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Pittsburgh SteelersJames Conner doesn't feel pressure ahead of Week 1 start

There’s a reason why Pittsburgh Steelers James Conner is one of the hottest waiver-wire pickups in fantasy football leagues right now. With Le’Veon Bell still on a holdout with only a few days before the Steelers open their 2018 season schedule against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the smart money now is on Conner starting […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers center Maurkice Pouncey heaps praise on James Conner

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been put into the position of having to move on in Week 1 action against the Cleveland Browns without the services of star running back Le’Veon Bell, which has put James Conner in the position of taking up that vaunted starting role. Since the team has moved in that direction, there […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers QB Ben Roethlisberger preparing as if James Conner is the starting RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been faced with a lingering matter with star running back Le’Veon Bell continues to hold out from the team due to his contract situation, which has placed second-year running back James Conner in the place to draw the start possibly. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Pro Bowl quarterback Ben Roethlisberger […]

Pittsburgh SteelersJames Conner appears to be Steelers' starting RB for Week 1

With running back Le’Veon Bell still on a holdout with less than a week before the new NFL season kicks off, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that he won’t be there on the field when his team takes on the Cleveland Browns this coming Sunday. Instead, second-year halfback James Conner is now the man atop the […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers QB Ben Roethlisberger excited about James Conner's potential

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to be without running back Le’Veon Bell, who is still sitting out until the start of the regular season. But that has given second-year running back James Conner the opportunity to get reps in to serve as a backfield option for Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense. Speaking of Roethlisberger, he […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers RB James Conner making most of his reps in camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to play the waiting game with All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell, as he is yet to ink the franchise tender that will pay him roughly $14 million for the 2018 season. His absence has opened the door for second-year running back James Conner to take advantage of extended playing time in […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers RB James Conner looks like a 'solid every down' running back

With running back Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers failing to agree to terms on an extension deal to beat the deadline to do so on Monday, the Steelers will have to start seriously thinking of contingency plans should Bell opt to hold out for weeks this coming 2018 NFL season or leave the team […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers RB James Conner says he has 'a lot to prove' in 2018

It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had some trouble getting running back Le’Veon Bell to show up to organized team activities. Fortunately, they have another running back in James Conner who is chomping at the bit to impress the coaches in any way he can. Following an inspirational road to the NFL, […]

NFLSteelers RB James Conner will undergo knee surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back James Conner will undergo knee surgery, likely ending his first season in the National Football League. At the time of this writing, the exact timetable for his return is not yet known. The rookie was injured on a 2-yard run with 9:54 left in the fourth quarter. For the year, […]

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