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Coming off a week 1 victory against the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to continue their offensive-heavy approach as they face the Denver Broncos. Having scored the fourth fewest points in the league last year, following the loss of Ben Roethlisberger, its no surprise that the Steelers focus has been on the […]

Phillip Lindsay made an early exit in Week 1 for the Denver Broncos due to a turf toe injury and his status for Week 2 has been revealed. According to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports, Lindsay has been officially ruled out for Denver’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Phillip Lindsay and Mark Barron are OUT […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to stay in the win column when they host the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Fortunately, they will be at full strength with running back James Conner back in the mix. Conner suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him in the 2020 NFL season opener. With no injury designation, it […]

The Denver Broncos are looking to bounce back from a loss in the 2020 season opener when they hit the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Unfortunately, it appears the offense may be shorthanded once again. Head coach Vic Fangio gave an update on the status o wide receiver Courtland Sutton […]

Although Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has never been known for his mobility, it was enough to help him out-rush New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley in the 2020 NFL season opener. Ben Roethlisberger finished with nine yards to Barkley’s six during the 26-16 victory in Week 1. Backup quarterback Devlin Hodges took to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enjoyed a Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season. While they managed a solid 26-16 win, not everything went their way. One of the biggest negatives to come out of Monday night was the injury to superstar running back James Conner. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington only caught two balls for 34 yards during his team’s 26-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday night, but each reception was impressive and impactful. First, Washington hauled in a 21-yard pass from QB Ben Roethlisberger during the two-minute drill before halftime. He then punctuated that drive […]

Ben Roethlisberger made his long-awaited return on Monday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers and while he had a decent performance, so did Pittsburgh’s defense. After securing the victory in Week 1, Roethlisberger had nothing but praise for Pittsburgh’s defense after their outing against the New York Giants. “They’re unbelievable. Unfortunately, I have to face them […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ faithful held their breath all throughout the team’s opening game as they witnessed long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger make his comeback on the gridiron. He still played with caution as he recently had surgery to treat his elbow injury which abruptly ended his 2019 campaign last season. The veteran gunslinger also spoke on […]

Big Ben is back. After missing virtually the entire season last year due to an elbow injury, Ben Roethlisberger is back at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense and his return versus the New York Giants was historic. The signal caller had a rough start but once he settled down, the 38-year old showed […]

Saquon Barkley’s 2020 season is off to a rough start. The third year running back for the New York Giants had a subpar game on Monday against the tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense as the Giants lost their season-opener, 26-16. The Steelers seemed to have Barkley’s number all-evening long as he was limited to a measly […]

It wasn’t the season debut James Conner hoped for. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting running back suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return for the rest of their 26-16 victory over the New York Giants at an empty MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The 25-year-old was trying to settle into the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a few key players of their roster on Monday night as they opened their 2020 season against the New York Giants. Though the Steelers came up with a win behind the impressive return of QB Ben Roethlisberger, Monday night’s win came at a price. Right tackle Zach Banner had to be […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones picked quite the time for his first career red zone interception, that’s for sure. With the Giants trailing the Steelers by the score of 16-10 in the third quarter of Monday evening’s matchup in East Rutherford, Jones threw an absolutely awful interception with New York just outside the end zone. […]

Thanks to some serious effort from wide receiver James Washington, the Pittsburgh Steelers currently lead the New York Giants at halftime on Monday Night Football. With the Steelers trailing for most of the first half of their Week 1 clash in East Rutherford, Washington’s late touchdown reception gave the heralded AFC North franchise a narrow […]

It is time for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to take the next step in his professional playing career. The former USC Trojans standout is slated to become the bonafide top option for veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2020. Off to quite the start in Week 1 against the New York Giants, Smith-Schuster is […]

It is no secret that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is a special player. The former Penn State standout has been around the NFL for a few seasons. Even so, Barkley continues to show off on a weekly basis while utilizing each and every tool in his bag of tricks — especially his […]

In response to the racism issues being encountered in American society, the NFL has recently allowed the players to put the names of victims of police shootings and racism on their helmets this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers chose to pay their respects for a single fallen victim all throughout the 2020 NFL season. Antwon Rose […]

The 2019 NFL season was a year to forget for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He sustained a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 which forced his team to miss the playoffs altogether. Almost a year after his injury, Big Ben is on his way to full playing condition and is ready to make a […]

