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John Steigerwald: Winning streak has given Steelers a pulse
Back on Sept. 16 when it was announced Ben Roethlisberger would have surgery on his elbow and miss the last 14 games of the regular season, I had planned to predict the Steelers would win four of their next six games, but I forgot. Remember when the conventional wisdom was...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden recap Steelers’ win over Colts, winning streak, playoff potentialVideo
Are the Steelers as good as their three straight wins seem to show they are? At 4-4, the team finds itself one game outside the playoff picture after a 26-24 win over the Colts on Sunday at Heinz Field. But Mark Madden is not convinced the team is as good...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ win over Colts, Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist’s injury
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Heinz Field. On the plus side, the Steelers’ pass rush was fantastic, the special teams stepped up, they created turnovers against a club that never gives them away,...
First Call: Steelers’ Mike Tomlin on Le’Veon Bell trade talk; Did Seahawks look at Antonio Brown?
Monday’s “First Call” features rumors about Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Woes for the Browns. Progress for the Ravens. And a problem for the Penguins. Is that a "no?" During his postgame press conference after a 26-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Mike Tomlin was asked if the Steelers inquired...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ feats of strength from crucial win over ColtsVideo
The Indianapolis Colts (5-3) lost Pro Bowl receiver T.Y. Hilton and starting cornerback Pierre Desir midweek. Then they lost starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett and starting center Ryan Kelly mid-game. But do you think the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-4) are going to feel sorry for anyone? Their star running back and wide...
Mason Rudolph again recovers from slow start to lead Steelers to winVideo
For the third consecutive game he started and finished, Mason Rudolph guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to a victory. For a second-year quarterback with no NFL regular-season experience before seven weeks ago, that’s been good enough. “I think, as me being at the helm, we’ve gotten better and have shown growth,”...
Jaylen Samuels sets Steelers record for catches by a running back in win
In his first game in almost a month, Jaylen Samuels caught a pass during the Pittsburgh Steelers first possession Sunday. He added another catch on their second drive, too. And during their third possession, he had three more. Samuels was well on his way to a historic receiving day for...
Trey Edmunds steps out of shadow of brother for Steelers in victoryVideo
Anyone in a friendly sibling rivalry with a brother or sister who is too athletic, too pretty or too smart can relate. Even during his best game as an NFL player, Trey Edmunds was Marcia Brady-d by the league. The NFL’s official social media accounts sent out notifications that the...
Kevin Gorman: Bud Dupree saves best play for last to stop Colts, save SteelersVideo
Bud Dupree was called out on the Big Board by Mike Tomlin this week, as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach challenged the outside linebacker to stop the run against the Indianapolis Colts. Tomlin needled Dupree that the Colts boasted former first-round draft picks on their offensive line, using left guard Quenton...
Steelers win 3rd in row after Adam Vinatieri shanks potential winnerVideo
It took the most productive kicker in NFL history missing a 43-yard field goal Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers to reverse the type of late-game misfortune that defined the first part of their season. When Adam Vinatieri shanked his go-ahead attempt wide left with 1 minute, 14 seconds left, the...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Chris Boswell becomes old reliable as Steelers outlast Colts
It came down to a kick, and Chris Boswell became old reliable for the Pittsburgh Steelers while Adam Vinatieri just looked old. Boswell converted four field goals, including a 26-yarder for his first winner this season to give the Steelers a 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at...
Jaylen Samuels to start at running back for Steelers as James Conner is ruled out
Jaylen Samuels returned in time to start at running back on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field, as James Conner was ruled out. Samuels missed the past two games while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The second-year back has rushed for 50 yards and...
Colts’ Jacoby Brissett provides blueprint for Steelers’ QB planVideo
When a franchise quarterback retires, NFL franchises can spend years worth of draft, intellectual, financial and developmental capital searching for his replacement. The Indianapolis Colts appear to have done it without using significant resources, as Jacoby Brissett has emerged as a quality starter. Heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Colts,...
