Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 123

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 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an intriguing group of young receivers, led by third year pro JuJu Smith-Schuster. He’s racked up nearly 3,000 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns through his first three NFL seasons. Along with Smith-Schuster, the team will rely on 24-year olds Diontae Johnson and James Washington. Based on reports from Steelers training camp, […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from longtime NFL reporter Josina Anderson, the New Orleans Saints are at least “open” to trading superstar running back Alvin Kamara. While Kamara is currently seeking a new contract from the Saints with his original rookie contract slated to come to an end at the conclusion of the upcoming […]

The world recently lost another legend in Georgetown Hoyas’ basketball head coach John Thompson. The Washington D.C. native had great influence in the African-American community and in the collegiate basketball scene as he was the pioneer responsible for building Georgetown University’s basketball program from the ground up. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shared the […]

The franchise tag has typically been seen as a sign of disrespect by the players that receive it. Bud Dupree, who the Pittsburgh Steelers placed their tag on this offseason, is keeping a positive attitude despite playing under the tag in 2020. “It’s bittersweet, but it’s also a blessing to be able to get to […]

An exciting 2020 season is looming on the horizon and a new set of faces can headline the upcoming Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. Reigning Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs will certainly be in the running while favorites Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and the New Orleans Saints are not out of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not one to mince words, not with the current social climate in the United States. Prior to the team’s scrimmage on Wednesday, he took the field with his players and addressed those watching the practice on Training Camp Live. As expected from the veteran coach, he delivered a […]

There were a total of nine teams in the NFL that chose to cancel or postpone their practices on Thursday due to the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Pittsburgh Steelers were not one of them. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Steelers, explained why Pittsburgh practiced today amid other teams canceling and making statements. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting their training camp at Heinz Field without fans being able to watch practices. And they’ll be doing the same during the regular season for their first two home games. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers announced that fans won’t be permitted for the team’s first two home games in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed an important next step in his recovery from elbow surgery (via Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac). #Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger jokes that he's tried talking TJ Watt into "giving him little bumps" so he can get used to be hit again. Shocker: He […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than excited to get Ben Roethlisberger back under center for the 2020 season. However, there was once a moment where there was a legitimate concern of him not playing football again. In the first part of his ‘Bigger than Ben’ documentary, Roethlisberger revealed just how severe his elbow injury was […]

The wide receiver position is always pretty deep when it comes to fantasy football as the sheer volume of these players majorly outweighs that of quarterbacks, running backs and tight ends. However, there also leaves a lot more room for unexpected players to break out while some other more notable players are unable to perform […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old and coming off a season in which he missed 14 games due to a serious elbow injury. Yet, there is a key reason to be optimistic about the two-time Super Bowl winner’s health before his 17th NFL campaign. Roethlisberger’s throwing elbow is apparently pain-free—a feeling he […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick thrived in his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019 as he patrolled the field at free safety. While Fitzpatrick would prefer to be moved around, the Steelers revealed their plan for him in 2020. During a conference call, the Steelers’ defensive backs coach, Tom Bradley, shared how Pittsburgh wants to utilize […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on the postseason in 2019 while the heralded AFC North franchise will enter the upcoming 2020 campaign playing its football in one of the tougher divisions in the entire league. If the Steelers are going to turn things around en route to reverting back to the team’s winning ways in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster isn’t one to lose sleep over contract negotiations. The former USC Trojan is heading to the fifth and final year of his rookie deal in the upcoming season. Although he clearly wants an extension to remain with the team, he understands the current salary cap situation and is […]

Adam “Pacman” Jones had a long and successful career in the NFL as a defensive back and special teams star. A long portion of that career (from 2010 through 2017) were spent with the Cincinnati Bengals and in that time he built up several rivalries. One of those, was with former Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe […]

Former NFL Pro Bowler Adam Jones is fuming right now. Jones got a special delivery on Wednesday, and let’s just say he wasn’t exactly excited when he opened the package. Apparently, Jones was anonymously sent a box full of signed Joe Haden jerseys, which certainly didn’t amuse the retired NFL cornerback. The former Cincinnati Bengals […]

