Joe Rutter stories, Page 91
Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey still outspoken about CBA, social justice reforms in NFL
Time heals all wounds, except in the case of Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey. Sure, that idiom holds true from a physical standpoint. The season-ending meniscus tear that Pouncey sustained against the New York Jets in Week 16 has sufficiently healed without offseason surgery. But emotionally? Pouncey is still smarting...
Steelers simulate regular-season practice environment in final week of camp
Mike Tomlin is using the last week of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp as a simulated work week for the regular season. In a typical in-season week, Wednesday marks the first day to practice the installed game plan. Tomlin put his players through the paces, but not with the New York...
Steelers ‘keeping fingers crossed’ that fans can attend games at Heinz Field this season
Art Rooney II would like to see fans trickle through the turnstiles at Heinz Field this season. He just can’t make any promises on when that might happen. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittsburgh Steelers already announced fans won’t be permitted to attend the home opener Sept. 20 against...
Art Rooney II: Keeping Cameron Heyward with Steelers ‘one of our priorities’
Cameron Heyward will complete a decade of service with the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. The team’s president and controlling owner would like the team’s defensive captain around for the start of a second. In an interview with the Tribune-Review on Wednesday, Art Rooney II called keeping Heyward with the Steelers...
Bill Hillgrove faces 2-game suspension from Steelers, Pitt broadcasts for DUI charge
Bill Hillgrove, the radio voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1994, will return for the 2020 season but will serve a two-game suspension after being charged with DUI in June. Hillgrove, who also has been affiliated with Pitt since 1969, also will be suspended for the two games of the...
Bud Dupree has ‘bittersweet’ feelings about possibly playing final season with Steelers
Bud Dupree signed a franchise tag tender that will pay him $15.8 million this season. Then, he filed a grievance in hopes of convincing an arbitrator his tender should be $17.78 million. But those salary figures are peanuts compared to the numbers the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker joked Monday were...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 0/00: Brian Shorter rebounded from Prop 48 to make impact at Pitt
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 0/00: Brian Shorter Compiling the best players ever to wear number 0 or 00 jerseys in a sports city typically is a short list....
Stefen Wisniewski ready for whatever Steelers throw at himVideo
Driving across the Fort Pitt Bridge as he heads to work each day at Heinz Field brings a smile to the face of Stefen Wisniewski. It reminds him of his daily commute to Central Catholic more than a decade ago. The South Fayette native would pass through the Fort Pitt...
Steelers’ Cameron Heyward, Vince Williams want to be part of solution in social justice reform
Pittsburgh Steelers players stood in silence on the Heinz Field grass Friday night, arms interlocked while coach Mike Tomlin spoke for them about the social injustice issues taking place in the country. It’s a cause that has unified sports teams and leagues against police brutality and racial inequality. On Saturday...
Mom, dad won’t be able to attend Watt football reunion when Steelers play Texans
When the NFL schedule was released a few months ago, the Watt family circled the date Sept. 27. With the Houston Texans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field that day, it would be the first time all three Watt sons would occupy the same football field. That was made...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 2: Jack Wilson brought defensive wizardry to Pirates in 2000s
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 2: Jack Wilson In Jack Wilson’s nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they lost 100 games once, dropped at least 90 games on five...
Steelers simulate road conditions during rainy Heinz Field scrimmage
The Steelers turned on the lights and simulated game conditions Friday night at Heinz Field amid a steady rain coach Mike Tomlin embraced. In little more than two weeks, the Steelers will open the regular season at the New York Giants, so Tomlin used the occasion to simulate road conditions...
Mike Tomlin, Steelers speak up about social unrest prior to night scrimmage at Heinz Field
After remaining silent for two days while other NFL teams displayed signs of unity against social injustice, the Pittsburgh Steelers took their turn in the spotlight Friday night with coach Mike Tomlin delivering a strong message before a scrimmage at Heinz Field. Flanked by team president Art Rooney II and...
Amid protests around NFL, Steelers keep practice schedule on track
While multiple NFL teams called off practice as a show of unity in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the field Thursday as scheduled. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said coach Mike Tomlin addressed the team “briefly” before practice about the social injustice movement taking place across professional...
Ben Roethlisberger: ‘No dull aches, no pains’ in elbow as Steelers training camp ramps upVideo
When the Pittsburgh Steelers exit the practice field each day, offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner approaches quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with the same question. “How do you feel today?” The answer — predictably — is the same. “He says I feel fine,” Fichtner said Thursday. This year, Fichtner believes the answer more...
Steelers bring back linebacker Jayrone Elliott, add long snapper to roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back a familiar face and added a second long snapper to the training camp roster while making a pair of roster moves Thursday. Signed to contracts were linebacker Jayrone Elliott, who appeared in five games with the team last season, and long snapper Liam McCullough. The...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 4: Ralph Kiner slugged homers, lived lavish lifestyle with Pirates
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 4: Ralph Kiner Ralph Kiner enjoyed the spoils that accompanied being a baseball star in post-World War II America. He drove fancy cars, dated...
Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert faces ‘huge challenge’ in extending contracts, managing cap in 2021
Kevin Colbert has a running request for the Pittsburgh Steelers marketing department. “Make us some money, so I can go spend it.” That lighthearted plea will take on a serious tone this season. At stake for the Steelers general manager is the future composition of the franchise’s roster. The coronavirus...
With rain, lightning in forecast, Steelers take practice indoors for 1st time in camp
Given the adjustments made to the training camp environment because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mike Tomlin has talked about the need for the Pittsburgh Steelers to be “light on their feet” in case unforeseen issues arise. Those collective feet were put to the test Tuesday when the threat of rain...
T.J. Watt challenges himself to be ‘game-wrecker’ for Steelers in 2020
Between football seasons, T.J. Watt has co-hosted a reality show of “Ultimate Tag” with older brothers J.J. and Derek. He also has appeared in a national commercial for a fast food chain that featured his siblings and parents. What Watt hasn’t done is forgotten the highly skilled work as one...
Former Steelers scout Bill Nunn selected as Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
The contingent of Pittsburgh Steelers representatives entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame could increase again in 2021. Bill Nunn, a long-time scout and administrator who unearthed players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 1960s, was named posthumously as the Contributor Finalist by the Hall of Fame on...
Chuks Okorafor making most of chance to win starting RT job with Steelers
When Chuks Okorafor reported for his third training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he wanted to work on the positioning of his hands. The goal was to improve his technique on the offensive line. As a byproduct, his hands could help him grab the right tackle spot away from good...
Guard David DeCastro returns to Steelers practice after week-long absence
For the first time since the Pittsburgh Steelers put on the pads a week ago, they had their All-Pro right guard on the practice field. David DeCastro practiced Monday after missing the previous five sessions with an undisclosed injury. His return came on a day when right tackle Chuks Okorafor...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 7: Ben Roethlisberger added to Steelers’ trophy collectionVideo
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 7: Ben Roethlisberger From Terry Bradshaw’s final healthy season in 1982 and over the next two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers used a baker’s dozen...
NFL coronavirus testing concerns cause 6 Steelers players to miss practice
Six Pittsburgh Steelers players were absent from practice Saturday night at Heinz Field because of coronavirus testing irregularities, but general manager Kevin Colbert said Sunday all have been cleared to attend team activities. “None of those players were required to be placed on Reserve/Covid-19 and will be returning to meetings...
