Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead from a visit from Green Bay. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there’s a chance Fitzpatrick could test out the hamstring he injured in the first quarter of a loss to Jacksonville on Oct. 29. “We’ll see what the week holds for him and see if there’s a potential for availability of the latter part of the week.” Pittsburgh moved veteran Patrick Peterson to safety in Fitzpatrick’s absence and also moved other members of the secondary around. The three linebackers had been working in a rotation, which Tomlin called “somewhat of a luxury.” Second-year linebacker Mark Robinson should see an uptick in playing time, but Tomlin stressed the snap count won’t be split three ways the way it essentially was when Holcomb was in the lineup.

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Steelers have issues. Team president Art Rooney II doesn’t think Mike Tomlin is one of them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steelers have issues. Team president Art Rooney II doesn’t think Mike Tomlin is one of them

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. “ still think he has the strengths that he always had in terms of being able to lead a team,” Rooney said, later adding, “When you have a good coach, you just try to keep building.” Though Tomlin’s job is safe, Rooney hinted at potential changes to Tomlin’s staff …

Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs
3 months ago

Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Though Monday’s practice was a walkthrough, Pickens said he felt good and hopes he’ll be able to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. …

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens
3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic star linebacker T.J. Watt’s balky ankle won’t keep him out of Saturday’s visit to Baltimore. Tomlin said he saw Watt walking around the team’s facility on Monday morning without much issue. Tomlin defended having Watt in the game with Philadelphia driving up two scores in the waning minutes, saying he was …

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — A hamstring injury managed to do the one thing to George Pickens that nobody else has during the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver’s three eventful years in the NFL, Pickens included. Instead of a reunion with Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II just over two weeks after the two spent the final play of Cleveland’s victory on Nov. 21 …

The Steelers and George Pickens are at a crossroads. What’s next for the mercurial WR?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Steelers and George Pickens are at a crossroads. What’s next for the mercurial WR?

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The 2024 NFL season was always going to be a pivotal one for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens. Later in the game, when Pickens’ frustrations bubbled over, the Steelers appeared to limit his reps to send a message, even though coach Mike Tomlin said Pickens played less than Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson in the name of …

Mike Tomlin doesn’t think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout’s playing time slips
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin doesn’t think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout’s playing time slips

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t believe wide receiver George Pickens is becoming a distraction, even as Pickens’ public displays of dissatisfaction suggest otherwise. “Most players, particularly in today’s game that have specialized skill sets, they play positions like receiver they don’t play every down,” Tomlin said Tuesday. After the game’s final play — a last-gasp series of …

Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams looking for an identity,” Fields said following a 20-17 loss to Dallas that dropped the Steelers to 3-2. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has gone out of his way to avoid making any declarations about who the team’s starting quarterback is, …

Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale
7 months ago

Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As Joey Porter Jr. ascended into a starting role last season and quickly established himself as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most reliable cornerback, the rookie was often tasked with shadowing the opponent’s top receiver. pic.twitter.com/MEjJU2CC1j — Mike DeFabo August 20, 2024 Wide receiver The top four receivers on Pittsburgh’s depth chart are locks to make the team: George Pickens, …

Kaboly: George Pickens gave Mike Tomlin an opportunity. The coach botched it
1 year, 3 months ago

Kaboly: George Pickens gave Mike Tomlin an opportunity. The coach botched it

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — What has happened to you, Mike Tomlin? During an impromptu news conference 15 years ago, Tomlin said of running back Willie Parker, “Every morning when I come to work, I walk past five Lombardis, not five rushing titles.” Instead of using George Pickens’ comments Tuesday to make a modern-day version of that line, Tomlin punted, like he did …

Tomlin believes Pickens’ maturity is a work in progress, but won’t bench talented Steelers WR
1 year, 3 months ago

Tomlin believes Pickens’ maturity is a work in progress, but won’t bench talented Steelers WR

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes second-year wide receiver George Pickens’ growth off the field remains a work in progress but will not bench Pickens on Saturday when Cincinnati visits. “We want to utilize him.” Tomlin added the team’s struggles have played a factor in the negative attention Pickens has received. “When you’re winning and doing your jobs, …

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s sideline audible and more late magic lift Steelers over Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s sideline audible and more late magic lift Steelers over Packers

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Minkah Fitzpatrick has been — for lack of a better term — quite the pain in the ass of Teryl Austin over the past couple of weeks. And with the Steelers leading by four with three seconds left and the Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh’s 16-yard line Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium, Fitzpatrick lost his mind. I am …

