Chris Adamski stories, Page 8
Rookie QB Will Howard ‘really thankful’ for Steelers activation, development at practice
When Will Howard took his first live snaps during team portions of Pittsburgh Steelers practice three weeks ago, it quickly became apparent to him that it had been about 2½ months since he had done so. “I was like, ‘Man, it feels like I haven’t played football in forever,’ ”...
Broderick Jones limited at Steelers practice; Alex Highsmith, Darius Slay remain out
Pittsburgh Steelers starting left tackle Broderick Jones returned to practice Thursday, but it was on a limited basis because of a groin injury. Jones said it was “pretty much” the same ailment that caused him to miss practice time during training camp. Jones has not missed any game time this...
Coming off surgery absence, new Steelers CB Asante Samuel Jr. ‘the healthiest I’ve ever been’
It’s been more than 13 months since he’s played in a game and less than seven months since he underwent a surgical procedure on his spine. It would be natural for teams and fans to assume that Asante Samuel Jr. — the newest Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback — is not at...
Broderick Jones, Alex Highsmith, Darius Slay miss Steelers practice; Isaac Seumalo returns
A trio of starters sat out the first Pittsburgh Steelers practice of the week because of injury, but starting left guard Isaac Seumalo headlined a group of three of contributors who returned to practice. Broderick Jones, Alex Highsmith and Darius Slay did not participate in Wednesday’s session at UPMC Rooney...
Steelers sign veteran CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a veteran piece to the secondary by signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad, a league source confirmed Tuesday. Samuel, 26, is a five-year NFL veteran who has not played since September 2024 because of a shoulder injury that required what was referred to...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin again declines to praise WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Now that Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been part of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a week, would coach Mike Tomlin become more open to praising the veteran receiver or speculating how or when he might be deployed on the active roster? Not during Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday, no. Tomlin again dismissed...
With Darius Slay out, Steelers stick with Jalen Ramsey at safety, play James Pierre at CBVideo
Even attrition at cornerback doesn’t sound as if it will be enough to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers to move Jalen Ramsey back to the position. Ramsey has been that good at free safety, coach Mike Tomlin emphasized during his weekly news conference Tuesday. And at the other end of the...
Steelers release season-opening starter Juan Thornhill, claim safety Sebastian Castro
The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped out safeties on their active roster Monday, claiming intriguing undrafted rookie Sebastian Castro and releasing season-opening starter Juan Thornhill. A former Super Bowl winner with the Kansas City Chiefs, Thornhill played 92% of the Steelers defensive snaps over the first two games of the season but...
5 things we learned after loss in L.A.: Steelers at historic lows in possession time
Five things we learned from Sunday night’s Pittsburgh Steelers’ 25-10 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers: 1. Time of (no) possession I The Steelers’ time of possession of 22 minutes, 25 seconds was a season low for a team that’s among the NFL’s worst at time of possession. It lowered...
Steelers promote Trey Sermon to active roster, elevate Mark Robinson vs. Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Trey Sermon to the active roster Saturday, allowing the special-teams contributor to be in uniform for Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers. A running back by trade who was once a third-round pick, Sermon has taken only one offensive snap for the Steelers this...
Steelers 4 Downs: Despite lack of gaudy numbers, DK Metcalf commanding respect from defenses
1. Cushion-ing the blow It can be argued whether DK Metcalf has or has not provided elite wide receiver production commensurate with his $150 million contract through half a season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But don’t confuse that discussion with one about a lack of Metcalf commanding respect from opposing...
Scouting the Chargers: Steelers’ opponent among top 6 of NFL in both offense, defense
SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Last meeting Steelers beat Chargers, 20-10, on Sept. 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh Key matchup Chargers DB Derwin James vs. Steelers tight ends corps Steelers tight ends have accounted for six touchdowns over the team’s past four games. A four-time AP NFL first- or second-team All-Pro, James gets...
Newly acquired Brodric Martin-Rhodes prepared if needed on Steelers defensive line
Now the second-biggest player — by listed weight — on the Pittsburgh Steelers active roster, Brodric Martin-Rhodes must find it difficult to blend in to the proverbial crowd. He sees his acquisition by the Steelers as a chance to finally stand out. A 330-pound defensive tackle, Martin-Rhodes was signed off...
