Chris Adamski stories, Page 31
Steelers notebook: Harvard alum Aaron Shampklin makes NFL debut; IR players could practice
Aaron Shampklin seemed too preoccupied with his team’s loss — and with any aspect of his play during it that could use improvement — to be able to adequately appreciate his NFL debut. “Definitely didn’t turn out how I wanted it to, and there’s a lot of stuff I have...
Steelers starting guard James Daniels out for the season with torn Achilles, per report
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran offensive lineman James Daniels is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles during Sunday’s loss at the Indianapolis Colts, per an ESPN report. A starter at right guard since joining the Steelers via free agency in March 2022, Daniels left Sunday’s game after a play...
Old nemesis Joe Flacco comes off bench for Colts, beats Steelers 1 more time
INDIANAPOLIS – Joe Flacco first faced the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 29, 2008. Sixteen years to the day later, Flacco once again found himself lined up behind center while facing the Black and Gold. “It’s crazy, man, how many times I’ve played against them at this point,” Flacco said after...
Ben Roethlisberger takes in Steelers-Colts game as guest of Plum’s Pat McAfee in field-level box
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the more famous plays of Ben Roethlisberger’s career came in Indianapolis. Nineteen years later, Roethlisberger was back on field level for a Colts home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger took in Sunday’s game from a field-level box beyond an end zone at Lucas Oil Stadium....
‘I thought we were playing football’: Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick livid about personal foul flag
INDIANAPOLIS — Minkah Fitzpatrick was visibly irate with officials on the field in the moments after he was flagged for unnecessary roughness late in the third quarter Sunday. In the locker room after the 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Fitzpatrick was still hot. “I don’t even know how we...
Terrell Edmunds playing for Steelers for 1st time in 2 years, Roman Wilson inactive vs. Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — Terrell Edmunds was back in uniform for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran safety spent his first five seasons with the Steelers but played for three other teams before being re-signed earlier this month. Edmunds was a healthy scratch for the previous two games but was in uniform for...
Steelers 4 Downs: Justin Fields not asked to do much but has been efficient, mistake freeVideo
1. Fields’ freedom That Justin Fields has improved his completion percentage from 60.3% over three years with the Chicago Bears to 73.3% over three games with the Pittsburgh Steelers is certainly notable. It also, though, has come with the sizable qualification that the Steelers haven’t asked Fields to throw the...
Scouting the Steelers’ opponent: Colts rank near bottom of NFL in yards allowed, giveaways
SCOUTING THE COLTS Last meeting Colts beat Steelers, 31-13, on Dec. 16, 2023 in Indianapolis Key matchup Bernhard Raimann vs. Nick Herbig Herbig will be making his first NFL start because the Steelers’ starting right outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, is out because of a groin injury. Herbig has five sacks...
Likely to serve as Steelers RB2 this week, veteran Cordarrelle Patterson happy to play anywhere
“What the? Get out of here!” A pair Cordarrelle Patterson’s teammates gave an overly dramatic spit-take to playfully mock him as they stood and listened to Patterson answer a media question Friday about his position versatility. “I don’t sell myself short for anything, man. I feel like I could play...
Steelers rookie Mason McCormick confident, excited to make expected 1st NFL start Sunday
In his NFL debut, Mason McCormick made it into the game for one play — a placekick try. During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second game, McCormick jogged onto the field for three such snaps. This past Sunday during Week 3 of his rookie season, McCormick rotated into the game on offense....
Steelers injury report: Jaylen Warren, Alex Highsmith, MyCole Pruitt out vs. Colts
As expected throughout the week, Friday’s league-mandated Pittsburgh Steelers status report made official that running back Jaylen Warren, outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and reserve tight end MyCole Pruitt will not play in Sunday’s game at the Indianapolis Colts. None of those three practiced all week. Starting left guard Isaac Seumalo...
Steelers prep for challenge of young Colts ‘Avatar’ QB Anthony Richardson
He scored a perfect “99” on the NFL’s official statistical arm’s “Athleticism Score” during last year’s combine. His time in the 40-yard dash (4.43 seconds) would have fit in well at wide receiver or cornerback. His vertical leap (40.5 inches) was among the best of any prospect that year, regardless...
