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Steelers Players to Watch: Week 6 Vs Buccaneers

by James Layton

This is a big game for the 1-4 Steelers who are looking to turn their season around against the Buccaneers. The Steelers defense is coming into this game pretty beat up, and to go along with that this offense is looking to find their identity.

This is going to be a tough game for the Steelers special teams with 10-15 MPH SSW winds along with 20-25 MPH wind gusts.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
22 Najee Harris, RB
14 George Pickens, WR
18 Diontae Johnson, WR
83 Connor Heyward, TE
61 Mason Cole, C
78 James Daniels, G

Defense
97 Cam Heyward, DE
92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
51 Myles Jack, ILB
42 James Pierre, CB
35 Arthur Maulet, CB
21 Tre Norwood, FS

Special Teams
9 Chris Boswell, K
6 Pressley Harvin III, P
82 Steven Sims, RS

Steelers Injury Report for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

by James Layton

This is going to be a tough week with all the injuries the steelers have on defense, for them to stop Tom Brady and the Buccaneers offense.

But this week also gives the steelers a chance to what the depth players can do. This is epically a big game for 2nd year defensive linemen Isaiahh Loudermilk, who should be getting a helmet for the first time this season. Loudermilk really showed up big last season as a rookie.

Let’s get into the injury report.

Steelers
Cam Sutton, CB Hamstring Out
Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring Out
Levi Wallace, CB Concussion Out
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Knee Out
Pat Freiermith, TE Concussion Out
DeMarvin Leal, DE Knee Out

Buccaneers
Mike Edwards, S Elbow Questionable
Julio Jones, WR Knee Doubtful
Akiem Hicks, DT Foot Out
Sean Murphy-Bunting, CB Quad Out
Logan Ryan, S Foot Out

Workout Report for Tuesday 10/11

by James Layton

It was a very busy Tuesday for tryouts and visits around the league. Fifty-nine players were brought in for either a Tryout or a Visit.

Let’s get into it.

Tryouts

Cardinals (7)

  • Devontae Booker, RB
  • Corey Clement, RB
  • Trey Edmunds, RB
  • Blake Lynch, LB
  • TJ Pledger, RB
  • Laquon Treadwell, WR
  • Ty’Son Williams, RB

Falcons (4)

  • Alex Bachman, WR
  • Victor Bolden, WR
  • Jarrett Guarantano, QB
  • Ra’Shaun Henry, WR

Bills (3)

  • Cyrill Grayson, WR
  • Keesean Johnson, WR
  • D.J. Montgomery, WR

Bears (1)
Ryan Anderson, P

Browns (1)
Tyeler Davidson, DT

Cowboys (1)
Seth Green, TE

Broncos (5)

  • Thomas Fletcher, LS
  • Joe Fortunato, LS
  • Brian Khoury, LS
  • Garrison Sanborn, LS
  • Rex Sunahara, LS

Colts (1)
Kelechi Osemele, G

Jaguars (5)

  • Rashod Berry, LB
  • Jeremy Ledbetter, DL
  • John Miller, G
  • Anthony Rush, DT
  • Charles Snowden, LB

Patriots (4)

  • Troy Apke, DB
  • Myron Cunningham, OT
  • Demarcus Fields, DB
  • Quandre Mosley, DB

Giants (2)

  • CJ Moore, DB
  • Sammis Reyes, TE

Jets (4)

  • Innis Gaines, DB
  • Troy Pride, DB
  • JR Reed, DB
  • James Wiggins, DB

Steelers (5)

  • Ja’Marcus Bradley, WR
  • Duke Dawson, DB
  • Lavert Hill, DB
  • Taysir Mack, WR
  • Josh Malone, WR

49ers (3)

  • Cody Parkey, K
  • Ryan Santoso, K
  • Sam Sloman, K

Seahawks (4)

  • Prince Emili, DT
  • Bruce Irvin, LB
  • AJ Johnson, LB
  • La’Mical Perine, RB

Buccaneers (3)

  • TJ Carrie, DB
  • Delonte Hood, DB
  • Duron Lowe, DB

Visits

Texans (1)
Micah Dew-Treadway, DT

Patriots (1)
Calvin Munson, LB

Steelers Injury Report: Week 5 @ Bills

by James Layton

Here is the updated injury report for the Steelers @ Bills game as of Saturday.

