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Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Nov. 13, 2024 17:33 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. The Packers have an opportunity to change that this weekend. Green Bay showed confidence...

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

Nov. 12, 2024 14:03 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex Highsmith. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith is “week to week” after Highsmith twisted his left ankle late in a 28-27...

Steelers visit Washington looking to extend their best start since 2020

Nov. 08, 2024 17:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh (6-2) at Washington (7-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 3. Series record: Washington leads 43-33-3. Against the spread: Steelers 6-2; Commanders 7-2. Last meeting: Washington beat the...

Pittsburgh visits Washington in a clash of teams that are on unexpected playoff tracks

Nov. 08, 2024 15:31 PM EST

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...

New arrivals Mike Williams and Preston Smith eager to hit the reset button in Pittsburgh

Nov. 06, 2024 17:07 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Williams was asleep. At least, he thought he was asleep. The veteran wide receiver was trying to enjoy a nap on Tuesday when something kept interrupting him. His phone — the one that kept buzzing — showed five missed calls from his agent. ...

NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

Nov. 05, 2024 18:18 PM EST

Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they'll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday's trade deadline at 4...

Steelers add depth at the trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and LB Preston Smith

Nov. 05, 2024 17:38 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They're hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two...

Packers' defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans

Sep. 23, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers' defense bothers opposing quarterbacks. When the Packers aren’t picking off throws, sometimes it’s because they’re making sure quarterbacks can't even pass the ball. Green Bay (2-1) sacked Will Levis...