Player Notes

The Steelers open their season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Here are five things to know about the NFC West foe ahead of Week 1.Nick Bosa is still holding out — As of Tuesday morning, the prolific pass rusher was still nowhere to be seen at Niners facilities as he seeks a long-term extension that would make him one of the highest-paid defensive players in football. ...

Heading into Sunday’s home game against the 49ers at Acrisure Stadium, head coach Mike Tomlin has a healthy roster of players at his disposal.The only significant injury of the preseason was to rookie cornerback Cory Trice, who was injured early in training camp and will spend the year on injured reserve. There were other injuries over the past six weeks, but all appear to be shorter term.“We had a ...

There is so much to like about the Steelers’ offseason, the moves they made and the progress of players like Kenny Pickett. There are so many positive developments and so many reasons for those who follow the Steelers to feel optimistic about this season.I get it, and I also think I’m looking at a playoff team, or at least a team that will make a serious run toward the postseason. I also don’t think ...

There is so much to like about the Steelers’ offseason, the moves they made and the progress of players like Kenny Pickett. There are so many positive developments and so many reasons for those who follow the Steelers to feel optimistic about this season.I get it, and I also think I’m looking at a playoff team, or at least a team that will make a serious run toward the postseason. I also don’t think ...

It was 42 days ago when Mike Tomlin arrived at Saint Vincent College and proclaimed he liked the feel in the air about the 2023 Steelers.Now, after an unbeaten preseason and near-flawless performances by the first-team offense and defense, there is another feeling in the air. This one is laced with unbridled optimism, and it’s so palpable Tomlin’s biggest chore as he begins his 17th season might be ...

Tuesday’s “First Call” has more news about some star San Francisco players who may be out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.Also, JuJu Smith-Schuster responds to reports about his knee problems, an ex-Steeler is in some hot water legally, and a Duquesne football player receives an NEC honor.Kittle questionNick Bosa isn’t the only star player for the San Francisco 49ers whose status is in doubt ...

Of all the people in Pittsburgh who have been feverishly tracking news out of San Francisco about Nick Bosa’s contract, you’d figure that Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore would be No. 1 on that list.Bosa is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year after an 18.5-sack season. But the 49ers star defensive end’s status is in doubt for this Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Steelers because ...

The Steelers’ newest player signing is the latest example of their Gordon Gekko approach to roster construction in 2023.Greed is good.Get as much as you can, while you can.Since the Steelers’ salary cap spreadsheet is blessed with starters at quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, running back and left tackle all on entry-level contracts, that time is now.So the franchise has spent the offseason filling ...

The first injury report of the season could be a light one for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Coach Mike Tomlin indicated the Steelers could have a healthy roster on Sunday when they open the season against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium.“We did have couple guys somewhat limited (Monday),” Tomlin said at his weekly press conference. “That was a prudent approach considering we’re still in a bonus-day ...

Mike Tomlin’s initial depth chart of the regular season lists no definitive defensive starters at inside linebacker or strong safety. The same could be said at slot corner even though Chandon Sullivan is listed ahead of Elijah Riley.The Pittsburgh Steelers coach isn’t trying his hand at gamesmanship ahead of the team’s season-opening game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium.His ...