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Four Downs: Steelers tight end corps among most unproductive in NFLVideo
1. Slight ends A typical narrative says the tight end is a young quarterback’s best friend. Not for Mason Rudolph and the Steelers. Since Rudolph became the starter, Vance McDonald and Nick Vannett have appeared in seven games each (McDonald missed one because of injury, and Vannett was acquired a...
Total of 33 Steelers, Browns players fined for involvement in Nov. 14 fracasVideo
In addition to the high-profile and widely reported fines and suspensions levied to Myles Garrett, Larry Ogunjobi, Maurkice Pouncey and Mason Rudolph, 29 other players were fined by the NFL for actions during last week’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns game. Twenty-nine players — 19 Steelers and 10 Browns — were fined...
Mason Rudolph fined $50K by NFL for fight with Myles Garrett
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was fined $50,000 for his fight with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the waning moments of their game Nov. 14 at FirstEnergy Stadium. Rudolph tussled with Garrett with eight seconds remaining in the Steelers’ 21-7 loss. Garrett took Rudolph to the ground after...
Kevin Gorman: With Browns hanging over their heads, Steelers better beat BengalsVideo
The Cincinnati Bengals should serve as the perfect antidote for what ails the Pittsburgh Steelers, if only it wasn’t for the Cleveland Browns. Beating the winless Bengals should be a given. They haven’t defeated the Steelers since 2015, and are one loss shy of setting a record for worst start...
Steelers confident Mason Rudolph can rebound from worst NFL startVideo
Before the final eight seconds transpired at FirstEnergy Stadium, Mason Rudolph already was set to the face the most challenging week of preparation in his young NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before Rudolph scuffled with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, before he was hit on the head by...
Browns’ Jarvis Landry: Myles Garrett inquiry by NFL unfairVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry called the NFL for two penalties — false start and illegal procedure in its handling of Myles Garrett’s suspension. “It was not fair to Myles,” Landry said. Garrett was banned indefinitely by the league for striking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph...
Days after signing with Steelers, WR Deon Cain takes 1st-team reps, expects role in offenseVideo
Deon Cain couldn’t contain his smile. A week earlier, he was on an NFL practice squad, likely pondering what kind of future he had in the NFL. Friday, he was taking first-team reps for a team in a playoff race. “I’m feeling great, man,” Cain said after Pittsburgh Steelers practice...
Bengals’ A.J. Green won’t play against Steelers on SundayVideo
At least the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have to deal with a longtime nemesis in their game Sunday. Cincinnati Bengals star receiver A.J. Green was officially ruled out of the upcoming game at Paul Brown Stadium against the Steelers. Although Green has not played all season because of an ankle...
Steelers offense aims to fix short-yardage troublesVideo
Last week’s game was one of the worst overall offensive performances for the Pittsburgh Steelers in recent memory. But it perhaps was only an extra yard gained here or there from turning out a whole lot different. “It’s crazy how such little things can affect a play,” tight end Nick...
JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner out vs. Bengals; Steelers’ Diontae Johnson will play
Two of the three Pittsburgh Steelers players who entered the week in the NFL’s concussion protocol have been cleared to play in Sunday’s game. Most notably, Diontae Johnson emerged from a full week of practice without incident and will be in uniform for the Steelers’ game at the Cincinnati Bengals....
Mark Madden: Myles Garrett’s unproven racism accusation will follow Steelers QB Mason Rudolph forever
Cleveland’s Myles Garrett accused the Steelers’ Mason Rudolph of using a racial slur in the moments preceding Garrett swinging Rudolph’s helmet at Rudolph’s head. Garrett’s indefinite suspension nonetheless was upheld. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league investigated Garrett’s claim and “found no such evidence” it’s true. But that doesn’t...
Steelers add Patrick Morris to active roster to take place of suspended Maurkice Pouncey
The Pittsburgh Steelers promoted Patrick Morris from their practice squad to the 53-man roster Friday, giving them an extra interior offensive lineman for the duration of Maurkice Pouncey’s two-game suspension. Morris has been with the Steelers since signing as an undrafted free agent out of TCU in 2018. A center...
