“Pissed off” was the phrase most in use by Steelers gamers yesterday as they gathered for the primary exercise of the week after Monday’s win over Cleveland. The Steelers’ offense is ranked subsequent to final within the NFL in whole yardage and has been caught in low gear.
A kind of struggling offensive gamers is quarterback Kenny Pickett, who says they need to get higher.
Pickett says he nonetheless ahs nice confidence within the offense.
Quite a lot of gamers missed observe yesterday, together with security Minkah Fitzpatrick with a chest damage, security Damontae Kazee (calf), linebacker Markus Golden (knee), tight finish Darnell Washington (knee), extensive receiver Gunner Olszewski (concussion), and defensive sort out Larry Ogunjobi (foot). Guard Isaac Seumalo and cornerback Patrick Peterson got the time off however neither is injured.
Linebacker Alex Highsmith is the AFC Defensive Participant of the Week for his efficiency in opposition to the Browns. He had a decide six interception, compelled the fumble that was returned for a landing by TJ Watt, and had a hand in seven tackles, one for a loss, together with a quarterback hit.
The Steelers have signed defensive sort out Breiden Fehoko from the observe squad to the lively roster and have signed operating again Godwin Igwebuike off the Falcons’ observe squad.
NFL
Week Three of the NFL season kicks off in San Francisco because the 49ers host the New York Giants on Thursday Evening Soccer. Giants operating again Saquon Barkley is out a minimum of three weeks with a badly sprained ankle.
The Browns have signed operating again Kareem Hunt to interchange Nick Chubb on their roster. Hunt performed 4 years with Cleveland earlier than going un-signed this offseason. Chubb is out for the 12 months with a knee damage.
The Rams have traded beginning operating again Cam Akers to the Vikings for a conditional sixth spherical draft selection in 2026.
Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has resigned resulting from well being and household causes.
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