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Preseason Week 3: Steelers @ Falcons Players to Watch

by James Layton

The Steelers entering the game at 2-0. The starting offense is on fire, starting each game with a fast start to the endzone. If they can keep it going it’s going to be a shock for the other 31 teams around the league.

This is a big game for players still trying to make the roster, and roster battles at several positions. One of the top battles going into this game is 2nd string nose tackle, will Montravius Adams win out or does newly signed Breiden Fehoko win out.

This is a big game UDFA OLB David Perales. Perales has been a surprise this training camp and preseason. He’s been showing sparks as to why he has a chance to make this roster.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 33 Xazavien Valladay, RB
  • 38 Greg Bell, RB
  • 13 Myles Boykin, WR
  • 81 Zach Gentry, TE
  • 87 Rodney Williams, TE
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C
  • 68 William Dunkle, G
    • 67 Le’Raven Clark, OT

Defense

  • 57 Montravius Adams, NT
  • 91 Jonathan Marshall, DT
  • 66 James Nyamwaya, DT
  • 40 David Perales, OLB
  • 48 Quincy Roche, OLB
  • 44 Tanner Morgan, ILB
  • 53 Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, SS
    • 42 James Pierre, CB
  • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB

Steelers Winners & Losers: Pre-Season Week 2 vs. Bills

by James Layton

The steelers were dominant for most of the game winning 27-15. The offense came out hungry to pick up where they left off last week. A few obvious winners are Joey Porter Jr, Nick Herbig, Kenny Pickett, Jaylon Warren, and Pat Freiermuth. But they are several more that had a good game.

Let’s get into it.

Winners

  • Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • Xazavian Valladay, RB
  • Connor Heyward, TE
  • Calvin Austin III, WR
  • David Perales, OLB
  • Mark Robinson, ILB
  • Elijah Riley, S
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT

Losers

  • Le’Raven Clark, OT
  • Tanner Morgan, QB
  • Mason Rudolph, QB
  • Darius Hagans, RB
  • Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  • Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  • Kendrick Green, C
  • Manny Jones, DE

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