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Steelers QB Russell Wilson expected to be active vs. Raiders
Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson is likely to be active for his first game of the season Sunday when the Steelers visit the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Mike Tomlin said Friday.,Justin Fields is expected to start with Wilson as his backup. Wilson, who entered training camp as the starter, has been ...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) closer to returning to action
Following his first two full practices since early September, the Pittsburgh Steelers' Russell Wilson is closer to making his season debut as a backup rather than the emergency quarterback.,Justin Fields, who became the starter when Wilson strained his calf in a Sept. 5 practice, remains QB1 for the...
Steelers WR George Pickens claims ignorance of eye-black rule
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens claimed ignorance of the NFL policy prohibiting display of personal messages without league approval as he awaits a potential fine for the expletive etched in his eye black last Sunday night.,Pickens added Thursday he hasn't received a message or certified mail ...
Raiders make QB change to spark offense vs. Steelers
In an attempt to jump start their offense, the Las Vegas Raiders will change quarterbacks this weekend to someone new., ,As for their disgruntled star wideout? Same old, same old. , ,Davante Adams is likely to remain out and second-year signal-caller Aidan O'Connell will step in for veteran quarterb...
Report: Steelers' George Pickens facing fine for eye black expletive
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is facing a potential fine for writing an expletive on his eye black, ESPN reported Wednesday.,During Sunday night's loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys, Pickens had the message "Open F---ing Always" written in silver over the eye black, per the repor...
Steelers coach: Russell Wilson to practice fully Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will be a full participant in practice on Wednesday, coach Mike Tomlin announced.,Wilson has been inactive for the Steelers' first five games of the season as he works his way back from a strained calf that he sustained in training camp.,"We're in a lit...
Dak Prescott, injury-riddled Cowboys take aim at Steelers
Quarterback Dak Prescott was midway through his 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign the last time Dallas played in Pittsburgh. ,A once-classic rivalry that includes three Super Bowl showdowns renews in prime time in Week 5 as the Cowboys (2-2) visit the Steelers (3-1) on "Sunday Night Footbal...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson ramps up participation
Ailing quarterback Russell Wilson intends to increase his participation in practice and put behind him the calf injury keeping him out of the Pittsburgh Steelers' lineup.,Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains steadfast in his approach to involving Wilson in Pittsburgh's plans. He first wants Wilso...
Report: Steelers G James Daniels (Achilles) out for season
Pittsburgh Steelers starting right guard James Daniels has sustained a torn Achilles and will be out for the remainder of the season, ESPN reported on Monday.,Daniels suffered the injury in the first quarter of the Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He was seen in a walking boot and usi...
Colts get solid relief play from Joe Flacco to hold off Steelers
With an early injury to Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco entered the game and led the host Indianapolis Colts over the surging Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 Sunday.,After passing for 71 yards and rushing for 24 yards, Richardson left the game for Indianapolis (2-2) after a 14-yard run where DeShon Elliott...
Colts get solid relief QB play from Joe Flacco to hold off Steelers
With an early injury to Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco entered the game and led the Indianapolis Colts over the surging Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 Sunday in Indianapolis.,After passing for 71 yards and rushing for 24 yards, Richardson left the game for Indianapolis (2-2) after a 14-yard run where DeS...
Steelers throw No. 1 defense at Colts, young playmakers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers and host Indianapolis Colts meet Sunday, it'll be a matchup of a young offense relying on an explosive rusher against the league's top-ranked defense.,Critical to the Colts' success is the 1-2 punch of sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Ta...
Coach: 'No need' to name Justin Fields Steelers’ long-term starter yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of five 3-0 teams in the NFL, but their quarterback situation remains up for discussion.,Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated the team will "have a decision to make" when Russell Wilson recovers from a calf injury and becomes available for the first-string job again.,...
Steelers dominate second half, down short-handed Chargers
Justin Fields threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III to highlight a dominant second-half performance that lifted the host Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.,The Fields-Austin connection closed the scoring with 7:02 left in the game and ...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) active vs. Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is active for Sunday's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers despite nursing a high-ankle sprain. ,Multiple media outlets reported Herbert is expected to start the game after he was seen jogging without a limp during pregame activities.,Herbert, wh...
Steelers RT Troy Fautanu (knee) out Sunday, likely longer
Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said.,He suffered a knee injury during Friday's practice and will be out indefinitely, ESPN reported Saturday.,The rookie was still being evaluated as of Saturday morning.,The St...
Top scoring defenses clash as Chargers oppose Steelers
Points will likely come at a premium when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the visiting Los Angeles Chargers to town on Sunday afternoon., ,Opponents have yet to figure out how to break through against either team, with Los Angeles (2-0) allowing the fewest points per game in the NFL (6.5) through th...
Steelers stick with QB Justin Fields, avoid 'hypotheticals' around Russell Wilson
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin knows 2-0 is significant, but the Los Angeles Chargers show up for Pittsburgh's home opener with the same record.,"They've taken the ball away. They play to a definitive personality, one that I am familiar with," Tomlin said on Tuesday. "Familiar with (offensive coordinato...
Steelers' defense comes up big again in win against Broncos
Justin Fields passed for 117 yards and a score, Darnell Washington caught the game's lone touchdown and the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday.,Chris Boswell kicked two more field goals for Pittsburgh (2-0), giving him eight in the first two games of the season. ,The...
Steelers defense comes up big again in win at Denver
Justin Fields passed for 117 yards and a score, Darnell Washington caught the lone touchdown on the day, and the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday.,Chris Boswell kicked two more field goals for Pittsburgh (2-0), and now has eight in the first two games.,There was li...