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Steelers | David DeCastro recovering from surgery Sun Jan 19, 09:21 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro (ankle) underwent successful surgery on his ankle last week. The injury will cause him to miss the Pro Bowl but he will not miss extended time from the team's offseason program.
Link to story Steelers | Matt Canada joins Steelers Wed Jan 15, 01:18 PM
University of Maryland OC Matt Canada was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as quarterbacks coach Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Steelers | Two PIT linemen to miss Pro Bowl Sat Jan 11, 05:49 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro (undisclosed) and C Maurkice Pouncey (knee) will not participate in the Pro Bowl Jan. 26, due to injuries.
Link to story Steelers | John Battle joins Pittsburgh Thu Jan 9, 11:12 PM
Free-agent S John Battle (Buccaneers) signed a Reserve/Futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Steelers | Anthony Johnson signs futures deal Wed Jan 8, 02:49 PM
Free-agent WR Anthony Johnson (Chargers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Jan. 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyAnthony Johnson player page
Steelers | Two worked out for Steelers Tue Jan 7, 07:56 PM
Free-agent LS Kyle Vasey (Falcons) and P Ryan Santoso (Titans) worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, Jan. 7, according to sources.
Link to story Steelers | Darrin Hall signs futures deal Tue Jan 7, 07:52 PM
Free-agent RB Darrin Hall (Steelers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Nick Vannett has chance to return Sun Jan 5, 11:21 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent TE Nick Vannett could re-sign with the Steelers this offseason if the team moves on from TE Vance McDonald. The Steelers are also expected to target a tight end during the 2020 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Vannett was traded back in late September and played 13 games with the Steelers in 2019. He only caught 13 passes for 128 yards with his new team but he could have a larger role if Vannett stays with the Steelers for 2020. In 2020, McDonald will earn a base salary of $5.5 million while carrying a cap hit of $7.1 million and a dead cap value of $1.45 million. |
Nick Vannett player page
Steelers | Diontae Johnson busy as a rookie Sat Jan 4, 09:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson led all rookies with 59 receptions this season, finishing with 680 receiving yards and five scores.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers know how to find wide receiver talent in the draft, and that's what they did with another pick here in Johnson. A third-round pick out of Toledo, Johnson was a big-play specialist for the Steelers and should be the No.2 receiver for them opposite of JuJu Smith-Schuster in 2020. With Ben Roethlisberger back at quarterback, Johnson should be able to post even better numbers in his sophomore season. |
Diontae Johnson player page
Steelers | Devin Bush makes immediate impact Sat Jan 4, 09:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Devin Bush led all rookies with 109 total tackles in 2019. His 72 solo stops ranked second among rookies, and he added a sack, two interceptions, a forced fumble, four fumbles recoveries, six passes defensed and a defensive score.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers moved up to the No.10 overall pick to select Bush out of Michigan in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft...and for good reason. He's an incredible talent who should be a core player for the Steelers defense for years to come. |
Steelers | Bud Dupree a priority Tue Dec 31, 07:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Bud Dupree will be a priority for the Steelers this offseason, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Link to storyBud Dupree player page
Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger set for February recheck Tue Dec 31, 05:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) reportedly has a medical checkup scheduled in February that will be 'significant in terms of mapping out what is next,' according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: Roethlisberger insists that he's going to keep playing football for years to come. The reality is that Father Time has to be catching up to him...just like it did his draft classmates Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. We should see him severely limited this offseason with an eye on a return for the veteran quarterback during training camp. |
Ben Roethlisberger player page
Steelers | Two-year deal for Tuzar Skipper Mon Dec 30, 08:13 PM
Correcting a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Tuzar Skipper signed a new two-year contract with the Steelers Monday, Dec. 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh signs 11 to futures deals Mon Dec 30, 08:01 PM
Free-agent QB J.T. Barrett (Steelers), S Tray Matthews (Steelers), WR Jamal Custis (Steelers), WR Quadree Henderson (Steelers), CB Alexander Myres (Steelers), RB Ralph Webb (Steelers), TE Christian Scotland-Williamson (Steelers), OT Christian DiLauro (Steelers), OT Derwin Gray (Steelers), TE Kevin Rader (Steelers) and DE Henry Mondeaux (Steelers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Dec. 30. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyJamal Custis player page
Steelers | Two-year deal for Tuzar Skipper Mon Dec 30, 07:47 PM
Free-agent LB Tuzar Skipper (Steelers) signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Dec. 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh offense stumbles in Week 17 loss Sun Dec 29, 07:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Devlin Hodges completed 9-of-25 passes for just 95 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens, as the loss eliminated the team from the playoffs. RB Benny Snell Jr. rushed 18 times for a team-high 91 yards and a touchdown. WR Diontae Johnson led the team with four grabs for a team-high 54 yards on seven targets, while WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was limited to two grabs for six yards in the finale. TE Vance McDonald also chipped in with two snags for 19 yards on his two targets.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
JuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Benny Snell player page
Diontae Johnson player page
