Chris Adamski stories, Page 36
Steelers inside the ropes: Pat Freiermuth gets the 1st looks from Justin Fields
Many anticipate a step up in production in 2024 from Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. If the start of the second practice of training camp is any indication, Freiermuth is going to be getting plenty of looks from his quarterbacks. Freiermuth was targeted on each of the first two...
Steelers’ Justin Fields embraces opportunity to take 1st-team reps with Russell Wilson out
So, there was some uncertainty about who would take first-team reps at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp, after all. Just not for the reason some predicted. Justin Fields ran with the starting offense on Day 1 of camp at Saint Vincent on Thursday. It wasn’t because coach...
Subtle changes by 1st day make clear this Steelers training camp is… different
Mike Tomlin’s booming voice still carried well over Chuck Noll Stadium. His command of practice was the same, and the dark sunglasses and full, cropped beard appeared as familiar as ever. Still, there was something that longtime observers of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp found jarringly different about Tomlin during the...
Steelers GM Omar Khan on prospective trade for WR: ‘There’s nothing ongoing’
General manager Omar Khan left open the possibility the Pittsburgh Steelers would yet acquire a veteran wide receiver before the regular season begins. At some points during a news conference Thursday, Khan made it sound not all that unlikely that, over the next six weeks, they might trade for or...
Steelers inside the ropes: Rookie offensive linemen carry 2nd-team status for 1st camp practice
With three picks among the first half of April’s draft devoted to offensive linemen, the Pittsburgh Steelers signaled a proverbial changing of the guard along that unit in the not-too-distant future. The operative word — if one practice means anything — remains future. First-round tackle Troy Fautanu, second-round center Zach...
QB Wilson reports to 1st camp with Steelers feeling a bit like a rookie again
There has been no tangible evidence over the past four months that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a “quarterback controversy” or that there is any reason to believe that veteran Russell Wilson will not be the starter when the regular season begins in September. Even if neither 18-year head coach Mike...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin on camp practice start time, joint practice with Bills, ‘Hard Knocks’
Fans will learn they better not hit that snooze button to make it to Saint Vincent in time for most Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practices this year. On the eve of the first 10:30 a.m. practice — some four hours earlier than when it has been over the past five...
Cole Holcomb, Dean Lowry, Cordarrelle Patterson begin Steelers camp on non-practice lists
Upon conclusion of the annual conditioning test staged on reporting day for Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, coach Mike Tomlin formally proclaimed, “All are present and accounted for.” But that does not mean that all 91 players on the camp roster will be taking part when Thursday’s first practice begins Thursday...
Najee Harris disappointed but moves on after Steelers declined option, haven’t offered extensionVideo
If Najee Harris had his way, he would remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a long time. Then again, if Harris had his way, he also would have had his fifth-year contract option for 2025 picked up. But the Steelers didn’t make the latter happen. And Harris said Wednesday that...
Steelers A to Z: ILB Payton Wilson comes with a lengthy résumé belying status as 3rd-round pick
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Defense
Here’s a look at the Steelers’ roster on the defensive side of the ball entering training camp. TribLive broke down the offense yesterday. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. DEFENSE Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 The biggest off-field drama of camp surrounds if Heyward will...
Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
Here’s a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ specialists entering training camp. TribLive also broke down the offense and defense. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 The only player on the roster to have been with the Steelers for multiple playoff victories,...
5 Players to watch as Steelers prepare to open training camp
With the Pittsburgh Steelers trickling into Unity Township in advance of Wednesday’s mandatory reporting day to Saint Vincent for the start of training camp, here are five players who are worthy of keeping an eye on when practices begin Thursday: 1. Patrick Queen We’ll omit the four — four! —...
Steelers A to Z: TE Rodney ‘Hot Rod’ Williams looks to build off 1st NFL action
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
Steelers A to Z: Germany’s Julius Welschof quite an athlete, but needs refining to be NFL OLB
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
Steelers GM Omar Khan leaves imprint on roster with another aggressive offseason
It’s been 26 months since Omar Khan took over as head of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Andy Weidl brought on as his top lieutenant. Would you believe that among the 91 players who will report to Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp this week,...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Offense
Here’s a look at the Steelers roster on the offensive side of the ball entering training camp. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. Quarterbacks 3 RUSSELL WILSON · 5-11 · 206 A likely Hall of Famer, but at 35 years old and coming off a Denver tenure that compelled...
On Sports: MLB deems Pirates’ rivals as Phillies, Tigers; Paul Skenes’ signing bonus record surpassed
In announcing its 2025 schedule Thursday, Major League Baseball tacitly expressed belief that fans have demanded more of the Pittsburgh Pirates-Detroit Tigers annual matchup. But not so much so that it will formally recognize it during a weekend specifically deigned to showcase so-called “rivalries.” Two aspects of next year’s schedule...
Rob King to take over for Bill Hillgrove as Steelers’ radio play-by-play voice
The role of replacing a legend was fit for a King. Rob King will take over as radio play-by-play broadcaster of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced via media partner iHeart on Thursday. King succeeds longtime voice of the team Bill Hillgrove. King, who will team with returning color analyst...
On Sports: Pittsburgh led viewership of All-Star Game; Steelers QB drafted by UFL
Was it a Paul Skenes bump? Is MLB in the midst of a mini renaissance? Tuesday’s All-Star Game was the most-watched telecast on Fox in almost six months, drawing 7.6 million viewers, according to the network’s PR arm. That was up 6% from last year’s game. Most notably from a...
On Sports: Davante Adams’ agent denies his client is on the trade block, surely to chagrin of Steelers fansVideo
Much of the oxygen from the NFL news cycle Tuesday focused on a player who has sucked up much of the attention from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “hot stove” over most of this spring and summer. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade. But while Aiyuk has...
On Sports: Steelers near bottom of NFL skill-position rankings; Bengals’ Tee Higgins locked in 1-year deal
You’re not the only one unimpressed by the group of “skill position” players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. It being the height of football media’s “list season” (a dead period before training camps open), ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released his annual “Ranking NFL team WR, TE, RB talent for 2024 season,”...
Steelers to host joint practice with Bills after end of training camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills for joint practice sessions to close out training camp in advance of the teams’ first preseason game Aug, 17. The NFL listed the previously unannounced venture Monday in a release previewing the opening of camps leaguewide. The Aug. 15 joint practice will...
Steelers A to Z: If Mark Robinson is to be a viable NFL linebacker, he better show it soon
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
On Sports: Patric Hornqvist again engraved on Stanley Cup; ex-Pitt star arrested; waived Pirate starts for Dodgers
Former Pittsburgh Penguins fan favorite Patric Hornqvist has his name on the Stanley Cup for a third time. The NHL’s “Keeper of the Cup,” Philip Pritchard, released a photo of the newly engraved chalice via social media over the weekend. And among the 53 of Florida Panthers players and staff...
