Joe Rutter stories, Page 8
Steelers close to getting OLB Alex Highsmith back, remain in wait-and-see mode with Nick Herbig
The top three outside linebackers on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster played a combined three snaps during the preseason, and coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t yet know how many of his veterans at those two positions he will have available when the regular season opens Sept. 7. Tomlin will have former NFL...
No longer trying to be ‘too perfect,’ QB Skylar Thompson makes case to stick with Steelers
Ten days into training camp, Skylar Thompson was the clear No. 4 option at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a near lock to be placed on waivers when final roster moves are made this week. At the conclusion of the preseason, Thompson had the most snaps, touchdowns and passing...
Steelers rookie Derrick Harmon felt knee discomfort 1 snap before he was injured in preseason finale
Derrick Harmon was looking forward to lining up on the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line for the first snap of the season opener Sept. 7 at the New York Jets. The rookie defensive tackle, the team’s first-round draft pick, had played well enough in offseason workouts and training camp to earn...
After conclusion of preseason, Steelers remain mystery team in many ways
Aaron Rodgers offered a one-word wish for the final preseason game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Health.” Rodgers didn’t have to worry about the risk of injury because he didn’t play a snap against the Carolina Panthers. Or in the entire preseason, for that matter. Same goes for Cameron Heyward, T.J....
1st-round pick Derrick Harmon leaves with knee injury in Steelers’ preseason win over Panthers
A knee injury suffered by first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon put a blemish on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale. Harmon was injured with 10 minutes, 4 seconds left in the second quarter of the Steelers’ 19-10 victory against the Carolina Panthers and was taken from the field on a medical...
Mike Tomlin ‘comfortable’ with Aaron Rodgers sitting out entire Steelers preseason
Aaron Rodgers has gone into a football season without taking any preseason snaps. Mike Tomlin, though, has never entered a year without his starter getting at least some playing time in the exhibition games. Tomlin will see if his way is the correct approach as he announced Tuesday that Rodgers...
Playing with renewed confidence, LB Cole Holcomb looks for strong finish to Steelers preseason
When he took the field for the preseason opener, linebacker Cole Holcomb looked like someone who hadn’t played an organized football game in 21 months. Which, of course, he hadn’t. When he played last weekend against Tampa Bay, Holcomb looked like someone more at ease playing in the middle of...
Steelers stock report: Who is ascending, descending after 2nd preseason game
As is the case in every preseason game, there was a mixture of good and bad performances on display Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The last-second 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers featured some contributions from rookies Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson, who each rebounded...
WR Roman Wilson shows big-play ability in Steelers’ preseason loss to Bucs
Roman Wilson provided optimism Saturday night that the Pittsburgh Steelers may have a capable No. 2 wide receiver this season. The second-year wideout, who missed all but a handful of snaps last season, caught two passes for 72 yards in the Steelers’ 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at...
Exhibit at Hall of Honor commemorates 20th anniversary of Steelers’ fifth championship
Art Rooney II and Ben Roethlisberger took a trip down memory lane Saturday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled an exhibit commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Super Bowl XL season. Two hours before the Steelers kicked off their second preseason game against Tampa Bay, the team’s president and future...
Jersey worn by Steelers HOF CB Rod Woodson in 1993 season available at auction
A jersey worn by Hall of Fame cornerback Rod Woodson during the 1993 season, when he was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year, is available to purchase via auction. Woodson’s black No. 26 home jersey is part of the Summer Classic collection at auction house Lelands.com. The game-worn...
After shaky debut, Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson vows to be better in 2nd preseason gameVideo
Kaleb Johnson wanted to make a good first impression for his new team. It didn’t quite work out that way for the former Iowa running back in his Pittsburgh Steelers preseason debut. Held to 20 yards on eight carries, Johnson promises improvement in his encore Saturday night when the Steelers...
Mike Tomlin to sit veterans again when Steelers face Buccaneers in 2nd preseason game
The venue is different as is the opponent, but Mike Tomlin is treating the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second preseason game much like the first. Tomlin said Tuesday he will rest most of his veteran players when the Steelers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. The same...
