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

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 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation

Associated Press

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent start to the season and their efforts to find a new starting quarterback. Mike Tomlin has decided to give Russell Wilson a chance to prove himself, despite the veteran quarterback's recent struggles. The Steelers have been playing better in recent weeks, but they still have a lot of challenges to overcome, including their …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers Shake Up Quarterback Lineup Despite Strong Start

Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Steelers switched quarterbacks despite a strong start to the season. Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson alternated starts, with Wilson having a promising performance in his first game back from an injury. The team's defense, which has been a dominant force, has struggled with slow starts, but they were able to secure a victory over the New York Jets …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Two series into Russell Wilson’s first start as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, a small smattering of boos rained down at Acrisure Stadium. Wilson said that following Pickens’ game two weeks ago against the Dallas Cowboys, when his frustration bubbled over on several instances, the quarterback sat down with the receiver to help keep him engaged. “Throwing that first …

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3 months 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 …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t play a pretty brand of football. It’s one of the reasons they’re 3-0

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin has spent the past few years almost gleefully leaning into an old-school approach that at times has seemed out of step with the modern NFL. Points: 10, though it easily could have been 13 or 17 if Tomlin hadn’t decided to have quarterback Justin Fields kneel down with the ball at the Chargers 1 in the …

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4 months ago

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is not seeking comfort. In their places are two quarterbacks at very different stages of their respective careers — Wilson trying to hold on, Fields looking to prove he’s more than what he showed in Chicago — and an offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith looking for a fresh start after getting fired as Falcons head coach …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers OTA preview: Cam Heyward’s holdout, the QB competition and new offense

New York Times

With Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities set to begin Tuesday, long-time defensive captain Cameron Heyward made headlines even before the first whistle blew. Heyward confirmed his intentions and addressed his decision on a new episode of his podcast, “Not Just Football.” “First of all, it’s voluntary,” Heyward said. To describe his new quarterback situation, coach Mike Tomlin introduced a brand …

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1 year ago

Mason Rudolph’s reward for Steelers’ win over the Bengals should be another start in Seattle

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph didn’t get ahead of himself. So while the Pittsburgh Steelers longtime backup quarterback soaked in a dominant 34-11 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night in which he served not as a “freeloader” but a difference-maker while throwing for 290 yards and two long touchdowns, he made it a point not to peek into the future next …

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1 year ago

Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph isn’t afraid to admit his mind would drift toward the future as the seasons passed and he remained at the bottom of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ depth chart. Two-plus years after his last appearance in a regular-season game, Rudolph threw for 290 yards and two long touchdowns to embattled wide receiver George Pickens on Saturday as the …

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1 year ago

George Pickens, Mason Rudolph resuscitate Steelers’ offense in win over Bengals: Where was this before?

New York Times

By Larry Holder, Mike DeFabo, Mark Kaboly and Paul Dehner Jr. Pickens’ third explosive play occurred on another deep ball from Rudolph, this one going for a 66-yard TD connection in the third quarter. GO DEEPER NFL Week 16 expert picks and odds for Cowboys vs. Dolphins, 49ers vs. Ravens and every other game Rudolph, the Steelers’ 2018 third-round pick, …

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1 year ago

George Pickens, amid storm of criticism, ignites Steelers’ offense: ‘I kept receipts’

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Controversy swirled and criticism followed this week, as Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens found himself in the middle of the news cycle. “Because he’s got talents,” Tomlin said, while acknowledging Pickens has room to grow personally and professionally. “We want to utilize them.” GO DEEPER Kaboly: George Pickens gave Mike Tomlin a golden opportunity. Mason Rudolph, once a …

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1 year ago

NFL Week 15 best and worst coaching decisions: Bucs’ plan fuels Baker Mayfield’s big day

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER How James Cook's banner day vs. Cowboys cements special place in Bills lore The “Cook Index” is measured by “how frequently teams pass the ball on first and second downs in the first 28 minutes of regulation, before time remaining and score …

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1 year ago

Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph at QB in hopes of giving sputtering offense a needed spark

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback in hopes of salvaging their season. Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Rudolph, a six-year veteran who hasn’t started a meaningful game since 2021, will start on Saturday against Cincinnati if Kenny Pickett’s surgically repaired right ankle isn’t healthy in time. He’s played sparingly over the past four …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kenny Pickett’s injury adds another concern for an offense searching for answers

