Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers news, rumors and injuriesSteelers | Rough start for Joshua Dobbs Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:39:11 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers QB Joshua Dobbs started the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20, completing 10 of his 19 passes for 70 yards and an interception. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Martavis Bryant back on the field Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:19:52 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant saw his first game action in 18 months, finishing with two catches for 20 yards in a 17-13 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20. Fantasy Tip: Bryant's issues off the field are well documented, but he is a big-play weapon on the field. He is a high-risk, high-reward option, but the gamble is worth it if you can land him as a WR3. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Hamstring injury for Steven Johnson Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:12:06 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers LB Steven Johnson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in a 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason Sunday, Aug. 20. Comment () | Share: Steelers | James Conner rushed for 98 yards Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:37:23 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner rushed for 98 yards on 20 carries in the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20. Fantasy Tip: Conner may be the leading candidate for the No. 2 running back job at this point and could work with the starters in the third preseason game. He has a chance be an option in the late rounds of drafts because Le'Veon Bell has an injury history. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Javon Hargrave leaves game Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:36:54 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers DT Javon Hargrave (head) left the preseason game early Sunday, Aug. 20, and is being evaluated for a possible concussion. Comment () | Share: Steelers | James Harrison likely to sit out Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:45:37 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison likely will not play in the second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Harrison has participated in only one of the 16 practices during training camp. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Antonio Brown to sit out again Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:16:22 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown will not play in the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20. Fantasy Tip: Brown should play in the third preseason game like he did last season. Brown is one of the best receivers in the NFL and will be a No. 1 receiver in all fantasy leagues. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Ryan Shazier back on the field Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:11:59 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Aug. 18. He has missed most of training camp because of his hamstring injury. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Joshua Dobbs could move up depth chart Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:11:05 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers QB Joshua Dobbs has a chance to earn the No. 2 quarterback job, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Comment () | Share: Steelers | James Conner set to make debut Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:42:29 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) is scheduled to play against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20. Head coach Mike Tomlin expects to give Conner as much work as possible. "I'm going to give him as much as he can handle (while keeping a close eye on him)," Tomlin said. Fantasy Tip: There is been talk about Fitzgerald Touissant being the main backup in Pittsburgh while Le'Veon Bell remains out of camp, but a good showing from the rookie over the next week or two should end that discussion. Given Bell's issues in recent years and by virtue of the offense he will be playing in, Conner should be considered one of the best handcuffs in fantasy football. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Le'Veon Bell turned down huge five-year offer Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:49:47 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell, who has yet to report to training camp, reportedly turned down a five-year contract extension averaging more than $12 million per year annually that his agent and the team had agreed upon right before the July 17 NFL deadline for franchise players to sign long-term deals. Fantasy Tip: It has already been reported that Bell intends to report to camp in the coming days, but Bell's desire to reset the market for running backs may ultimately end up hurting him. While he does have a history of keeping himself in good shape and coming back from long layoffs, the history of players - especially running backs - missing most of camp and holding up for the season is not great. At this point, a compelling case can be made to slide Bell down fantasy draft boards every so slightly. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Two Steelers defenders miss practice Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:19:28 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (hamstring) and FS Mike Mitchell (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 17. Comment () | Share: Steelers | JuJu Smith-Schuster misses practice Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:12:12 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 17, because of a bone bruise in his knee. Fantasy Tip: It appears Smith-Schuster is dealing with a minor injury but may miss the second preseason game because of the injury. He is still an option for the No. 3 receiver job but needs to return to the field if he wants to win the job. He has a chance to be a late-round flier in deeper leagues if he receives a solid role in the passing game. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Stephon Tuitt may receive extension Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:09:15 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team would like to sign DE Stephon Tuitt to a contract extension before the start of the regular season. Comment () | Share: Steelers | Le'Veon Bell to report before season Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:27:30 -0700 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell will report to the Steelers prior to the commencement of the regular season, although it is unclear exactly when he will report, according to a source. Fantasy Tip: Bell continues to wait for a long-term deal after being tagged this offseason. Nevertheless, he will return to the field as arguably the best running back in the game. He has to be one of the first two players taken off the board in any format. Comment () | Share:  |
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