Chris Adamski stories, Page 11
‘Happy to beat everybody associated with the Jets,’ Aaron Rodgers shines in Steelers debut
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Try as he might, no matter how many times before and after his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers that Aaron Rodgers repeated the, “It’s Week 1,” mantra, ultimately, Rodgers relented. Yes, earning a victory at the expense of his former team meant something a little extra...
Day after contract dispute is settled, Steelers’ Cam Heyward only wants to talk about big win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was the biggest story following the Pittsburgh Steelers in the weeks leading up to the regular-season opener. But after it finally got resolved Saturday, by the end of Sunday’s win it was largely an afterthought. Sunday’s 34-32 win at the New York Jets was big...
‘We played like trash… like (crap)’ — Steelers’ defense sputters … until it mattered most
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Despite a bevy of new faces and some bold proclamations that the unit could be elite this season, for much of the 2025 opener the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was much too like the one that ended the 2024 campaign. Which is to say, not good. “We...
Steelers’ DeShon Elliott, Joey Porter Jr, Malik Harrison injured in win over Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Four Pittsburgh Steelers defensive players left Sunday’s season-opening victory at the New York Jets because of an injury, and three did not return. “We absorbed some attrition in-game,” Tomlin said after a 34-32 comeback win. “Like always.” Tomlin did not expand on whether the attrition is...
Nick Herbig out, but No. 3 QB Skylar Thompson in uniform for Steelers at Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Pass rushing specialist No. 3 outside linebacker Nick Herbig was designated as inactive and not in uniform for the Pittsburgh Steelers for Sunday’s season opener at the New York Jets. Herbig did not miss any of the three practices this past week in the lead-up to...
Steelers’ 53-man roster, a player-by-player breakdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers have set their 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 meeting with the New York Jets. Here’s a look at each player: 2, QB Mason Rudolph, 6-5, 235: Everything you want in a backup quarterback — durability, ability to win games, knowledge in the system — Rudolph...
Cam Heyward will play in season opener after getting revised contract with Steelers
No player has ever appeared in 15 consecutive season-opening games for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thanks to a revised contract agreed to Saturday, Cameron Heyward will make that happen Sunday. Heyward accepted a deal that included incentives that could bump his pay by up to $3 million for this season, according...
Steelers 4 Downs: 6 players making team debut account for 29 Pro Bowl berths
1. Big-time adds The makeover started before this offseason’s free agency even began. Word broke on a March Sunday night — the eve of the date of the so-called “legal tampering period” for NFL teams to speak with free agents. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf. It was one...
Scouting the Jets: Steelers opening opponent has played well at home vs. them over past 25 years
SCOUTING THE JETS Last meeting Steelers beat Jets, 37-15, on Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh Key matchup Steelers WR DK Metcalf vs. Jets CB Sauce Gardner Arguably the Jets’ best player, Gardner has nursed calf and fibula injuries in recent weeks but has trended positively through the days leading up...
After makeover of run D, Steelers face early test in Jets
As one of the players most counted on to stop opponents’ rushing attacks, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton takes it personal when his defense doesn’t stop the run. “Especially as a D lineman, I always pride myself in (knowing) you had a good game when you stop the run...
On precipice of Steelers debut, Jalen Ramsey embraces versatile role
For his first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, expect Jalen Ramsey to line up at outside cornerback, in the slot/nickel, back at free safety and in the box over the course of Sunday’s meeting with the New York Jets. To Ramsey, that is one part each fun and challenging. “Obviously,...
Steelers’ Skylar Thompson has late-week injury, joins Nick Herbig as questionable vs. Jets
No. 3 quarterback Skylar Thompson was a late-week add to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report and has been designated as questionable to play in Sunday’s season opener. Also questionable to face the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., is No. 3 outside linebacker Nick Herbig. Herbig has been dealing...
Cameron Heyward will not commit to playing in Steelers’ season opener
Two days before their season opens, the Pittsburgh Steelers still have no assurance that their longtime defensive captain will choose to play in it. Saying “wish I could be more optimistic,” defensive tackle Cameron Heyward declined to commit to being in uniform and participating when the Steelers kick off their...
