The preseason is just that — the preseason. Still, in their 23-point, season-opening loss to San Francisco 49ers, the Pittsburgh Steelers hardly resembled the team that went 3-0 in the preseason games, or the offense that seamlessly moved the ball, albeit against under-manned opponents. The Steelers’ offense scored just seven points, marking the fifth time […]
Continue readingPITTSBURGH — A day after he was released by the Houston Texans, cornerback Desmond King has found a new home with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers intend to sign the former All-Pro defensive back to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN. King, 28, earned an All-Pro nod as a punt returner and defensive back in […]
Continue readingWho will be Lamar Jackson‘s primary backup? One of the biggest training camp battles wasn’t much of a competition with Tyler Huntley outplaying Josh Johnson before tweaking a hamstring. But uncertainty remains because coaches remain complimentary of Johnson, and Baltimore can save $1.5 million by going with Johnson. The Ravens have been known to make […]
Continue readingAfter three weeks of dorm life at St. Vincent College, the Pittsburgh Steelers broke camp in Latrobe, PA on Friday. A season ago, all eyes were on the quarterbacks as Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph vied for the starting job in the first year post-Ben Roethlisberger. This year, all eyes were still on […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time adding much-needed cornerback help. A day after Pro Bowl defender Marlon Humphrey underwent foot surgery, the Ravens signed journeyman Ronald Darby on Thursday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Darby, 29, is an eight-year starter for the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and Denver […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky explains why his concerns with the Ravens lie on the defensive side of the ball. (2:00) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey will undergo foot surgery, delivering a big hit to the thinnest position on the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said it has not […]
Continue readingAs a lanky, rookie cornerback pulled in an interception off quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the waning minutes of an OTA team period, the veteran started celebrating his teammate. One problem: Peterson almost started yelling the wrong name. “Honestly, on the interception that Cory [Trice] got, I almost said, ‘JP,’ because he looks just like [Joey […]
Continue readingNot only was Fitzpatrick (knee) ruled out, but cornerbacks Cam Sutton (hamstring), Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) and Levi Wallace (concussion) — the Steelers’ top three corners — were all also ruled out on the Steelers’ final injury report Friday. Witherspoon hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury against the Cleveland Browns in a Week 3 loss, […]
Continue readingPITTSBURGH — In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ worst loss in more than three decades, Mike Tomlin took accountability and owned his team’s failures Tuesday. “We were a disaster in all three phases, and we have to own that, starting with myself and I do,” Tomlin said. “… When it’s that bad across the […]
Continue readingThe Week 2 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a […]
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