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett writhed in pain on the turf at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. Cam Heyward strongly disagreed with the notion that the Steelers may have overlooked the two-win Cardinals pic.twitter.com/jsuBlRC2ej — Mike DeFabo December 3, 2023 However, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren said he felt the Steelers took the Cardinals “lightly.” “I think we expected to win instead …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers broke from tradition and fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada in-season, it was fair to wonder how much the offense could realistically evolve in one week. “But that’s football.” GO DEEPER Without Matt Canada, Steelers' Kenny Pickett looked like a different QB. It’s probably too early to celebrate, especially because the Bengals’ defense allows an …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense. Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Steelers outlasted the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 on Sunday. In their first game since Canada’s dismissal — the franchise’s first in-season coordinator or head coach change since 1941 — the Steelers totaled …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Steelers kept waiting for Matt Canada’s offense to take off. It never did. And now he’s gone

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin kept waiting for the offense Matt Canada put together to show signs of life. Pittsburgh is 28th in points and yards, and Pickett’s development has stalled in a season in which Tomlin expected the 2022 first-round pick to “kill it.” Pickett threw for just 106 yards in Sunday’s 13-10 loss to Cleveland, including three straight incompletions …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Matt Canada era is over. Why the Steelers finally fired him, and what comes next

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. PITTSBURGH — Days after the first “Fire Canada” chants rained down at Acrisure Stadium in mid-September, starting a fan-led movement that would stretch across sports and cities, embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada and the Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers struggle again on offense, inconsistency magnified in 13-10 loss to rival Browns

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The formula had been working so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers that it almost became fool-proof, dependable. For the first time this season, the Steelers, who had somehow found ways to win close games despite an offense that’s both inefficient and deficient, lost a tight one — 13-10 as the Cleveland Browns rallied behind rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kaboly: Najee Harris is ‘tired of this s—.’ Steelers need more players like that

New York Times

CLEVELAND — If there was one time when you wished you could read minds, it would’ve been when Najee Harris spoke following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns —and rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who averaged 3.6 yards per attempt — on Sunday. S—.” Najee Harris is “tired of this.” pic.twitter.com/jX7gNvHE9Q — Chris Adamski November 19, 2023 Maybe …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How Matt Canada’s move to the sideline gave the Steelers a spark vs. the Titans

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — It worked for Mike Tomlin about six years ago, so why not give it another try? Tomlin made the decision earlier in the week to bring maligned offensive coordinator Matt Canada from the booth to the field to join quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan, in hopes that five heads — Canada, Sullivan, Pickett and backups Trubisky and Mason Rudolph …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Kaboly: Was Steelers’ blame of refs warranted? Yes, but it also says plenty about them

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football PITTSBURGH — How can you blame Diontae Johnson for what he said about the officiating? “The refs were killing us the whole game.” “They were calling some stupid stuff.” “They should get fined for making terrible calls and stuff like that.” “ were getting every little call.” …

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

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation

Steelers Shake Up Quarterback Lineup Despite Strong Start

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t play a pretty brand of football. It’s one of the reasons they’re 3-0

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Steelers OTA preview: Cam Heyward’s holdout, the QB competition and new offense

Mason Rudolph’s reward for Steelers’ win over the Bengals should be another start in Seattle

Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals

George Pickens, Mason Rudolph resuscitate Steelers’ offense in win over Bengals: Where was this before?

George Pickens, amid storm of criticism, ignites Steelers’ offense: ‘I kept receipts’

NFL Week 15 best and worst coaching decisions: Bucs’ plan fuels Baker Mayfield’s big day

Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph at QB in hopes of giving sputtering offense a needed spark

Kenny Pickett’s injury adds another concern for an offense searching for answers

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

The Steelers kept waiting for Matt Canada’s offense to take off. It never did. And now he’s gone

The Matt Canada era is over. Why the Steelers finally fired him, and what comes next

Steelers struggle again on offense, inconsistency magnified in 13-10 loss to rival Browns

Kaboly: Najee Harris is ‘tired of this s—.’ Steelers need more players like that

How Matt Canada’s move to the sideline gave the Steelers a spark vs. the Titans

Kaboly: Was Steelers’ blame of refs warranted? Yes, but it also says plenty about them