With the speculation running wild all Tuesday morning surrounding the possibility that the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to sign running back Ben Tate, Tuesday afternoon they made it official. The team interviewed and worked out Tate earlier in the day and made the decision to sign the 26-year old. That also leads to the possibility that Le’Veon Bell will indeed be inactive Saturday night when the Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens. Tate was considered the top free agent running back ... Read More
Ben Tate expected to be signed by Steelers
With running back Le’Veon Bell’s status for Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens not looking good, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to be taking steps to add depth at the position. According to several reports, the team will interview and workout Ben Tate on Tuesday and if all goes well are expected to sign the 26-year old. Tate was considered the top free agent running back this March after backing up Arian Foster in Houston for a few years. That led to him signing with the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after division clinching win vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers capped off a solid regular season Sunday night by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals to capture the AFC North crown and earn the right to host a playoff game on Saturday. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance and some things not to like as well. With that being said, here’s a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger was not feeling very well, but still managed to throw for 317 ... Read More
Steelers defeat Bengals to capture AFC North crown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger battled a bad stomach bug Sunday night, but at the end of the night, it was the Cincinnati Bengals who left Heinz Filed sick. Roethlisberger threw for 317 yards and threw a pair of touchdown passes in leading the Steelers to a 27-17 victory over the visiting Bengals. Between a big day for Roethlisberger and some big plays made by the Steelers defense, the Steelers captured the AFC North crown and will host the Baltimore Ravens next Saturday ... Read More
Steelers inactives vs. Bengals
With the AFC North and the No. 3 seed on the line Sunday night at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be going at it without a couple veterans that opened the season as starters on the Steelers defense. For the second consecutive game, both safety Troy Polamalu and cornerback Ike Taylor are both out. In addition to Taylor and Polamalu, quarterback Landry Jones, wide receiver Justin Brown, defensive end Clinton Geathers, offensive lineman Chris Hubbard and tight end Michael Palmer are ... Read More
Steelers send five to Pro Bowl
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the goal is to be playing in Glendale, Arizona in a little over a month from now, the site of Super Bowl XLIX. If that doesn’t happen though, five members of the Steelers team will be making the trek to Glendale anyways. Five Steelers were selected to the 2015 Pro Bowl team, announced Tuesday night by the NFL. The Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl for the 14th straight season and for the 23rd time in the last 26 seasons. It’s no surprise ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers MVP: Le’Veon Bell
There are plenty of players on this Pittsburgh Steelers team but none may be more valuable than Le'Veon Bell. Because of Bell, this Steelers team has been able to do things offensively that it hasn't in years past, racking up 1,341 rushing yards on 282 carries, eight going for scores. He also is second on the team in receiving, hauling in 77 passes for 774 yards and three more touchdowns. First of all, you'd have to go back to the 2010 season to find the Steelers last 1,000-yard rusher ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after playoff clinching win vs. Chiefs
The Pittsburgh Steelers made it three wins in a row on Sunday with a 20-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that sent the Steeler back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance, which resulted in a third consecutive win. With that being said, let's take a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger had another solid outing. While he only threw for ... Read More
Steelers back in playoffs after win vs. Chiefs
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the equation on Sunday afternoon was a simple one. Win and you’re in the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. Thanks to perhaps the best effort they received from their defense all season long, the Steelers are heading back to the postseason after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 at Heinz Field. “It was a big fight by our football team today,” said Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. “We did what was necessary to secure victory. I loved the spirit of ... Read More
Troy Polamalu inactive vs. Chiefs
As kickoff nears at Heinz Field between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, a game that contains major playoff implications, the Steelers will be without a couple of starters on the defensive side of the ball. Safety Troy Polamalu tops the Steelers list of inactives Sunday. The veteran didn't practice all week and is out with a knee injury. Polamalu missed two games earlier this year because of knee problems. Cornerback Ike Taylor is also inactive on Sunday. The veteran is out ... Read More