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2 weeks, 3 days ago

AFC North-leading Steelers eye revenge against the Browns after upset loss in snow last month

Cleveland at Pittsburgh Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 6 1/2. Afterward, Newsome called the fiery Pickens “a fake tough guy.” Key injuries Browns: WR Cedric Tillman has been out since being hurt on a hard hit in the third quarter against the Steelers last month. Stats and stuff Their playoff hopes long over, the Browns …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russell Wilson isn’t cooked, he’s cooking. So is the Steelers’ offense

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Squint your eyes a little bit, and it could have been 2014, not 2024. Wilson’s “look right, throw left” touchdown to Pat Freiermuth in the third quarter of a 44-38 win over the Bengals on Sunday was the highlight of a 414-yard masterpiece that was vintage Wilson. “But we have to use it for good, we’ve got to …

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1 month ago

Analysis: All the ingredients were there for a ‘trap game.’ The Steelers baked up a masterpiece

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The yard lines weren’t the only things lost in the early winter squall that swept off Lake Erie and turned Huntington Bank Stadium into a snow globe on Thursday night. Add it all up and the result was Pittsburgh’s fifth loss in its last seven trips to Cleveland, squandering a chance to move closer to its first AFC …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex Highsmith. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith is “week to week” after Highsmith twisted his left ankle late in a 28-27 victory over Washington last Sunday. Herbig’s been out a month with a hamstring injury, but Tomlin said he’s …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig grew up having to prove himself. It hasn’t stopped in the NFL

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Nick Herbig grew up as the youngest of three brothers on the island of Kauai. “He’s hardworking and humble, and I really think that tees up performance for him,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. Herbig did it again in the fourth, this time taking down Taylor Heinicke with a speed rush that looked — if you narrowed your …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Steelers’ injuries are piling up, testing depth (and offering opportunities)

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — When Omar Khan was promoted ahead of the 2022 season to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager, he made it clear that building quality depth at all positions would be one of his main priorities. “I just got to see what the results are and just know that it’s a long season,” Highsmith said. It is good just …

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4 months ago

Steelers place veteran center Nate Herbig on IR, clearing the way for rookie Zach Frazier to start

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Zach Frazier arrived at his first NFL training camp intent on leaving it as the starting center. Frazier, a second-round pick out of West Virginia, replaced veteran Nate Herbig atop the depth chart on Tuesday after the Steelers put Herbig on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Frazier credited his relatively smooth transition to the NFL to Herbig, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers mailbag: Mason Rudolph’s future, Mike Tomlin’s contract and much more

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers somehow did what was unthinkable just a couple of weeks ago and qualified for the playoffs. With the Steelers traveling to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon for a wild-card playoff game, there’s probably no better time to open up the good old mailbag and answer some questions Since you are so interested, let’s …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

How T.J. Watt’s mentorship readied rookie Nick Herbig to fill the veteran’s void

New York Times

It all started with an Instagram direct message and a burning desire to get better. Watt’s production at Wisconsin was one of the reasons the Steelers felt confident that Herbig could thrive in their defense even though some prognosticators believed he would need to transition to off-ball linebacker. He’s refined old moves like a bull-pull and expanded his pass rush …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Growing number of Big Ten players discovering the challenges of playing for interim head coaches

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Unexpected firings have left Northwestern and Michigan State playing for interim head coaches, just as Nebraska and Wisconsin did last year. “I think the uniqueness in a lot of those things is more about the staff because it’s a tough situation,” said Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

The Pittsburgh Steelers somehow find themselves in first. Watt and Highsmith are the reasons why

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Nick Herbig took offense to the question. Asked if T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith might be the best edge-rushing tandem in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie outside linebacker who has essentially attached himself to his two superstar teammates since training camp began just shook his head. The Steelers signed him to a lucrative four-year extension over the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kenny Pickett is hoping for a major step forward in Year 2. The Steelers are counting on it.

