Chris Adamski stories, Page 38
‘I want Beanie’ — Steelers coaches handpick 1-on-1 matchup Bishop vs. George Pickens
After the first full-team drill of Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers training-camp practice, the defensive backs and wide receivers groups gathered opposite each other near the goal line on the left side as viewed from the bleachers at Chuck Noll Field. Quarterbacks stood in line between the hashes at about the 10-yard...
George Pickens makes another 1-handed catch during Steelers training camp practiceVideo
George Pickens offered another highlight for those attending Tuesday’s training-camp practice at Saint Vincent. The Steelers’ third-year receiver, Pickens was targeted by quarterback Justin Fields on the only throw among seven snaps of the “seven shots” 2-point conversion simulation that typically begins the team drills portion of each practice day....
Steelers inside the ropes: ‘Backs on backers’ doesn’t disappointVideo
Coach Mike Tomlin was beaming as he always does during this particular day that typically falls on the first practice day of the second week of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. “Let’s go!” he boomed, to no one in particular but loud enough for all to hear. It was time for...
5 observations as Steelers training camp ramps up intensity with pads coming on
It’s been a relatively drama-free start to the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. No holdouts or “hold-ins”. No major skirmishes. No off-field controversy. No significant injuries. (During practice, anyway). None other than the new starting quarterback, of course, has missed the entirety of camp because of a calf strain suffered...
Tyler Matakevich happy to be back with Steelers, knows his role on special teams, new kickoff rule
In some ways to Tyler Matakevich, it’s been feeling as if he never left. In others, it’s as if Matakevich’s return to the Pittsburgh Steelers makes it feel as if he’s joined an entirely new team. “Obviously, there’s been a lot of changes,” the inside linebacker said on the fourth...
Steelers inside the ropes: 1st-rounder Troy Fautanu gets 1st chance at some reps with 1st teamers
It was just a taste, and it might perhaps have been done only out of necessity following a minor injury. But the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick got his first taste of first-team reps. Troy Fautanu ran at right tackle with the offensive starters at various points during Sunday’s training-camp practice...
‘I am serious about it’ – Nate Herbig applies himself to being Steelers starting center
Spend any time in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room, and you quickly will find out one of the most gregarious players apt to frequently joke with teammates is veteran offensive lineman Nate Herbig. But when it comes to the new and higher-profile duties he has been handling this summer, Herbig...
Steelers inside the ropes: Justin Fields, 1st-team offense struggles with consistency
For a third consecutive day to open Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, Justin Fields was leading the first-team offense. Saturday, the fourth-year NFL quarterback continued to show inconsistencies. With Fields taking the snaps during the “seven shots” 2-point conversion style drills that traditionally begin the team portion of practices, the offense...
Steelers inside the ropes: Pat Freiermuth gets the 1st looks from Justin Fields
Many anticipate a step up in production in 2024 from Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. If the start of the second practice of training camp is any indication, Freiermuth is going to be getting plenty of looks from his quarterbacks. Freiermuth was targeted on each of the first two...
Steelers’ Justin Fields embraces opportunity to take 1st-team reps with Russell Wilson out
So, there was some uncertainty about who would take first-team reps at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp, after all. Just not for the reason some predicted. Justin Fields ran with the starting offense on Day 1 of camp at Saint Vincent on Thursday. It wasn’t because coach...
Subtle changes by 1st day make clear this Steelers training camp is… different
Mike Tomlin’s booming voice still carried well over Chuck Noll Stadium. His command of practice was the same, and the dark sunglasses and full, cropped beard appeared as familiar as ever. Still, there was something that longtime observers of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp found jarringly different about Tomlin during the...
Steelers GM Omar Khan on prospective trade for WR: ‘There’s nothing ongoing’
General manager Omar Khan left open the possibility the Pittsburgh Steelers would yet acquire a veteran wide receiver before the regular season begins. At some points during a news conference Thursday, Khan made it sound not all that unlikely that, over the next six weeks, they might trade for or...
Steelers inside the ropes: Rookie offensive linemen carry 2nd-team status for 1st camp practice
With three picks among the first half of April’s draft devoted to offensive linemen, the Pittsburgh Steelers signaled a proverbial changing of the guard along that unit in the not-too-distant future. The operative word — if one practice means anything — remains future. First-round tackle Troy Fautanu, second-round center Zach...
QB Wilson reports to 1st camp with Steelers feeling a bit like a rookie again
There has been no tangible evidence over the past four months that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a “quarterback controversy” or that there is any reason to believe that veteran Russell Wilson will not be the starter when the regular season begins in September. Even if neither 18-year head coach Mike...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin on camp practice start time, joint practice with Bills, ‘Hard Knocks’
Fans will learn they better not hit that snooze button to make it to Saint Vincent in time for most Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practices this year. On the eve of the first 10:30 a.m. practice — some four hours earlier than when it has been over the past five...
Cole Holcomb, Dean Lowry, Cordarrelle Patterson begin Steelers camp on non-practice lists
Upon conclusion of the annual conditioning test staged on reporting day for Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, coach Mike Tomlin formally proclaimed, “All are present and accounted for.” But that does not mean that all 91 players on the camp roster will be taking part when Thursday’s first practice begins Thursday...
Najee Harris disappointed but moves on after Steelers declined option, haven’t offered extensionVideo
If Najee Harris had his way, he would remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a long time. Then again, if Harris had his way, he also would have had his fifth-year contract option for 2025 picked up. But the Steelers didn’t make the latter happen. And Harris said Wednesday that...
Steelers A to Z: ILB Payton Wilson comes with a lengthy résumé belying status as 3rd-round pick
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Defense
Here’s a look at the Steelers’ roster on the defensive side of the ball entering training camp. TribLive broke down the offense yesterday. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. DEFENSE Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 The biggest off-field drama of camp surrounds if Heyward will...
Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
Here’s a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ specialists entering training camp. TribLive also broke down the offense and defense. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 The only player on the roster to have been with the Steelers for multiple playoff victories,...
5 Players to watch as Steelers prepare to open training camp
With the Pittsburgh Steelers trickling into Unity Township in advance of Wednesday’s mandatory reporting day to Saint Vincent for the start of training camp, here are five players who are worthy of keeping an eye on when practices begin Thursday: 1. Patrick Queen We’ll omit the four — four! —...
Steelers A to Z: TE Rodney ‘Hot Rod’ Williams looks to build off 1st NFL action
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
Steelers A to Z: Germany’s Julius Welschof quite an athlete, but needs refining to be NFL OLB
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
Steelers GM Omar Khan leaves imprint on roster with another aggressive offseason
It’s been 26 months since Omar Khan took over as head of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Andy Weidl brought on as his top lieutenant. Would you believe that among the 91 players who will report to Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp this week,...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Offense
Here’s a look at the Steelers roster on the offensive side of the ball entering training camp. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. Quarterbacks 3 RUSSELL WILSON · 5-11 · 206 A likely Hall of Famer, but at 35 years old and coming off a Denver tenure that compelled...
