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Preseason Week 2: Bills @ Steelers Players to Watch

by James Layton

It was an awesome feeling to have Steelers football back last weekend. Seeing the offense pick up where they left off from last season, and finally being able to score an opening drive Touchdown.

The defensive line and pass rush was dominating the Buccaneers offensive line. It’s going to be interesting to see if they will be able to keep it going against the Bills this week.

Rookie linebacker Nick Herbig really balled out last week on defense recording 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks. It’s going to be an exciting game to see what he can do with more playing time.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 30 Jaylon Warren, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 11 Allen Robinson, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
    • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE/FB
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C/G

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
  • 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
  • 26 Kwon Alexander, ILB
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
    • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB
  • 37 Elijah Riley, S

NFL Transaction Report 8/12

By Barb Layton

So, we got to see several of the teams play this weekend. Let’s take a look to see what they have done in the league.

Browns
Signed RB Jordan Wilkins
Waived DB Bubba Bolden with injury designation
Placed LB Jordan Phillips on IR

Buccaneers
Signed WR Cephus Johnson
Waived DB Duron Lowe

Dolphins
Waived QB John Lovett from IR with a settlement

Lions
Waived CB Tae Hayes

Patriots
Signed RB CJ Marable and OT Micah Vanterpool
Waived LB Olokunie Fatukasi and ST Jordan Helig

Raiders
Signed LB Kana’i Mauga and RB Derwin Thompson
Waived WR DJ Turner and LB Darius Harris with an injury designation

Seahawks
Signed WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Waived DT Robert Cooper

Texans
Waived K Jake Bates

NFL Transaction Report 8/11

By Barb Layton

This is what happen in the league on the 11th. This was also the first day of several games for the preseason. Let’s get it.

49ers
Sign DL Breeland Speaks
Placed CB Anthony Averett on IR

Bears
Claimed OL Logan Stenberg off waivers from the Lions
Waive WR Aron Cruickshank

Browns
Waived WR Daylen Baldwin from IR with a settlement

Colts
Placed TE La’Michael Pettway and DB Michael Tutsie on IR after clearing waivers

Giants
Cut WR Jeff Smith with injury settlement

Lions
Re-signing WR/KR Kalif Raymond to a 2-year extension

Raiders
Signing RB Damien Williams

Saints
Cut WR Keke Coutee

Steelers 53 Man Roster 1.0

by Barb Layton

I love to predict how I would have the 53 man roster looking. This year it looks really tough. Too many good players for every position. I had wanted to wait till after the 1st preseason game. So here we go.

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (3)
Kenny Pickett
Mitch Trubisky
Mason Rudolph

Running Backs (3)
Najee Harris
Jaylon Warren
Anthony McFarland

Wide Receivers (6)
Diontae Johnson
George Pickens
Allen Robinson
Calvin Austin
Gunner Olzewski
Cody White

Tight Ends (4)
Pat Freiermuth
Zach Gentry
Connor Heyward
Darnell Washington

Offensive Line (9)
Dan Moore T
Chukwuma Okorafor, T
Broderick Jones, T
Isaac Seumalo, G
James Daniels, G
Nate Herbig, G
Mason Cole, C
Kendrick Green, C/G/FB
Spencer Anderson, OL

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (7)
Cam Heyward, DT
Larry Ogunjobi, DE
DeMarvin Leal, DE
Keeanu Benton, NT
Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
Montravius Adams, DT
Armon Watts, DE

Linebackers (8)
TJ Watt, OLB
Alex Highsmith, OLB
Marcus Golden, OLB
Nick Herbig, OLB
Cole Holcomb, ILB
Kwon Alexander, ILB
Elander Roberts, ILB
Mark Robinson, ILB

Cornerbacks (5)
Patrick Peterson
Levi Wallace
Joey Porter, Jr.
Chandon Sullivan
James Pierre

Safeties (5)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
Damontae Kazee, FS
Keanu Neal, SS
Elijah Riley, SS
Kenny Robinson, S

