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Steelers | Derwin Gray added to active roster Fri Sep 18, 09:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OL Derwin Gray was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Friday, Sept. 18.
Link to story Steelers | Stefen Wisniewski to the IR Fri Sep 18, 09:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OL Stefen Wisniewski (chest) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Sept 18.
Link to story Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster should play Fri Sep 18, 06:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson on track to play Fri Sep 18, 06:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger ready to play Fri Sep 18, 06:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) fully participate in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OL Stefen Wisniewski (chest) and OG David DeCastro (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. QB Ben Roethlisberger (coach's decision), WR Diontae Johnson (toe), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), RB James Conner (ankle), C Maurkice Pouncey (coach's decision), OT Alejandro Villanueva (illness) and DE Stephon Tuitt (Achilles) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 18, and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers will be starting Kevin Dotson and Chuks Okorafor on the offensive line against the Broncos. They have used up their depth on the offensive line and we are only headed into Week 2. This could be a problem as we get further into the season. |
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Steelers | James Conner good to go for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 02:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) was taken off the injury report Friday, Sept. 18, clearing the path for him to play in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Conner will start but Benny Snell should get mixed in and Conner should feel pressure to perform after Snell looked so good in his absence last week. Conner is just a boom/bust RB2/Flex this week vs Denver. |
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Steelers | James Conner optimistic about status Fri Sep 18, 12:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) said Friday, Sept. 18, that things are 'definitely trending in the right direction' for Week 2 after practicing Wednesday and Thursday.
| Footballguys view: If Conner is active it probably just functions to keep both him and Benny Snell on our benches until this situation resolves itself. Whether Conner was out due to an injury or something else, Snell showed enough for the Steelers to be open to making a change at starting running back if the performances don't change dramatically. |
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Steelers | Full practice for JuJu Smith-Schuster Thu Sep 17, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 17.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster should have a field day against a weak Broncos secondary on Sunday. So long as QB Ben Roethlisberger is healthy, Smith-Schuster will have plenty of fantasy relevance. |
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson returns to practice Thu Sep 17, 04:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 17.
| Footballguys view: Johnson should be able to play against the Broncos. They have a weak secondary and not much of a pass rush to note. That makes the Steelers passing game a nice play in Week 2, Johnson specifically as a 'what the heck' flex. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger back on field Thu Sep 17, 04:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Steelers | James Conner practices in full Thursday Thu Sep 17, 04:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) practiced returned to a full practice Thursday, Sept. 17.
| Footballguys view: Things change pretty quickly around here. Conner did not participate in practice on Wednesday and is a full participant on Thursday. He's supposed to be the team's lead back if healthy but Benny Snell looked better in relief of Conner against the Giants in Week 1. Perhaps the Steelers split touches to keep Conner fresh. Watch to see what he can do in Friday's practice. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's practice report for Thursday Thu Sep 17, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OL Stefen Wisniewski (chest) and OG David DeCastro (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. QB Ben Roethlisberger (coach's decision), WR Diontae Johnson (toe), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle), RB James Conner (ankle), C Maurkice Pouncey (coach's decision), OT Alejandro Villanueva (illness) and DE Stephon Tuitt (Achilles) practiced in full.
Link to storyBen Roethlisberger player page
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JuJu Smith-Schuster player page
James Conner player page
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Steelers | Steelers set protection list Wed Sep 16, 08:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jayrone Elliott, OT Derwin Gray, DE Henry Mondeaux and RB Wendell Smallwood were designated as protected on the practice squad Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Steelers | Zach Banner to IR Wed Sep 16, 05:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh's Wednesday practice report Wed Sep 16, 04:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury), OG Stefen Wisniewski (chest), OG David DeCastro (knee), OT Zach Banner (knee), OT Alejandro Villanueva (illness) and DE Stephon Tuitt (Achilles) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson not on field Wed Sep 16, 04:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster sits out Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 04:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Schuster will need to get a full practice in on Friday if he can. The Broncos secondary is not good and they're now missing no.1 CB A.J. Bouye with a shoulder injury. That means Smith-Schuster could go off on the Broncos in Week 2. |
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Steelers | James Conner misses practice Wed Sep 16, 04:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
| Footballguys view: Mike Tomlin said they would 'leave the light on' for Conner. Benny Snell should be the lead back against the Broncos in Week 2. We consider him a RB2 against a Broncos defense that is easier to pass on than run on. |
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Steelers | Day off for Ben Roethlisberger Wed Sep 16, 04:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Steelers | Zach Banner to undergo surgery Tue Sep 15, 07:20 PM
Updating a previous story, Pittsburgh Steelers IT Zach Banner (knee) says he'll undergo knee surgery Friday, Sept. 18, and will miss the rest of the 2020 season.
