Chris Adamski stories, Page 29
Steelers among NFL’s best 2nd-half teams both offensively and defensively
To borrow parlance from coach Mike Tomlin, there is nothing mystical about the degree of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ typical halftime strategy sessions. “We just go over some stuff, notes-wise,” outside linebacker Alex Highsmith said, “and when there’s adjustments we are trying to make we try to look at what they...
‘Hunting the ball’ helps Steelers defense rank among league leaders in turnovers
At each Pittsburgh Steelers practice, defensive players know the drill. Or drills, as the case may be. “We do turnover circuit’” cornerback Donte Jackson said, “every day.” The turnover circuit? “You’re gonna have a ‘punch-out’ (drill), you’re gonna have a ‘tip-pick’ drill, you gonna have a ‘rip’ (out the ball)...
WR George Pickens has big day in Steelers’ winVideo
The New York Jets elected to deploy man coverage. George Pickens knew what to do. “You know when you get those situations,” Pickens said late Sunday night, “you’ve got to most definitely capitalize.” Pickens was speaking not long after he had five catches for 111 yards and his first touchdown...
‘We have a block culture’ — Steelers block 2 placekicks in win over Jets; only 1 countsVideo
For the third consecutive game, Pittsburgh Steelers’ special teams produced a blocked kick. And it would have been two on Sunday — if not for a questionable flag. The one that counted during Sunday night’s win against the New York Jets was when Dean Lowry got his arm up to...
Steelers notes: Donnie Shell on hand for Cam Heyward tying his defensive games record
When former Hall of Fame safety Donnie Shell arrived at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, he was still in sole possession of the record of most games played for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a defensive player. By the time the Steelers defense took the field against the New York Jets for...
Montravius Adams active; Roman Wilson, Damontae Kazee out for Steelers vs. Jets
Veteran defensive tackle Montravius Adams was in uniform and active to face the New York Jets on Sunday night despite suffering a knee injury late during the practice week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adams was deemed a limited participant at Friday’s practice, per the injury report, and he initially was...
Steelers 4 Downs: Justin Fields’ 6-game stint as starting QB compares favorably to predecessors
1. Playing the Fields The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to start Russell Wilson at quarterback Sunday against the New York Jets, relegating Justin Fields to a backup role. And while there are plenty of justifiable reasons for the move, Fields’ statistics through six starts measure up favorably against his predecessors...
Scouting the Jets: Star WR Davante Adams to make team debut
SCOUTING THE JETS Last meeting Jets beat Steelers, 24-20, on Oct. 2, 2022 in Pittsburgh Key matchup Jets WR Davante Adams vs. Steelers CB Joe Porter Jr. Adams will be making his Jets debut after his trade from the Raiders this week. The most recent time he faced the Steelers...
Making 1st start in 3 years doesn’t faze ‘very smart’ Steelers center Ryan McCollum
Asked this week what he remembered about his previous NFL start, Ryan McCollum was brief. “Elevation,” the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman said, alluding to playing in Denver. “It was hard to breathe.” McCollum can be forgiven for providing sparse detail about the game. It happened nearly three years ago. McCollum...
Steelers injury report: Alex Highsmith, Damontae Kazee cleared; Montravius Adams questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and safety Damontae Kazee have been cleared to return to action, but Montravius Adams apparently suffered a knee injury Friday and is questionable to play against the New York Jets on Sunday. Adams was a surprise addition to the official league-mandated injury report Friday,...
Steelers offense prepared to face Jets with Russell Wilson the starting QB
More than seven months after the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson to be their quarterback and seven weeks into the regular season, teammates on offense finally completed a week of practice preparation and entered a game weekend with the knowledge Wilson would be their starter. “He’s loud, and he’s gonna...
Justin Fields: ‘I don’t think I played good enough’ to ensure holding Steelers’ QB1 role
Following orders, Justin Fields declined to overtly confirm he has been demoted to second string on the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks depth chart this week. But Fields openly discussed his approach to the apparent change in his status as the Steelers prepare to host the New York Jets on Sunday night....
Alex Highsmith limited, MyCole Pruitt full, Najee Harris sits out practice for Steelers
A day after Mike Tomlin said he was “really optimistic” that Alex Highsmith could return to action for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game, Highsmith echoed similar sentiments. “Feeling good,” Highsmith after being characterized as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “My optimism is really, really...