Specialists
K Chris Boswell
P Pressley Havin
LS Christian Kuntz

Practice Squad (16)
Tanner Morgan, QB
Darius Hagens, RB
Miles Boykin, WR
Hakeem Butler, WR
Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
William Dunkle, G
Le’Raven Clark, T
Ryan McCollum, C
Breiden Fehoko, DT
Tanner Muse, ILB
Trenton Thompson, FS
James Nyamwaya, DT
Madre Harper, CB
Miles Killebrew, SS
Chris Wilcox, CB
Luq Barcoo, CB

Preseason Week 1: Steelers @ Buccaneers Players to Watch

by James Layton

Steelers football is finally back. Tonight, we get to see a true Kenny Pickett lead team take the field. It been a long 215 days since the last time the Steelers played.

This is finally a chance to see Joey Porter Jr wear the Black n’ Gold just like his dad did for years. It also has been a long time coming for 2nd year wide receiver Calvin Austin III to make his debut.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 26 Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
  • 25 Darius Hagans, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin Jr, WR
  • 21 Hakeem Butler, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • 71 Nate Herbig, G
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, G/T

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 68 Armon Watts, DT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 35 Lou Barcoo, CB
  • 34 Chandon Sullivan, CB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, S

NFL Transaction Report 8/10

By Barb Layton

This will be the first week that all the teams will be playing a preseason game. There are still some things that are being done by the teams.

Broncos
Waived G Yasir Durant from IR with a settlement

Browns
Signed DL Shelby Harris

Colts
Waived WR Ethan Ferhea from IR with a settlement

Lions
Placed RB Justin Jackson on the retired list
Signed RB Benny Snell and QB Teddy Bridgewater

Ravens
Waived WR Makai Polk

Players to Watch in the Steelers and Buccaneers Game

By Barb Layton

It is so great to be watching Steelers football even if it is preseason. I am sure there are several players you really want to watch in tomorrow’s game. Here are a few on offense and defense, I am interested in watching.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
5 Tanner Morgan, QB
19 Calvin Austin, WR
21 Hakeem Butler, WR
82 Dez Fitspatrick, WR
80 Darnell Washington, TE
77 Broderick Jones, OT
53 Kendrick Green, C/FB
74 Spencer Anderson, OL
68 William Dunkle, G

Defense
95 Keeanu Benton, NT
96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
68 Armon Watts, DT
26 Kwon Alexander, ILB
51 Nick Herbig, OLB
55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
24 Joey Porter, Jr. CB
41 Kenny Robinson, SS
34 Chandon Sullivan, CB
17 Trenton Thompson, FS

NFL Transaction Report 8/8/9

By Barb Layton

I am doing both the eighth and the ninth together. So, let’s get it done.

49ers
Signed RB Jeremy McNichols
Released CB Terrance Mitchell from IR with a settlement

Bears
Placed TE Jake Tonges on IR after clearing waivers
Activated WR Dante Pettis

Cardinals
Place RB Marlon Mack on IR
Signed RB Stevie Scott

Chargers
Signed OT Matt Kaskey
Waived OT Nicolas Melsop with injury designation

Colts
Signed RB Jason Huntley and TE Ricky Seals-Jones
Waived/injured TE La’Michael Pettway and S Michael Tutsie
Starting QB Anthony Richardson in pre-season opener

Jets
Placed OT Yodny Cajuste on IR after clearing waivers

Lions
Waive G Logan Stenberg
Signed RB Devine Ozigbo
Waived WR Avery Davis

Panthers
Waived DT John Penisini from the PUP list
Placed DE Jalen Redmond to the PUP list after clearing waivers

Patriots
Signed LB Joe Giles-Harris

Raiders
Activated DL Neil Farrell from the NFI list

Ravens
Activated WR Rashod Bateman from the PUP list
Signed DT Broderick Washington to a 3 year extension

Saints
re-signed TE J.P. Holtz
Waived G Koda Martin with injury designation

Seahawks
Placed DB Andrew Whitaker on IR after clearing waivers
Waived DE Joshua Onujioga with injury designation
Signed DT Anthony Montalvo

Steelers
Placed WR Ja’Marcus Bradley to IR after clearing waivers

Workout Report for Monday 8/7

by James Layton

It was busy Monday around the league for tryouts and visits. Nine players were signed following their tryouts or visit. Some veteran free agents that had a visit or tryout are John Johnson III (S), Rashaad Coward (OT), Trey Flowers (DE), and Duke Johnson (RB).

