UPDATE: The team quickly ruled Killebrew out for the rest of the game. That’s not a good sign for the potential severity of the injury. Steelers senior director of communication Burt Lauten tweeted that Killebrew is out for the remainder of the game. #Steelers S Miles Killebrew suffered a knee injury and is OUT for the […]
As we do every week to prepare you for the upcoming game, we give you our X-factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept, or scheme. Here’s our Pittsburgh Steelers X-factor for the game against the Cleveland Browns. STEELERS VS BROWNS X FACTOR: WR DK METCALF The first major move the Steelers made […]
When Jerome Bettis came to Pittsburgh in 1996, it was a fresh start, the beginning of a new chapter in a city known for its toughness and blue-collar grit. Bettis wasn’t an NFL rookie, but he was just starting his journey with the Steelers. And the offseason after he rushed for 1,431 yards but injured […]
Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns pits plenty of former teammates against each other. College allegiances turned NFL foe. DL Derrick Harmon and QB Dillon Gabriel are a well-known one, teammates last season at Oregon. EDGE Jack Sawyer and RB Quinshon Judkins are another, together at Ohio State and now squaring off […]
When it came to the Cleveland Browns making the Thursday night cornerback swap that sent Greg Newsome II to Jacksonville and brought in Tyson Campbell, Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz found out after the fact. Speaking to reporters Thursday, he sure didn’t sound thrilled about the move and made clear it wasn’t his idea to […]
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is the play caller when it comes to the Browns’ offense. That doesn’t mean that first-year offensive coordinator Tommy Rees doesn’t feel the pressure when game planning for upcoming opponents. And he is certainly feeling the pressure when looking at the Steelers’ defense ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Perhaps a […]
When this season began the AFC North looked like one of the best divisions in football. Unfortunately, the division hasn’t lived up to those expectations. The Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens both looked like playoff contenders, but they’ve disappointed so far. Injuries have seriously hurt both of them. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been a […]
In recent years, many in the media have been skeptical of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Often with good reason. A team missing a franchise quarterback. An offense that often struggled to score. Years that ended with the same results, competitive regular seasons followed by quick playoff exits. A 3-1 start has several singing a more optimistic […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers could need reinforcements at wide receiver following Calvin Austin III’s recent injury—and even when he’s healthy, some still think it’s a concern. Odell Beckham Jr. is available and still has the Steelers on his radar as he seeks to continue his NFL career. “I don’t know if this is even a pitch, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost an important player on either side of the ball in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. Jalen Ramsey exited the game with a hamstring injury and Calvin Austin III left the game with what appeared to be a shoulder issue. The bye week gave each extra time to heal, but it’s […]T.J. Watt is the family’s new sack leader. After recording his 115th career sack Sunday against the Chicago Bears, Watt surpassed J.J. Watt ...
