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

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 …

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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson likely to be Steelers’ No. 2 quarterback Sunday vs. Raiders

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took a significant step toward a return this week as he’s been a full participant at practice for the first time since re-injuring his calf ahead of Week 1. Now it’s just a process of getting re-acclimated to the ball.” Mike Tomlin said that Russell Wilson will probably be active as the No. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Snap management or a benching? Separating fact from fiction with George Pickens

New York Times

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 …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson to be full participant in practice, Justin Fields remains Steelers starter

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will ramp up his workload this week and is scheduled to be a full participant Wednesday, the first time he’s practiced without restrictions since aggravating his calf injury on Sept. 5. He’ll work with the second-team offense in practice, in Tomlin’s words, “as to not interfere with Justin’s preparation.” Tomlin was asked if these …

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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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3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain as he deals with a balky calf that kept …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday’s opener in Atlanta. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1 after the 35-year-old aggravated a calf injury in practice on Thursday, potentially opening the door for Justin Fields to get the nod against the Falcons. “So …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Versatile Steelers lineman Spencer Anderson will start at guard in season opener against Atlanta

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Spencer Anderson was an underclassman at Maryland when one of his coaches approached him to talk about how injuries had started to pile up along the offensive line. “I was like, ‘But I’m a tackle,’” Anderson said. “It’s less space inside, everything happens faster,” Anderson said. It’s a path that will lead Anderson to his first NFL start …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers roster final projection: Which WRs are in? How do OL injuries factor?

New York Times

Coach Mike Tomlin is a man of many phrases. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin won’t say it yet, but it’s obvious: Russell Wilson is the Steelers’ QB1 Cut: La’Mical Perine, Jonathan Ward, Daijun Edwards*, Aaron Shampklin For a minute, Warren’s hamstring injury looked like it might open a door. Fullback Cut: Jack Colletto Although Smith’s Atlanta Falcons utilized a fullback on …

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4 months ago

Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale as QB derby with Fields nears end

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale against Detroit on Saturday. Tomlin added there has been “no change” to the depth chart at quarterback, where Wilson has been listed ahead of Justin Fields since training camp began last month even though Wilson’s availability has been limited because of a calf injury. “We’ve had some really awesome …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett (ribs) says he’ll play vs. Titans on Thursday

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said Tuesday he will be “playing for sure” against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night despite a ribs injury. — Mark Kaboly, senior Steelers writer What they’re saying Pickett said he threw “lightly” during a walkthrough tempo practice Tuesday. “Door’s definitively ajar …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers leaving door 'ajar' for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out

News 18

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is leaving the door “ajar” for Kenny Pickett to play on Thursday when Tennessee visits Acrisure Stadium. Pickett left Sunday’s 20-10 loss to Jacksonville late in the second quarter with a rib injury. The Steelers defense forced three turnovers and bent but rarely broke against the Jaguars with Fitzpatrick on the sideline, though the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can’t fix. Asked specifically if he was going to shift play-calling responsibilities away from embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada, Tomlin responded simply “at this juncture, no.” Instead, Tomlin stressed the need to put the pads on during practice, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has

New York Times

LATROBE, Pa. — I get it. I spent the majority of practice Saturday locked on Moore and Jones to try to determine what’s going on. There is a mental aspect — not to mention, you are going against the best.” I don’t want to make it sound like Jones hasn’t done anything well. “Coach always talks about getting 1 percent …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers camp observations: Kwon Alexander suits up, Cole Holcomb steps up and more

New York Times

LATROBE, Pa. — If you were hoping for hints about how Kwon Alexander fits into the Steelers’ remade inside linebackers group, Sunday’s practice provided little clarity. Alexander said he is “very confident’ in his ability to play on all three downs and be matched up against tight ends and running backs in the Steelers’ man-heavy scheme. “But in environments like …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers observations: Patrick Peterson the Swiss Army knife, Connor Heyward impressing

New York Times

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 …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Steelers bet big on Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, 39 years after passing on Dan Marino: Bouchette

New York Times

Minutes before the Steelers made Kenny Pickett the first quarterback drafted into the NFL this year, I could not get an old vision out of my head. At that time, somewhere in the mid-1980s, the Steelers did not have a good quarterback as they likely did not have this year until about 10:15 p.m. That’s when they called Pickett at …

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3 years, 3 months ago

As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — “They’ll be ready on the 12th,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said about his offensive line. The Steelers moved Chuks Okorafor back to right tackle for the entirety of Monday’s practice and put rookie Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle, where he played early in camp. It might not have been that big a deal if it weren’t so …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J. Watt isn’t practicing because he has yet to sign a long-term contract. When he gets it done, then we’ll talk about that.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Saturday that he wouldn’t speculate on Watt’s return to team participation. “I don’t blame for that because you don’t want to …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J. Watt isn’t practicing because he has yet to sign a long-term contract. When he gets it done, then we’ll talk about that.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Saturday that he wouldn’t speculate on Watt’s return to team participation. “I don’t blame for that because you don’t want to …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Spillane’s shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Robert Spillane doesn’t have Devin Bush’s pedigree. That doesn’t mean, however, that Spillane or the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers believe he can’t fill in capably while Bush recovers from the torn ACL in his left knee he sustained in last Sunday’s win over Cleveland, an injury that ended the 2019 first-round pick’s season after just five games. …

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

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

Russell Wilson likely to be Steelers’ No. 2 quarterback Sunday vs. Raiders

Snap management or a benching? Separating fact from fiction with George Pickens

Russell Wilson to be full participant in practice, Justin Fields remains Steelers starter

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

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Versatile Steelers lineman Spencer Anderson will start at guard in season opener against Atlanta

Steelers roster final projection: Which WRs are in? How do OL injuries factor?

Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale as QB derby with Fields nears end

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett (ribs) says he’ll play vs. Titans on Thursday

Steelers leaving door 'ajar' for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has

Steelers camp observations: Kwon Alexander suits up, Cole Holcomb steps up and more

Steelers observations: Patrick Peterson the Swiss Army knife, Connor Heyward impressing

Steelers bet big on Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, 39 years after passing on Dan Marino: Bouchette

As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

Spillane’s shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush