Chris Adamski stories, Page 30
Likely to serve as Steelers RB2 this week, veteran Cordarrelle Patterson happy to play anywhere
“What the? Get out of here!” A pair Cordarrelle Patterson’s teammates gave an overly dramatic spit-take to playfully mock him as they stood and listened to Patterson answer a media question Friday about his position versatility. “I don’t sell myself short for anything, man. I feel like I could play...
Steelers rookie Mason McCormick confident, excited to make expected 1st NFL start Sunday
In his NFL debut, Mason McCormick made it into the game for one play — a placekick try. During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second game, McCormick jogged onto the field for three such snaps. This past Sunday during Week 3 of his rookie season, McCormick rotated into the game on offense....
Steelers injury report: Jaylen Warren, Alex Highsmith, MyCole Pruitt out vs. Colts
As expected throughout the week, Friday’s league-mandated Pittsburgh Steelers status report made official that running back Jaylen Warren, outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and reserve tight end MyCole Pruitt will not play in Sunday’s game at the Indianapolis Colts. None of those three practiced all week. Starting left guard Isaac Seumalo...
Steelers prep for challenge of young Colts ‘Avatar’ QB Anthony Richardson
He scored a perfect “99” on the NFL’s official statistical arm’s “Athleticism Score” during last year’s combine. His time in the 40-yard dash (4.43 seconds) would have fit in well at wide receiver or cornerback. His vertical leap (40.5 inches) was among the best of any prospect that year, regardless...
Jaylen Warren remains out, Isaac Seumalo limited at Steelers practice
It appears increasingly likely that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without running back Jaylen Warren for their next game, and that left guard Isaac Seumalo also might not return to the lineup. Warren missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday, according to the league-mandated injury report, after leaving this...
On Sports: Steelers eye WR trade market; a Zach Banner comeback?; Duck Hodges’ humblebrag
In today’s On Sports, pinch hitting for First Call, the Steelers could be back in the market for a wide receiver, a former Steelers fan favorite wants to make a comeback and a former Steelers QB flexes on social media. After Aiyuk #KirkWatch doesn’t carry the same cache as #AiyukWatch....
Steelers’ Darnell Washington fined for illegal block vs. Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington said Wednesday that he was fined by the NFL for an illegal crackback block he delivered at some point during this past Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Washington, though, said he did not know what play the league was referencing in delivering...
Starting G Isaac Seumalo returns to practice; RB Jaylen Warren sits out for Steelers
Veteran starting left guard Isaac Seumalo practiced for the first time during the regular season for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, providing hope he could make his 2024 debut Sunday. Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury after the preseason ended and had not practiced or played since. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated...
Calvin Anderson eager to serve as Steelers’ ‘swing’ OT; former 1st-round pick C.J. Henderson added
Calvin Anderson might not have been familiar with the Pittsburgh Steelers upon signing with them this week, but the offensive tackle has had positive interactions with a high-profile former Steelers assistant. Brought in to be the Steelers’ “swing tackle,” Anderson said he learned how to effectively serve as the backup...
Talk of the town: After 2-sack game, Herbig likely to be deployed more by Steelers
As is his nature, Nick Herbig is reluctant to talk about himself. Even after his first career two-sack game Sunday. “Not too worried about that,” Herbig said after his big contributions to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home-opener win. “At the end of the day, we got a ‘Dub’ (win).” What about...
Justin Fields feeling at peace, confident with Steelers after 1st personal 3-game win streak
This past week marked six months since the day Justin Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Only human, Fields surely could be excused for experiencing angst knowing the Chicago Bears had elected to move on from him for a mere third-day draft choice after he had served as their...
By design, Steelers get rookie OL Mason McCormick into game at LG, ‘Mr. Eligible’ TE
For the second consecutive week, the Pittsburgh Steelers went into a game with the unconventional-for-the-NFL intention of running a rotation at one of their positions along the offensive line. A week after planning on working in Broderick Jones for some series in place of starting right tackle Troy Fautanu, the...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith, Jaylen Warren, Cory Trice leave victory because of injury
Three starting-caliber Pittsburgh Steelers players left Sunday’s win because of lower-body injuries and did not return. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered a groin injury late during the second quarter of a 20-10 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. No. 3 outside cornerback Cory Trice had left during the first quarter...
