Joe Rutter stories, Page 55
Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph throw TD passes in Steelers’ 16-15 victory at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All of those repetitions running the two-minute offense in training camp have made Kenny Pickett look like a resilient pro — and not a rookie quarterback — in his first NFL preseason. Elevated to the second quarterback spot for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars...
‘It’s all love’ for Jack in Jacksonville return
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Myles Jack didn’t have to wait long to make his homecoming at TIAA Bank Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first — and only — preseason road game coincided with the 26-year-old inside linebacker’s return to Jacksonville, site of his first six NFL seasons. “It’s definitely going to be...
Daily camp report: ‘I’ll be good,’ Cam Heyward says after exiting with ankle injury
The sight of defensive captain Cameron Heyward kneeling on the ground in pain wasn’t exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to see on the final day of training camp at Saint Vincent. Heyward went down on the third play of seven shots, the 2-point simulation that typically begins each Steelers...
Kenny Pickett to back up Mitch Trubisky in Steelers’ preseason game at Jacksonville
Mitch Trubisky will start at quarterback for the second preseason game in a row, but the order in which the backups will enter the game has been flipped. Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Thursday that first-round pick Kenny Pickett will be the first quarterback off the bench when the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Daily camp report: Kenny Pickett in line for more ‘varsity-like action’ in Steelers’ 2nd preseason game
Kenny Pickett’s work as the second-team quarterback in training camp this week is preparing him for an expanded role Saturday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in their second preseason game. Pickett was the No. 3 quarterback in the opener against Seattle. He played the second half...
George Pickens continues to wow Steelers teammates, coaches with pass-catching ability
Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool were held out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener because of minor injuries, so they could only watch the Acrisure Stadium debut of the George Pickens Show from the home sideline. Safe to say they gave the rookie receiver rave reviews. “He’s a freak, that’s...
Inside the ropes: George Pickens draws Minkah Fitzpatrick, holds own, in 1-on-1 competition
When defensive backs lined up to go one-on-one against the wide receivers Tuesday in practice, two-time All-Pro pick Minkah Fitzpatrick was tasked with defending rookie George Pickens. It was no accident. “The exposure was not for Minkah,” coach Mike Tomlin said afterward. “It was for George.” Pickens showed he was...
Daily camp report: Mike Tomlin targets extended reps for Kevin Dotson, Genard Avery
Several players returned from injuries Tuesday and resumed practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Saint Vincent. Coach Mike Tomlin provided extended reps for two: left guard Kevin Dotson and outside linebacker Genard Avery. Dotson is competing with Kendrick Green for the lone vacancy on the offensive line. Avery was signed...
Bethel Park’s Jake Dixon among 4 players cut as Steelers reduce camp roster to 85 players
Bethel Park graduate Jake Dixon was one of four players the Pittsburgh Steelers waived Tuesday as they reduced their roster to the NFL-mandated 85 players. Also waived were defensive tackle Doug Costin, punter Cameron Nizialek and center Chris Owen. Safety Karl Joseph (foot) and wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) were...
As assistant GM, Andy Weidl wants to build on Kevin Colbert’s scouting, drafting legacy with Steelers
Andy Weidl was an intern with the Pittsburgh Steelers before Kevin Colbert was hired to lead the football operations department. He returned to the organization after Colbert’s resignation as general manager in May. Although they never worked on the same staff, Weidl has an appreciation and admiration for what Colbert...
Mike Tomlin wants to curtail ‘too many hits on the quarterback’ that he saw in Steelers opener
As encouraged as he was by the quarterback play he witnessed Saturday night, Mike Tomlin’s review of the film from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 32-25 victory against Seattle left him dissatisfied with the group tasked with protecting his trio of passers. While Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett threw touchdown...
Daily camp report: Steelers get offensive playmakers back on practice field
In their first practice since the preseason opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Monday began to resemble the group that will take the field Sept. 11 in Cincinnati. Running back Najee Harris and wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool returned to practice after sitting out the 32-25 victory against Seattle...