Steelers

  • Cam Sutton, CB Groin/Hamsting Questionable
  • Terrell Edmunds, S Concussion Out
  • Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring Out

Bills

  • Tremaine Edmunds, LB Hamstring Questionable
  • Isaiah McKenzie, WR Concussion Questionable
  • Ed Oliver, DT Ankle Questionable
  • Jordan Phillips, DT Hamstring Questionable
  • Christian Benford, CB Hand Out
  • Jamison Crowder, WR Ankle Out
  • Dawson Knox, TE Foot/Hamstring Out
  • Jake Kumerow, WR Ankle Out
  • Jordan Poyer, S Ribs Out

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 5 @ Bills

by James Layton

This is a big week for Rookie QB Kenny Pickett who Mike Tomlin named the starting QB earlier this week. Pickett is looking snap the Steelers three game losing streak on the road in Buffalo. This is also a big week for the Steelers Special Teams it going to be a windy day Sunday with 15-20 MPH SWS winds.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 11 Chase Claypool, WR
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 65 Dan Moore, OT
  • 76 Chuks Okorafor, OT

Defense

  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 99 Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  • 56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • 51 Myles Jack, ILB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB
  • 20 Cam Sutton, CB

Special Teams

  • 82 Steven Sims, PR/KR
  • 9 Chris Boswell, K
  • 6 Pressley Harvin, P
  • 28 Miles Killebrew, S

NFL Transaction Report for Tuesday 10/4

by Barb Layton

I am going to post the transaction reports. So, let’s get started with what is happening in the NFL.

49ers

  • released WR Willie Snead

Bears

  • signed DL Jalyn Holmes to the Practice squad
  • released K Michael Badgley from the practice squad

Bills

  • Signed DT Justin Zimmer and CB Jordan Miller to the practice squad
  • Released DT CJ Brewer and DT Prince Emili from the practice squad

Broncos

  • placed RB Javonte Williams and OLB Randy Gregory on IR
  • Signed RB Latavius Murray off Saints’ practice squad

Browns

  • Placed RB Jerome Ford on IR
  • Signed DE Sam Kamara to the practice squad
  • Released DE Curtis Weaver from the practice squad

Cardinals

  • Signed K Matt Ammendola to the practice squad
  • Released QB Jarrett Guarantano from the practice squad
  • Waived WR Andy Isabella
  • Signed C Billy Price off Raider’s Practice Squad

Chiefs

  • Released WR Corey Coleman from the practice squad

Colts

  • Signed K Chase McLaughlin to Active Roster
  • Waived WR Dezmon Patmon

Commanders

  • Signing G Keaton Sutherland to the practice squad
  • Releasing C Jon Toth

Cowboys

  • Signed QB Will Grier to active roster
  • Signed LS Matt Overton and LS Tucker Addington to the practice squad

Eagles

  • Released TE Dalton Keene from the practice squad

Giants

  • Placed CB Aaron Robinson on IR
  • Signed LB AJ Klein to the practice squad

Lions

  • Signed TE Shane Zylstra to Practice Squad
  • Waived K Dominik Eberle

Packers

  • Signed LB Eric Wilson off Saints’ practice squad

Patriots

  • Signing QB Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad
  • Released WR Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad

Raiders

  • Signed LB Blake Martinez and T Jackson Barton to the practice squad

Saints

  • Signed CB Chris Harris, DB Jordan Brown and RB Adam Prentice to the practice squad
  • Released DB Tre Swilling from the practice squad
  • Waived DB DeMarcus Fields