The 2020 NFL season has officially kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs taking down the Houston Texans in game one by a final score of 34-20 on “Thursday Night Football.” Even fans who didn’t root for either team were thrilled to see live football on television. Now, everyone is shifting their attention to NFL […]

The 2020 NFL season has officially begun with the Kansas City Chiefs knocking off the Houston Texans by a final score of 34-20. While the final score was not close, it was a good game and fans could not have been more excited to have live football back on the television. Now, it’s time to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2020 NFL season as a relatively unknown quantity. With Ben Roethlisberger coming back from a serious elbow injury and no longer having Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown, no one truly knows what to expect from the veteran quarterback. Pittsburgh has plenty of talent on offense and defense, but there […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 99 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 99 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 99 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their predictions for Week 1 […]

You know the opening game hits differently when even the longest-tenured veterans still get butterflies in their stomachs just by thinking about it. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his return on the gridiron on September 14 as they visit the New York Giants in the Big Apple. The 38-year old gunslinger shared his […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has officially hanged his cleats and announced his retirement from the NFL. The former Ohio State Buckeye sustained a life-threatening spinal contusion injury back in December of 2017 after taking a head-on tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year old player looked back on his journey […]

The status of Pittsburgh Steelers right guard David DeCastro ahead of their opening game against the New York Giants is still up in the air. The nine-year veteran has not been practicing recently due to a sustained lower-body injury. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported that he’s not expected to play on Monday […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are raring to go back to action with a complete cast as they visit the New York Giants for their opening game on September 14. Big Blue is currently in the middle of their rebuilding efforts as they enter the post-Eli Manning era. Despite the opponent’s situation, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward recently agreed to a four-year contract includes $65.6 million in new compensation. It is considered to be the biggest total contract given to a defensive player older than the age of 30 in league history. The former Ohio State Buckeye still feels that he can take his game to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their punter, Jordan Berry, and will sign former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Berry had initially made the final 53-man roster after the weekend’s cut-downs. Colquitt reportedly traveled to Pittsburgh on Monday with the expectation that he’d ink a deal with the […]

The old adage that offense wins games but defense wins championships still hold true in modern-day football in the NFL. With several teams stacking up on offensive firepower, having a solid defensive line is equally important for their counterparts. The league has seen a handful of defensive groups that dominated the trenches in recent years […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward isn’t going anywhere. It’s been reported that the 31-year old just agreed to a 4-year $71.4 million extension with the Steelers front office. His new contract makes Heyward the highest paid defensive player over the age of 30, on a per-year average. Heyward confirmed the news on his Twitter page […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have just extended veteran DT Cam Heyward to a huge 4-year deal, $71 million. With the extension, Heyward is locked in to play his next five seasons in Pittsburgh as the highest paid defensive player over the age of 30 with a $75.1 million contract. The news about Heyward’s extension was confirmed […]

Another exciting NFL season will be on the horizon in a matter of days. During the offseason, players found new homes along with several teams that reloaded for their playoff push in the upcoming season. The AFC will be a whole new picture in itself with a handful of under the radar contenders trying to […]

Devlin Hodges was one of the few bright spots for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. However, his run on the team’s roster is over. The Steelers are reportedly releasing Hodges to make way for quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to Adam Schefter.  Steelers are releasing QB Duck Hodges to make room for QB Josh Dobbs, per league […]

Fifth-year veteran safety Sean Davis signed a one-year contract with the Washington Football Team along with a $2 million bonus during the offseason. However, he failed to impress in training camp and was one of the players who was eventually cut from the team. Shortly after the release, his old team — the Pittsburgh Steelers […]

While the start of the 2020 NFL season may be just over a week away, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have a strong feel for how their immediate future will look beyond this year. There has been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s plans to continue playing a few more seasons. Team president Art […]

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II is open to extending Ben Roethlisberger’s deal beyond 2021. “Obviously after the season we’ll evaluate his contract situation along with other contract decisions we have to make,’’ Art Rooney II told Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. “But if Ben feels like playing longer, and it looks like he’s capable […]

There have been a lot of calls for police and social justice reform in the United States and around the world lately. All those talks have sprouted other conversations, too, especially in the NFL and for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those conversations circle around social justice and how police are viewed in society. It is something […]

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey—like his team—had an up-and-down 2019 season. This especially after the quarterback he’s been paid to protect for so many years, Ben Roethlisberger, was lost to a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. Pouncey—the second-longest tenured Steeler, after Roethlisberger—was suspended for two games for defending Mason Rudolph. Then he subsequently suffered […]