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Steelers | Jaylen Samuels takes part in practice Fri Dec 13, 04:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
Link to storyJaylen Samuels player page
Steelers | Questionable tag for James Conner Fri Dec 13, 04:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 13, but is listed as questionable for Week 15.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald to miss Week 15 Fri Dec 13, 04:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out Fri Dec 13, 04:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Link to storyJuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Week 15 Fri Dec 13, 02:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and TE Vance McDonald (concussion) did not practice Friday, Dec. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills. RB James Conner (shoulder) practiced in full all week and is listed as questionable. RB Jaylen Samuels (groin), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), LB Mark Barron (non-injury), OG Ramon Foster (non-injury), WR Johnny Holton (illness) and C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury) were full participants at practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers will be thin at tight end this week without McDonald. Conner being questionable takes some shine off of him as a play this week. He might not come back to a full workload if he does go against the Bills. |
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Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster unlikely to play Fri Dec 13, 09:05 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 15 after he aggravated his knee injury in practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
| Footballguys view: Diontae Johnson and James Washington will start vs Buffalo and both are what the heck WR3/Flex plays, with Johnson coming in hot after posting the most impactful game of his rookie year last week. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Samuels practices in full Thu Dec 12, 03:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Steelers | James Conner fully practices Thu Dec 12, 03:52 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald listed as limited Thu Dec 12, 03:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster limited Thu Dec 12, 03:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
Link to storyJuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 12, 03:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) and WR Johnny Holton (illness) did not take part in practice Thursday, Dec. 12. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and TE Vance McDonald (concussion) were limited. RB James Conner (shoulder), RB Jaylen Samuels (groin), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), LB Mark Barron (non-injury) and C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury) practiced in full.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster left practice in an ominous sign for his Week 15 availability. James Washington and Diontae Johnson project as starters against Buffalo. |
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Steelers | Wednesday practice report for PIT Wed Dec 11, 04:38 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Mark Barron (non-injury), C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury), OG David DeCastro (non-injury) and OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to storyMark Barron player page
Steelers | Full practice for JuJu Smith-Schuster Wed Dec 11, 04:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster is pushing to return this week. The Steelers take on the Bills on Sunday night, and Fantasy GMs can look at Smith-Schuster as a WR4 or deep flex play. |
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Steelers | James Conner a full participant Wed Dec 11, 04:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Conner should be able to play against Buffalo on Sunday night. His return as the lead back for the Steelers means Fantasy GMs should look at Conner as a RB3 or flex play. |
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Steelers | No practice for Vance McDonald Wed Dec 11, 04:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | Jaylen Samuels does not practice Wed Dec 11, 04:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to storyJaylen Samuels player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald in protocol Tue Dec 10, 01:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (concussion) is in the concussion protocol following the Week 14 game.
| Footballguys view: McDonald will have to get through the protocol before he's cleared to play on Sunday night against the Bills. Fantasy GMs will have to look for better options. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Samuels banged up Tue Dec 10, 01:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 14, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster to practice this week Tue Dec 10, 01:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is expected to practice at some point this week, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster has been targeting a Week 15 return. The game is on Sunday night against the Bills so Fantasy GMs must have other plans ready. Monitor Smith-Schuster's status during the week of practice. |
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Steelers | James Conner to practice Tue Dec 10, 12:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) is expected to practice at some point this week, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: Conner has not played since Week 11 but he is going to try and get back out there for the Week 15 Sunday night game against the Bills. Fantasy GMs have to have other options ready (and likely do) because the game is Sunday night. Monitor Conner's status during the week of practice. |
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Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster eyes return Mon Dec 9, 09:03 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is eyeing a return for Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.
| Footballguys view: We'll keep an eye on his status as the week of practice rolls on. It's a Sunday night game for the Steelers in Week 15, so Fantasy GMs have to be sure of his availability before locking him into the lineup. Smith-Schuster's return will impact the fantasy value of guys like Diontae Johnson and James Washington. |
JuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | James Washington held in check Sun Dec 8, 10:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in a 23-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14.
Link to storyJames Washington player page
Steelers | Diontae Johnson shows off versatility Sun Dec 8, 10:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson caught six passes for 60 yards and touchdown, returned a punt for touchdown and rushed once for 16 yards in a 23-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14.
Link to storyDiontae Johnson player page
Steelers | Benny Snell bottled up Sun Dec 8, 10:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell rushed 16 times for 41 yards in a 23-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. He also lost a fumble.
Link to storyBenny Snell player page
Steelers | Week 14 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Sun Dec 8, 03:00 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared CB Artie Burns, QB Paxton Lynch, LB Tuzar Skipper, RB James Conner, OT Chukwuma Okorafor, TE Zach Gentry and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster inactive for Week 14.