Jaylen Warren remains out, Isaac Seumalo limited at Steelers practice
It appears increasingly likely that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without running back Jaylen Warren for their next game, and that left guard Isaac Seumalo also might not return to the lineup. Warren missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday, according to the league-mandated injury report, after leaving this...
On Sports: Steelers eye WR trade market; a Zach Banner comeback?; Duck Hodges’ humblebrag
In today’s On Sports, pinch hitting for First Call, the Steelers could be back in the market for a wide receiver, a former Steelers fan favorite wants to make a comeback and a former Steelers QB flexes on social media. After Aiyuk #KirkWatch doesn’t carry the same cache as #AiyukWatch....
Steelers’ Darnell Washington fined for illegal block vs. Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington said Wednesday that he was fined by the NFL for an illegal crackback block he delivered at some point during this past Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Washington, though, said he did not know what play the league was referencing in delivering...
Starting G Isaac Seumalo returns to practice; RB Jaylen Warren sits out for Steelers
Veteran starting left guard Isaac Seumalo practiced for the first time during the regular season for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, providing hope he could make his 2024 debut Sunday. Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury after the preseason ended and had not practiced or played since. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated...
Calvin Anderson eager to serve as Steelers’ ‘swing’ OT; former 1st-round pick C.J. Henderson added
Calvin Anderson might not have been familiar with the Pittsburgh Steelers upon signing with them this week, but the offensive tackle has had positive interactions with a high-profile former Steelers assistant. Brought in to be the Steelers’ “swing tackle,” Anderson said he learned how to effectively serve as the backup...
Talk of the town: After 2-sack game, Herbig likely to be deployed more by Steelers
As is his nature, Nick Herbig is reluctant to talk about himself. Even after his first career two-sack game Sunday. “Not too worried about that,” Herbig said after his big contributions to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home-opener win. “At the end of the day, we got a ‘Dub’ (win).” What about...
Justin Fields feeling at peace, confident with Steelers after 1st personal 3-game win streak
This past week marked six months since the day Justin Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Only human, Fields surely could be excused for experiencing angst knowing the Chicago Bears had elected to move on from him for a mere third-day draft choice after he had served as their...
By design, Steelers get rookie OL Mason McCormick into game at LG, ‘Mr. Eligible’ TE
For the second consecutive week, the Pittsburgh Steelers went into a game with the unconventional-for-the-NFL intention of running a rotation at one of their positions along the offensive line. A week after planning on working in Broderick Jones for some series in place of starting right tackle Troy Fautanu, the...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith, Jaylen Warren, Cory Trice leave victory because of injury
Three starting-caliber Pittsburgh Steelers players left Sunday’s win because of lower-body injuries and did not return. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered a groin injury late during the second quarter of a 20-10 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. No. 3 outside cornerback Cory Trice had left during the first quarter...
Chargers star QB Justin Herbert starts game vs. Steelers but does not finish it
Despite missing copious practice time this week and getting a “questionable” designation to play because of a high-ankle sprain, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert started Sunday’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he did not finish it. After working out on the field about two hours before the game,...
4 Downs: Steelers, Chargers top NFL in myriad defensive metrics through 2 weeksVideo
1. Dominant D’s With all the caveats that it’s been a mere two weeks of the NFL season, there is a strong statistical case to be made that Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers home opener will feature the two best defenses in the league. The Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are each...
Scouting the Steelers opponent: Chargers also off to 2-0 start based on defense
SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Last meeting Chargers beat Steelers, 41-37, on Nov. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles Key matchup Mike Tomlin vs. Jim Harbaugh Though Tomlin and John Harbaugh have the second-most career meetings of any coaching duo in NFL history (35), this is only the second time Tomlin has matched...
Amid chaos of injuries and rookies on Steelers’ O-line, James Daniels quietly the unit’s rock
Spencer Anderson was relaxing and enjoying the good food and good company of a unit dinner for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Thursday evening when his phone began blowing up. No, not social media notifications. Not fan mail. It was veteran teammate James Daniels. “I’m sitting there,” Anderson said after Friday’s...