Steelers notes: Roman Wilson finally makes debut; Payton Wilson appreciates N.C. State honor
As far as NFL debuts go for third-round draft picks coming off a prominent role for a college national championship team, it barely registered: five offensive snaps played, one route run, no catches or targets, no special-teams work. Still, receiver Roman Wilson now forever is an NFL player and a...
Steelers sign OLB Ade Ogundeji to practice squad after losing Jacoby Windmon to Panthers
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost outside linebacker Jacoby Windmon to the Carolina Panthers, replacing him on their practice squad with a veteran who played a significant role for them in their most recent game. The Panthers plucked Windmon off the Steelers’ practice squad Tuesday, a day after the Steelers released Ade...
Steelers swap WRs on, off practice squad, release OLB Ade Ogundeji from active roster
Two days after he was signed to the active roster and less than 24 hours after his debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ade Ogundeji was released by the team Monday. A veteran outside linebacker, Ogundeji played 16 snaps as the top reserve at his position during the Steelers’ 32-13 victory...
5 things we learned vs. Raiders: Steelers feed George Pickens, but mediocre production nothing new
Five things we learned from Steelers 32, Raiders 13: 1. King George Despite Mike Tomlin downplaying it as a storyline, the talk of Steelers Nation over the past week was George Pickens for reasons that won’t be re-litigated here. It was a significant subplot to Sunday’s game whether the Steelers...
Scouting the Raiders: Steelers face rivals in regular season for 4th straight year
SCOUTING THE RAIDERS Last meeting Steelers beat Raiders, 23-18, on Sept. 24, 2023 in Las Vegas Key matchup Steelers OLB T.J. Watt vs. Raiders RT Thayer Munford Rookie third-round pick D.J. Glaze has played most of the past three games at right tackle in place of Munford (knee/ankle), who is...
Steelers 4 Downs: Set to play in 200th game, Cameron Heyward off to dominant start to season
1. Say hey to Heyward Cameron Heyward is appearing in his 200th career game Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and barring injury he will become the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise leader in games played by a defensive player by the end of the month. While it wasn’t unreasonable to suggest...
Steelers injury report: Pat Freiermuth cleared, 6 deemed as out vs. Raiders
A day after he was added to the injury report, Pat Freiermuth returned to full participation at Pittsburgh Steelers practice and was cleared to play in Sunday’s game at the Las Vegas Raiders. The Steelers’ starting tight end, Freiermuth was listed as limited on the league-mandated injury report for Thursday...
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren practices fully, on track to return vs. Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren practiced fully Friday, reported his ailing knee felt well and he felt as if he was healthy enough to return to action for Sunday’s game at the Las Vegas Raiders. His head coach agreed. “He’s on a good trajectory on the upswing,” Mike Tomlin...
New 30-something T.J. Watt carries burden of depleted Steelers’ edge rusher corps
For the first night of his 30s, T.J. Watt wasn’t planning on hitting the Lawrenceville taverns or South Side clubs. “My wife is incredible. Last week, she surprised me with three of my best buddies in town, so that was really special,” Watt said after Pittsburgh Steelers practice Friday, the...
Russell Wilson finishes full week of practice, set to serve as Steelers’ No. 2 QB Sunday
Russell Wilson made it through a full week of practice without another aggravation of his calf injury and has earned a promotion of sorts. For the first time, Wilson is expected to serve as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers official active gameday roster Sunday when they visit the Las Vegas...
Alex Highsmith returns to Steelers practice; Pat Freiermuth added to injury report
Alex Highsmith already has been characterized by coach Mike Tomlin as “out” for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game at the Las Vegas Raiders. The outside linebacker, however, returned to practice Thursday. Out the past two games because of a groin injury, Highsmith took to the practice field for the first time...
On again playing more snaps, Steelers George Pickens says ‘It’s all up to (Arthur Smith)’
Thursday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex began with George Pickens unaffected by and somewhat in defiance of the questions — fair or unfair — in recent days regarding his effort, attitude, playing time and production. By the time practice ended late in the afternoon, the men who deliver the...