Link to story Steelers | Jerald Hawkins bumped up to active roster Tue Sep 15, 02:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Jerald Hawkins was elevated from the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Link to story Steelers | James Conner not ruled out Tue Sep 15, 12:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) won't be ruled out for Week 2, according to head coach Mike Tomlin, who said they'll leave the light on for him.
| Footballguys view: Tomlin channeling his inner 'Motel 6' guy here. The Steelers were able to run the ball successfully with Benny Snell. He's a hot waiver wire pickup while Conner deals with this ankle injury. The Steelers also have Jaylen Samuels and Anthony McFarland to get some work in the backfield if need be. |
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Steelers | Zach Banner has feared ACL injury Tue Sep 15, 11:40 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner (knee) is feared to have a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Link to story Steelers | Team optimistic on James Conner Tue Sep 15, 12:46 AM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) will be examined Tuesday, Sept. 15. A source said the team is 'optimistic for a timely return.'
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | James Washington reaches end zone Mon Sep 14, 10:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington caught two passes for 34 yards and one touchdown against the New York Giants in Week 1. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Steelers | Six catches for Diontae Johnson Mon Sep 14, 10:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson caught six passes for 57 yards against the New York Giants in Week 1. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
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Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster catches two TDs Mon Sep 14, 10:36 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster caught six passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants in Week 1. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Steelers | James Conner quiet in Week 1 Mon Sep 14, 10:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) rushed for nine yards on six carries against the New York Giants in Week 1 before leaving the game with an ankle injury. He also caught two passes for eight yards during the game.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Benny Snell surpasses 100-yard mark Mon Sep 14, 10:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell rushed for 113 yards on 19 carries against the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Steelers | Three touchdowns for Ben Roethlisberger Mon Sep 14, 10:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 21-for-32 for 229 yards and three touchdowns against the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Steelers | Zach Banner carted off Mon Sep 14, 10:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner (leg) was carted off the field after suffering a leg injury during the Week 1 game.
Link to story Steelers | Stefen Wisniewski injured in Week 1 Mon Sep 14, 09:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Stefen Wisniewski (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury during the team's Week 1 game.
Link to story Steelers | Ankle injury for James Conner Mon Sep 14, 09:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 1 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Steelers | Stefen Wisniewski receives start Mon Sep 14, 06:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Stefen Wisniewski will start at right guard in the Week 1 game in place of OG David DeCastro (knee).
Link to story Steelers | Week 1 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Mon Sep 14, 06:08 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared OG David DeCastro, RB Anthony McFarland, QB Joshua Dobbs, LB Ulysees Gilbert III, DT Carlos Davis and TE Zach Gentry inactive for Week 1.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh Week 1 injury report Sat Sep 12, 03:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro (knee) didn't practice Saturday, Sept. 12, and has been ruled out for the game Monday, Sept. 14, against the New York Giants as the only player listed on the team's Week 1 injury report. QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) also didn't practice Saturday, per a coach's decision, while WR Diontae Johnson (foot) was a full practice participant.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger held out Saturday Sat Sep 12, 03:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) on Saturday, Sept. 12, was held out of practice per coach's decision.
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson not on injury report Sat Sep 12, 03:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (foot) was a full participant in practice Saturday, Sept. 12, and was not included on the team's Week 1 injury report.
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson practices in full Fri Sep 11, 07:03 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 11.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's practice report for Friday Fri Sep 11, 06:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro (knee) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Friday, Sept. 11. WR Diontae Johnson (foot) was upgraded to a full practice.
| Footballguys view: No worries about Johnson this week after he missed the first practice. He's a boom/bust WR3/Flex with a great matchup against a suspect Giants secondary. |
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Steelers | Diontae Johnson returns to practice Fri Sep 11, 12:42 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (foot) returned to practice Friday, Sept. 11, a day after sitting out with a foot injury, according to fellow Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is an upside WR3/Flex play this week against a suspect Giants pass rush and secondary with Ben Roethlisberger back in the fold. |
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Steelers | No practice for Diontae Johnson Thu Sep 10, 05:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Steelers | Thursday's practice report for Pittsburgh Thu Sep 10, 03:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (foot) and OG David DeCastro (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Steelers | OC talks up Chase Claypool Thu Sep 10, 02:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool 'is going to be involved more, earlier then you'd expect because he came (into camp) in good shape and his mind and body haven't failed him,' according to offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner.
| Footballguys view: We're excited about Claypool in dynasty formats. The big rookie is buried on the depth chart right now but he could flash at times this year. We look forward to his future in the league. |
Steelers | Zach Banner wins starting job Wed Sep 9, 02:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner will be the starting right tackle in Week 1, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Link to story Steelers | Ryan Shazier announces retirement Wed Sep 9, 11:14 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announced his retirement Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Link to storyRyan Shazier player page
Steelers | David DeCastro restructures Wed Sep 9, 11:02 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro restructured his contract Wednesday, Sept. 9. Terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Four Steelers protected on practice squad Tue Sep 8, 07:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jayrone Elliott, DE Henry Mondeaux, DB Curtis Riley and RB Wendell Smallwood were designated for protection on the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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Steelers | David DeCastro unlikely to go Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro (lower body) is not expected to play in the season opener against the New York Giants, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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