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Steelers | James Washington making big plays Sat Dec 7, 10:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington has had a reception of 30-plus yards in four of the last five games and has recorded at least 90 receiving yards and a touchdown in three of the last four games.
Link to storyJames Washington player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald not on injury report Fri Dec 6, 03:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: McDonald has the best tight end matchup in the league this week in Arizona and should be in your lineup if you're streaming or in your DFS lineup if you need a cheap option. |
Vance McDonald player page
Steelers | Diontae Johnson ready to play Fri Dec 6, 03:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
Link to storyDiontae Johnson player page
Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster to miss Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 03:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
Link to storyJuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | James Conner officially ruled out Fri Dec 6, 03:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but has been ruled out for Week 14.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh's Week 14 injury report Fri Dec 6, 02:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was unable to practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Arizona Cardinals. RB James Conner (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and has also been ruled out. LB Mark Barron (knee, non-injury) was limited Friday, Dec. 6, but no longer appears on the injury report. WR Diontae Johnson (illness), TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) and OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and also have been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Benny Snell and James Washington will get a lot more work in place of Conner and Smith-Schuster and both are worth plays this week against the weak Cardinals defense. |
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Steelers Thu Dec 5, 04:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. LB Mark Barron (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDonald Brown player page
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Steelers | Vance McDonald fully practices Thu Dec 5, 04:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: McDonald has stayed healthy this year and he has the best matchup for tight ends in fantasy this week at Arizona. He's worth a look in DFS lineups and if you are streaming tight ends in the playoffs. |
Vance McDonald player page
Steelers | Diontae Johnson takes part in practice Thu Dec 5, 04:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Steelers | James Conner limited Thu Dec 5, 04:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Steelers | No practice for JuJu Smith-Schuster Thu Dec 5, 04:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Steelers | James Conner says he'll miss game Thu Dec 5, 02:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) said Thursday, Dec. 5, that he will miss the team's Week 14 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: Benny Snell should get the majority of the carries and it sets him up for an RB2/Flex worthy status against a Cardinals defense that had trouble with Todd Gurley last week. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 4, 04:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Mark Barron (non-injury) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson limited Wednesday Wed Dec 4, 04:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (illness) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Link to storyDiontae Johnson player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald doesn't practice Wed Dec 4, 04:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Just a day of rest here for McDonald. The Steelers play the Cardinals on Sunday...and the Cardinals can't cover tight ends. Expect McDonald to be a solid streaming option in Week 14. |
Vance McDonald player page
Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster doesn't practice Wednesday Wed Dec 4, 04:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Link to storyJuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | James Conner limited in practice Wed Dec 4, 03:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Benny Snell would be the team's grinder if Conner has to miss more time. Track Conner's status during the week of practice with an eye on Friday as the most important day. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Devlin Hodges tabbed for Week 14 start Tue Dec 3, 08:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Devlin Hodges will draw another start in Week 14, according to head coach Mike Tomlin Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Link to story Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey reinstated Tue Dec 3, 03:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey was activated from the Exempt/Commissioner Permission list Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Link to story Steelers | Juju Smith-Schuster iffy for Week 14 Tue Dec 3, 01:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster (knee) is questionable to play in Week 14, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs shouldn't like the sound of 'iffy' when it comes to Smith-Schuster's status. Many have other plans in place, and those plans may stay in place in Week 14. |
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Steelers | James Conner could practice Wednesday Tue Dec 3, 01:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) has a chance to practice Wednesday, Dec. 4, and he'll be questionable this week.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Conner's status as the week of practice goes on. Benny Snell will handle the workload as a ball-carrier while Jaylen Samuels would get looks as a receiver out of the backfield if Conner has to miss the game against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey activated Mon Dec 2, 05:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey was activated from the Reserve/Suspended list Monday, Dec. 2. The team also waived C Patrick Morris.
Link to story Steelers | Vance McDonald limited to 21 yards Sun Dec 1, 05:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald posted three grabs for 21 yards on three targets in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | James Washington totals 111 yards, TD Sun Dec 1, 05:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington finished with four grabs for 111 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, including a long touchdown where he grabbed it off the lap of a defender while laying on their backs for the highlight-reel score.
| Footballguys view: Washington is heating up and clearly has downfield chemistry with his new quarterback Devlin Hodges. Even if Juju Smith-Schuster returns next week, Washington will be worth a WR3/Flex look against Arizona. |
James Washington player page
Steelers | Jaylen Samuels see nine total touches Sun Dec 1, 05:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels rushed seven times for 32 yards in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns while adding two grabs for 22 yards on his two targets.
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