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Pittsburgh visits Washington in a clash of teams that are on unexpected playoff tracks
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The odds were against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders making the playoffs before the season started, for various reasons on either side. They meet up just past the midway point in a showdown of first-place teams that have exceeded expectations...
Jets trade wide receiver Mike Williams to Steelers for a fifth-round draft pick next year
Mike Williams struggled to establish a rapport with Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets. The Pittsburgh Steelers think the veteran wide receiver will fit in just fine with Russell Wilson and their offense. The teams announced Tuesday that the Jets agreed to trade...
Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. When they didn't come, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams looking for an identity,” Fields said following a 20-17 loss to Dallas that...
Mistakes cost Steelers in last-second loss to Cowboys, 20-17
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers feel like they beat themselves Sunday night. The offense held a late lead, but the defense couldn’t make it stand as Jalen Tolbert caught a four-yard touchdown from Dak Prescott on fourth-and-goal in the final 30 seconds to help Dallas...
Chargers' Derwin James still looking to lower his targeting zone after returning from suspension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James came away with a couple important takeaways after serving a one-game suspension for repeated hits to defenseless receivers. The Los Angeles Chargers' safety isn't going to change his physical playing style, but he does have to consistently go...
NFL upholds Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s 1-game suspension
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s suspension was upheld by the NFL on Tuesday. The decision was made by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the league and the players' union. James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on...
NFL suspends Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. 1 game for repeated hits to head of opponents
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of rules intended to protect players' health and safety. James has five unnecessary roughness penalties in his last 18 games, the most...
The Pittsburgh Steelers don't play a pretty brand of football. It's one of the reasons they're 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has spent the past few years almost gleefully leaning into an old-school approach that at times has seemed out of step with the modern NFL. Part of this has been out of necessity. The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent most of the 2020s lacking the...
QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields doesn't want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. One might be coming anyway. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 after a 13-6 win over Denver on Sunday. So is Fields for the first time in his career after another four...
Steelers sign tight end Pat Freiermuth to new deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of question marks as they begin 2024. The long-term status of tight end Pat Freiermuth is not one of them. The team signed Freiermuth to a five-year contract on Friday that runs through the 2028 season, giving...
