Pittsburgh Steelers Articles - Page 145

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a move to add some pass-rushing depth, signing Jayrone Elliott, according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com. As Alper points out, the team just lost defensive lineman Lavon Hooks to a torn Achilles, so the signing makes some sense. Hooks was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding roster move. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their defensive linemen for the 2019 season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lavon Hooks tore his Achilles and will be out for the entire year. The Steelers defensive tackle suffered the injury during practice on Wednesday. Hooks was competing for a roster spot and was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced earlier today that they have named Ray Sherman as the interim wide receivers coach for the team. Sherman has already been around the team for the entirety of its offseason, serving as an observer during training camp and the offseason itself. Now, he’ll step into a role that was previously held […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving forward with JuJu Smith-Schuster as their primary option in the passing game in 2019. Smith-Schuster believes that the next improvement in his game will need to come in the form of making plays downfield. Via Kevin Gorman in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “Being able to catch the deep balls down the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of a disappointing season in which they went 9-6-1 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 campaign, largely due to a dysfunctional locker room. Well, this offseason, the Steelers rid themselves of a guy who was widely viewed as a distraction in Antonio Brown, and […]

Tight end is one of the less-appreciated positions in the tight end. The Pittsburgh Steelers would sure appreciate a good one right now though. Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner clearly stated that current number one tight end Vance McDonald won’t ever play a full game, according to DK Pittsburgh Sports. At first glance, this seems like […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a great loss when coach Darryl Drake suddenly passed away on August 11. It clearly hit the team hard (as you would expect) and someone who seemed to really struggle with it was star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster has been an absolutely fantastic receiver since being drafted in 2017. He […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been an inspiration both on and off the field for a lot of people. Ever since going down with his devastating spine injury a couple of seasons ago, Shazier has never let his injury keep him down. After it looked initially like he might be paralyzed, Shazier has worked […]

The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs and a decorated member of the Pittsburgh Steelers had some fun. Remember those old Troy Polamalu Head and Shoulders commercials? You know, the ones where Polamalu would show off his locks? Then a teammate was asking if he’d been using his shampoo to gain thicker hair, then declines […]

The Kansas City Chiefs witnessed the unfortunate part of the preseason on Saturday. Multiple players sustaining injuries against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Among the injuries, defensive end Breeland Speaks suffered a knee injury during the Chiefs’ second preseason game. It’s unknown on when Speaks suffered the injury to his knee but it was enough to prevent […]

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a few injuries during their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday—including Tyrann Mathieu. Despite leaving the game, Kansas City doesn’t seem concerned about Mathieu’s shoulder injury. Andy Reid says Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder) likely would’ve stayed in the game if it were a regular season game. — Brooke Pryor […]

Andy Reid saw that the Kansas City Chiefs were clicking on all cylinders in the preseason opener, but the same cannot be said for their outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. The Chiefs struggled to find their footing on both sides of the ball in their 17-7 loss to the Steelers. According to […]

Diontae Johnson might not be on the Pittsburgh Steelers if it wasn’t for the late Darryl Drake, and he dedicated his performance on Saturday to him. Drake had pushed for the Steelers to draft Johnson in April’s class, and although Johnson only spent a few months with Drake, he is appreciative of everything he did […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the third-round (66th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. The hope was that he would be a great piece that could help them in the post-Antonio Brown era. So far, Johnson’s tenure with the team is off to an exciting start. Diontae Johnson missed the first […]

Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Darryl Drake unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62. To honor the late coach, the Steelers will place a decal with his initials on the back of their helmets for all of 2019. According to the Steelers’ photo of a JuJu Smith-Schuster helmet, the American flag will […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Ola Adeniyi had high hopes for a potential resurgence in the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, he has suffered a bit of a setback this preseason. Adeniyi revealed through his socail media accounts that he had undergone surgery. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he is slated to miss the […]

With the 2019 NFL season around the corner, there is no shortage of headlines around training camps. From Ezekiel Elliott’s contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys to Antonio Brown’s bout with frostbite, the news cycle has finally picked up after the league’s dead period. We start our preview of the 2019 season with the AFC, […]

The second preseason game is when position battles become far more heated, especially with a quarterback battle underway. And that’s what the Pittsburgh Steelers have with the backup position up for grabs between Mason Rudolph and Joshua Dobbs. Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has indicated that the Rudolph will be starting in the second preseason […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished last year 9-6-1 and missed the playoffs for the first time since back-to-back 8-8 finishes in 2012 and 2013. Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger are looking to make sure that history won’t repeat itself and lead the Steelers back to the postseason. With Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown both on different […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a plethora of wide receivers. Star player JuJu Smith-Schuster leads the pack, but the other spots are undetermined. The answer to who plays behind Smith-Schuster may be coming soon, as fellow receiver Donte Moncrief is back at practice after breaking his ring finger, according to Pro Football Talk. Moncrief spent last […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Devin Bush in April, there were talks about him playing the same role that Ryan Shazier had before he went down with his devastating injury. Bush played in his first preseason game last week, and for Mike Tomlin, the debut reminded him of Shazier’s just a few years ago. “I […]

