The Steelers practice today on the South Side as they finalize their preparations for Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. One player who will not be in the lineup is fullback Dan Kreider. The Steelers placed Kreider on the injured reserve list on Thursday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his [...]
Two former Steelers and two former Panthers are among the semifinalists for possible enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Dermontti Dawson, a former center, and former linebacker Kevin Green are among the 26 semifinalists announced Wednesday. Former Pitt standouts Russ Grimm and Rickey Jackson are also among the semifinalists. The semifinalists will be [...]
Steelers went through a full practice yesterday on the South Side as they begin preparations for Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Six players did not take part in yesterday’s workout; wideout Santonio Holmes (ankle), safety Troy Polamalu (knee), offensive tackle Marvel Smith (back), fullback Dan Kreider (knee), cornerback Bryant McFadden (ankle) and wideout [...]
Steelers players are saying they prefer the natural grass surface at Heinz Field instead of Field Turf. The subject of grass vs. turf was a hot topic in the Steelers locker room after practice on Wednesday with the majority of players saying they like playing on grass and feel Heinz Field gives them a [...]
Head coach Mike Tomlin is downplaying the condition of the turf at Heinz Field, as his team turns its attention to the Cincinnati Bengals. Tomlin was asked about the turf during his weekly news conference on more than one occasion. He replied that he has faith that the grounds crew will have the field in [...]
Starting left tackle Marvel Smith did not dress for last night’s 3-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins because of problems with his back. Smith was replaced in the lineup by Max Starks. Smith was the third starter to miss the game for the Black and Gold on Monday. Strong safety Troy Polamalu did not dress [...]
It may not have been the beating the Steelers and their fans wanted over a team that had not yet won a game this season, but based on the field conditions and what happened last week – the black and gold will take it. In a game where the Steelers could ill afford to lose [...]
Are you ready for some football’ The Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins will be on center stage tonight at Heinz Field when both teams go at it on Monday Night Football. The Steelers come into the game with a 7-and-3 record, good for first place in the AFC North. The Dolphins are winless on the [...]
As expected, the Steelers will be without two big playmakers Monday night when they play host to the slumping and winless Miami Dolphins at home. Wide out Santonio Holmes and safety Troy Polamalu will both miss the game with injuries. Troy has a sprained knee, while Holmes is out with a sprained ankle. Both have [...]
The Steelers wide receivers, by and far, are proficient in what they do on the field. But at least for this week – when they face the Miami Dolphins – there will be some slight alterations to the starting receiving corps. It appears that Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will place Nate Washington at split [...]