Chargers star QB Justin Herbert starts game vs. Steelers but does not finish it
Despite missing copious practice time this week and getting a “questionable” designation to play because of a high-ankle sprain, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert started Sunday’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he did not finish it. After working out on the field about two hours before the game,...
4 Downs: Steelers, Chargers top NFL in myriad defensive metrics through 2 weeksVideo
1. Dominant D’s With all the caveats that it’s been a mere two weeks of the NFL season, there is a strong statistical case to be made that Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers home opener will feature the two best defenses in the league. The Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are each...
Scouting the Steelers opponent: Chargers also off to 2-0 start based on defense
SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Last meeting Chargers beat Steelers, 41-37, on Nov. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles Key matchup Mike Tomlin vs. Jim Harbaugh Though Tomlin and John Harbaugh have the second-most career meetings of any coaching duo in NFL history (35), this is only the second time Tomlin has matched...
Amid chaos of injuries and rookies on Steelers’ O-line, James Daniels quietly the unit’s rock
Spencer Anderson was relaxing and enjoying the good food and good company of a unit dinner for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Thursday evening when his phone began blowing up. No, not social media notifications. Not fan mail. It was veteran teammate James Daniels. “I’m sitting there,” Anderson said after Friday’s...
Roman Wilson given official green light to play, MyCole Pruitt out for Steelers vs. Chargers
Injury no longer will prevent a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie third-round pick from making his NFL debut. Receiver Roman Wilson practiced fully for a second consecutive day Friday and lacked an injury designation on the league-mandated status report for Sunday’s home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson suffered an ankle...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert listed as questionable to face Steelers on Sunday
In Week 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a quarterback playing in a live game for the first time in more than 10 months. In Week 2, the opponent started a rookie making his second career start. Could the Steelers be catching another break for their home opener Sunday? Star quarterback...
Troy Fautanu ‘tweaks’ injury, leaves Steelers practice, perhaps re-opens RT for Broderick Jones
Troy Fautanu’s tenure as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle might be halted after less than a week. Fautanu left Friday’s practice because of a knee injury that Broderick Jones referenced as “a little tweak.” Five days after Jones lost his starting job to Fautanu and then was pulled in-game...
‘You (mess) up, you get pulled’ — Broderick Jones at peace with benching, future with Steelers
Four days after suffering the humiliation of getting pulled from a game — mid-series — by an angry coach to cap a week in which he was demoted from first-team status, Broderick Jones was taking the situation in stride. “(Shoot), I played bad,” Jones said of his disastrous offensive series...
Roman Wilson practices fully, MyCole Pruitt remains out for Steelers
Roman Wilson was upgraded to a full practice participant Thursday, indicating he could be on track to make his NFL debut Sunday. Wilson, a rookie receiver drafted in the third round, fully practiced for the second time since suffering an ankle injury less than a week into training camp at...
Roman Wilson limited at Steelers practice, Najee Harris has achieved ‘veteran day off’ status
Rookie receiver Roman Wilson remains limited at Pittsburgh Steelers practices, putting his status to make his NFL debut in doubt again for the home opener Sunday. Since suffering an ankle injury early during training camp, Wilson has made it through only one “full” practice over the past seven weeks —...
Rodney Williams moved to Steelers’ active roster, as WR Ben Skowronek heads to IR
Rodney Williams is back on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ active roster, part of a handful of minor roster moves announced before Wednesday’s practice. Williams becomes the fifth tight end on the 53-man list, joining Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, MyCole Pruitt and Connor Heyward. There have been times the Steelers carried as...
Hines Ward, James Harrison, James Farrior among Steelers nominated for Hall of Fame
Four two-time Super Bowl winners from the mid-2000s are among seven former Pittsburgh Steelers players on the initial list of “modern era” nominees for the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Receiver Hines Ward, linebackers James Farrior and James Harrison and defensive tackle Casey Hampton each played...