Seahawks

  • Released DB Quandre Mosely from the practice squad

Steelers

  • Designated WR Calvin Austin to return from IR
  • Signed C Ryan McCollum and S Scott Nelson to the practice squad
  • Released P Jordan Berry and WR Jaquarii Roberson from the practice squad

Texans

  • Releasing WR Chris Conley from the practice squad
  • Releasing TE Pharaoh Brown
  • Designated DE Mario Addison to return from IR

Titans

  • Waived TE Tommy Hudson from IR
  • Signed DL Sam Okuayinonu to 53 man roster and waived OLB Wyatt Ray
  • Signing RB Julius Chesnut and DB Shyheim Carter to the practice squad
  • Waived OL Christian DiLauro from the practice squad

Vikings

  • Placed S Lewis Cine on IR
  • Activated LB Ryan Connelly from the PUP list
  • Released DL Jaylen Twyman and WR Travis Toivonen from the practice squad
  • Signed DT Khyiris Tonga from Falcon’s practice squad

Steelers vs Jets Injury Report

by James Layton

Here is the injury report for the Steelers and Jets game. Both teams are coming in banged up but are still pretty healthy compared to other teams.

Jets Injuries

  • John Franklin-Myer, DE Toe Unspecified
  • Quincy Williams, ILB Ankle Out
  • Brandin Echols, CB Hamstring Questionable

Steelers Injuries

  • Kevin Dotson, G Ankle Unspecified
  • Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring Out
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Concussion Unspecified
  • Pressley Harvin, P Left Hip Unspecified

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 4 vs Jets

by James Layton

The Steelers have been struggling this season on both sides of the ball. But this could be a rebound game for this team against the Jets. The Jets are coming in with 2nd year QB Zach Wilson getting the start after not playing since early August.

The Steelers have made a change to the depth chart with naming Montravius Adams the starting Nose Tackle. The Steelers are looking to get their pass rush going with Malik Reed and Alex Highsmith.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 10 Mitchell Trubisky, QB
  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 11 Chase Claypool, WR
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 81 Zach Gentry, TE

Defense

  • 57 Montravius Adams, NT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • 51 Myles Jack, ILB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB
  • 21 Tre Norwood, FS

Special Teams

  • 28 Miles Killebrew, S
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, KR/PR

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 2 vs. Patriots

by James Layton

It was a nail-biting win for the Steelers in overtime last week. This offense looks to show the league what they can do this week against the Patriots. This is the first game between these two teams without Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger.

The Steelers Defense looks to continue the dominant play they showed last week even with the loss of TJ Watt. Malik Reed will look to fill in for TJ the best he can while he’s out.

Let’s get in the players to watch.

Offense

  • 30 Jaylen Warren, RB
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 78 James Daniels, RG
  • 65 Dan Moore Jr, LT

Defense

  • 99 Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  • 97 Cam Heyward, DT
  • 50 Malik Reed, OLB
  • 56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB
  • 25 Ahkello Witherspoon, CB

Special Teams

  • Chris Boswell, K
  • Gunner Olszewski, Punt/Kicker Returner

Steelers Players to Watch Week 1: @ Bengals

By James Layton

For the first time in eighteen seasons the steelers are taking on the defending AFC North Campions without Ben Roethlisberger on the Roster. The Bengals are coming off of a super bowl season.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals are looking to repeat. But this retooled Steelers team is looking to show them why they are still the King of the North, and why the North runs though Pittsburgh.

TJ Watt and the boys are looking to show Joe Burrow just how physical this game is, and always will be.

These are the players I’m watching in this game.

Offense

  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 11 Chase Claypool, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 78 James Daniels, RG
  • 65 Dan Moore, LT
  • 61 Mason Cole, C

Defense

  • 65 Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  • 92 Isaiah Loudermilk, DT
  • 50 Malik Collins, OLB
  • 55 Devin Bush, ILB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB

Special Teams

  • 6 Pressley Harvin, P
  • Gunner Olszewski, KR/WR