Steelers WR George Pickens says he’s frustrated, but Instagram scrub wasn’t about football
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers WR George Pickens says he’s frustrated, but Instagram scrub wasn’t about football

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens says he can get frustrated when he’s not heavily involved in the offense but his recent move to briefly erase any Steelers content from his Instagram page was unrelated to football. “Got nothing to do with the Steelers at all.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called any attention paid to what Pickens does …

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury leaves Steelers’ go-to package vulnerable (at a bad time)
1 year, 4 months ago

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury leaves Steelers’ go-to package vulnerable (at a bad time)

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football Back in 2014, Teryl Austin was working as the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator. It’s just progressed after that into different things.” When the Steelers promoted Austin from secondary coach to defensive coordinator ahead of the 2022 season, he quickly implemented the so-called “big nickel” with Minkah Fitzpatrick, …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick defends Nick Chubb hit: ‘It wasn’t intentional’
1 year, 6 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick defends Nick Chubb hit: ‘It wasn’t intentional’

New York Times  

Three days after Minkah Fitzpatrick delivered a hit that ended Browns running back Nick Chubb’s season, the Steelers safety defended his actions. Minkah Fitzpatrick on his hit on Nick Chubb: “I know people think I had ill will behind the tackle. It’s not the case whatsoever.” pic.twitter.com/abZRkdKXeQ — Mike DeFabo September 21, 2023 “No chance at all I would try …

Revisiting the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade ahead of Miami homecoming
2 years, 5 months ago

Revisiting the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade ahead of Miami homecoming

New York Times  

Ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers set out to reshape their secondary, and one player shot up their board: Minkah Fitzpatrick. “We realized that we didn’t have a draft pick high enough to seriously consider him,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said this week. “I remember coming back and telling my family that he’s a coach that I …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’
2 years, 7 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — If you were able to take in any one of the Steelers training camp practices at Saint Vincent College over the past four weeks, you surely heard a lot of chirping going on from one specific defensive player. “Let me tell you, Minkah is going to let you know somethin’ somethin’ when he’s out there,” defensive back Arthur …

Steelers extend Minkah Fitzpatrick quickly, which could benefit Diontae Johnson
2 years, 9 months ago

Steelers extend Minkah Fitzpatrick quickly, which could benefit Diontae Johnson

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — It was not a matter of whether Minkah Fitzpatrick was going to get a long-term extension from the Steelers; it was more a matter of how much and when. Fitzpatrick got $84.2 million, and Johnson now has the Steelers’ full attention until the team’s self-imposed deadline of Sept. 11 to negotiate contracts. Antonio Brown got a second deal …

Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB
3 years, 6 months ago

Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

Associated Press  

— Ryan Fitzpatrick waved to the crowd as he hobbled off the field, and the cheers of appreciation soon turned to boisterous chants of “Heinicke! Heinicke!” Fitzpatrick injured his right hip midway through the second quarter of his Washington debut, and surprise playoff star Taylor Heinicke came on in relief. I go out there and try and play freely.” Heinicke …

It’s Fitzpatrick vs. Heinicke in Washington QB ‘competition’
3 years, 7 months ago

It’s Fitzpatrick vs. Heinicke in Washington QB ‘competition’

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Taylor Heinicke does not think there is a quarterback competition at Washington’s training camp. “We don’t really treat this as a competition — more as, ‘Hey, let’s help each other get better.’” It helps that they are at the opposite ends of the career spectrum. His 13 comebacks and 18 game-winning drives earned him the nickname “FitzMagic.” …

AFC North preview: Pittsburgh Steelers look to reclaim the division
4 years, 6 months ago

AFC North preview: Pittsburgh Steelers look to reclaim the division

LA Times  

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. 2019 | 8-8, 2nd in North Last year in playoffs | 2017 WHAT HAPPENED LAST SEASON The Steelers started 1-4, including an embarrassing 33-3 loss to New England in the opener, and the loss of Ben Roethlisberger in Week 2. We’ll find out, as Roethlisberger gets in sync with new targets Eric Ebron and rookie …

Dolphins top draft pick Fitzpatrick making good impression
6 years, 9 months ago

Dolphins top draft pick Fitzpatrick making good impression

Associated Press  

DAVIE, Fla. — Two weeks into the Miami Dolphins’ offseason practice regimen, first-round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick’s running tally of interceptions is underway. The safety from Alabama said he’s not fazed by reports Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wanted to trade down on draft night rather than pick Fitzpatrick. I wanted to be a great player here and establish a great …

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