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James Conner out for Steelers vs. Rams; Trey Edmunds, Tyson Alualu will play
As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without three members of their backfield for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Starting running back James Conner (shoulder), backup Benny Snell (knee) and fullback Roosevelt Nix (knee) were all ruled out on the team’s official injury report released Friday. Snell has...
Foot injury leaves Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster as questionable vs. Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was designated as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams on the official injury report the team released Friday. Smith-Schuster was listed as limited in Friday’s practice because of a foot injury that had not previously been acknowledged by the...
Steelers’ Ulysees Gilbert takes injury-aided end to rookie year in stride 
Ulysees Gilbert showed enough promise during his rookie training camp and preseason that the Pittsburgh Steelers kept him on their 53-man active roster all season. That’s no small feat for a sixth-round pick. But for all the promise Gilbert showed, and for the value he brought as the Steelers’ most-utilized...
Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane hopes to stand out after being added to roster 
Injury forced the Pittsburgh Steelers to swap out players who fill one of their most prominent special-teams roles. Rookie Ulysees Gilbert was placed on injured reserve this week because of a back ailment, so Robert Spillane was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Each is an inside...
Fantasy sports podcast: Bye week help; Rams sleepers vs. Steelers
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. This week is crucial for a lot of fantasy owners. How should they navigate through such a heavy bye week? I know I’m getting pinched. If you are too, Jeff has some advice. Also, it’ll be interesting to see...
Tim Benz: Enjoy this nightmare scenario for Antonio Brown
The NFL is dragging its feet. So Antonio Brown is stomping his. The former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots wide receiver threw a Twitter hissy fit Thursday. He’s mad that the NFL hasn’t given him a clean slate so that a team can sign him without concern that that he may...
Aaron Donald's return to Pittsburgh is 'business trip' rather than homecoming 
Aaron Donald still calls Pittsburgh home. The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year returns to Penn Hills and visits the Pitt football program any chance he can get, training at the performance center that bears his name thanks to a seven-figure donation this...
Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown blasts NFL, vows to never return
Though former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown and the NFL are set to meet Nov. 14, according to ESPN, the star receiver himself is promising to quit the league altogether. “(Expletive) NFL I’m going down another path no more making money off my blood and sweat! No more control of...
Depth continues to thin at RB as James Conner sits out practice for Steelers
Running back James Conner and guard Ramon Foster were downgraded on the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report Thursday with neither offensive starter participating in practice. Conner (shoulder) and Foster (concussion) were limited in practice Wednesday but did not get on the field Thursday. Conner’s setback complicates the running back situation for...
Steelers' Ola Adeniyi does best impression of Rams star Aaron Donald in practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers took an unorthodox method to prepare for two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald in practicing for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said outside linebacker Ola Adeniyi acted as Donald on the scout-team defense in practice Thursday, sliding...
Chuks Okorafor starting could be part of Steelers' offensive-line shuffle
Could the Pittsburgh Steelers be preparing for a shakeup on the offensive line heading into their game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams? Matt Feiler confirmed Thursday he practiced at left guard for the second day in a row, and second-year lineman Chuks Okorafor said he took first-team reps at...
Aaron Donald 'trying to keep it all in' as showdown vs. hometown Steelers looms
Aaron Donald is excited. But he’s not letting it get the best of him. The Los Angeles Rams’ superstar defensive lineman and Pitt alum told NFL Network this week that he’s excited about the opportunity to come home and play against the team he cheered for growing up. The Rams...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers' Mark Barron doesn't have cheat codes but can help vs. Rams 
Mark Barron was fully expecting questions from reporters about the inner workings of the Los Angeles Rams, so the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker expects his teammates to do the same. “Whatever information I have, if they come up and ask me, I’m going to give it to ‘em,” Barron said...
Former Steeler Merril Hoge appearing at The Tiny Bookstore in Ross
Before hosting the 2019 Steelers Alumni Weekend Dinner at Heinz Field, Merril Hoge will be appearing at The Tiny Bookstore in Ross Township on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Hoge will be at the store to promote his most recent book, “Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE...
Former Pitt star Darrin Hall returns to Steelers' practice squad for backfield depth
The jersey color changed, even if the number didn’t. Darrin Hall was back in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room on Thursday morning, wearing a white No. 42 at a locker occupied a day earlier by outside linebacker Sutton Smith in gold. The Steelers re-signed the former Pitt running back to...
First Call: Steelers playoff math not great, Rams’ Brandin Cooks sidelined, Islanders goalies hot
Thursday’s “First Call” shows improving playoff odds for the Steelers. But they still aren’t great. Also, the Rams will be without a valuable weapon Sunday at Heinz Field. Carmelo Anthony needs fashion advice. And I take another swing at the “good goalie jinx.” Don’t get your hopes up The Steelers...
Grove City's Wendell August Forge creates Steelers and Penguins items
Saturday is “Black & Gold Day at the Forge” in Grove City. The event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. will showcase the latest sports collections at Wendell August Forge, which has crafted hand-wrought ornamental metalware and giftware since 1923. Sports-inspired items for purchase include coaster sets featuring the likenesses...
U mad, bro? Readers vent about Steelers coaching, NFL officiating, Minkah Fitzpatrick doubters 
Even in the wake of a good Steelers win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, it appears there’s plenty of venting to be done. And this is the place to do it. Every week. “U mad, bro?” today zeroes in on NFL officials, Steelers coaches, and anyone who has anything short...
Tim Benz: Steelers offensive line must hit right notes against Rams’ Aaron Donald 
Same song. Different musicians. The Steelers hope the music is just as sweet. In advance of their looming contest against the Indianapolis Colts last week, we heard both Bud Dupree and Cameron Heyward sing it on the Steelers defensive side of the ball. “Ones versus ones. Strength on strength. Good...
Kevin Gorman: JuJu vs. Jalen a marquee matchup that must live up to billing 
JuJu Smith-Schuster has dealt with the difficulty of trying to catch passes while drawing double teams, so the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver welcomes his next challenge. When the Los Angeles Rams visit the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field, Smith-Schuster expects two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey to be covering...
James Conner, Ramon Foster return to practice on limited basis for Steelers
Running back James Conner returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they began preparations for their game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. Conner, the team’s leading rusher and second-leading receiver, did not practice last week and was inactive against the...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin putting it all on the line vs. Rams
When he stepped to the podium for his weekly news conference, Mike Tomlin was up front about the need for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play better, well, up front. Despite the Steelers coming off a third consecutive victory, they allowed too many rushing yards and didn’t gain enough — at...
Draft pick Sutton Smith back with Steelers, eager to show what he can do 
Sutton Smith never again will get a second chance to make his first NFL impression. But performing with a torn oblique made that impression increasingly difficult for Smith during his rookie training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It gets tougher and tougher to make a squad every day when it’s...
Tony Brooks-James eager to make a run at improving Steelers kick-return game 
The Steelers have one of the worst kickoff return units in the NFL. Could a change be coming? Rookie running back Tony Brooks-James said practiced as a returner and would welcome the opportunity in a game. The speedy Brooks-James returned kicks for Oregon. As a senior, he averaged 26.1 yards...
Steelers legend Rocky Bleier parting with several prized possessions
Like anyone in their golden years with a lifetime of memories — and boxes filled with mementos to show for it — Rocky Bleier got tired of the clutter. Even if he had a collection of memorabilia that would make most 73-year-old men envious, from Super Bowl apparel to college...


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