Chris Adamski stories, Page 8
Star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson out for Bengals vs. Steelers
CINCINNATI – Already without their star quarterback, the Cincinnati Bengals had to enter Thursday’s game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers without their best defensive player. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson did not dress Thursday night when the Bengals prepared to face the Steelers. The reigning NFL sacks leader, Hendrickson suffered a...
Safety DeShon Elliott joins Steelers in Cincinnati to play vs. Bengals
CINCINNATI – Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott joined his teammates in Cincinnati by early afternoon Thursday and was in unform for that evening’s game against the Bengals. Elliott was not part of the traveling party to Ohio when the Steelers left en masse Wednesday afternoon. The team cited a “personal”...
Derrick Harmon making it look easy as rookie in Steelers defense
His assimilation as a rookie into the defense, by all indications, has been seamless. Pittsburgh Steelers teammates and coaches are impressed, and opponents have watched him make at least one “splash” play against them in each of his NFL games. Has playing defensive tackle in the pros progressed as smoothly...
Steelers 4 Downs: Nick Herbig statistically rates as best pass rusher in football
1. ‘Herb’ is the word Nick Herbig started the season — and remains — the third option for the Pittsburgh Steelers at outside linebacker. By one respected measure, though, he’s No. 1 in the NFL. A third-year former fourth-round pick, Herbig is the best in the league among edge rushers...
Scouting the Bengals: Steelers opponent has been NFL’s worst team over the past 4 weeks
SCOUTING THE BENGALS Last meeting Bengals beat Steelers, 19-17, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Pittsburgh. Key matchup Steelers outside linebackers vs. Bengals offensive tackles The Steelers have evolved into a three-headed monster of pass rushers from the edge — T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig. They have combined for...
‘He jumps off the film at you’: Steelers DC Teryl Austin praises LB Patrick Queen
For only the third time in his career, Patrick Queen is in a stretch of accumulating 30 tackles over a three-game span. The Pittsburgh Steelers veteran inside linebacker has three passes defended and a sack over the past three games, as well. Queen has never left the field for a...
Combined 81 years old, Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco to meet when Steelers play Bengals
It’s said that age is only a number. But that number is pretty high in regards to the starting quarterbacks for “Thursday Night Football” in Cincinnati. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers is 41, and his counterpart with the Bengals — Joe Flacco — is 40. “It’s like a retirement home...
Steelers injury report: Calvin Austin remains out, Malik Harrison returns to practice
Calvin Austin III did not take part in the only Pittsburgh Steelers practice leading up to Thursday’s game in Cincinnati, an indication that the receiver will miss a second consecutive contest because of a shoulder injury. Austin joined special-teams captain Miles Killebrew — who suffered a significant knee injury during...
‘It never gets easy’ — Steelers’ Broderick Jones preps for Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson
Overall satisfied with his effort against one All-Pro edge pass rusher Sunday, Broderick Jones spent Monday prepping to face another just three days later. “This is the NFL, man,” Jones said. “It never gets easy.” Jones was the primary offensive lineman lined up across from the Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett...
Rookie Ke’Shawn Williams impresses as Steelers fill-in return man in NFL debut
Less than 7 minutes into his NFL debut and on his second snap as a pro, Ke’Shawn Williams had a punt return longer than all but one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ the past five seasons. A questionable illegal block call overturned Williams’ 47-yard return during the first quarter of Sunday’s...
Mike Tomlin: Browns’ Andrew Berry ‘must be a lot smarter than me’ trading Joe FlaccoVideo
Mike Tomlin is mystified that one of his division rivals traded a starting quarterback to another AFC North team. As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, they’ll do so knowing they’ll be matching wits with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. The 40-year-old Flacco was the Cleveland...
Jalen Ramsey impresses Steelers’ teammates in rapid return from injury, big plays vs. Browns
An All-Pro for proficiency in skills such as intercepting passes and covering wide receivers, Jalen Ramsey entered Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game with a mere three career sacks. He left the 23-9 Steelers victory against the Cleveland Browns with five career sacks. More importantly, though, was that he left Acrisure Stadium...
