Chris Adamski stories, Page 81
Steelers’ value estimated at $4.26 billion by Sportico, 13th-highest in NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ franchise has a valuation of $4.26 billion, 13th-highest among the NFL’s 32 teams, according to estimates for the league’s teams compiled by Sportico. The Steelers’ value has jumped 19% from last year, when Sportico pegged the Steelers’ worth at $3.57 billion. They remained at No. 13 among...
Steelers TE Zach Gentry emerging as legit threat in passing game, strong blocker
Considering the rest of the tight ends corps — including its coach — has turned over in recent years, there is no player on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster who has spent as much cumulative time with Zach Gentry as fellow tight end Kevin Rader. Each joined the Steelers in 2019....
7 years after being Steelers’ last resort, Chris Boswell’s among NFL’s best kickers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers turned to Chris Boswell seven years ago, he was their fourth option. He had been cut three times over the previous 13 months. Few could have imagined then that Boswell would reach his 30s as one of the NFL’s best kickers. “This was always the dream,”...
2nd-year running back Najee Harris adds leadership role in Steelers offense
For a player who as a rookie led the NFL in touches, played almost 1,000 offensive snaps and was the designated ball-carrier or target for almost 40% of his team’s plays, it might seem difficult for the Pittsburgh Steelers to ask much more of Najee Harris in Year 2. That...
Steelers inside the ropes: George Pickens’ skillset keeps shining in camp setting
Late Friday morning, Chase Claypool gushed about rookie wide receiver George Pickens, proclaiming he’d be one of the NFL’s best rookie wide receivers this year. A few hours later on Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent, Pickens provided a third day’s worth of evidence to support Claypool’s claim. Pickens again...
Big catch in practice shows Gunner Olszewski is more than just a return man for Steelers
Twenty hours after he made the play of the day at Pittsburgh Steelers practice, Gunner Olszewski took the moment in stride. “Of course, it feels good,” the veteran said from the Saint Vincent College campus late Friday morning. “Doing your job (well) feels good.” Especially when that job isn’t necessarily...
While other Steelers QBs compete, Chris Oladokun takes lack of practice reps in stride
Much of the attention during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is on the quarterbacks. But while the eyes of many are fixated on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett during practices, no one is paying much attention to Chris Oladokun. His eyes, too, are on Trubisky, Rudolph and Pickett. That’s...
Steelers inside the ropes: Rudolph has the throw of the day while Pickett, Trubisky throw INTs
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin cautioned against reading too much into individual throws or each practice day when evaluating the quarterbacks jockeying for position to start. Of course, the daily breakdowns and overanalyzation will happen anyway. And on Day 2 of training camp at Saint Vincent, Mason Rudolph outshined Mitch...
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell optimistic contract extension will come before season starts
As a man who has made more than 93% of his kicks over the past three seasons, Chris Boswell is close to being a sure thing. Boswell made it sound as if ironing out a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers qualifies as such. “I am sure. I am sure,”...
Steelers inside the ropes: Kenny Pickett throws INT on final play of 1st practice of camp
It took all of two 11-on-11 team reps into the first practice of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2022 training camp for a fan to heckle Mitch Trubisky and campaign for a QB change. “Put Pickett in there!” a man yelled from the stands at Chuck Noll Field. By the end of...
Veteran DL Tyson Alualu ‘just being smart’ in going on PUP to start Steelers camp
With the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, 35-year-old Tyson Alualu has become the Pittsburgh Steelers’ oldest player. Thirteen seasons in the NFL has brought the veteran defensive lineman a level of savvy that allows him to shut himself down for the start of training camp. Alualu on Tuesday was placed on...
While waiting for contract, Diontae Johnson sits out team drills on 1st day of Steelers camp
Diontae Johnson said Wednesday morning that he’d “paid attention” to the situations involving T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick entering the final year of their contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers. So, Wednesday afternoon, Johnson followed in their footsteps. Johnson did not participate in team drills during the first day of training...
Kenny Pickett opens Steelers camp as QB3, but a proven commodity to Mike Tomlin
He arrived at Saint Vincent as probably the most scrutinized third-stringer in 55 training camps staged there. But while many of the eyes of Steelers Nation will be on Kenny Pickett, his coach is one man he won’t necessarily need to impress. At least when it comes to the intangibles...
Larry Ogunjobi: New Steelers teammate Mason Rudolph reached out, put skirmish behind them
Three years after The Helmet Swing Heard ‘Round the NFL, two of the primary participants in what was one of pro football’s ugliest on-field incidents in recent years have joined forces. And put the incident behind them. On the day Larry Ogunjobi reported to his first training camp as a...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson not expected to sit out reps while waiting on contract
Last year during training camp while entering the final year of his contract, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt did not participate in team drills in an effort to avoid injury and preserve his body. Before safety Minkah Fitzpatrick signed an extension in June, he did the same during organized team...
Steelers place Minkah Fitzpatrick on Non-Football Injury list, Tyson Alualu on PUP
When the Pittsburgh Steelers conduct their first practice of training camp Wednesday, two veterans on their defense will not be taking part. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will begin camp on the Non-Football Injury list and defensive lineman Tyson Alualu on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Coach Mike Tomlin said Fitzpatrick...
Steelers 2-a-days: CB Ahkello Witherspoon, DT Chris Wormley assumed starting roles late in ‘21
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the specialists on the roster. 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Firmly recognized as one of the NFL’s best kickers, Boswell is eligible for a contract extension as he enters the final year of...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the offensive players on the roster. Quarterbacks 10 MITCH TRUBISKY · 6-2 · 220 He’s quickly endeared himself to teammates and coaches so much so that despite proclamations that it’s an open competition, Trubisky has...
Steelers 2022 training camp positional breakdown: Defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to 2022 training camp Tuesday. Here’s a look at each of the defensive players on the roster. Defensive linemen 97 CAMERON HEYWARD · 6-5 · 295 Heyward has gotten better as his career has gone on. But at 33, how long will that last? He wants...
Steelers 2-a-days: Rookie Jaylen Warren in the mix at RB, Cody White for No. 4-5 WR
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
With 7 shutout innings in win over Marlins, Jose Quintana perhaps aids trade value for Pirates
It’s possible the Pittsburgh Pirates’ future organizational prospect depth improved Saturday night. And not because of what any of their current minor leaguers did. In what almost certainly was one of his final two starts for the organization, veteran Jose Quintana threw seven shutout innings in lifting the Pirates to...
Injured at an inopportune time, OF Greg Allen perseveres to make Pirates debut
It was not surprising Greg Allen was in a good mood while he stood at his locker Saturday afternoon. After all, he was just hours from his season debut and being in the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates. What might be a little surprising was Allen’s upbeat disposition didn’t...
Steelers 2-a-days: T.J. Watt on a Hall of Fame trajectory? Can brother Derek make team again?
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Steelers 2-a-days: Free-agent signee CB Levi Wallace, depth WR Tyler Vaughns
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
