Joe Rutter stories, Page 33
Mitch Trubisky trying to strike balance for Steelers offense in 1st start for injured Kenny Pickett
Subbing for a quarterback who recently underwent “tightrope” surgery, Mitch Trubisky also is walking a fine line these days. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup-turned-starter in the wake of Kenny Pickett’s high ankle sprain, Trubisky must navigate between being aggressive in trying to score points for one of the NFL’s least productive...
Another injury at inside linebacker continues to test Steelers’ depth heading into game vs. Patriots
Mike Tomlin already has ruled out Kenny Pickett from playing Thursday night against New England, and he is preparing to press on without the player he calls the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback on defense. On Monday, Tomlin said inside linebacker Elandon Roberts is “definitively” questionable to play when the Steelers take...
Steelers ready to go ‘full steam ahead’ with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback
Mitch Trubisky had a modest accomplishment Sunday when he threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with less than five minutes left in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 24-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. It was Trubisky’s second scoring toss of the season, the other coming in his previous relief appearance...
Steelers sign former Penn State QB Trace McSorley to practice squad
In the wake of Kenny Pickett undergoing surgery Monday to repair a high ankle sprain, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley to the practice squad. McSorley, a sixth-round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2019, was on the New England Patriots’ roster in the preseason....
After ankle surgery, Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett ruled out against PatriotsVideo
Quarterback Kenny Pickett had surgery Monday to repair a high ankle sprain and won’t play Thursday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium. Coach Mike Tomlin ruled out Pickett at his weekly press conference Monday, which was conducted less than 24 hours after Pickett...
5 things we learned: Welcome to worst December home loss in Mike Tomlin era
Five things we learned from Cardinals 24, Steelers 10: 1. Worst of the worst? In his 17 years as coach, Mike Tomlin’s resume includes some late-season stinkers to teams with losing records. Just three years ago, the Steelers lost a 27-17 decision in December to Ryan Finley and the 2-10-1...
Offense takes step back, Pickett hurt in weather-delayed Steelers loss to Cardinals
Here’s the kind of gloomy day it was Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Through 55 minutes of football, the Steelers encountered just one fewer weather delay than they had points on the Acrisure Stadium JumboTron. In one of the worst showings in Mike Tomlin’s 17 seasons, the Steelers lost a...
Steelers’ game against Cardinals twice delayed because of lightning threat, rain
With high winds and lightning hitting the North Shore, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium was delayed twice Sunday afternoon. The first came at halftime. Play also was stopped with 7 minutes, 18 seconds left in the third quarter. Heavy rain fell briefly late in...
Nose tackle Montravius Adams inactive for Steelers’ game against Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Steelers had just one of their long-term injured players back on the field Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals. While free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick played after missing four games with a hamstring injury, the Steelers de-activated nose tackle Montravius Adams with an ankle injury. It was the...
‘Best defensive player on the planet,’ T.J. Watt primed to finish strong for Steelers
Firmly established as a contender to win a second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, T.J. Watt received a ringing endorsement from his head coach this week. Mike Tomlin was talking about Watt being a stabilizing force on a defense beset by injuries at key positions this season. It’s...
After offense reaches 400 yards, Eddie Faulkner anxious to see what Steelers can do for encore
As far as first impressions go, Eddie Faulkner made a good one in his debut as Pittsburgh Steelers interim offensive coordinator. With Faulkner putting together the plan interim play caller Mike Sullivan deployed Sunday in Cincinnati, the Steelers exceeded 400 yards for the first time in 59 games in a...
Steelers vie to host NFL Draft in 2026 or 2027
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to lure one of the NFL’s showcase events to the North Shore. The Steelers, in conjunction with city officials, are pushing to host the NFL Draft in 2026 or 2027. A decision is expected to be made at the NFL annual meeting in May, said...
