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Mike Tomlin provides updates on Kenny Pickett, Minkah Fitzpatrick after Week 13
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh lost much more than just a football game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers will have a short turnaround this week as they face the New England Patriots on Thursday night. That means Mike Tomlin spoke to the media today instead of Tuesday, and he gave an update on the Steelers’ bumps and bruises. Unfortunately for starting quarterback Kenny Pickett, the injury was much more than a bump or a bruise. Pickett injured his ankle diving helmet first into a sea of Cardinals defenders late in the second quarter of the...
Behind the Steel Curtain Dec 3, 2023
Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick suffers broken hand in Week 13
Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Week 13 marked Fitzpatrick’s first game back from a hamstring injury. Week 13 was a brutal one for the Pittsburgh Steelers, both in terms of their play on the field and the number of injuries incurred during the game. The bad news was especially fortunate for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who suffered a broken hand in Week 13, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin announced after the game. Though Fitzpatrick was able to get his hand placed in a cast during the extended halftime, and he was able to finish the game, it’s tough...
Behind the Steel Curtain Dec 3, 2023
Minkah Fitzpatrick officially active, Montravius Adams out for Week 13 vs. Cardinals
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via We break down the game day inactives for the Steelers and Cardinals in Week 13 We’re just 90 minutes out from 1 p.m. ET kickoff for the Pittsburgh Steelers-Arizona Cardinals matchup in Week 13, and both teams have officially announced their gameday inactives. Here’s a look at the Week 13 inactives for the Steelers and Cardinals. Steelers Week 13 inactives QB Mason Rudolph (3rd QB) DT Montravius Adams RB Anthony McFarland CB Darius Rush LB Blake Martinez OT Dylan Cook Cardinals Week 13 inactives WR Zach Pascal WR...
Behind the Steel Curtain Dec 3, 2023
Steelers vs. Cardinals: How to watch, TV schedule, broadcast map, live stream and more
Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via All you need to know on how to watch Steelers-Cardinals in Week 13. The Pittsburgh Steelers return to Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, December 3 to take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13 with kickoff set for 1 p.m.ET. Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards, and Pittsburgh (7-4) totaled 421 yards — the first time that happened after 58 games — in a 16-10 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, who had their woes without injured quarterback Joe Burrow. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been out for about a month. He...
Behind the Steel Curtain Dec 1, 2023
Terrible Towel Tales: Minkah Fitzpatrick expected to play vs. Cardinals
Photo by Cooper Neill/ Steelers news and commentary for Friday, December 1 Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news… Steelers Get Huge Injury News | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers This is a big week for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. After waiting for their All-Pro safety to simply return to practice, indicating a potential return, they jumped right to the finish line as Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to be available in...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 30, 2023
Steelers Week 13 injury report: Minkah Fitzpatrick logs another full practice
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Steelers continued their preparation for Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Cardinals, and the news is good for the most part in terms of injuries. Defensively, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive tackle Montravius Adams continue to work their way back to the field, both total participants again. Fitzpatrick has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, while Adams has missed three games with an ankle injury. After practicing in Wednesday’s session, steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson unexpectedly missed...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 29, 2023
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Kenny Pickett, Montravius Adams a full go at practice Wednesday
Photo by Dylan Buell/ The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first official practice ahead of Week 13, with some positive news on the injury front as several key starters logged full practice sessions Wednesday. Most notable on the list was All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who logged his first practice since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 8’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also notable is the full participation of quarterback Kenny Pickett, who Head Coach Mike Tomlin noted was dealing with some ankle discomfort and could potentially be limited early in the...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 29, 2023
Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick spotted at practice Wednesday ahead of Week 13
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received some exciting news ahead of Week 13, as All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick officially made his return to practice Wednesday, Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now reported. And at practice today…. pic.twitter.com/SdseDtAS90— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) November 29, 2023 Fitzpatrick has been out since a hamstring injury that’s kept him out of the lineup since Week 8’s game against the Jaguars.
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 28, 2023
Mike Tomlin addresses Minkah Fitzpatrick and more Steelers injuries
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports It appears that the All-Pro safety is set to make his return in Week 13 Mike Tomlin addressed the Steelers health situation at his presser on Tuesday, and there are a few notable injuries to keep an eye on. The most significant of course, is safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has missed Pittsburgh’s last four games with a hamstring injury. Tomlin utilized one of his favorite catchphrases when referring to Fitzpatrick’s status, saying “we’ll leave the light on for him.” He also mentioned that Fitzpatrick will practice in “some...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 26, 2023
Diontae Johnson downplays confrontation with Minkah Fitzpatrick: ‘That’s my brother’
Photo by Andy Lyons/ Johnson and Fitzpatrick had an argument following the loss to the Browns Diontae Johnson has been under the microscope for the entirety of his tenure in Pittsburgh. He had drop issues early on in his career, which he has cleaned up but still has flashes of. He reportedly had a confrontation with Mitch Trubisky last season in Week 4 against the New York Jets, and caught fire today after showing a lack of effort on a Jaylen Warren fumble in the Steelers’ win over the Bengals. Last week, though, after the Steelers loss to the Browns, Johnson and...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 26, 2023
Steelers vs. Bengals inactives: Who’s in, who’s out for Week 12
Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via We break down the game day inactives as the Steelers face the Bengals in Week 12. Just under 90 minutes out from kickoff, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have announced their Week 12 inactives. Steelers Week 12 inactives QB Mason Rudolph (Emergency QB) RB Anthony McFarland Jr. S Minkah Fitzpatrick LB Blake Martinez DT Montravius Adams OT Dylan Cook With safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive tackle Montravius Adams having been ruled out on Friday, there weren’t any major surprises on the Steelers inactives...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 25, 2023
Diontae Johnson, Minkah Fitzpatrick get into heated argument after Steelers loss to Browns
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Steelers WR Diontae Johnson got into a heated post-game locker-room argument last Sunday with teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick before Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt broke up the altercation and delivered a message that the team needed to stick together, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Saturday. “Diontae Johnson’s on-field frustration last Sunday in Cleveland continued after the game in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room, where he got into a heated argument with teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick before Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt broke...
ClutchPoints Nov 24, 2023
Steelers get mixed bag of George Pickens, Minkah Fitzpatrick injury updates
The Pittsburgh Steelers season has been one marked by never-before-seen statistical anomalies, the firing of their offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and questions about the competency of Kenny Pickett, but in traditional Mike Tomlin fashion, the Steelers continue to win in the face of all of this adversity. At 6-4, Pittsburgh is still right in the […] The post Steelers get mixed bag of George Pickens, Minkah Fitzpatrick injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 24, 2023
Minkah Fitzpatrick ruled out for Sunday vs. Bengals
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The All-Pro safety will miss his fourth straight game Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. #Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) is out again Sunday, while WR George Pickens (shin) fully participated today and is good to go against the #Bengals.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 24, 2023 Fitzpatrick injured his hamstring in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and hasn’t played since sustaining the injury. Luckily for Pittsburgh, safety Trenton...
Behind the Steel Curtain Nov 23, 2023
Injury report: Minkah Fitzpatrick still not practicing with hamstring injury Thursday
Photo by Joe Sargent/ Two starters missed practice Wednesday ahead of Week 12’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers held their second practice of the week Thursday ahead of Sunday’s Week 12 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Most notable on Thursday’s practice report is the continued absence of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has yet to practice since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though there has seemingly been some optimism that he was nearing return, the fact that he’s still yet to...
