Joe Rutter stories, Page 92
Steelers simulate pregame conditions before night practice at Heinz Field
No fans were seated inside Heinz Field on Saturday for a night practice held by the Pittsburgh Steelers. No Terrible Towels twirled. Nobody played “Renegade” before a crucial defensive stand. Yet, in several ways, the Steelers treated the workout like it was a Sunday afternoon home game in October. The...
Mason Rudolph ready to rebound as Steelers backup QB after rocky 2019 seasonVideo
From the moment he conducted his season-wrapping press conference — one day after the Pittsburgh Steelers fell short of the playoffs for the second year in a row — Mike Tomlin put his support behind Mason Rudolph. Team president Art Rooney II and general manager Kevin Colbert quickly followed suit....
Life in NFL slowing down for speedy Steelers ILB Devin BushVideo
For someone who plays his position with such acceleration, Devin Bush is happy to see the information flow at inside linebacker begin to decelerate as he prepares for his second NFL season. “It’s a lot better than last year,” said Bush, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick in 2019. “Last year...
Steelers add former Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud, waive Saeed Blacknall
Swapping wide receivers on the 80-man roster Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Clemson player Ray-Ray McCloud and waived former Penn State pass catcher Saeed Blacknall. McCloud, a sixth-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2018, has played in 16 games over the past two seasons, one with Buffalo...
Steelers WR Ryan Switzer makes most of chance in 2-minute drillVideo
Ryan Switzer showed what he could do Wednesday when he’s healthy and in sync with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. With the Pittsburgh Steelers utilizing a two-minute drill to start practice at Heinz Field, the 25-year-old slot receiver made two of the biggest plays on a 57-yard march that began with 1...
DE Stephon Tuitt wanted to return from injury last season if Steelers made playoffs
J.J. Watt showed the NFL last season that a mid-year torn pectoral injury isn’t necessarily season-ending. The Houston Texans star defensive end had surgery to repair a torn pec in late October, then surprisingly returned eight weeks later to play in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Stephon Tuitt...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 12: Terry Bradshaw had perfect record in Steelers’ biggest moments
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. 12: Terry Bradshaw Once the most accomplished passer in Pittsburgh Steelers history, Terry Bradshaw has watched Ben Roethlisberger erase nearly all of his records...
Steelers rookie guard Kevin Dotson leaves practice with knee injury
Kevin Dotson, the rookie fourth-round guard from Louisiana, suffered one of the first medical setbacks of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp when he left practice Tuesday with a knee injury. Tight end Dax Raymond, an undrafted free agent signed by the Steelers in July, rolled his ankle and didn’t finish practice,...
Steelers rookie Chase Claypool catches eye of veteran CB Joe HadenVideo
Cameras caught footage of Chase Claypool leaping high in the air Monday, using every inch of his 6-foot-4 frame to snag a Ben Roethlisberger fade pass in the left corner of the end zone at Heinz Field. What Claypool did a few moments later in the other corner while the...
Mike Tomlin brings ‘competitive atmosphere’ to 1st padded practice at Steelers’ training camp
From one perspective, what the Pittsburgh Steelers did Monday resembled a training camp practice like so many of those that have taken place over the years at Saint Vincent. Players gathered on the field, stretched and transitioned to individual blocking and catching drills. A seven-play 2-point simulation came next, and...
Cam Heyward on contract talks with Steelers: Takes ‘two to tango’
With the NFL season set to open in four weeks, Cameron Heyward awaits a contract extension he once thought might have been finalized with the Pittsburgh Steelers months ago. Heyward said Monday “nothing of substance” has taken place regarding extending a contract that expires in March. Heyward is entering the...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 15: Chuck Cooper helped break NBA’s racial barrier
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. 15: Chuck Cooper Eye-popping statistics weren’t the reason Chuck Cooper finally earned his place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019....
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 16: Al Oliver provided plenty of hits for Lumber Company 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. 16: Al Oliver Thanks to his knack for plucking balls out of the dirt at first base, Al Oliver was given an appropriate nickname...
Steelers ready to call on Devin Bush to take on bigger role this season
Devin Bush did just about everything asked of a 21-year-old rookie inside linebacker plopped into the middle of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense last season. From a statistical standpoint, Bush had the best start to a Steelers career of any player at his position. He led the team with 109 tackles,...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin ready to get most out of practice time once hitting begins
If the coronavirus pandemic had not altered the NFL landscape, Monday would represent just another ordinary practice day in the training camp grind for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They likely would be holding a morning walkthrough followed by a two-hour practice in the late afternoon at Saint Vincent College. They would...
Steelers activate RB Jaylen Samuels from reserve/covid-19 list
Coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that he expects to have a healthy roster of players when the first padded practice begins next week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Running back Jaylen Samuels will be part of that group. Samuels was activated Thursday from the reserve/covid-19 group, making him eligible to practice....
Cancer survivor James Conner never considered opting out of Steelers’ 2020 seasonVideo
Given his medical history, James Conner had every reason to be wary about playing football as a high-risk candidate to contract covid-19. As a cancer survivor, Conner had perhaps the best reason of any NFL player for wanting to opt out of the 2020 season. Conner didn’t waver in his...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 19: Pirates’ Bob Friend made durability hallmarkVideo
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. 19: Bob Friend Pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1950s was like taking the mound for the home teams these days at PNC...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 23: Mike Wagner made career of big-time interceptions for ’70s Steelers
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. 23: Mike Wagner Mike Wagner had a knack for making big plays in big moments. For evidence, look no further than the work he...
WR James Washington returns to active roster for Steelers
Wide receiver James Washington was activated from the reserve/covid-19 list Friday, reducing the number of Pittsburgh Steelers players on the list to two. Washington was placed on the newly created list Aug. 2. Cornerback Justin Layne and running back Jaylen Samuels remain on the list. Washington, who is entering his...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 25: Kevin Stevens excelled as power forward for Penguins’ first 2 Cup teamsVideo
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. 25: Kevin Stevens When it comes to naming the best Pittsburgh athlete to wear No. 25, the decision is akin to picking your favorite...
Ben Roethlisberger impresses Steelers’ Mike Tomlin with his ‘velocity’ in early throwing sessions
For the first time since his franchise quarterback shredded his elbow nearly 11 months ago, coach Mike Tomlin watched Ben Roethlisberger throw passes at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger tossed to teammates Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the strength and conditioning portion of training camp that is taking place at the Pittsburgh...
Steelers 1 of 3 NFL teams with no covid-19 opt-outsVideo
As the deadline for NFL players to opt out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns approached Thursday, Mike Tomlin was confident he would have a complete Pittsburgh Steelers roster heading into on-field workouts at training camp. Tomlin had reason for optimism. No Steelers player elected to opt out...
Steelers ticket holders have until Aug. 14 to request full refund for 2020 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers set an Aug. 14 deadline for season-ticket holders to request a full refund or credit for games played with fans in attendance at Heinz Field this season. The Steelers already have refunded the cost of tickets for the two home preseason games that were canceled because of...
Diontae Johnson ready to renew connection with Steelers QB Ben RoethlisbergerVideo
By almost any measure, the numbers Diontae Johnson posted in 2019 were impressive. His 59 receptions led all rookie pass catchers in the NFL and were the most by anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. His 680 receiving yards were second on the team and sixth among all rookies. His...