‘Borderline unplayable’ Acrisure Stadium turf contributes to missed Steelers field goal, perhaps to injuryVideo
The Acrisure Stadium natural surface appeared more worn than normal during and after Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns. The field conditions certainly led to a missed Steelers field goal and perhaps might have contributed to a non-contact injury suffered by a Steelers captain. “The field,” veteran quarterback...
Steelers special-teams ace Miles Killebrew suffers ‘significant’ injury in win vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers special-teams captain Miles Killebrew suffered what coach Mike Tomlin referred to as a “significant” knee injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s win against the Cleveland Browns. Killebrew went down without being contacted and appeared in a substantial amount pain after covering a kickoff early during what ended...
Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey in uniform for AFC North opener vs. Browns
Jalen Ramsey is in uniform and active for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns. The versatile defensive back missed the first two practices of the week because of a hamstring injury suffered during the Steelers’ most recent game Sept. 28 in Dublin. Acquired in a June 30 trade,...
Steelers 4 Downs: Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell excel at breaking, forcing missed tackles
1. Tough to tackle The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1-2 punch at running back hasn’t exactly wowed the NFL with volume — the Steelers rank 31st in rushing yards per game — but some of the deeper statistics suggest Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have been doing their part well. Pro-football-reference.com tracks...
Scouting the Browns: Cleveland has 21-game regular-season losing streak at Steelers
SCOUTING THE BROWNS Last meeting Steelers beat Browns, 27-14, on Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh Key matchup Steelers LT Broderick Jones vs. Browns DE Myles Garrett A four-time AP first-team All-Pro, Garrett has six consecutive seasons of 10 or more sacks. He rushes almost exclusively from the right side of...
Steelers embark on ‘real football’ of AFC North with chance to put stranglehold on division
As one of the 11 significant contributors new to the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, DK Metcalf has never participated in an intra-division AFC North game. With a game against the Cleveland Browns on tap Sunday, Metcalf has been well-versed in what to expect. “I’ve heard,” the star wide receiver said...
Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey listed as full practice participant, questionable Sunday vs. Browns
In something of a surprise development, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey heads into the weekend with a questionable designation in regards to his availability for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Ramsey had not practiced throughout the week because of a hamstring injury suffered during the Steelers’ most recent...
Steelers notes: WR Ke’Shawn Williams preps in case of promotion off practice squad
An undrafted rookie who’s spent his pro career on the practice squad, receiver Ke’Shawn Williams is emphatic in expressing his level of preparedness in case he is summoned to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game day roster. “Extremely ready,” Williams said after Friday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “It’s a dream;...
Alex Highsmith practices fully, but Jalen Ramsey, Calvin Austin again sit out for Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith on Thursday took a significant step in his return to game action, practicing fully for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain four weeks ago. Assuming no setbacks Friday before the final league-mandated status report of the week is released, it is...
Steelers DC Teryl Austin: OLB Nick Herbig ‘has earned the right to be on the field more’
Alex Highsmith, by all indications, is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineup this week. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that Nick Herbig is headed back to the bench. The Steelers’ No. 3 outside linebacker, Herbig has been making plays over these past 2½ games Highsmith has missed because of a...
Ex-Browns DB Juan Thornhill focused on helping Steelers win, not sticking it to former teamVideo
Since he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, Juan Thornhill hasn’t been shy about expressing his happiness for starting anew after an unfulfilling tenure with the Cleveland Browns. But now that his first on-field meeting against his former team is on the horizon, Thornhill is opting to take the high road. “I...
Steelers notes: Offensive line finding its way, ILB Windmon added, new return man?
They were making expressive first-down gestures. Clapping their hands demonstratively. Jawing with defenders. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen had the look of being as engaged as they have all season during the second half of their most recent game, Sept. 28 in Dublin. After a rough start to the regular season,...
Jaylen Warren full participant, Alex Highsmith partial, Jalen Ramsey out at Steelers practice
Mirroring what coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, Wednesday’s league-mandated status report indicated a trio of starters are on track for a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers gameday lineup. Two others who suffered injuries during the team’s most recent game, though, continue to appear unlikely to play Sunday. Cornerback Joey Porter...