Steelers release Donte Moncrief, promote practice-squad running backVideo
The tenure is over for what will go down as one of the worst free-agent signings in Pittsburgh Steelers history. Veteran receiver Donte Moncrief was released Saturday, less than eight months after signing a two-year, $9 million contract to, in part, replace Antonio Brown. A 6-foot-2 and with good speed,...
Kevin Gorman: T.J. Watt flips the switch to become a superhero for the Steelers
T.J. Watt stood at his locker, speaking softly about making splash plays when he casually mentioned the switch. Off the field, the Pittsburgh Steelers third-year outside linebacker tries to be the personification of professionalism. “You can always lead by example,” Watt said. “That’s what I’m trying to show my team:...
Four Downs: Lack of big plays against suggest Steelers secondary becoming a ‘no fly zone’Video
1. No fly zone? After being the target for fan scorn — and salivating opposing quarterbacks — for the better part of a decade, the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary quietly is building a resume worthy of one of the better pass defenses in the NFL. The full-season statistics are, at worst,...
Confident Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster: ‘I’m always open’
A mediocre four-game stretch that was his least productive in the NFL since breaking out midway through his rookie season? It did little to diminish the confidence of JuJu Smith-Schuster. “When it’s one-on-one, man-to-man, it may seem like I’m not open, but I’m always open,” the Pittsburgh Steelers top wide...
NFL fines Steelers, Mike Tomlin for violating injury report on Ben Roethlisberger
The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin have been levied fines totaling $100,000 for not listing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the Week 2 injury report. A league source confirmed Friday the organization was fined $75,000 and Tomlin $25,000 for not accurately listing the status of Roethlisberger on the practice report...
Steelers prepare to face Colts standout ‘do it all’ guard Quenton NelsonVideo
Typically, when scouting an upcoming opponent, an offensive guard isn’t the focal point of an NFL team’s gam plan. But with the Indianapolis Colts, left guard Quenton Nelson might be their best player. Nelson, the No. 6 overall draft pick last year out of Notre Dame, was All Pro as...
Colts No. 1 receiver T.Y. Hilton will not play vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will catch the break of not having to deal with the Indianapolis Colts’ No. 1 wide receiver when the teams meet Sunday at Heinz Field. Veteran T.Y. Hilton will not play after suffering a calf injury during practice Wednesday. Colts coach Frank Reich said Friday that Hilton...
Steelers’ Ramon Foster out vs. Colts; James Conner doubtful
After not having running back Jaylen Samuels available for the past two games, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely rely heavily on him Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Running back James Conner went through the entire week without practicing and was listed as doubtful on the Steelers’ injury report, a strong...
Anthony Chickillo apologizes for ‘distraction’ to Steelers, ‘hopeful’ NFL won’t discipline himVideo
Speaking publicly for the first time since a domestic incident at Nemacolin Woodlands involving his girlfriend last month, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo on Friday apologized for the distraction it caused and said he is “hopeful” the NFL will not discipline him further. “I just want to acknowledge that the...
First Call: Antonio Brown responds to Halloween costume jokes; Colts star hurt
In Friday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown has costume comments. T.Y. Hilton is banged up. Emmanuel Sanders is off to a great start with his new team. Costumes are boomin’ Perhaps the most popular Halloween get-up in Pittsburgh this year was the “Antonio Clown” costume, in honor of departed wide receiver...
Podcast: Where Colts may have an advantage vs. Steelers at Heinz Field
The Steelers’ matchup vs. the Colts at Heinz Field on Sunday could be the most interesting game of the year. The gambling lines are tight. The Colts were a one-point favorite early Friday. And there’s good reason for that. The Steelers’ strengths meet the Colts’ strengths. Both teams are staying...
Tim Benz: Le’Veon Bell says Steelers were interested in trading for him
I’m going to guess that this is a Halloween trick from New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell. But what a treat it would be for those of us in the media if it had actually happened. Who knows. Maybe the Steelers would’ve benefited on the field, too. The former...
