The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran quarterback Michael Vick and placed backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on the injured reserve list. Vick, 35, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers, the details of which were not disclosed by the club. In 2014, Vick started in three games for the New York Jets, going 1-2, with his lone win coming against the Steelers on November. He finished the season 64-for-121 for 604 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions and a 68.3 passer ... Read More
COLUMN: Vick decision has nothing to do with ‘Steelers way’
Reports surfaced late this morning that the Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in free agent quarterback Michael Vick for what will essentially be a job interview later today. This is in the wake of the news of that Bruce Gradkowski will need surgery to repair a dislocated finger in his non-throwing hand, leaving the Steelers precariously thin at quarterback. As it stands right now, the Steelers only have one healthy quarterback to back up Ben Roethlisberger and that is the still very much a ... Read More
Michael Vick reportedly to meet with Steelers
Since training camp started, the backup quarterback position has been heavily scrutinized for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it be the poor play of Landry Jones or injuries to Bruce Gradkowski, the need to bring in another option has been there for general manager Kevin Colbert. One name out there currently without a job is Michael Vick. That possibility could become a reality as according to ESPN's Adam Schefter as Vick is reportedly on his way to meet with the Steelers on ... Read More
Steelers sign OL Doug Legursky
With Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey now on the shelf, the Pittsburgh Steelers had to address their lack of depth at center. They did that on Tuesday by bringing back a familiar face. The team announced that they have signed free agent offensive lineman Doug Legursky. Legursky previously spent time with the Steelers from 2009-12. He is most known for being thrown into the fire, having to start for an injured Pouncey in Super Bowl XLV when the Steelers lost to the Green Bay ... Read More
Steelers lack of depth being tested early on
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their first preseason game on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, but ultimately they came out losers in the end. Like any preseason game, the outcome on the scoreboard doesn’t matter as much as coming out of the game healthy. That didn’t happen for the Steelers as injuries to Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey and second-year defensive end Stephon Tuitt could turn out to prove costly for the black and gold. Pouncey, who was in a soft cast and on crutches ... Read More
5 takeaways from Steelers win over the Packers
In a preseason contest marred by injury and sloppy play, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get their first victory in three tries by defeating the Green Bay Packers 24-19 at Heinz Field. Unfortunately, the game will be remembered more for the volume of injuries to key players for both teams than the outcome. Let's take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from this afternoon's contest. The injury to Maurkice Pouncey looks significant, while Stephon Tuitt's intial prognosis looks more ... Read More
Steelers beat Packers, both teams lose players
The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2) hosted the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in their first game at Heinz Field this preseason on Sunday afternoon, and after allowing the Packers take an early 10-point lead, Pittsburgh was able to come to win their first preseason game of the season, 24-19. Green Bay began the game flying out of the gates, using the no huddle on several occasions. Catching the Steelers’ offense off guard by playing at a fast pace, the Packers went down the field and scored a quick ... Read More
What’s your favorite North Shore venue?
With the Steelers hosting the Packers at 1 p.m. at Heinz Field and the Pirates hosting the Giants at PNC Park at 8 p.m. today, we want to know which is your favorite North Shore venue? [poll id="144"] ... Read More
Senquez Golson has shoulder surgery; seven Steelers out for Sunday
Most of the Pittsburgh Steelers will finally take to the grass at Heinz Field for the first time this preseason on Sunday, with the Black and Gold hosting the Green Bay Packers in their home preseason opener. However, the Steelers (0-2) will be without seven players for their home opener against the Packers (1-0). Inside linebackers Lawrence Timmons (turf toe) and Vince Williams (hamstring), running back Josh Harris (foot) and wide receivers David Nelson (shoulder) and C.J. Goodwin ... Read More
Five Steelers the team can’t afford to lose
In the NFL, injuries simply happen, and the teams that avoid key injuries usually have the most success. Not all injuries are equal, and though some will hurt a team's depth or force them to scramble to replace a starter here or there, losing certain players can change the entire outlook of a season. The Carolina Panthers lost star wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to a season-ending ACL injury in a training camp practice on Wednesday, and suddenly, their status as favorites in the NFC ... Read More