Steelers win preseason opener on Kenny Pickett’s TD pass with 3 seconds left
If the preseason opener is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t going to be the notoriously slow starters that took the field last year in Ben Roethlisberger’s final season. With veterans Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph competing to be Roethlisberger’s successor, the offense got off to a good start Saturday...
Daily camp report: NT Tyson Alualu practices for 1st time since fracturing his ankle last year
For the first time since he fractured his ankle in the second game last season, Tyson Alualu was on the practice field and taking part in team portions of practice with his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates. The 35-year-old nose tackle, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list earlier...
Jake Dixon trades in season tickets for shoulder pads as he awaits Steelers preseason debut
Jake Dixon is used to attending night games at Acrisure Stadium. In two days, he’ll get to actually play in one. Dixon, the undrafted rookie offensive lineman from Bethel Park and Duquesne, will make his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday when they open the preseason against the Seattle...
Mitch Trubisky to start preseason opener for Steelers; Rudolph, Pickett to follow
For the first time since 2014, Mike Tomlin will start the No. 1 quarterback on his depth chart in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener. Tomlin announced Thursday that Mitch Trubisky will start Saturday night when the Steelers face the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium. Trubisky likely will play one quarter...
Anthony McFarland using increased camp reps to push for No. 2 RB job with Steelers
The quest to find a dependable No. 2 running back behind Najee Harris begins Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they begin preseason play. An unlikely candidate — based on his lack of participation and availability last season — has emerged through two weeks of training camp. Anthony McFarland,...
Steelers cut LB Ulysees Gilbert with injury designation, claim former Jets LB on waivers
Ulysees Gilbert’s latest injury ended up costing the fourth-year linebacker a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. The Steelers cut Gilbert on Wednesday with a waived/injured designation, according to the NFL’s transactions page. Gilbert was cut after the Steelers claimed edge rusher Hamilcar Rashed off waivers from the New York...
Daily camp report: George Pickens saves best for last with dazzling TD catch in 2-minute drill
Mike Tomlin is loathe to compliment rookie training camp phenoms, particularly players who come as highly regarded as Pittsburgh Steelers second-round pick George Pickens. It is starting to become unavoidable. Despite his best attempt Wednesday to squash Pickens questions, Tomlin faced one after practice at Saint Vincent. And how could...
Steelers move practice up to 10:30 a.m. for 2nd day in a row
Another day, another change in the practice time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. For the second day in a row, the Steelers have moved up practice at Saint Vincent to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday because of the threat of inclement weather. Practice originally was scheduled to begin at 1:55 p.m. Fans holding...
Daily camp report: Shift in practice time allows Steelers to get in full workout
Pittsburgh Steelers players aren’t used to wearing pads when they take the practice field at 10:30 a.m. That usually is the time designated for the team’s daily walk-through at Saint Vincent. The threat of inclement weather forced another change in plans Tuesday, something that has become a trend over the...
New position coach Pat Meyer understands tradition associated with Steelers O-line play
Pat Meyer understands his task at hand: namely, overseeing the reconstruction of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line and returning the unit to the upper echelon of the NFL. Meyer, 50, was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He was in grade school when the Steelers completed their run of Super...
Steelers move up practice time Tuesday to 10:30 at Saint Vincent
If you are planning to attend Pittsburgh Steelers practice Tuesday at Saint Vincent, you’d better hurry. Because of inclement weather that is expected to hit the area, the Steelers are practicing at 10:30 a.m. instead of the original 1:55 p.m. time. The Steelers said that tickets for the 1:55 practice...
Inside the Ropes: Goal-line drill brings hard-hitting end to practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers ended practice Monday at Latrobe Memorial Stadium much the way it began: with the offense trying to score from the 2-yard line. Coach Mike Tomlin brought out the goal-line package for the first time in training camp, and the drill was conducted much like the seven shots...
Brandon Marshall thinks greatness is within grasp of Steelers WR Chase Claypool
Chase Claypool raised some eyebrows in the offseason when he went on former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall’s podcast and proclaimed that he could be a “top-three receiver” in the league. No matter that Claypool’s receptions and receiving yards dipped slightly and his touchdowns plummeted from 11 to two in his...
