Luther. Gilbert becomes another option for the nickel/slot spot that currently has undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop atop the official depth chart. The 6-foot, 193-pound Gilbert made his lone NFL start as...

Here’s a warning for fans attending NFL games this year. The new kickoff format looks really weird in person. Not bad. Just … weird. Watching the new kickoffs on television or via video clips, the change wasn’t all that jarring to me. However, when you are in a stadium, and...

Wednesday’s “First Call” attempts to surf through the Brandon Aiyuk saga and whether or not he is going to become a Pittsburgh Steeler. We also get into a messy wide receiver situation in Cincinnati. The Steelers are making moves at that position down the depth chart. The Bills are bringing...

After being a small part of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense the past two seasons, Connor Heyward is looking for bigger things in 2024. Thanks to the addition of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, Heyward might get his wish. Even if he remains the third option in the team’s tight end...

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have signed receiver Martavis Bryant, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2018, when he had his third substance-abuse violation. Washington cut kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday to clear a roster spot and give Bryant another comeback chance. The Dallas Cowboys released Bryant in...

Tuesday’s “First Call” has news of a former Pitt Panther suiting up with the Buffalo Bills in advance of their joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. An NFC team is taking a second look at former Steeler Martavis Bryant. There is some health news surrounding Cleveland Browns quarterback...

Albert Breer of SI.com has the Pittsburgh Steelers’ contract offer to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. “The Steelers’ offer was around (the) $28 million per year that several other receivers (DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Amon-Ra St. Brown) got this offseason,” Breer reported Monday. Keep in mind that Aiyuk...

The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their offensive line position room Monday by claiming guard/tackle Tykeem Doss off waivers from the rival Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-5, 380-pound Doss briefly played guard for the Ravens in their preseason opener Friday but his playing time during last year’s preseason was at tackle. An...