Najee Harris: Steelers offense trusted itself, handled distractions in wake of Matt Canada firing
Najee Harris no longer is upset by what he’s seeing out of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Speaking to reporters for the first time since saying “I’m just tired of this (crap),” after a loss at Cleveland on Nov. 19, Harris said he was impressed by the results Sunday when the...
Free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick returns to practice for Steelers
Minkah Fitzpatrick didn’t just return to practice Wednesday after missing the past four games with a hamstring injury. He also was a full participant ahead of their game at 1 p.m. Sunday against Arizona. That was positive news for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who haven’t had their All-Pro free safety in...
Points aside, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett saw positives in 1st game under new offensive regime
What Kenny Pickett saw during film review confirmed what was on display Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense against the Cincinnati Bengals. Specifically, that in the first game with Mike Sullivan calling the plays and Eddie Faulkner formulating the game plan, the offense looked better than it had in the...
Mike Tomlin leaving light on for Minkah Fitzpatrick’s return against Cardinals
Mike Tomlin isn’t predicting a return to the lineup for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick this weekend when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Tomlin, though, sounded optimistic about Fitzpatrick, who has missed four games with a hamstring injury, getting back on the practice field this week....
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: Diontae Johnson ‘needs to answer for’ lack of effort on fumbleVideo
Mike Tomlin didn’t have an explanation for why wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t react or provide any effort after Jaylen Warren’s fumble in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 16-10 victory Sunday at Cincinnati. Tomlin didn’t try to offer one, either, at his weekly news conference Tuesday, saying Johnson...
Hines Ward, James Harrison advance to semifinal round for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Hines Ward and James Harrison are among 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The two former Pittsburgh Steelers stars survived the cutdown from 173 candidates that were announced in September. The next step will be to make the list of 25 finalists. Ward has reached the...
Overshadowed by offense, Steelers defense rises to occasion against Burrow-less Bengals
A video posted on the Pittsburgh Steelers social media account Sunday night showed a dance party taking place inside the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium following a 16-10 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Players young and old were cutting the rug, from elder statesman Cameron Heyward to veteran Elandon...
Diontae Johnson loses touchdown, Mike Tomlin doesn’t challenge ruling in Steelers’ victory
CINCINNATI — After ending a year-plus drought without a touchdown catch in Week 9, Diontae Johnson appeared to get his second in the first quarter Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Johnson, however, lost control of the ball as he went out of the end zone after an apparent catch. Officials ruled...
Points still scarce, but offense gains more than 400 yards as Steelers hold off Bengals
CINCINNATI — Never has an offensive performance that produced one touchdown looked so promising for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first game without Matt Canada serving as offensive coordinator, the Steelers surpassed 400 yards for the first time in their past 59 tries while beating the Cincinnati Bengals, 16-10, on...
5 questions Steelers can address following change in offensive coordinators
The person designing the plays has changed in the wake of Matt Canada’s firing as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator. So has the person who will wear the headset and communicate with quarterback Kenny Pickett on game days. As far as the actual plays that will be used when the Steelers...
Promotion to interim offensive coordinator a bittersweet moment for Steelers’ Eddie Faulkner
Eddie Faulkner realizes the opportunity afforded to him. At 46, he has a chance over the final seven games of the season to state a case to be an NFL offensive coordinator, either full-time with the Pittsburgh Steelers or with another team depending on what transpires in these next two...
Kenny Pickett hated to see Matt Canada lose job, but quickly shifts focus to next Steelers challenge
Quarterback Kenny Pickett hasn’t had much time to digest the change in Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinators, the shift from Matt Canada to the Eddie Faulkner-Sullivan duo. The rhythm of the NFL schedule hasn’t permitted it. On Wednesday, a day after Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired Canada following 44 games as...
5 outside candidates the Steelers could consider as next offensive coordinator
If history is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers will promote from within when they hire a permanent offensive coordinator in the offseason. Until then, the interim duo of Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan will have seven games with which to prove their candidacy. Faulkner has the official title of offensive...
