Behind the Steel Curtain 31 mins ago
Steelers release CB from practice squad, work out former Ravens WR
Photo by Mitchell Leff/ CB Kalon Barnes is done in Pittsburgh while WR James Proche tries out for the team. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Steelers released cornerback Kalon Barnes from their practice squad and worked out wide receiver James Proche today. #Steelers released Kalon Barnes from practice squad— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 26, 2023 #Steelers worked out James Proche— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 26, 2023 Barnes was signed to the Steelers’ practice squad on September 15. Despite his blazing speed (4.23-second...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6 hours ago
After Las Vegas travel snafu, the Steelers are cramming everything into a short-week schedule
The Steelers used the same schedule last week before they won in Las Vegas, 23-18, on Sunday night.
Behind the Steel Curtain 7 hours ago
If you think the Steelers’ offensive play calling looked wildly different in Week 3, that’s because it was
Photo by Joe Sargent/ WARNING: Conspiracy theory alert. Proceed with caution. Much to the joy of Pittsburgh Steelers fans, the offense finally showed some signs of life in Week 3’s Sunday Night Football showdown against the Raiders. After chants of “Fire [Matt] Canada!” echoed throughout Acrisure Stadium (well, as much as an open-air stadium can force an echo), fans demanded change. And change, they got. In Weeks 1 and 2, the offense posted 239 and 255 total net yards, respectively — both ranking bottom five in net yardage output for a single game dating back to...
Behind the Steel Curtain 9 hours ago
Terrible Towel Tales: Cam Heyward asks Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift for a ride
Photo by Joe Sargent/ Steelers news and commentary for Tuesday, September 26 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... Pittsburgh Steelers Player Asks Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce for a Ride After Emergency Landing in Kansas City | Rania Aniftos, Billboard The Pittsburgh Steelers had a scary incident on Monday morning (Sept. 25), but the team’s defensive end, Cam Heyward, kept the positivity by adding a bit of humor to...
Behind the Steel Curtain 13 hours ago
Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis say Patriots ‘cheated’ in 2004 AFC Championship
Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via The two linked up this week on Ben Roethlisberger’s Footbahlin’ podcast. They may be in retirement, but Steelers’ duo of QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Jerome Bettis is still alive and well. Bettis joined Roethlisberger’s podcast, “Footbahlin’ with Ben Roethlisberger,” this week to discuss their time together on the field, how Bettis came to be known as “The Bus” and more. Most interesting, perhaps, was the discussion on their 2004 AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. Laughing, Roethlisberger said,...
Behind the Steel Curtain 18 hours ago
Chargers sign WR from Steelers’ practice squad
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/ Simi Fehoko is headed to Los Angeles. Another spot on the Steelers’ practice squad has opened up. On Monday night, Steelers’ wide receiver Simi Fehoko posted to his TikTok account that he has been signed off of Pittsburgh’s practice squad to the Los Angeles Chargers’ 53-man roster. The Chargers recently lost wide receiver Mike Williams for the season due to a torn ACL, opening up the need for a receiver on their roster. Like Williams, Fehoko is a big-bodied receiver with great athleticism, standing at 6’4, 218 pounds and running a...
NESN.com 19 hours ago
Former Steelers Accuse Patriots Of Stealing Signs In 2004 Title Game
After a two-touchdown loss ended a record winning streak in 2004, the New England Patriots got their revenge against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 41-27 win in that season’s AFC Championship game. Going on 19 years later, a few notable stars from that Steelers squad are raising their eyebrows about the loss. On a recent […]
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
Week 3: Monday Night Football Open Thread
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Twofer edition. Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+5): Both teams are 2-0 and both teams beat Minnesota, could be a good game. Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals (-3): The 1-1 Rams visit the 0-2 Bengals, this one could be good to, though the Bengals appear to be getting worse, not better. Last chance to hang out with fellow Steelers fans in the open comment section of this NFL week.
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
8 overreactions from the Steelers’ 23-18 win over the Raiders
Photo by Chris Unger/ 8 takeaways (...or maybe just overreactions) following the Steelers’ victory over Las Vegas on Sunday Night Football. The Steelers showed flashes of being a good football team in their 23-18 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football, but they still have a long way to go before they get there. That being said, Pittsburgh currently holds a 2-1 record and sits atop the AFC North. Just as everyone predicted, right? As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. A blast from the past Call it improvement, call it more of the...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 25, 2023
Paul Zeise: Matt Canada deserves most of the credit for Steelers' improved offense
Paul Zeise: Matt Canada deserves most of the credit for improved offense as Steelers register big road victory over Las Vegas Raiders on SNF in Week 3
DK Pittsburgh Sports Sep 25, 2023
Mike's Beer Bar War Room: Pickens isn't just a human highlight anymore
George Pickens is evolving, and the NFL is taking notice. With Diontae Johnson out of the lineup, opposing defenses are really concentrating on helping their cornerbacks against Pickens. The Raiders in particular were rather pronounced in rolling coverage in Pickens’ direction on Sunday night.
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III was an X-factor in Sunday Night’s win
Photo by Chris Unger/ This player was key to their second win. No, the Steelers’ Week 3 MVP was not RB Najee Harris. QB Kenny Pickett had his first multi-passing touchdown game — a little inconsistent but an improvement over the first two weeks. CB Levi Wallace had two picks. None of them were the MVP of the Steelers' Week 3 win over the Raiders, however. So what one player could be considered the Steelers’ Sunday night MVP? It’s none other than Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Making the routine,...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
Steelers plane makes emergency stop en route back to Pittsburgh
Photo by Ethan Miller/ The Pittsburgh Steelers plane took a detour overnight from Las Vegas. The Pittsburgh Steelers took a slight detour following their 23-18 win Sunday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Instead of flying directly back to Pittsburgh like originally planned, the plane took an emergency landing in Kansas City. “Our team charter plane was unexpectedly diverted to Kansas City early this morning on our way back to Pittsburgh following our game in Las Vegas,” Steelers senior director of communications Burt Lauten tweeted. “Everyone on the plane is...
ClutchPoints Sep 25, 2023
Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo gets unfortunate update after head injury in loss to Steelers
The Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) did not get the homecoming they wanted Sunday night, falling 23-18 to a tenacious Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) squad. Usually after a stinging loss in front of the home crowd, it is best to just move forward. That might be difficult to do after the latest injury update, however. Raiders quarterback […] The post Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo gets unfortunate update after head injury in loss to Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
Varsity & JV: Winners & losers from the Steelers’ win over the Raiders
Photo by Ethan Miller/ Winners and losers from the Steelers win that sent them to 2-1. Despite all of their flaws, the Steelers are 2-1 and sit atop the AFC North after a 23-15 win over the Raiders. Here is who stood out the most, both good and bad. Varsity T.J. Watt Two more sacks for Watt give him six on the season. he is on pace for 34 on the year, just FYI. Kenny Pickett Arguably his best game as a pro, and his first game with multiple passing touchdowns. He still has strides to make, but this was a positive sight. Levi Wallace It wasn’t a perfect game for...
