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Bud Dupree fined $21K for hit on Seahawks' Russell Wilson
SAN FRANCISCO — Bud Dupree didn’t get flagged for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson last Sunday, but he will be a little lighter in the wallet because of the transgression. The NFL on Saturday levied a $21,056 fine against the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker for his...
Steelers make 'some alterations' in bid to address West Coast woes 
Were he alive today, Horace Greeley would tell the Pittsburgh Steelers not to heed his most famous quotation. When the noted 1800s author and statesman uttered his legendary phrase regarding the country’s migration — “Go West, young man” — he most certainly did not have the Steelers in mind. If...
James Conner, Vance McDonald healing up for Steelers' game against 49ers
With one day of practice remaining before their game against the San Francisco 49ers, it is becoming clearer which injured players will suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Running back James Conner (knee) and tight end Vance McDonald (back) were full practice participants on Thursday. Conner did not...
Steelers' Keith Butler ecstatic over Minkah Fitzpatrick trade 
When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins late Monday night, Keith Butler’s job as defensive coordinator instantly got easier. It would be an understatement to say Butler was overjoyed when he learned the Steelers would be acquiring the No. 11 overall pick from the...
James Conner 'not worried' about slow start for Steelers running game
To James Conner and the offensive linemen assigned to block for him, the answer to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ problems in the running game isn’t complex. They aren’t getting enough first downs to sustain momentum or long drives. “It’s as simple as that,” center Maurkice Pouncey said Wednesday. The numbers bear...
With Donte Moncrief struggling, Mike Tomlin could make WR changes
Through two games, wide receiver Donte Moncrief has more drops (five) than he does receptions (three). In fact, his drops are two fewer than his total receiving yards (seven). Not quite the production the Pittsburgh Steelers were expecting when they signed Moncrief to a two-year, $9 million contract in free...
QB Paxton Lynch joins Steelers practice squad to provide 'awesome flexibility'
In their search for a third quarterback, the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted one with NFL experience and one who still retained eligibility on the practice squad. Paxton Lynch checked both boxes, and he was signed Tuesday after a workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Lynch takes the practice-squad spot of Devlin...
Mike Tomlin excited about adding Minkah Fitzpatrick to Steelers secondary 
In the run-up to the 2018 NFL Draft, Mike Tomlin was so enticed by defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick that he made two scouting trips to Alabama to study the potential first-round pick. Tomlin did so with a sense of realism. The Pittsburgh Steelers held the No. 28 pick and Fitzpatrick...
Steelers Mike Tomlin confident Ben Roethlisberger will return for 2020 season 
As quarterback Ben Roethlisberger awaits season-ending right elbow surgery, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has decided to wait until after the procedure before detailing the exact injury that has sidelined the 37-year-old indefinitely. NFL Network reported Tuesday that Roethlisberger does not need Tommy John surgery, which involves repairing the ulnar...
Steelers place Sean Davis on injured reserve, add QB Paxton Lynch to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers made room for safety/slot corner Minkah Fitzpatrick on their 53-man roster Tuesday by placing safety Sean Davis on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The Steelers also added depth to the quarterback position by signing former first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch to the practice squad. Davis injured...
Steelers trade first-round pick to Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
On a day when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their franchise quarterback to a season-ending injury, they made a bold move to find reinforcements … on the other side of the ball. The Steelers have agreed to a deal with the Miami Dolphins for free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The trade, however,...
Roethlisberger out for season but determined to return to Steelers in '20 
When he arrived for training camp in July, Ben Roethlisberger claimed to be in his best shape in years and was eager to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the Super Bowl for the first time in a decade. He felt rejuvenated mentally after a turbulent offseason and had worked...
With Ben Roethlisberger lost for season, Steelers turn to Mason Rudolph 
The Pittsburgh Steelers are at the crossroads of their season, and Ben Roethlisberger is at the crossroads of his career with news Monday that the team’s franchise quarterback will need to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Roethlisberger clutched his right elbow and winced in pain after throwing a pair of passes...
5 things we learned from Steelers' loss to Seahawks 
Five things we learned from Seahawks 28, Steelers 26: 1. Clear and obvious? Instant replay czar Al Riveron struck again, calling a pass interference penalty on Terrell Edmunds from his New York studio when no flag was thrown on the Heinz Field grass. Riveron, famous in these parts for his...
Penalty on field goal results in 4-point swing that hurts Steelers in loss 
Not only were the Pittsburgh Steelers hurt by a costly pass-interference call against safety Terrell Edmunds in the fourth quarter of a 28-26 loss to Seattle on Sunday, they were on the wrong end of a four-point swing in the second courtesy of another penalty. Nose tackle Dan McCullers, playing...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger injured in loss to Seahawks 
Because of an injury to Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers had to put their untested second-string quarterback on the field for the second half Sunday afternoon. Trouble was, they had to keep putting their oft-tested first-string defense out there, too. Mason Rudolph injected some life into the offense, but the...
Funeral services set for Steelers 4-time Super Bowl champion Sam Davis
The family of Sam Davis, a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, has announced funeral services for the former left guard. Viewing will be held Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 1025 Liverpool Street, on the city’s North Side. The funeral service will...
Terry Bradshaw reflects on late Steeler Sam Davis: 'He always did his job'
Like the rest of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, Terry Bradshaw was saddened by the death of Sam Davis, the dependable left guard who was a part of four Super Bowl championship teams in the 1970s. Bradshaw retired in 1983 and said he hadn’t seen Davis since his football career ended....
Steelers great Terry Bradshaw rips Antonio Brown: 'I wouldn't throw to him'
Terry Bradshaw regularly threw passes to a pair of fellow Hall of Famer in wide receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth while the Pittsburgh Steelers were winning four Super Bowls in the 1970s. Antonio Brown broke most of their records in his nine seasons with the team, but Bradshaw is...
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Sean Davis among 6 ailing Steelers completing full practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers began getting many of their injured players back for a full practice Thursday. Six players who were limited in practice on Wednesday were full participants for the second workout of the week: wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe), safety Sean Davis (ankle), running back James Conner (illness), safety...
Troy Polamalu heads list of 122 nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Safety Troy Polamalu, who graced the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary for 12 seasons with his fierce play on the field and soft-spoken nature off it, is among the eight first-time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame unveiled its list of 122 modern-day nominees Thursday, and...
Former Steelers teammates remember 'beloved and respected' guard Sam Davis
On a team full of stars, MVPs and Hall of Famers, he was simply a four-time champion. He never was an All-Pro selection or invited to the Pro Bowl, yet he was named a team captain and owned as many Super Bowl rings as his more decorated teammates. Sam Davis,...
Steelers won't have proven fullback vs. Seahawks 
Having a Pro Bowl fullback on the field could have helped the Pittsburgh Steelers overcome their short-yardage failures Sunday night in a 33-3 loss to the New England Patriots. It won’t be a potential cure-all this weekend — and potentially beyond — if the Steelers find themselves in a similar...
Sean Davis could return for Steelers in time for home opener against Seahawks 
Sean Davis could provide help for the Pittsburgh Steelers at free safety after his replacement gave up a long touchdown pass Sunday night against the New England Patriots. With Davis missing the season opener with an ankle injury, first-year player Kameron Kelly played his first NFL game. Kelly was victimized...
Wide receivers still trying to carve out roles in Steelers offense 
Playing his first game for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, Donte Moncrief was credited with an NFL-high four drops in the 33-3 loss at New England. If the veteran wide receiver sees a dip in playing time this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks — Moncrief played 90% of the...


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