Not often is “flying under the radar” and the Pittsburgh Steelers mentioned in the same sentence, but that is exactly what Bill Cowher thinks is happening. The high profile guys like Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown are gone and now the team is trying to stay out of the media and just focusing on football. […]

The football world was filled with heavy hearts when they found out that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach, Darryl Drake passed away on Sunday. Before the Steelers began their practice on Tuesday, the team took some time to remember their wide receivers coach. A special moment before Tuesday’s practice for Coach Drake. pic.twitter.com/gQh55qPzrx — Pittsburgh […]

The NFL lost a great man with wide receiver coach Darryl Drake passing away on Sunday, and Arizona Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald posted a thoughtful message on Instagram about him. Drake was the Cardinals wide receiver coach from 2013-2017 and during that time, he became very close with Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald described Drake as one of […]

Mike Tomlin is the third longest-tenured head coach in the NFL right now, as he has been coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2007. However, Tomlin’s footing in Pittsburgh does not appear to be all that stable at the moment. After some were calling for his job following the Steelers’ second-half meltdown that resulted in a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is quickly emerging as one of the best in the NFL. With that, he’s become a fantastic fantasy football option as well. However, that doesn’t mean he’s the best option – and even he seems to feel that way. In a celebrity fantasy football draft for the “Fantasy Footballers” […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush stood out in his team’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last week’s NFL preseason opener. Regardless, his performance seemed to have fallen short of his own expectations. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Bush feels there still plenty of room for improvement following his strong outing versus the Bucs: […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake tragically passed away on Sunday morning, and his life and legacy are being remembered. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had kind words to say about the 62-year-old Drake, who was hired by the organization in 2018 after years with the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears and a long […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in uncharted territory entering the 2019 season. After a discouraging 2018 season in which they missed the playoffs, Pittsburgh is facing back-to-back seasons of falling short of the postseason for the first time since 2012-2013. Mike Tomlin is entering his 13th season as the Steelers head coach and is hoping for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake sadly passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 62, the team announced, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler also shared a message from team president Art Rooney II: We are at a loss for words following Darryl Drake’s passing this morning. Darryl had such an impact on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first preseason game of 2019 on Friday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave them a hard-fought battle — even going for two to tie the game in the latter stages — but the Steelers won, 30-28. Their victory came in large part due to three big-time performances. Devin Bush […]

In the 2018 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers went back-to-back with Oklahoma State players. In the second round, they selected wide receiver James Washington, in the next, they got his college quarterback Mason Rudolph. The two, in the preseason, are connecting once again, throwing it back to their Cowboy days. .@Rudolph2Mason ➡️ @JamesWashington Former @CowboyFB […]

Antonio Brown may no longer be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that doesn’t mean Ben Roethlisberger isn’t looking forward to what his receiving corps can bring to the table. “I’m really excited about what we have,” Roethlisberger told Chris Simms of NBC Sports. “JuJu [Smith-Schuster] just keeps getting better and I’m excited for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added some cornerback depth. The team announced that they signed Trevon Mathis, according to Pro Football Talk. This move doesn’t come across as hugely important. Mathis was an undrafted free agent after the 2018 draft and wasn’t able to hold on to a roster spot last year. Mathis played his college […]

Coming into the 2019 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be adjusting to life without Antonio Brown in the offense. For the time being, Donte Moncrief seems to be the front-runner for the second-receiver spot, per Dan Graziano of ESPN. The Steelers eventually traded Brown after their All-Pro wideout became disgruntled with the organization. Brown was […]

The NFL running back position has become as lucrative as ever after several enormous deals changed the market’s landscape. Todd Gurley and David Johnson led the way with massive extensions after superb campaigns coming into last season. With Le’Veon Bell’s historic holdout last season culminating in a bag of cash from the New York Jets, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to erase the demons of their disappointing 2018 campaign in which they went 9-6-1 and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years, and they’ll get to begin their quest for redemption on Friday night when they play their preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2018 campaign and reclaim their spot atop of the AFC North division, but what happened in practice on Wednesday might have a pretty adverse effect on those dreams, as cornerback Joe Haden was carted off of the field due to an injury, according to […]

There was some mystery surrounding Sean Davis’ absence from a week of training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But considering that the team announced his missed time was due to a hand injury and elected against elaborating further, the assumption was the fourth-year safety wasn’t feeling much pain – and could perhaps even return to […]