Chris Adamski stories, Page 51
Steelers notes: George Pickens hopeful for more open offense under Eddie Faulkner
George Pickens said he was not aware of Tuesday’s dismissal of Matt Canada until he showed up for work Wednesday. As for new offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner and the energy he brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Pickens probably won’t be asked explicitly to provide his input. He indicated Friday...
‘Not just a thumper’ – In 1st test in every-down role, Steelers’ Elandon Roberts thrives
Before Sunday, Elandon Roberts had appeared in 116 NFL regular-season games with 84 starts. He has won two Super Bowl rings, been part of three teams and been named a captain of two. But as much of a presence as Roberts has been in the middle of teams’ defenses, Roberts...
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Montravius Adams remain out, George Pickens to play Sunday for Steelers
It was a surprise earlier this week when George Pickens ended up on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report. By Friday, Pickens was back to fully practicing, and he had an explanation for why he missed some time. “I just got kicked in my shin,” Pickens said. “A little UFC action,...
George Pickens returns to Steelers practice, albeit in limited capacity
Wide receiver George Pickens returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity, a day after he missed a full session because of a shin injury. Pickens has not missed a game over his two-year NFL career and remains on track to play in Sunday’s game at the...
Steelers’ DC Teryl Austin impressed with Trenton Thompson, Mykal Walker stepping in
Neither Trenton Thompson nor Mykal Walker was with the Pittsburgh Steelers when training camp began. At this time a week ago, neither was on the active roster. But by this past Sunday in Cleveland, each was playing a major role in the defense during a road game against a division...
On 1st day of meetings led by Eddie Faulkner, Steelers offense presses forward
Like during nine of the previous 11 Wednesdays before it (not counting their Thursday night game or the bye week), this particular Wednesday featured a full offensive meeting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This particular one, though, differed from all the others — and not because it was Thanksgiving Eve. New...
Minkah Fitzpatrick remains out, George Pickens misses practice for Steelers
To open up a fourth consecutive week of game preparation since suffering a hamstring injury, Minkah Fitzpatrick once again was unable to take part in a Pittsburgh Steelers practice. The All Pro safety sat out Wednesday’s session, according to the league-mandated injury report. Fitzpatrick has not played since an Oct....
In wake of NFL Week 11 honor, Jaylen Warren doesn’t foresee changes to Steelers run game
For everyone advocating wholesale changes to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in the wake of the firing of coordinator Matt Canada, running back Jaylen Warren reminds that in some aspects, they don’t want to change anything at all. The rushing offense is on a proverbial heater. The past three games have...
Steelers players react to firing of Matt Canada: ‘It’s sad. He’s a great guy’
Just like coach Mike Tomlin said they did in the hours after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday morning, most Pittsburgh Steelers players received the news the same way many fans did. “I found out,” tight end Pat Freiermuth said, “on social media.” Freiermuth, first and foremost, reacted more...
Steelers sign veteran ILB Blake Martinez to active roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran option to their depleted inside linebackers group with the signing of Blake Martinez announced Wednesday. Martinez, 29, has appeared in 84 NFL regular-season games with 78 starts since turning pro in 2016. He led the league in tackles for the Green Bay Packers in...
Steelers notes: No more ‘or’ between starter Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor at RT
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin initially was noncommittal about if the promotion of Broderick Jones was permanent. A pdf document sent out Tuesday made it official. Not that there was any question Jones would remain the Steelers’ starting right tackle for the remainder of the season. The rookie No. 14...
Steelers official depth chart moves Mykal Walker ahead of Mark Robinson at ILB
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new starter at inside linebacker. Officially. And it’s not their old starter at inside linebacker. Mykal Walker was listed as the first-team left inside linebacker on the team’s depth chart distributed to media in advance of Sunday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. Walker joined the...
