Joe Rutter stories, Page 97
Mike Tomlin: ‘No bumps in the road’ for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
Mike Tomlin provided a brief update Thursday on the status of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his recovery from right elbow surgery in September. “He’s doing great thus far,” Tomlin said on a 15-minute conference call with fans. “He’s in great physical condition. Rehabilitation in regards to the injury...
Mike Tomlin ready for James Conner to resume ‘featured runner’ role in 2020Video
Mike Tomlin’s preference to have a workhorse runner in the Pittsburgh Steelers backfield was tested last year because of injuries to starter James Conner. As he prepares for his 14th season as coach, Tomlin sounds like he’s ready to stick with his tried-and-true approach — with Conner again leading the...
Inside linebacker help for Steelers will come from within, says GM Kevin Colbert
In the two months since the Pittsburgh Steelers released Mark Barron, the organization has done little in the way of adding candidates to replace him at inside linebacker. The position was ignored in free agency and in the recruitment of former XFL players. It wasn’t addressed in the NFL Draft,...
NBC to highlight ‘Immaculate Reception’ during airing of NFL’s greatest plays
Voted the greatest play in NFL history, “The Immaculate Reception” will get some screen time this weekend on NBC. As part of the network’s “NFL 100: Greatest” series, the immaculate catch made by Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris in a 1972 playoff game against the Oakland Raiders will be...
Kevin Colbert on Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I’ve never worried about his conditioning’
NFL insider Jay Glazer’s supposed joke about Ben Roethlisberger being “allergic” to offseason conditioning may have ruffled the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, but it didn’t cause a stir in the organization’s front office. General manager Kevin Colbert, in fact, did what he usually does when such controversial statements are made in...
Steelers support grant program to provide equipment, resources for Pittsburgh-area youth leagues
The Pittsburgh Steelers have partnered with USA Football to award grants for new equipment and uniforms to youth and scholastic programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, will award $1 million in resources in 2020 based on “need, merit and the organization’s commitment to coaching...
From TE to ILB, ranking the best and worst Steelers’ offseason moves
The transition from monitoring offseason transactions to overseeing offseason training — even if on a virtual basis — began Monday for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This period, also known as Phase 1 of the NFL’s conditioning program, provides an opportune time to analyze the moves the Steelers made — or didn’t...
Steelers seek niche for rookie RB Anthony McFarland as James Conner retains starting role
With the six players they added in the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers provided depth and competition equally on offense and defense. Three picks were used to address positions on each side of the ball, and the order of those selections indicated no immediate starters will be required from the...
Steelers round out undrafted free agent class by signing Baylor DE James Lockhart
James Lockhart, a defensive end from Baylor, became the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agent class to sign his contract, finalizing his deal Friday. Lockhart is the 10th undrafted free agent to sign with the Steelers in the aftermath of the NFL Draft last weekend. A redshirt senior,...
Steelers sign 3 more undrafted free agents
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued the process of signing their undrafted free agents by getting defensive tackle Josiah Coatney of Ole Miss, Auburn fullback Spencer Nigh and Tulane center Christian Montano under contract. The Steelers have signed nine of the 10 undrafted free agents they agreed to terms with Saturday after...
Notre Dame coach lauds versatility that WR Chase Claypool brings to Steelers
Chase Claypool’s four years at Notre Dame included just about everything on the football field short of playing with marching band at halftime. The second-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Claypool lined up on the short side and wide sides of the field. He played in the slot. If...
Steelers sign six undrafted free agents to contracts
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the first six of the 10 undrafted free agents they agreed to terms with Saturday upon conclusion of the NFL Draft. Signing contracts Tuesday were linebackers Leo Lewis of Mississippi State and John Houston of USC, cornerbacks James Pierre of Florida Atlantic and Trajan Bandy of...
Former Pitt RB Darrin Hall among 3 players waived by Steelers
To clear space on the 90-man roster for the undrafted free agents they signed Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers waived three players Sunday, including former Pitt running back Darrin Hall. Also waived were wide receiver Jamal Custis and safety Tray Matthews. After drafting six players and signing 10 undrafted free agents,...
