Tomlin’s answers on Pickens raise even more questions
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
January 16, 2025
During Tuesday’s season- ending press conference, I asked Steelers coach Mike Tomlin if it was a priority for the franchise to get wide receiver George Pickens a contract extension in the offseason. H...
All options on table for Tomlin, Steelers
NFL, Sports
January 15, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There is a sameness to the way the Pittsburgh Steelers keep ending their seasons. Yet Mike Tomlin shrugged on Tuesday when asked if it feels as if the Steelers are “stuck” after thei...
Fautanu prepares to be starting RT in 2025
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 15, 2025
When Troy Fautanu on Monday made the statement that his rookie season was “not how I planned it going,” he was smiling in what was a nonverbal expression of, “obviously.” But when, four months ago, Fa...
Broncos’ Nix already thinking about next steps
NFL, Sports
January 15, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — In 1983, the Denver Broncos went on the road to Seattle and lost a wild-card playoff game 31-7. There was a rookie quarterback named John Elway who played that day. Things work...
Rams overwhelm Vikings in final wild-card game
NFL, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
January 15, 2025
Los Angeles moves on to the divisional round and will travel to Philadelphia. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver but there was nowhere to go. The blue...
Lions winning after franchise finally finds the right leaders
NFL, Sports
January 15, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership. Back then, there were doub...
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 14, 2025
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback publicly expressed that he wants to be the Steelers starting quarterback in 2025, too. “That’s the plan,” Russell Wilson said from the UPMC Rooney Spo...
5 things: Steelers defense makes wrong kind of history
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
January 14, 2025
Five things we learned from Ravens 28, Steelers 14: 1. Running on empty Fifty years ago, the Steelers authored the greatest run-stopping performance in NFL history when they held the Minnesota Vikings...
Daniels leads Commanders over Buccaneers
NFL, Sports
January 14, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New owners. New general manager. New coach. New franchise quarterback. That’s the formula — with an emphasis on the QB — that Washington rode to playoff success after nearly two dec...
Steelers, Tomlin end season with 5-game skid and early exit
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Unable to reverse the negative momentum of a late-season fade, the Pittsburgh Steelers disappeared from the playoffs with a humbling loss to their fiercest rival. Pittsburgh was elimi...
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes in his first game since a late-season concussion, Dallas Goedert threw three stiff-arms on a rugged touchdown catch and the Philadelphia Eag...
Bills dominate Broncos to set up matchup with Ravens
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ spread the wealth approach on offense that was so productive in the regular season, proved unstoppable in their playoff opener. Whether it w...
What they’re saying in Baltimore
NFL, Sports
By By BEN SCHMITT Trib Total Media 
January 13, 2025
The Ravens beat the Steelers, 28-14, in an AFC Wild Card Game Saturday night. Absolute domination. The Baltimore Ravens completely throttled the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday. The Steelers looked disjo...
Steelers have faith in the organization
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 13, 2025
BALTIMORE — It feels like more 34 years at this point. But it was only 34 days ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers were riding high. A victory over the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 8 was the Steelers’ sevent...
Herbert throws four INTs as Texans advance
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Derek Stingley says the Texans aim to force three turnovers a game. On Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, they surpassed that goal with the All-Pro cornerback grabbing two of Ju...
Clear skies, clear minds: Rams prepare in AZ
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals opened up their training facility for the Rams to prepare for the Vikings. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Everything seemed pretty normal for the Los Angeles Rams during Saturday’s practice...
Ravens’ Henry seeks playoff breakthrough
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derrick Henry gave the Baltimore Ravens nearly 2,000 yards rushing during the regular season — and a lot of that was before winter arrived and the temperature began to dip. “I...
Jackson repeats, Chase and Jefferson unanimous All-Pros
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 11, 2025
Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and P...
Watt knows legacy is on the line
NFL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
Despite being one of the top defensive players in the NFL, TJ Watt is yet to win a playoff game. T.J. Watt has one of the most impressive resumes in Pittsburgh Steelers history, yet the superstar outs...
Harris could be playing final game as a Steeler
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
In the storied history of a franchise long associated with a run-first offensive mentality, only five Pittsburgh Steelers have more career rushing yards than Najee Harris. Three are in the Hall of Fam...