Development of Broderick Jones at left tackle remains work in progress for Steelers
Broderick Jones had a matter-of-fact response when he was asked what he and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ young offensive line accomplished in training camp and during the first preseason game. “Nothing yet, honestly,” Jones said Tuesday as the Steelers prepared for their final practice at Saint Vincent. Jones meant no disrespect...
Rookie QB Will Howard adjusting to ‘freak accident’ that prematurely ended 1st Steelers campVideo
Quarterbacks took aim at the goal post crossbar Tuesday during a lull in practice. Four of them took turns firing footballs from the 10-yard line and then the 15 with mixed results. The fifth quarterback, rookie Will Howard, walked up to the 5 and, using his left hand, lobbed a...
Steelers camp report: Mike Tomlin finds ‘value’ in another summer spent at Saint Vincent CollegeVideo
To conclude the Saint Vincent College portion of training camp Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers practiced in arguably the hottest conditions of the summer. The heat index measured 103 degrees for the final workout on Chuck Noll Field. In his 19th training camp as head coach, Mike Tomlin moved practice times...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers still seeking suitable helmet, compares new model to ‘spaceship’Video
Aaron Rodgers is looking for a new football helmet that meets his specifications. He thought he had found one, but it turns out he’s not quite comfortable with what he’s wearing on his head. “I still don’t like it,” Rodgers said Tuesday about his choice of headwear this summer. “I’m...
Steelers camp report: Darius Slay rolls ankle, opening door for Brandin Echols to get more snaps
Mike Tomlin continues to rest Jalen Ramsey, and the Pittsburgh Steelers coach found himself down a second veteran cornerback Monday when Darius Slay was injured on the first play of “Seven Shots,” the 2-point conversion drill that opens the team portion of practice. Tomlin said Slay “rolled” his ankle. Slay...
Cameron Heyward prepared to sit out games in regular season if contract with Steelers isn’t addressedVideo
Cam Heyward seeking a new contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t a recent development, he revealed Monday afternoon. And he’s prepared to continue his “hold in” negotiation tactic into the regular season, if necessary. Heyward didn’t discount sitting out games in the regular season when he spoke with reporters for...
Stock report has more winners than losers from Steelers’ win in preseason opener at Jacksonville
For three members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, simply putting on the uniform and playing in a game was deemed a successful outing no matter their contributions in a 31-25 victory at Jacksonville in the preseason opener. Considering what transpired last year — or in 2023, in one instance — these...
Backup QBs lead Steelers to 4 TDs in preseason victory at Jacksonville
It remains to be seen how well Aaron Rodgers executes Arthur Smith’s offense — or if even he gets a chance — before the regular season opens Sept. 7 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Mike Tomlin told the team website Saturday that he may withhold Rodgers’ debut with the Steelers...
Cameron Heyward not practicing while awaiting new contract from Steelers
Cameron Heyward isn’t practicing in team portions of training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it apparently has nothing to do with injury or keeping the 36-year-old defensive tackle fresh for the regular season. Heyward isn’t practicing because he wants a reworked contract. According to an ESPN report that TribLive...
QB Aaron Rodgers to join most Steelers veterans on sideline for preseason opener at JacksonvilleVideo
The backups will be on full display for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the preseason Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Mike Tomlin announced Thursday that most of the team’s veterans won’t see the field at Everbank Stadium. That includes many of the big names that the Steelers...
Injury to Steelers rookie QB Will Howard means more playing time for Skylar Thompson
The broken bone in Will Howard’s hand could keep the rookie sixth-round pick sidelined for the entire preseason. It also will leave the Pittsburgh Steelers short-handed at quarterback when they play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night in their opening exhibition game. Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Wednesday that Howard broke...
Aaron Rodgers receptive to playing in preseason, pleased with how Steelers offense is progressingVideo
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t spoken yet to coach Mike Tomlin about whether he will play in the preseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is open to the idea, though. “I don’t think it’s in the plan for me to play this week, but whatever Mike wants to do, I’m fully on...
