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Rams are dealing with injuries to their running backs heading into Week 7

The Pittsburgh Steelers were a team dealing with several key injuries heading into their bye last week, but they’ve received some good news on that front. Diontae Johnson and Anthony McFarland returned to practice after their stint on Injured Reserve (IR), and Pat Freiermuth and DeMarvin Leal look poised to return to the team in… read more

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Even with the Steelers on a bye, there was nothing but pathetic offense on my TV all day Sunday

Like most Steelers fans, I could not wait for Sunday’s bye to arrive. I needed a respite from the pathetic offense that had been on display over the first five games. I’m talking about five touchdowns in five weeks. 12.6 points per game if you subtract the contributions of Alex High Smith, T.J. Watt and… read more

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Steelers inside linebackers getting comfortable in their new digs

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw some huge changes in their lineup this past offseason, but none greater than what took place at inside linebacker. Outside of 2022 7th Round pick Mark Robinson, the Steelers completely re-did the inside linebacker position. Gone was Robert Spillane, in was Elandon Roberts. Gone was Myles Jack, in was Cole Holcomb…. read more

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Steelers continue to get good news on the injury front post-bye

The Pittsburgh Steelers already got some good news on the injury front Monday when it was made official that both wide receiver Diontae Johnson and running back Anthony McFarland Jr. officially returned to practice. This started their 21-day window to be removed from Injured Reserve (IR) and be placed on the 53-man active roster. If… read more

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Johnson, McFarland return to practice, open their 21-day window

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some welcomed reinforcements on Monday’s bonus practice as wide receiver Diontae Johnson and running back Anthony McFarland Jr. have now been designated to return from the Reserve/Injured List (IR). WR Diontae Johnson and RB Anthony McFarland Jr. returned to practice today but remain on the Reserve/Injured List.https://t.co/XacZu1J0lM — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers)… read more

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Breaking down the Steelers personnel usage in the secondary

As the Steelers are coming out of their bye week and look to roll out more victories for the 2023 season, there are still looming questions when it comes to personnel. Will Broderick Jones still be in the lineup at left tackle? How much playing time will Keeanu Benton continue to receive on the defensive… read more

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In a flawed AFC North, the team that can fix itself first will win the division

Sunday was a good day for the AFC North. The Cleveland Browns knocked off the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers, the Cincinnati Bengals held on to down the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens hopped across the pond to kick their way past the Tennessee Titans. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a bye, which meant, for… read more

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AFC North Recap: Wild Week 6 has all three teams win

Week 6 is officially in the rear view mirror for all four teams who call the AFC North home, and the division is completely upside down after Sunday’s action. There was bad offense, questionable coaching decisions, and every team who took the field was a winner. Time to take stock of what happened in the… read more

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Who has been the biggest disappointment on the Steelers in 2023?

The Steelers are a mere five games into the 2023 NFL season. Although it seems like they are just getting started, the Steelers are at their bye week which gives the opportunity for continued reflection. While there are good things to focus on such as the Steelers being above .500 and in first place in… read more

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A Letter From the Editor: You’ve made your stance on Matt Canada clear

As I sit here on this Sunday morning, the bye week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, I am amazed. And I can say I’m not amazed easily these days. Nonetheless, when I was on Twitter/X the other day and saw the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals in DC, I looked for one of my favorite… read more

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