EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of rules intended to protect players’ health and safety. Runyan pointed to James’ targeting of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth during the third quarter of Sunday’s 20-10 loss at Pittsburgh as the last straw. “Substantial penalties …
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. warms up before Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Already struggling with injuries to four key starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, the Chargers will be without safety Derwin James Jr. against the Kansas City Chiefs as the NFL suspended the three-time All-Pro for repeated violations of safety rules. The NFL announced the one-game suspension without …
PITTSBURGH — When he’s at his best, Najee Harris is a blunt instrument. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back displayed that in a 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday, shoving Falcons safety Richie Grant into the turf with his right arm during a first-quarter run that showed why head coach Mike Tomlin remains committed to Harris after a sluggish start. While …
The boos rained down at Acrisure Stadium, and the “Ken-ny! “I told those guys, if they’re one-on-one, I’m going to give them a chance,” Pickett said. “I’m not gun-shy to throw downfield.” Pickett’s first official NFL pass will go down as an interception. “It’s frustrating losing to people that you know that you’re better than, more talented than,” said safety …
BALTIMORE — The Steelers have the worst odds to win the Super Bowl of any of the 14 playoff teams — who cares? The Steelers — who breathed a sigh of relief when the Raiders played for the win on Sunday night against the Chargers and sealed Pittsburgh’s playoff berth — likely will get embarrassed once again next week by …