The acquisition of former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick ranks high on the list of best trades that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made in recent years. Despite having a depleted roster for the majority of the 2019 season, the former Alabama Crimson Tide eventually became a bright spot for the team. The Miami Dolphins wanted […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 91 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 91 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 91 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

It was 2017 and the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the premier teams in the league at the time, having clinched the AFC North division. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was still in peak form as he was gunning for a fourth-straight Pro Bowl appearance. Times have changed but after missing some time off due to an […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke frankly about his confidence—or lack thereof—in the NFL’s chances to successfully stage a 2020 football season as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge throughout the country. “I don’t know if I am extremely confident,” Tomlin told Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. “I respect the challenges these circumstances has […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be under the radar for the 2020 season, but that doesn’t mean Ben Roethlisberger isn’t looking forward to the 2020 season. The 38-year-old quarterback had a lost season in 2019 after he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2 after undergoing surgery on his injured elbow. While the Steelers ended up […]

The NFL has had a bit of a diversity problem when it comes to higher up positions in teams around the league, and this is something of which Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is acutely aware. Now according to Kurt Popejoy of Steelers Wire, Tomlin put the NFL on notice over their lack of […]

Some teams in the NFL have already had to endure a few players opting out of the 2020 season due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secret to zero player opt-outs so far. “But more than anything, largely, we’ve been working to educate our guys about […]

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson impressed in his rookie season despite the fact the Steelers were without their starting quarterback. Johnson—a third-round pick out of Toledo—caught 59 passes for 680 yards and five touchdowns, and the Steelers are high on Johnson’s upside heading into his sophomore campaign. For his part, Johnson is excited […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed the start of the 2019 season with grieving hearts. Then Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, 62, was found unresponsive in his dorm room back on August 11, 2019. A year later, the unfateful tragedy was still fresh in the memories of the players. Steelers wideout Diontae Johnson shared his thoughts […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is anxious to get back after being sidelined for nearly the entire 2019 campaign. Despite the extended time off, it seems expectations have not changed going into the 2020 NFL season. According to Ed Bouchette of The Athletic, Ben Roethlisberger still has high hopes of adding a couple more Super […]

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 campaign was abruptly ended after sustaining a season-ending elbow injury. With the 38-year old player recently back in training camp, it looks like he has already fully recovered and is ready to go for the upcoming season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport detailed the gunslinger’s injury on Twitter: #Steelers […]

Even after sustaining a shoulder injury, it seems like long-time Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is here to stay after all. The 16-year veteran recently got back to the Steelers training camp to prepare for the upcoming season. ESPN NFL Nation reporter Brooke Pryor shared the veteran’s thoughts regarding his recovery from the injury on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers follow a conservative code when it comes to executing trades and signings. The franchise doesn’t take many risks and rarely chases top players either in the draft or on the trade market. However, Pittsburgh didn’t win six Super Bowls by sitting entirely idle. The team executed several franchise-altering moves over the years. […]

Will JuJu Smith-Schuster have some unexpected help on the other side of the ball in the receiving corps this season? He very well might if new wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard is to be believed. Speaking with The Athletic, Hilliard heaped great praise on Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Chase Claypool off of just his Zoom call […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is looking to accept a bigger role for the team’s defense in the upcoming season. He has already made his impact felt in his short time with the Steelers thus far. Based on an article written by Dave Schofield for SB Nation’s Behind the Steel Curtain: “He came […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to place players on the COVID-19 reserve list as training camps are gearing up to begin. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed James Washington and Jaylen Samuels on the COVID-19 reserve list. Steelers have placed RB Jaylen Samuels and WR James Washington on the reserve/COVID […]

Cam Heyward is one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most important players, but the defensive lineman’s long-term future with the club is suddenly in doubt. Heyward’s agent, Michael Perrett, has told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN that the two sides have not made much progress in contract extension talks: “I thought we’d be further along in the […]