Steelers DT Yahya Black not nervous but confident headed into NFL debut
Amidst the disappointment for the Pittsburgh Steelers that their first-round pick won’t be playing in the regular-season opener is that Derrick Harmon’s absence could open up opportunity for one of the Steelers’ other draft picks that had an eye-opening training camp and preseason. Fifth-round pick Yahya Black popped in practices...
Darius Slay looked forward to personal moment as Steelers DBs gathered ThursdayVideo
DeShon Elliott was to be the host for an NFL opening watch party Thursday evening. The guest list included the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ corps of defensive backs. Amidst the mid-week opportunity for one of the team’s highest-profile and most important position groups to relax and bond will be...
OLB Nick Herbig remains limited at Steelers practice; Malik Harrison an option to fill in
Outside linebacker Nick Herbig was status quo in regards to his participation at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, keeping in question whether he will be available to play in the season opener Sunday. Herbig was again listed as limited at practice Thursday, the same designation he had Wednesday on the first...
Steelers status report: Nick Herbig listed as limited, Cam Heyward not listed at all
During his first Tuesday game-week news conference of the season, coach Mike Tomlin referenced the Pittsburgh Steelers as “thankful” that their list of injuries is short on the precipice of the season opener. The only player whose status is in question for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets, outside...
Brandin Echols content being the ‘other’ new Steeler facing his old teammates with Jets
About two dozen reporters gathered in a semicircle in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room on Wednesday, in large part to pepper Aaron Rodgers with questions about facing his former team in Sunday’s season opener. Meanwhile, just a few feet away Brandin Echols sat alone at his locker. Echols, too, was...
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth starts foundation to aid teachersVideo
Surrounded by educators growing up, Pat Freiermuth found a way to give back to those in the profession. A fifth-year Pittsburgh Steelers tight end, Freiermuth on Wednesday formally launched the Freiermuth Fund, which according to a release from the Steelers has a goal to provide students and educators with the...
Steelers add WR Lance McCutcheon, veteran special-teamer Jon Rhattigan to practice squad
Four days before their regular-season opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers amended their practice squad by signing receiver Lance McCutcheon and linebacker Jon Rhattigan on Wednesday. McCutcheon spent all of training camp and the preseason with the Steelers, and he was on their practice squad for four weeks midway through last season....
Steelers name 2025 captains with 55 NFL seasons, 13 All-Pro nods between them
Reflecting the veteran nature of the roster, the men sharing captaincy for the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t lacking in experience. The four players announced Monday as those voted by their peers to serve in the official leadership capacity this season have an average age of almost 35 and have been...
Among busy Steelers offseason of big-name acquisitions, don’t forget about Darius ‘Big Play’ Slay
He started the first game of his rookie season and has barely looked back, six times getting named to the Pro Bowl and once making first-team All-Pro after leading the NFL in interceptions. Brought in almost a month to the day after winning a Super Bowl ring, Darius Slay’s signing...
With Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig ailing, Steelers’ depth at OLB might get tested early on
A reasonable case can be made that T.J. Watt is the NFL’s best edge defender of his era. A similarly rational argument could be posited that Watt and Alex Highsmith form the NFL’s best tandem of pass rushers off the edge. Additionally, with a stat line of 81⁄2 sacks over...
Beanie Bishop, Robert Woods, DeMarvin Leal among those on Steelers’ initial practice squad
Welcome back, recently cut Pittsburgh Steelers. Of the 37 players cut from the 90-man camp roster in the lead up to Tuesday’s league-mandated deadline, 16 were back with the team and at practice Wednesday after they were added to the practice squad. The entire initial practice squad consists of players...
Analysis: Breaking down who stayed and who went as the Steelers made their mandatory final roster cuts
Via a 4:30 p.m. Tuesday social media post by the team, the Pittsburgh Steelers initial 53-man roster was revealed. Remember, though, that it is all but guaranteed that the 53 players who survived Tuesday’s NFL cut deadline will not match the 53-man roster come Sept. 7 when the regular season...
