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 …
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 …
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens made a statement on “Sunday Night Football,” when he sported an eye black sticker that read: “OPEN F—ING ALWAYS.” The message made waves on social media. Yet, Tomlin said after the game the Steelers made a conscious effort to manage Pickens’ total snaps in an effort to get more quality reps when he’s …
LATROBE, Pa. — Wide receiver George Pickens is finding new ways to establish himself as a leader in his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I’ve only been here for three years, and for fans to make me their favorite player, that means a lot to me.” The 23-year-old Pickens is the Steelers’ longest-tenured wide receiver and the only one …
LATROBE, Pa. — When Patrick Peterson arrived at Saint Vincent College, he said two things that stood out: “I honestly believe you’re going to see me a little bit of everywhere.” “I just want to thank Coach Tomlin for allowing me to be a ballplayer, not just a cornerback.” Tomlin has been true to his word to Peterson through the …
