By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — 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 ...
By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson believes he’s ready to get back to work. What exactly that work might look like, not even he knows. Though the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback took some reps with the Pittsburgh Steelers starting offense this week for the first time since aggravating a calf injury in early September, it appears Justin Fields will get the nod once again when the Steelers (3-2) visit Las Vegas (2-3) on Sunday. Asked what his expectations are, Wilson laughed and said “that’s a big question.” “For me, I’m preparing my mind ...
The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, now the full-time Las Vegas coach, is turning again to O’Connell as the Raiders reach a critical part of their season and is benching Gardner Minshew with the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting on Sunday. O’Connell went 5-4 after he became the starter last season. Pierce said Wednesday he has seen the QB grow in confidence. “He has a certain presence about ...
By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — 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 yards, played a career-low 34 snaps during Sunday night’s 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens caught three passes for a season-low 26 yards on seven targets but also spent a significant chunk of the game as a spectator. Tomlin called the dip in time for the ...
By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — 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 ...
The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — 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 ...