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: QB Kenny Pickett’s solid if not always spectacular finish to his rookie season reinforced to the Steelers that they made the right call when they took him in the first round of the 2022 draft. NEW FACES: CB Patrick Peterson, LB Cole Holcomb, LB Elandon Roberts, G Isaac Seumalo, LT Broderick Jones, CB Joey Porter Jr., TE …

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1 year, 4 months ago

How Steelers OLB Nick Herbig followed his brother’s Hawaii-to-the-NFL blueprint

New York Times

LATROBE, Pa. — Nick and Nate Herbig arrived at their first Pittsburgh Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College the same way they’ve done so many things in their lives — together. Nick, the Steelers’ fourth-round rookie outside linebacker, sported a custom-made “Nick and Nate Herbig” T-shirt. “He’s a little nut,” said fellow Steelers rookie and former Badger Keeanu Benton, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones looks the part, but what’s the rush to play him?

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Whatever you heard or read or even saw on film about the mountain of a man Steelers top pick Broderick Jones is, it doesn’t do it justice until you stand next to the soon-to-be 22-year-old left tackle. The Steelers’ first-round pick — for whom they moved up three spots in last month’s NFL Draft, hoping he will anchor …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. It’s the first time the Steelers have taken an offensive tackle in the first round since Jamain Stephens 1996, and the trade leaves Pittsburgh with no picks between No. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills …

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1 year, 8 months ago

2023 NFL Draft player rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 300 prospects

New York Times

Most teams’ NFL draft boards are 125 or 150 players deep — some smaller, maybe a few larger. Overall, Levis needs more reps to continue developing his read efficiency and ball placement, but he has an NFL starter’s skill set with his impressive physical tools and exceptional competitive toughness. Overall, Phillips doesn’t have elite size or speed and needs to …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Steelers mock draft mailbag: Joey Porter Jr. love, OL/DL help, trades galore and more

New York Times

We asked for your mock drafts, and you answered. As for how things shook out in Round 1 … All Round 1 selections Player Position School Times picked Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State 24 Darnell Wright OT Tennessee 12 Broderick Jones OT Georgia 9 Bryan Bresee DT Clemson 7 Brian Branch S Alabama 6 Deonte Banks CB Maryland 6 …

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1 year, 9 months ago

US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food and energy costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers whether to keep raising interest rates to fight higher prices. A significant driver of last month’s wholesale inflation slowdown was a huge drop in the prices of eggs, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s really cool to see how guys come together and want to succeed together.” Wisconsin arrived in Lincoln with heavy hearts and left eligible for a bowl for a 21st straight year. “I’ve got to do a better job of closing people out,” Nebraska interim coach …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz likes the direction that Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard is taking the Badgers Mertz threw for two touchdowns, Braelon Allen rushed for 113 yards and a score and Wisconsin defeated Purdue 35-24 on Saturday. “I appreciate everything he’s done, the energy …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst’s firing were long gone by the time game day rolled around. Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Eagles training camp roster: What you need to know about all 44 Eagles on offense

New York Times

The first practice of training camp for the Eagles starts on Wednesday morning. One, playing next to Hurts and behind last year’s version of the Eagles’ offensive line was about as running back-friendly a situation as there was in the league. While Sanders led the Eagles’ four running backs in yards per carry last season, he finished fourth in success …

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AFC North-leading Steelers eye revenge against the Browns after upset loss in snow last month

Russell Wilson isn’t cooked, he’s cooking. So is the Steelers’ offense

Analysis: All the ingredients were there for a ‘trap game.’ The Steelers baked up a masterpiece

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig grew up having to prove himself. It hasn’t stopped in the NFL

The Steelers’ injuries are piling up, testing depth (and offering opportunities)

Steelers place veteran center Nate Herbig on IR, clearing the way for rookie Zach Frazier to start

Steelers mailbag: Mason Rudolph’s future, Mike Tomlin’s contract and much more

How T.J. Watt’s mentorship readied rookie Nick Herbig to fill the veteran’s void

Growing number of Big Ten players discovering the challenges of playing for interim head coaches

The Pittsburgh Steelers somehow find themselves in first. Watt and Highsmith are the reasons why

Kenny Pickett is hoping for a major step forward in Year 2. The Steelers are counting on it.

How Steelers OLB Nick Herbig followed his brother’s Hawaii-to-the-NFL blueprint

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones looks the part, but what’s the rush to play him?

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

2023 NFL Draft player rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 300 prospects

Steelers mock draft mailbag: Joey Porter Jr. love, OL/DL help, trades galore and more

US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Eagles training camp roster: What you need to know about all 44 Eagles on offense