After a four day weekend the Steelers returned to work on Tuesday in preparation for the New England Patriots. Mike Tomlin addressed the media at noon for his weekly press conference. Tomlin opened up with an injury report. Cornerback Bryant McFadden is questionable and should practice this week as he tries to recover from a broken forearm. His status will determined later in the week. Starting running back Willie Parker has knee inflammation and is listed as questionable as well. If Parker can not play, Tomlin said he has no problem only going into the game with three running backs. Cornerback Read more [...]

Steelers starting defensive end Brett Keisel has reportedly suffered only a sprained left knee against the Bengals and is expected to miss the next few games according to reports. The injury was feared at first to be more serious. Although missing a few weeks will be bad, it is much better than being out for the year. Keisel hopefully will be available come playoff time, should the Steelers advance that far. Travis Kirschke is expected to fill in in the absence of Keisel. Head coach Mike Tomlin will address all injuries at noon during his weekly press conference. Read more [...]

The misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession hearing for Steelers starting wide receiver Santonio Holmes has been postponed until Feb. 26. Holmes was initially scheduled to appear in court on today. He was cited near the Mellon Arena following a stop on Oct. 23rd  in which police found three marijuana-filled cigars in his vehicle. The officers detected the smell of marijuana and Holmes confessed he had been smoking the day before.

Paul Ernster is out as the Steelers punter and once again Mitch Berger has been signed to resume the punting duties. Berger is reportedly recovered from his hamstring injury. Ernster averaged just 28.4 yards per punt on five kicks on Thursday night versus the Bengals. The roster move was announced today.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media in his post game press conference after the win versus the Bengals Thursday night. Injury wise, Tomlin said running back Willie Parker tweeked his knee again and they will not know more on him until Friday. Defensive end Brett Keisel might have suffered a serious knee injury, he will have it tested on Friday as well. Wide receiver Santonio Holmes suffered a concussion and was held out as a precaution. Tomlin said both the offense and defense stumbled out of the gate but recovered after making adjustments. Tomlin praised the Bengals scheme of getting Read more [...]

The Steelers sluggishly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-10 in the cold and snow Thursday night. The Steeler offense was very sluggish early on coming off of a short week and the defense was back in form after giving up a first quarter touchdown. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 17 of 30 passes for 243 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed for another touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Steelers running game managed 122 yards most of which were provided by Mewelde Moore who came in for willie Parker. Parker seemed to injure himself half way through the game and Santonio Holmes left the Read more [...]

Should the Cleveland Browns not make the playoffs and both head coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Phil Savage are fired, Pro Football Talk is reporting that former Steelers coach Bill Cowher might be the next coach in Cleveland. The Browns are rumored to be willing to give Cowher a contract worth $8 million to $9 million per year and final say over personnel.

Well not only are the Bengals really banged up, but they now will be without wide receiver Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson tonight after he broke a team rule. That leaves T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chris Henry, Glenn Holt and Andre Caldwell as the teams only receievers. Marvin Lewis will likely reveal more after tonight's game and this situation will get even uglier between Johnson and the Bengals. This more than likely would of been the last time Johnson faced the Steelers in a Bengal uniform as even before this punishment, Johnson was likely to be gone after the season. Read more [...]

The Steelers have signed wide receiver Dallas Baker back to the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Baker was released last Saturday when cornerback Roy Lewis was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.

The Steelers held their second practice for the short week versus the Bengals on Wednesday. CB Bryant  McFadden (forearm), T Marvel Smith (back) and CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring) are all listed as out this week with McFadden being the only one to work on a linited basis on Wednesday. TE Matt Spaeth (wrist) was again limited on Wednesday and is officially listed as questionable on the injury report. On a positive note, TE Heath Miller is not on the injury report and practiced fully on Wednesday.

The Steelers held an afternoon practice on Tuesday for the Thursday night game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. T Marvel Smith (back) and CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring) both sat out practice as expected and have already been ruled out this week. CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) has also been ruled out according to head coach Mike Tomlin, but did fully participate in the Tuesday session. TE Matt Spaeth (wrist) was limited in participation on Tuesday with a wrist injury.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media at noon to discuss the upcoming game, Thursday night, versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Tomlin started by saying the team had a great walk through this morning to install the initial game and will work again this afternoon. Tomlin commented that the Bengals seem to be finding a better rhythm. Tomlin commented again that reserve running back Gary Russell had two big third down and short carries and praised him. Injury wise, cornerbacks Bryant McFadden and Deshea Townsend will once again be sidelined this week. Guard Darnell Stapleton got rolled up Read more [...]

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media in his post game press conference against the Chargers saying that it was a great team effort by the Steelers today. Tomlin praised the defense and in particularly linebacker James Harrison's play. Tomlin did mention that the team shot themselves in the foot several times all day. Tomlin went on to praise the play of reserve running back Gary Russell and more importantly his short yardage carries. Tomlin all but said that the Steelers may found their short yardage back that they need. Tomlin praised special teams play today as well. Tomlin Read more [...]

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed kicked a field goal with 15 seconds to go to give the Steeelers an 11-10 lead and to give the Steelers an 11-10 win versus the San Diego Chargers. The Steelers overcame 13 penalties for 115 yards and did not score an offensive touchdown all day. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recovered from a poor performance last week to throw for 308 yards on 31 completions, but more importantly zero interceptions. Starting running back Willie Parker provided a needed spark to the running game, rushing for 115 yards on 25 carries. Wide receiver Hines Ward hauled in 11 receptions Read more [...]

Steelers

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Bryant McFadden
CB Deshea Townsend
LB Bruce Davis
T Tony Hills
T Marvel Smith
TE Heath Miller
DE Orpheus Roye

Chargers

QB Charlie Whitehurst (3rd QB)
CB Cletis Gordon
DB Steve Gregory
CB DeJuan Tibble
G Kynan Forney
WR Craig Davis
FB Kris Wilson
DT Ian Scott

On Saturday the Steelers made a surprising roster move. Not surprising was the promotion of rookie cornerback Roy Lewis to their active roster. The Steelers injured secondary made the move necessary. Surprisingly though, to make room on the roster, wide receiver Dallas Baker was released. This might signal the Steelers being more comfortable with rookie wide receiver Limas Sweed as the number four receiver going forward.

The Steelers wrapped up Friday practice preparation for the Chargers by releasing their official injury repor. CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), TE Heath Miller (ankle), T Marvel Smith (back) and CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring) are all listed as out and will not play. McFadden did start practicing on a limited basis on Friday while Miller, Smith and Townsend continue to sit out and receive treatment. RB Gary Russell (quadricep) and LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) both practiced fully on Friday and both are on the injury report as probable and baring set backs should play on Sunday. QB Ben Roethlisberger and Read more [...]

The Steelers worked again on practice Thursday without the services of CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), TE Heath Miller (ankle), T Marvel Smith (back) and CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring). Smith is likely now to be listed as out on Friday on the official injury report. RB Gary Russell (quadricep) was limited on Thursday after suffering a quadricep injury. LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) was able to practice fully on Thursday. WR Hines Ward, QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Willie Parker all practiced fully on Thursday.

The Steelers started official practice preparations on Wednesday for the Sunday game versus the San Diego Chargers. CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), TE Heath Miller (ankle), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) all did not participate in practice today. QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Willie Parker practiced fully with the team. Smith, Ward and Woodley are all expected to give it a go on Thursday. McFadden, Miller and Townsend are all expected to be out this week with injuries.

The Steelers re-signed linebacker Donovan Woods back to the practice squad on Wednesday after he cleared waivers. Woods has bounced up and down most of the season between the active roster and the practice squad.