Steelers | Week 17 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Sun Dec 29, 03:05 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared WR Amara Darboh, CB Artie Burns, LB Tuzar Skipper, RB James Conner, OT Chukwuma Okorafor, C Maurkice Pouncey and TE Zach Gentry inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyArtie Burns player page
James Conner player page
Amara Darboh player page
Zach Gentry player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald a full participant Fri Dec 27, 03:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 03:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (knee) and RB James Conner (quad) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Baltimore Ravens. LB Mark Barron (non-injury), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury), TE Vance McDonald (non-injury), CB Steven Nelson (groin), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), LB T.J. Watt (non-injury), DT Cameron Heyward (non-injury), CB Joe Haden (foot) and OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) practiced fully on Friday, Dec. 27, and have been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyDonald Brown player page
Joe Haden player page
Cameron Heyward player page
Mark Barron player page
Vance McDonald player page
Steven Nelson player page
James Conner player page
T.J. Watt player page
Steelers | James Conner ruled out Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 02:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (quadriceps) on Friday, Dec. 27, was ruled out of the team's Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Kerrith Whyte, Jaylen Samuels, and Benny Snell will split the work in his stead. It's possible the team looks to free agency or the draft to bolster the backfield despite spending picks at the position in each of the last three drafts. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald back at practice Thu Dec 26, 04:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | James Conner does not practice Thu Dec 26, 04:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 26, 03:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (knee), RB James Conner (quad), CB Joe Haden (foot) and OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26. LB Mark Barron (non-injury), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury), TE Vance McDonald (non-injury), CB Steven Nelson (groin), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), LB T.J. Watt (non-injury) and DT Cameron Heyward (non-injury) practiced in full.
| Footballguys view: Kerrith Whyte, Jaylen Samuels, and Benny Snell will split up the backfield work with Conner likely out. |
Donald Brown player page
Joe Haden player page
Cameron Heyward player page
Mark Barron player page
Vance McDonald player page
Steven Nelson player page
James Conner player page
T.J. Watt player page
Steelers | Two Steelers designated to return Thu Dec 26, 11:11 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Roosevelt Nix (knee) and WR Ryan Switzer (back) were designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Dec. 26.
| Footballguys view: Nix gives them more power in the backfield, while Switzer gives them another slot option at the wide receiver position and potential return man. Both players would be eligible to play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs if the Steelers make it and advance. |
Roosevelt Nix player page
Ryan Switzer player page
Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Steelers Wed Dec 25, 04:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Steven Nelson (groin), LB Mark Barron (non-injury), C Maurkice Pouncey (knee), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury), LB T.J. Watt (non-injury) and DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Link to storyCameron Heyward player page
Mark Barron player page
Steven Nelson player page
T.J. Watt player page
Steelers | Vance McDonald receives day off Wed Dec 25, 04:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Link to storyVance McDonald player page
Steelers | James Conner does not practice Wed Dec 25, 04:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: We don't think Conner plays in Week 17 against the Ravens. Benny Snell, Kerrith Whyte and Jaylen Samuels will get the work from the backfield for the Steelers on Sunday if Conner is out. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger determined Wed Dec 25, 01:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger took to Twitter to announce that he has been working hard and is more determined than ever to come back stronger next year.
| Footballguys view: Retirement is always going to be swirling around Roethlisberger at this point in his career, but he seems bound and determined after missing most of the 2019 season. The other top QBs in his draft class, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning, seem to be near the end of their playing days. Perhaps Roethlisberger can find more success than those two in 2020. Either way, the Steelers need to be thinking about the future at the position as Mason Rudolph (or anyone else currently on the roster) is a long-term answer. |
Ben Roethlisberger player page
Steelers | Pittsburgh inks J.T. Barrett Wed Dec 25, 01:55 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agents QB J.T. Barrett (Saints) and S Tray Matthews (Packers) to the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Link to story Steelers | J.C. Hassenauer joins active roster Wed Dec 25, 01:51 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers C J.C. Hassenauer was elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Link to story Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey out for finale Tue Dec 24, 01:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (knee) is out for Week 17, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Link to story Steelers | James Conner very iffy for Week 17 Tue Dec 24, 01:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner's (thigh) availability is very much in question for Week 17, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: Tomlin said Conner's Week 17 availability is "very much in question." They'll monitor him during the week of practice and turn to Benny Snell, Kerrith Whyte and Jaylen Samuels if need be. The Steelers have a must-win against the Ravens if they want to go to the postseason (they also need the Titans to lose). |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Mason Rudolph to IR Tue Dec 24, 09:54 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 24.
