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Russell Wilson's calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts Dallas
Read full article: Russell Wilson's calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts DallasPittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson's calf injury is improving, but Justin Fields will get the start when the Steelers host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5.
Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Ravens
Read full article: Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the RavensGiven a second chance after a Baltimore fumble, Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
Read full article: Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pickThe Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially become a fourth-rounder this year in return.
Steelers cut QB Mitch Trubisky after disappointing 2 seasons from the former No. 2 overall pick
Read full article: Steelers cut QB Mitch Trubisky after disappointing 2 seasons from the former No. 2 overall pickThe Pittsburgh Steelers have cut quarterback Mitch Trubisky, sending the former No. 2 overall draft pick into free agency after two disappointing seasons.
Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has led the backup QB and the Steelers to Buffalo
Read full article: Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has led the backup QB and the Steelers to BuffaloLongtime backup quarterback Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach the playoffs.
Steelers QB Pickett denies speculation he told coaching staff he wouldn't be No. 2 behind Rudolph
Read full article: Steelers QB Pickett denies speculation he told coaching staff he wouldn't be No. 2 behind RudolphPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasnโt ready to play against Seattle, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburghโs 30-23 win over the Seahawks.
Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett available
Read full article: Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett availableThe Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph ahead of their pivotal regular-season finale against Baltimore.
Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. Seattle
Read full article: Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. SeattleMason Rudolphโs dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelersโ season alive.
Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals
Read full article: Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over BengalsMason Rudolph and George Pickens connected for two long touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 34-11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL start
Read full article: Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL startEaston Stick will be the latest backup to make his first start in a season filled with injuries to high-profile quarterbacks.
Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
Read full article: Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 winBailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots snapped a five-game skid while damaging the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21-18 victory.
Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offenses
Read full article: Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offensesMitch Trubisky gets another chance to prove he can be a starting quarterback, stepping in for the injured Kenny Pickett to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain
Read full article: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprainPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain.
Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
Read full article: Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10.
New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present
Read full article: New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the presentPittsburgh Steelers interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner doesn't plan to change now that he's been hired to replace Matt Canada.
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
Read full article: Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Tennesee Titans 20-16.
Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'
Read full article: Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburghโs 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.
Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBs
Read full article: Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBsKirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Tyrod Taylor were the latest quarterbacks to go down with injuries.
Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
Read full article: Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10Kenny Pickett hit George Pickens for a 41-yard touchdown with 1:17 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10.
Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City, no injuries reported
Read full article: Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City, no injuries reportedThe Pittsburgh Steelersโ charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday.
Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
Read full article: Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season openerBrock Purdy threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers drilled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.
Read full article: Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is ready to take the training wheels off as he enters his second season in the NFL.
Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
Read full article: Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. LionsThe Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Read full article: Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the FalconsKenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falconsโ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
Kendrick Green isn't a fullback by trade. To keep a roster spot in Pittsburgh, he might have to be
Read full article: Kendrick Green isn't a fullback by trade. To keep a roster spot in Pittsburgh, he might have to bePittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kendrick Green is moonlighting at fullback in hopes of staying in the NFL.
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
Read full article: Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffsNajee Harris ran for 84 yards and a touchdown and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-14 but were eliminated from the playoffs when Miami edged the New York Jets.
Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
Read full article: Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over RavensKenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and improbably keeping their playoff hopes alive for another week.
Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10
Read full article: Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of tributes to the late Franco Harris with a 13-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Pickett's status uncertain after 2nd concussion in 8 weeks
Read full article: Pickett's status uncertain after 2nd concussion in 8 weeksSteelers quarterback Kenny Pickett's status for Pittsburgh's visit to Carolina is uncertain after entering the concussion protocol for the second time in two months.
Steelers' Pickett exits, returns, then placed in protocol
Read full article: Steelers' Pickett exits, returns, then placed in protocolPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he didnโt know โthe details regarding the sequenceโ that led to rookie quarterback Kenny Picket initially being cleared to play before being put into concussion protocol during a 16-14 loss to Baltimore.
Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers
Read full article: Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat SteelersTua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10.
Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Bucs 20-18
Read full article: Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Bucs 20-18Mitch Trubisky came on for an injured Kenny Pickett to throw a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-18.
Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 win
Read full article: Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 winJosh Allen picked apart a flimsy and injury-depleted Steelers secondary by throwing four touchdown passes in the first half alone โ including two deep shots to Gabe Davis โ in the Buffalo Bills' 38-3 rout of Pittsburgh.
Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
Read full article: Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20Breece Hall ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining and Zach Wilson and the New York Jets spoiled Kenny Pickettโs debut in Pittsburgh by rallying for a 24-20 victory over the Steelers.
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17
Read full article: Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for a score and the Cleveland Browns bounced back from their epic meltdown four days earlier to beat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers 29-17.
Devonshireโs late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31
Read full article: Devonshireโs late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31MJ Devonshire returned a tipped pass 56 yards for a touchdown with 2:58 remaining and No. 17 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 38-31 on Thursday night in the return of the Backyard Brawl.
Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9
Read full article: Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL's preseason finale.
Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl win
Read full article: Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl winCincinnatiโs Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National teamโ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Read full article: Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach BowlPayton Thorneโs 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl.
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins
Read full article: Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman winsAlabama's Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy, beating out Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to give the Crimson Tide consecutive winners of college football's most famous individual award.
Fake slides now against rules after Pickettโs trick vs Wake
Read full article: Fake slides now against rules after Pickettโs trick vs WakeThe fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game is now against the rules.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC titleKenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburghโs four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday nightโs Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stake
Read full article: Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stakeConference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and wonโt be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Read full article: Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Wakeโs Clawson, Pittโs Pickett top APโs midyear ACC honors
Read full article: Wakeโs Clawson, Pittโs Pickett top APโs midyear ACC honorsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll drought
Read full article: AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll droughtCincinnati has moved up to No. 2 behind Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll for the best ranking for a team from outside the traditional power conferences since 2010.
Virginia Tech Hokies fall at Pitt, 47-14
Read full article: Virginia Tech Hokies fall at Pitt, 47-14Pittsburgh, PA. โ Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 404 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in his final start at Heinz Field as shorthanded Pittsburgh rolled past Virginia Tech 47-14. The Panthers (5-4, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) were missing 16 players due to COVID-19 protocols. โDisappointed we didnโt get more stops, disappointed we couldnโt convert on 3rd and short and 4th and short. Had the one turnover but couldnโt get things in the endzone, score points, convert on short yardage and defensively had a hard time getting pressure on the quarterback, " Hokies coach Justin Fuente said. The Hokies look to bounce back from this loss as they take on the Clemson Tigers on Dec. 5 at Lane Stadium.
No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt
Read full article: No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over PittNotre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) celebrates as he goes in the end zone past Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 3 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had no such issues while handling the Panthers (3-4, 2-4) their fourth consecutive loss. The Fighting Irish effectively ended any hope Pitt โ which has developed a reputation in recent years of being the occasional giant killer โ might have had late in the second quarter. Three Pitt plays went nowhere and Irish sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey raced in untouched to block Kirk Christodoulouโs punt. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi called Notre Dame โas good a team we saw on the football field in six years.โโI thought we'd stack up better," Narduzzi said.
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20
Read full article: No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell (1) can't make a catch as Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 24 Louisville 23-20 on Saturday. โThey played fast, they played physical.โAnd they played exactly the way they knew they would play against the Cardinals. Pitt: The offense remains a bit of a mixed bag but the defense should give the Panthers a chance to win week in and week out. Pitt: Even with teams from conferences currently not playing being allowed into the polls this week, expect the Panthers to at least stay at 21 or perhaps even rise a bit.
Cavaliers ride Perkins, defense to 30-14 win over Pitt
Read full article: Cavaliers ride Perkins, defense to 30-14 win over PittBryce Perkins threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns and the Cavaliers took advantage of a series of Pittsburgh miscues in a 30-14 victory on Saturday night. Perkins also ran for 44 yards and Virginia's defense knocked around Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, who had an uneven night operating new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple's more pass-heavy attack for the first time. Pitt never came close to getting back in it, not with Pickett under heavy duress on nearly every snap. THE TAKEAWAYVirginia: The defense - and not Perkins - might be the biggest reason for optimism in Charlottesville. Pitt: The Panthers hired Whipple to reinvigorate a passing game that was one of the least effective in the FBS last season.