Tim Benz: Browns’ Myles Garrett should be suspended for what he did off the field, too
Not only should you dismiss Myles Garrett’s claim that Mason Rudolph uttered a racial slur. You also should dismiss Garrett’s defense of making it. At his hearing to reduce his suspension for ripping off Rudolph’s helmet and swinging it during Week 11 of the NFL season, Garrett apparently made the...
What, exactly, are the 0-10 Bengals trying to do heading into Steelers matchup?
So, wait. The Steelers play on Sunday? They actually have another game? See, I thought we were just going to argue about the last 14 seconds of the defeat in Cleveland last Thursday for the final six weeks of the season. I must’ve gotten some bad information. That’s probably Mason...
First Call: Patriots reportedly consider Antonio Brown reunion; mockery of Myles Garrett
In Friday’s “First Call,” are the Patriots really thinking about trying to get Antonio Brown back on their roster? Myles Garrett’s celebrity twin. The Bengals have many problems. We focus on one in particular. And former Pitt basketball star Steven Adams brings the funny in a new commercial. `Kicking the...
Steelers teammates defend Mason Rudolph against Myles Garrett’s allegation of racial slurVideo
Mason Rudolph’s teammates again rushed to his defense Thursday, a week after Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett clubbed him with his own helmet. This time, the Pittsburgh Steelers defended their quarterback after Garrett reportedly accused Rudolph of using a racial slur when a brawl broke out between the two...
Kevin Gorman: Browns’ Myles Garrett should have to wear shameful claim like a scarlet letterVideo
Mason Rudolph can’t seem to escape the brawl with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett — not even at Pittsburgh Steelers headquarters — but Thursday’s news crossed a new line. As Rudolph stood in line for food in the cafeteria at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, a nearby television tuned to...
No more ‘Benny Snell football,’ but Steelers rookie ‘110%’ healthy, ready to contribute
Benny Snell is no longer referencing “Benny Snell football.” But Snell is ready to show his talents once again. “I’m 110%, baby,” the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back said Thursday. Snell was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day Thursday and is primed to return from knee surgery...
Steelers’ newest running back, Kerrith Whyte, eager to make NFL debutVideo
It was his first day in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room earlier this week, his NFL debut days away. Even with that dream on the horizon, Kerrith Whyte wasn’t going to overthink it. “I try to keep football real simple,” the Steelers newest running back said. “I have been playing...
James Conner, JuJu Smith-Schuster sit out practice again for Steelers
It is increasingly likely the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the winless Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday without two of their starting skill position players. Running back James Conner (shoulder) and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion/knee) did not practice Thursday for the second day in a row. The 5-5 Steelers have just...
NFL upholds Myles Garrett’s suspension, cuts Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey’s to 2 gamesVideo
One week after the helmet slam heard ‘round the world, the NFL finalized its discipline for the primary Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns involved. Cleveland defensive lineman Myles Garrett had his suspension for the remainder of this season upheld by appeals officer James Thrash, the league announced Thursday. Garrett, who...
Steelers teammates defend Mason Rudolph against Myles Garrett’s allegation of racial slurVideo
Mason Rudolph’s teammates again rushed to his defense Thursday, a week after Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett clubbed him with his own helmet. This time, the Pittsburgh Steelers defended their quarterback after Garrett reportedly accused Rudolph of using a racial slur when a brawl broke out between the two...
Tim Benz: Should Steelers bring back wildcat vs. Bengals again?Video
It felt a little dirty, didn’t it? Digging that deep into your bag of tricks. To beat that team. At home. That was my reaction after the 0-3 Steelers frequently busted out the “wildcat” look en route to beating the 0-3 Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football back on Sept....
Cleveland company selling ‘Pittsburgh started it’ shirts after Steelers-Browns melee
They don’t necessarily like what Myles Garrett did, but one Cleveland-based company is pinning the blame for Garrett’s actions elsewhere. GV Art + Design is selling “Pittsburgh started it” shirts on its website a week after the Browns defensive end ripped the helmet off Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and struck...
First Call: OBJ explains mocking Steelers’ Mike Tomlin; Hue Jackson wants Colin Kaepernick in PittsburghVideo
In Thursday’s “First Call,” Hue Jackson wants Colin Kaepernick to wind up in Pittsburgh. Odell Beckham Jr. explains his yawn gesture toward Mike Tomlin. And an NHL ref with Pittsburgh ties has a bad night. Not so boring If Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was bored by the addition of...