| Footballguys view: Rudolph was supposed to be the heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger but this year he showed that he was not a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL. He finishes his season having played in 10 games, throwing for 1,765 yards (62.2 percent completion rate) with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The Steelers have a must-win game against the Ravens in Week 17. Devlin Hodges and Paxton Lynch are their two quarterbacks now. A win over the Ravens and a Titans loss means the Steelers are headed to the playoffs. |
Mason Rudolph player page
Steelers | Paxton Lynch expected to be backup Mon Dec 23, 10:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Paxton Lynch is expected to serve as the backup to QB Devlin Hodges in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Link to storyPaxton Lynch player page
Steelers | Devlin Hodges set to start finale Mon Dec 23, 10:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Devlin Hodges is set to start the Week 17 regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, as QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) isn't healthy enough to take snaps. QB Paxton Lynch is expected to serve as the backup.
Link to storyPaxton Lynch player page
Mason Rudolph player page
Steelers | PIT optimistic about Ben Roethlisberger Mon Dec 23, 06:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) is recovering from surgery to reattach three tendons in his elbow, and the team is optimistic about his availability for 2020, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Roethlisberger was missed most of this season and the Steelers offense did not look the same. He is not been cleared to throw at this point, but he expects to play next season and beyond. |
Ben Roethlisberger player page
Steelers | More on Mason Rudolph's injury Mon Dec 23, 02:17 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks because of his shoulder injury, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Devlin Hodges continues as the team's starter but he might have a short hook if he continues to struggle. Former first-round pick (Broncos) Paxton Lynch is currently behind Hodges on the depth chart. |
Mason Rudolph player page
Steelers | James Conner getting checked out Mon Dec 23, 01:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (quad) is awaiting the results of an MRI on the quad injury he suffered on his final carry of Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Conner gets banged up quite a bit, so the Steelers are used to playing without him. We'll see if he can be available for the Week 17 season finale against the Ravens. If not, the Steelers will turn to Benny Snell, Kerrith Whyte and Jaylen Samuels. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Mason Rudolph unlikely to play Week 17 Mon Dec 23, 01:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) is expected to be sidelined for the regular-season finale versus the Baltimore Ravens with a left shoulder injury, according to sources.
Link to storyMason Rudolph player page
Steelers | Bud Dupree busy in Week 16 loss Sun Dec 22, 04:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Bud Dupree totaled seven stops with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
Link to storyBud Dupree player page
Steelers | Juju Smith-Schuster does very little Sun Dec 22, 04:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster ended up with two grabs for 22 yards on four targets in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster had a chance to extend the game but had the ball go through his hands. He wasn't in top form and will hopefully get back to 100% without surgery this offseason. |
JuJu Smith-Schuster player page
Steelers | Diontae Johnson posts 81 yards, TD Sun Dec 22, 04:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Diontae Johnson registered eight grabs for 81 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the New York Jets on nine targets.
| Footballguys view: Johnson reeled in yet another long touchdown from Mason Rudolph and was a hit if he was put in as a what the heck flex even though Juju Smith-Schuster returned this week. |
Diontae Johnson player page
Steelers | Benny Snell bottled up in Week 16 Sun Dec 22, 04:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell ran seven times for just 14 yards in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
Link to storyBenny Snell player page
Steelers | Kerrith Whyte sees six touches Sun Dec 22, 04:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kerrith Whyte rushed six times for 22 yards in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
Link to storyKerrith Whyte player page
Steelers | Mason Rudolph back with 129 yards, TD Sun Dec 22, 04:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) completed 14-of-20 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 16 loss against the New York Jets in relief of the ineffective QB Devlin Hodges.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers don't have an NFL starting quality quarterback right now. They can still make the playoffs if the Texans beat the Titans next week and they beat the resting Ravens, but the talent at wide receiver can't be harnessed without Ben Roethlisberger. |
Mason Rudolph player page
Steelers | Mason Rudolph injures shoulder Sun Dec 22, 03:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyMason Rudolph player page
Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey questionable to return Sun Dec 22, 03:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Steelers | James Conner out of game Sun Dec 22, 02:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (thigh) suffered a thigh injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Conner won't return. He has proven to be a good back in the first half of the season, but one that wears down by December. The Steelers can't count on him as a true lead back going forward. They have four other backs active today. |
James Conner player page
Steelers | Devlin Hodges benched Sun Dec 22, 01:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Devlin Hodges was benched during the Week 16 game and has been replaced by QB Mason Rudolph.
Link to storyMason Rudolph player page
Steelers | Week 16 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Sun Dec 22, 11:39 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared WR Amara Darboh, CB Artie Burns, QB Paxton Lynch, LB Tuzar Skipper, FS Marcus D. Allen, OT Chukwuma Okorafor and TE Zach Gentry inactive for Week 16.
Link to storyPaxton Lynch player page
Artie Burns player page
Amara Darboh player page
Zach Gentry player page