Let’s get into the complete list.

Tryouts

Falcons

  • LaColby Tucker, OT (Signedd)

Ravens

  • Bless Austin, CB
  • Colby Richardson, CB
  • Levonta Taylor, CB
  • Nigel Warrior, S

Bears

  • Tyreek Maddox-Williams, LB
  • Tanner Vellejo, LB
  • Barrington Wade, LB
  • Tre Walker, LB
  • Lachlan Pitts, TE (Signed)

Packers

  • Nate McCrary, RB (Signed)

Texans

  • Rashaad Coward, OT (Signed)

Raiders

  • Dakota Allen, TE
  • Nakia Griffin-Stewart, TE
  • Vernon Scott, S
  • Armani Watts, S

Patriots

  • Tre Walker, DE

Jets

  • Bruce Hector, DT (Signed)
  • Jordan Miller, CB
  • Brandon Sebastian, CB
  • Nehemiah Shelton, DB

Steelers

  • Brandon Kipper, OT
  • Quinton Bell, LB
  • Jonathan Garvin, LB
  • Anree Saint-Armour, DE

49ers

  • Brian Hill, RB
  • Jason Huntley, RB
  • Duke Johnson, RB
  • Jeremy McNichols, RB

Seahawks

  • Jordan Ferguson, DE

Buccaneers

  • Jalen Elliott, S
  • Avery Young, S (Signed)

Commanders

  • Joshua Kalu, CB
  • Scott Nelson, S
  • Michael Palardy, P
  • Colby Wadman, P (Signed)
  • Jordan Silver, LS

Visits

Rams

  • John Johnson III, S (Signed)

Giants

  • Chris Wormley, DE

Seahawks

  • Chris Garrett, LB

NFL Transaction Report for 8/7

By Barb Layton

Today, has been a very busy day for transactions. Let’s get started to see what happened.

Bengals
Placed DT Devonnsha Maxwell on IR

Browns
Signed DE Charles Wiley
Waived WR Ra’Shaun Henry

Buccaneers
Waived OL Grant Hermanns
Signed DB Avery Young

Cardinals
Activated LB BJ Ojulari from the PUP list

Chiefs
Waived LB Isaiah Moore from IR with a settlement

Commanders
Signed DB Joshua Kalu
Placed DB Troy Apke on IR

Cowboys
Released K Tristan Vizcaino
Activated TE Luke Schoonmaker from the NFI list

Dolphins
Signed CB Parry Nickerson
Waived QB James Blackman

Eagles
Signed LBs Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham
Waived OT Trevor Reid
WR Charleston Rambo placed on IR after clearing waivers

Falcons
Activated DL Calais Campbell
Signed OL LaColby Tucker
Waived DL Matthew Gotel

Giants
Activated DL A’Shawn Robinson and OL Marcus McKethan from the PUP list

Jets
Waived QB Chris Streveler
Signed DT Bruce Hector
Released DL Isaiah Mack
LBs Maalik Hall and Hamsah Nasirildeen placed on IR after clearing waivers

Lions
Signed OL Bobby Hart
Released LS Jake McQuaide
Waived WR Tom Kennedy with an injury settlement

Packers
Activated LB Rashan Gary from the PUP list
Signed RB Nate McCrary
Activated WR Grant DuBose

Panthers
Signed OLB Justin Houston

Ravens
Activated FB Patrick Ricard from the PUP list

Seahawks
Signed OLB Jordan Ferguson
signed OT Roderick Perry

Texans
Signed DT Khalil Davis
Placed OT Greg Little on IR

Vikings
Signed WR Jacob Copeland
Waived WR Cephus Johnson