Joe Rutter stories, Page 78

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among a growing number of NFL teams that will close team headquarters on Friday in observance of Juneteenth as a company holiday. A Steelers spokesman said Wednesday the team is following the lead of the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell said last week the league would close...

Last spring, a jersey worn by Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert in a 1982 game was auctioned off for more than $50,000. Another Lambert jersey, this one from the 1977 season, is on the block this year, and it looks like some late bidding will be required...

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s business-as-usual approach to its signature events in August has met some resistance from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine said Tuesday that the Hall of Fame Game in Canton on Aug. 6 and the Hall of Fame induction ceremony two days later should not be...

Another group of minority investors has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers ownership group. Wall Street financiers Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who also own the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, acquired a stake in the NFL franchise estimated at less than 5%. The news was first reported by Bloomberg News....

The NFL’s third annual Quarterback Coaching Summit will include the participation of Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II. The summit, which is held in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame, will be held June 22-23 in a virtual setting. Its aim is to build the coaching and...

Chris Archer and Steve Nelson are among two dozen former or current professional athletes with ties to Pittsburgh that are supporting the Players Coalition’s effort to end qualified immunity for police officers and government officials. The Players Coalition gathered more than 1,400 signatures from athletes representing the NFL, NBA and...

Thirteen years after his retirement from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dick Hoak is a candidate for another NFL honor. Hoak, the former Steelers running back and longest-tenured assistant in franchise history, has been nominated for the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award, a lifetime achievement designation given to an NFL assistant by...

The expression on Glen Conner’s face was priceless. Conner was in awe and disbelief when his son, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, surprised him with a new truck. James Conner captured the moment on Twitter, posting a one-minute video Saturday that shows his father’s reaction to being presented with...

On the eve of a scheduled video conference call with reporters, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steve Nelson turned to Twitter and told his 28,000 followers he would have a few things to get off his chest. “Tune in tomorrow,” he wrote. “I will be voicing my thoughts to the media on...

The NFL will move one step closer to normalcy Friday when coaches will be permitted back inside team facilities for the first time since March. Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the 32 teams of his decision Thursday. Team facilities were closed to coaches for about three months as the league dealt...

Pittsburgh Steelers president and owner Art Rooney II expressed his disappointment Wednesday that training camp will not be held this year at Saint Vincent in Unity. The NFL informed teams Tuesday that training camps must be conducted at team practice facilities, which meant a change of plans for the 10...

With the deadline to renew season tickets approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers are working with ticket holders who are cautious about attending games because of the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to renew season tickets is Monday. It was pushed back from an original May 1 deadline because of concerns about the...

In 14 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, Minkah Fitzpatrick tied for the team lead with five interceptions, was selected to the Pro Bowl and became the team’s first defensive back to be named first-team All-Pro since Troy Polamalu in 2011. As an encore, Fitzpatrick would like to bring...