Freiermuth attended TEU — an annual retreat put on by George Kittle and other premier NFL tight ends to enrich the position group in Nashville — for the first time this summer, but to this point, he hadn’t been able to showcase his skills in his third season. But in the first game with Mike […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Kenny Pickett gets sacked on fourth down and limps off the field. (0:33) HOUSTON — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett left Sunday’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans with a knee injury. Coach Mike Tomlin didn’t have any additional updates after the loss, saying only that Pickett was being evaluated. “It […]
Continue readingThroughout the NFL, there are rookies from the 2023 draft class looking to stake claims. There also are veterans who haven’t had their taste of success and are looking to ascend, or maybe they have but appear ready for more than ever before. Every team needs its players to make progress. Even the good ones. […]
Continue readingPITTSBURGH — Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett’s first taste of the Baltimore Ravens rivalry ended abruptly when he entered the concussion protocol in the first quarter and never returned in Sunday’s 16-14 loss. Pickett took a hard sack at the end of the Steelers’ first drive, slipping out of the Ravens’ first sack attempt, spinning […]
Continue readingPITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett’s first start at Acrisure Stadium ended early Sunday afternoon when he took a hard hit from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White midway through the third quarter and suffered a concussion. In Pickett’s absence, veteran Mitch Trubisky returned to the field for the first time since he was benched […]
Continue readingIn order for an NFL player to be considered an offseason surprise, he probably hasn’t met expectations to this point. Or, in the case of rookies from the 2022 draft class, they probably weren’t picked until at least the third round, maybe lower. Every team needs its players to progress. Even the good ones. Teams […]
Continue readingPITTSBURGH — Connor Heyward walked into his mom’s room in their Atlanta home when his phone started ringing. He shielded it from his big brother, Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward, and answered the call. Curious, Cam stood near him and tried to figure out who was on the phone with his brother, a running […]
Continue readingThe first half of the college football season was defined by a lack of challengers at the top. Clemson and Alabama have more than looked the part. Georgia is close, Notre Dame is hovering around the conversation, and BYU should get a look. But the Big 12 has all but eliminated itself from the conversation, […]
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