Steelers’ Isaac Seumalo will not play vs. Chargers; Spencer Anderson to start at LG
No more Mr. Eligible for Mr. Anderson. On Sunday, at least, call him Mr. Starting Left Guard. Spencer Anderson will get his first start of the season on the offensive line, and it will come on “Sunday Night Football.” Via the status report released Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers ruled starting...
Jalen Ramsey impresses Steelers with leadership, willingness to do what’s best for team
He has known most of his teammates for less than 31⁄2 months, and he joined a team with no shortage of respected veterans who hold sterling resumes. None of that has stopped Jalen Ramsey from quickly establishing himself as a leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers, on and off the field....
After ‘flyer’ vs. injured Justin Herbert in ‘24, Steelers brace for challenge of Chargers QB
It’s been less than 14 months since the Pittsburgh Steelers faced Justin Herbert. But it’s been a lot longer than that since the Steelers had to deal with the real Herbert. “I feel like we caught a flyer a year ago,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Herbert, the Los...
Alex Highsmith, Darnell Washington return to Steelers practice; Connor Heyward absent
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and tight end Darnell Washington returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, but tight end Connor Heyward sat out because of a knee injury. Highsmith (ankle) and Washington (foot) missed Wednesday’s practice because of injuries suffered during Sunday’s win against the Indianapolis Colts. That each returned Thursday...
Aaron Rodgers, Cam Heyward form leadership bond with Steelers
Perhaps recognizing that Aaron Rodgers is the only other player on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster who was born in the 1980s, Cameron Heyward takes every opportunity to needle Rodgers because of his age. “He’s old,” the 36-year-old Heyward said of Rodgers on Wednesday. Moments later, Heyward delivered a zinger, “He’s...
Steelers injury report: Darnell Washington, Alex Highsmith, Jabrill Peppers miss practice
Starters Darnell Washington, Alex Highsmith and Isaac Seumalo were among seven Pittsburgh Steelers who missed practice Wednesday because of injury, according to the status report. Tight end Washington has a foot injury and outside linebacker Highsmith an ankle ailment, but neither is thought to be serious enough to threaten their...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith earns AFC defensive player of the week honors
On the heels of shutting down the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense and scoring an upset victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense earned a league individual honor. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith on Wednesday was named AFC defensive player of the week for Week 9. Highsmith had two of the Steelers’ six sacks...
No NFL team has a better pair of wins than Steelers — and 4 other things we learned after victory
Five things we learned from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-20 upset victory against the Indianapolis Colts: 1. Quite a resume As the NFL season hits its midway point, three teams are tied for the best record in the league. The Steelers have beaten two of them. No other team can say...
3 days after joining Steelers, Kyle Dugger plays virtually every snap as defense shines
He officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers three days prior. But after his debut with the team, Kyle Dugger already was sounding like a player who had been with the organization — and the coach closely identified with it — for a long time. “The standard,” Dugger said Sunday, “is the...
Jalen Ramsey proves worth to Steelers with move to safety, inspiring speech to team
As one of only a handful of players on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster who have been in the NFL longer than Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Rodgers has an appreciation for how Ramsey showed his leadership and value to the team this weekend. On the field, Ramsey’s necessitated switch in role to...
Steelers lose Isaac Seumalo again, survive Aaron Rodgers’ pregame injury scare to win
The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to finish a second consecutive game without their veteran starting left guard. Isaac Seumalo’s pectoral injury again apparently flared up during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 27-20 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Seumalo similarly had been forced to leave the defeat to the Green Bay...
Here’s why Steelers missed out on TD of muffed puntVideo
The crowd cheered loudly. Public-address announcer Larry Richert exhorted the fans at Acrisure Stadium. Staff waved large flags in the end zone. A Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown? The players and coaches on both teams knew better Sunday. Though the Steelers’ Brandin Echols ran into the end zone after corralling a punted...
