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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

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

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

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

Workout Report for Saturday 8/5

by James Layton

It was a surprisingly busy Saturday around the league for workouts. Twenty-six players were brought in for a workout, and eight of them were signed.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Falcons

  • Dakota Allen, TE
  • Marcus Baugh, TE
  • Nick Guggemos, TE
  • Sage Surratt, WR

Browns

  • Gavin Heslop, DB (Signed)

Colts

  • Nick Eubanks, TE (Signed)
  • Christopher Herndon, TE
  • Michael Jacobson, TE (Signed)
  • James O’Shaughnessy, TE

Dolphins

  • Da’Shawn Hand, DE
  • Roderick Perry, DT
  • Marvin Wilson, DT

Saints

  • Derrick Dillon, WR
  • Amare Jones, RB
  • Jontre Kirklin, WR (Signed)

Jets

  • Sam Eguavoen, LB
  • Jordan Evans, LB
  • Tyreek Maddox-Williams, LB
  • Tanner Vallejo, LB
  • Nick Vigil, LB (Signed)

Titans

  • Rashaad Coward, OT
  • Jalen Dalton, DT
  • Khalil Davis, DT
  • Justin Murray, OT (Signed)

Commanders

  • Jordan Miller, DB
  • Jace Whittaker, CB (Signed)

Workout Report for Tuesday 8/1

by James Layton

It was a somewhat busy day around the league for workouts. But it’s just going to get busier in the coming days because of injuries that took place yesterday.

Let’s get into the workouts.

49ers

  • Taco Charlton, DE (signed)
  • Daelin Hayes, DE
  • Breeland Speaks, DL

Broncos

Fabian Moreau, CB (signed)

Colts

  • Jesse Davis, OL
  • Nakia Griffin-Stewart, TE
  • Ty Nsekhe, OT
  • Michael Pettway, TE (signed)
  • Rickey Seals-Jones, TE
  • Dan Skipper, OT (signed)

Falcons

  • Robert Barnes, LB
  • Frank Ginda, LB
  • Mariano Sori-Marin, LB

Packers

  • Darion Chafin, WR
  • Parker Ferguson, OL
  • Josh Love, QB
  • Andre Miller, TE (signed)
  • Cole Schneider, OL (signed)

Raiders

  • Rex Burkhead, RB
  • Darius Harris, LB (signed)
  • Damien Williams, RB

Steelers

  • Montrae Braswell, CB
  • Mac McCain, CB

Vikings

Dalton Risner, G (Visit)

Workout Report for Monday 7/31

by James Layton

It was a busy day around the league for workouts, with most teams having a day off from practice. Thirty-six players had a workout, with two players being signed so far.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Browns

  • Lorenzo Burns, CB (Signed)
  • Shelby Harris, DL
  • Michael Joseph, CB
  • Mac McCain, CB

Falcons

  • John Lovett, RB
  • Charles McCellen, RB
  • Aaron Shampkin, RB
  • Matthew Sexton, WR
  • Keyton Johnson, WR
  • Jarrett Guarantano, QB
  • Justin Hall, WR
  • Godwin Igwebuike, RB (Signed)

Giants

  • Sean Harlow, OL
  • Tommy Kreamer, G
  • Chance Lytle, OL
  • James Murray, OL

Jets

  • Isaiah Dunn, CB

Patriots

  • Tyran Hunt, OL
  • Eric Smith, OL
  • Micah Vanterpool, OL
  • Caleb Chandler, G

Seahawks

  • Sal Cannella, TE
  • Robert Cooper, DT
  • Chase Garbers, QB
  • Chris Pierce, TE
  • Caleb Warren, OL

Steelers

  • Greg Bell, RB
  • John Lovett, RB
  • Stevie Scott, RB
  • ZaQuandre White, RB
  • Bradley Robinson, LS

Texans

  • Khalil Davis, DL
  • Mark Gilbert, CB
  • Olabisi Johnson, WR
  • Dalton Keene, TE
  • Michael Menet, OL

Workout Report for Friday 7/28

by James Layton

It wasn’t a bad day for workouts around the league. Eighteen players were brought in for either a workout or visit. Three of the eighteen were signed so far.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Bills

  • N’Keal Harry
  • Andy Isabella, WR (Signed)

Broncos

  • Shelby Harris, DL (Visit)

Colts

  • Isaac Taylor-Stuart, CB (Signed)

Falcons

  • Justin Ellis, DT (Signed)
  • Kemoko Turay, DE

Panthers

  • Ronheem Bingham, DE
  • Tyler Clark, DT
  • Josh Love, QB
  • Jake Luton, QB
  • Ifeamyi Maijeh, DT
  • Justin Marshall, WR
  • Forrest Merrill, DT
  • LaBryan Ray, DE
  • Jaquarii Robertson, WR
  • Nick Tarburton, DE
  • Nick Thurman, DT

Workout Report for Tuesday 7/25

by James Layton

It was a very busy Tuesday around the NFL for workouts. From the looks it, it’s just going to get busier over the next few weeks.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Bears

  • Aviante Collins, OT

Broncos

  • Michael Bandy, WR
  • Josh Hammond, WR
  • Justin Marshall, WR

Chargers

  • Bailey Gaither, WR (Visit)

Cowboys

  • Jash Butler, OT

Eagles

  • Marcus Allen, LB
  • Quinton Barrow, OT
  • Deon Cain, WR
  • N’Keal Harry, WR
  • JaVonte Payton, WR
  • DeAndre Houston-Carson, S
  • Ahofitu Maka, C

Packers

  • Jacob Eason, QB
  • Cody Chrest, WR
  • Tyshaun James, WR
  • Braydon Johnson, WR
  • Samson Nacua, WR

Panthers

  • Josh Love, QB
  • J’Mar Smith, QB
  • Braxton Westfield, WR
  • Javon Wims, WR
  • Khalil Davis, DT
  • Anthony Averett, CB
  • Kyron Brown, CB
  • Mark Gilbert, CB
  • Parry Nickerson, CB
  • John Reid, CB

Raiders

  • Abram Smith, RB
  • Benny Snell, RB
  • Nick Thurman, DE
  • Forrest Merrill, DT
  • Kyle Peko, DT

Saints

  • Jimmy Graham, TE
  • Max Garcia, G
  • Tommy Kraemer, G
  • Trai Turner, G
  • Forrest Merrill, DT
  • Roderick Perry, DT
  • Kyle Phillips, DE
  • Anree Saint-Armour, DE
  • Kenny Willikes, DE

Titans

  • AJ Moore, S

Workout Report for Friday 7/21

by James Layton

Here is the Workout Report for Friday, July 21st. Seventeen players had either a visit or a workout.

Workouts

Jets

  • Damarea Crockett, RB (Signed)
  • Wes Hills, RB
  • John Lovett, FB
  • Ifeadi Odenigbo, LB (Signed)
  • Aaron Shampklin, RB
  • Pita Taumoepenu, LB

Giants

  • Cole Beasley, WR (Signed)
  • James Robinson, RB (Signed)
  • Brandin Bryant, DL
  • Nevele Clark, CB
  • Sam Eguavoen, LB
  • Jake Luton, QB
  • Justin Marshall, WR
  • R.J. McIntosh, DT
  • Nick Vigil, LB
  • Milton Wright, WR

Visit

Ravens

Kyle Van Noy, LB