Unlike continuity at head coach, Steelers have checkered history with offensive coordinators
A franchise that is widely lauded for having three head coaches over the past 54 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers are on their third offensive coordinator over the past 34 months after the Tuesday firing of Matt Canada. Canada’s tenure lasted 44 games. Believe it or not, that’s only the fifth-shortest...
Steelers bring back former starting ILB Myles Jack, add him to practice squad
A new (old) face is back in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. Myles Jack, a 2022 starter for the team, was signed to the Steelers practice squad Monday. A veteran inside linebacker, Jack provides reinforcement at a position where the Steelers lost two of their three co-starters to season-ending injuries...
Stats, analytics show Steelers QB Kenny Pickett not throwing downfield
“Throw it deep!” It’s a cliched and over-simplified cry from fans and armchair quarterbacks who perpetually tend to believe their team’s QB isn’t “going long” enough and instead is merely “dinking-and-dunking.” But in the case of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kenny Pickett on Sunday, it was true. The numbers show it,...
Steelers sign veteran safety Eric Rowe to practice squad
When Eric Rowe was one of the most highly rated safeties in advance of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers were among his pre-draft visits. “I thought I was going to get drafted here,” Rowe said Monday, 8 1/2 years later. “But I guess Philly drafted me first, and...
After loss, Najee Harris expresses frustration about lack of production, Steelers offense
CLEVELAND — Najee Harris did not speak with media throughout the practice week. After Sunday’s 13-10 loss at the Cleveland Browns, though, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back didn’t want to stop talking. A frustrated Harris spoke for more than 5 minutes while sitting in the visitor’s locker room at Cleveland...
Steelers notes: Pat Freiermuth has 1 catch in return off IR, Elijah Riley injured in loss to Browns
CLEVELAND — Playing for the first time in seven weeks, Pat Freiermuth played a bit role on offense in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss Sunday. The starting tight end, Freiermuth was targeted only once by quarterback Kenny Pickett. It went for 7 yards on a first-and-10 snap early during the fourth...
3 up from practice squad for Steelers vs. Browns, rookie Darius Rush a healthy inactive
CLEVELAND — Safety Trenton Thompson and inside linebackers Mykal Walker and Tariq Carpenter spent the week on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad but were in uniform for Sunday’s loss against the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers announced Saturday that Walker was signed to the 53-man roster and that Thompson and Carpenter...
Steelers activate Pat Freiermuth off IR, place Keanu Neal on IR
For the first time since the season opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their entire offense available. Starting tight end Pat Freiermuth was activated off the injured reserve list Saturday, clearing him to play in Sunday’s AFC North showdown at the Cleveland Browns. Freiermuth had not played since Oct. 1 because...
Outscored on the season and outgained in every game, the Steelers — somehow — are 6-3
It would be easy — if a bit snarky — when evaluating this peculiar Pittsburgh Steelers season to take the route of pondering what is akin to a philosophical question. Are these Steelers one of the best bad teams the NFL has ever seen? Or are they one of the...
Steelers 4 Downs: Taking stock of coverage skills for inside linebackers
1. Cover me Much was made last season about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ deficiencies in coverage among their inside linebackers. An offseason positional makeover was thought to have addressed the issue, but now injuries are forcing the Steelers back to the drawing board. So where do things stand? It was brought...
3 currently on practice squad expected to play on defense for Steelers vs. Browns
It was exactly 13 months ago Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers won a game despite their defense relying heavily on three players from which little had been expected. The Steelers will face a similar situation Sunday. Three defensive players currently on the practice squad are expected to be part of...
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Keanu Neal ruled out, Pat Freiermuth questionable for Steelers vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to have to play without a large chunk of the middle of their defense. Two of their three starting-caliber inside linebackers have been ruled out for the season, and on Friday it became official that two of their three starting-caliber safeties will not play in...
Pat Freiermuth, Diontae Johnson practice fully; Montravius Adams remains out for Steelers
All week, members of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense have spoken with excited anticipation about having their unit at full strength for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns. On Thursday, that was the case at practice. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth remain the only offensive players listed...
