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Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Anyone who questioned Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's switch to Russell Wilson from Justin Fields might be reconsidering the wisdom of the move right about now. Wilson is looking like the guy who was a star earlier in his career — especially with those 50-50 deep...
New arrivals Mike Williams and Preston Smith eager to hit the reset button in Pittsburgh
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. ...
Steelers add depth at the trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and LB Preston Smith
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...
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...
Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson sat at the podium, uniform still on, in no rush to move on from a moment he believed would always come. Even as the weeks passed and his aching calf struggled to get better. Even as Justin Fields deftly guided the Pittsburgh Steelers in his place....
Steelers favored over the Raiders by a field goal as both teams try to bounce back off losses
Pittsburgh (3-2) at Las Vegas (2-3) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 3. Series record: Raiders lead 14-12. Against the spread: Steelers 3-2; Raiders 2-3. Last meeting: Steelers beat the Raiders 23-18...
Steelers visit Raiders at a pivotal moment for both teams
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O'Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante Adams who may get traded, a slew of injuries and a challenging stretch of games. ...
Steelers WR George Pickens says he was unaware about NFL rules banning messages on eye black
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens said he was unaware of the NFL rule prohibiting players from writing messages on their eye black during games. Pickens wrote a message that included an expletive during Pittsburgh's 20-17 loss to Dallas on Sunday...
Mike Tomlin doesn't think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout's playing time slips
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't believe wide receiver George Pickens is becoming a distraction, even as Pickens' public displays of dissatisfaction suggest otherwise. The talented but enigmatic Pickens, who leads the Steelers (3-2) in receptions and...
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...