Kevin Dotson provides big-bodied option for Steelers on offensive lineVideo
Kevin Dotson provides a big body the Pittsburgh Steelers can put in the interior of their offensive line. The question is when. “His ability to compete for playing time will be etched out as we get to know him and so forth,” coach Mike Tomlin said Saturday after the Steelers...
Youth takes backseat to experience in Steelers draft class
The makeup of the Pittsburgh Steelers draft this weekend took on a different feel, and it had nothing to do with restrictions placed on the organization by the coronavirus pandemic. The Steelers went with more experienced players, shunning the underclassmen they typically covet when sifting through college prospects. Five of...
Steelers take another Maryland player, safety Antoine Brooks, in 6th roundVideo
Antoine Brooks Jr. nearly quit football five years ago when he was injured during his senior season at DuVal High in Lanham, Md. On Saturday, his decision to keep playing was rewarded when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected the Maryland safety in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11,...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Kevin DotsonVideo
Kevin Dotson Fourth-round pick, No. 135 overall Guard, Louisiana-Lafayette 6-4, 310 pounds Stats: Started 52 of 53 career games for the Cajuns Hometown: Plaquemine, La. It’s starts this weekend pic.twitter.com/4Vd6BvgAmn— Kevin Dotson (@kdd7696) April 22, 2020 Was named a first-team All-American by the AP, USA Today, Sports Illustrated and Pro...
Steelers take Maryland RB Anthony McFarland with first 4th-round pickVideo
Anthony McFarland joins a crowded position room with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Maryland running back, who was selected by the Steelers on Saturday in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, will compete for playing time with the likes of James Conner, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels, Kerrith Whyte and...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Alex HighsmithVideo
ALEX HIGHSMITH Third-round pick, No. 102 overall Outside linebacker, Charlotte 6-3, 248 pounds Stats: 21.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks in 13 games. He ranked fourth nationally in sacks and fifth in tackles for loss. Hometown: Wilmington, N.C. Alex Highsmith is headed to the @steelers!Congrats @highsmith34!#ShrineBowlPro x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/6hO0pJGFgl—...
Steelers select Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool with 2nd-round pickVideo
Adding to their arsenal of young wide receivers, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool with their second-round draft pick Friday night. Claypool was taken No. 49 overall. The Steelers didn’t have a first-round pick after trading it to Miami last year to acquire safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Claypool was...
Last time Steelers didn’t have 1st round pick, they had dud of a draft
Since they traded for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in September, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew they were bucking history by entering the 2020 NFL Draft without a first-round draft pick. It has been 53 years, to be exact, since the Steelers didn’t have a first-rounder. And the organization can only hope that...
Jalen Reagor, a wideout associated with Steelers, goes to Eagles in 1st round of NFL Draft
If it’s any consolation to Pittsburgh Steelers fans, at least speedy TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor will begin his NFL career in Pennsylvania. It just will take place on the eastern part of the state, not the western. Reagor, a 5-foot-11, 206-pound deep threat and presumed second-round pick, didn’t make...
Joe Rutter’s mock NFL Draft: Steelers to target playmakers early
Mock drafts are like noses in that everyone has one. And many folks treat such endeavors like that certain popular brand of potato chip — you can’t have just one. Not here. This mock for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the first and only one I have produced this year. It...
Unlike last year, Steelers could go in several directions with top draft pick
When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up 10 spots and selected linebacker Devin Bush with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, it hardly constituted as a surprise. Team president Art Rooney II admitted as much, calling the Bush selection “maybe the worst-kept secret of the draft.” The...
NFL Draft CB breakdown: Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah has top spot locked downVideo
1. Jeff Okudah Ohio State, 6-1, 205 Okudah will be the first cornerback taken, and that could happen within the top five picks. His NFL comparable is Patrick Peterson. As a junior, Okudah was a first-team All-American and a Jim Thorpe finalist as the nation’s top defensive back. Okudah led...
