Teresa Varley has a great piece up on steelers.com about Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Curtis Brown and the tough path he has traveled getting to the NFL. It really shows how Brown has overcome adversity throughout his life. Varley also had a chance to talk with former Steelers draft pick and NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock prior to him calling the Thursday night game. Mayock was drafted in the 10th round of the 1981 draft and his father was also drafted by the Steelers in the 50's. Mayock talks about his brief time with the black and gold. Ed Bouchette joined 93.7 The Fan to discuss Read more [...]

An interesting tidbit came out tonight during the ESPN premier airing of "The Marinovich Project", a documentary about former 1991 first round draft pick Todd Marinovich. The film covers the life of Marinovich from a child up through his exit from the NFL and beyond. It is well worth seeing if you get a chance. Late in the film Marinovich talks about life after his release from the Los Angeles Raiders after being suspended for the 1993 season for failing his third NFL drug test. He says he decided he wanted to try to play again in 1994 after being away from game and is filmed saying he got a Read more [...]

The latest Sound FX video features a mic'd up Brett Keisel against the Cincinnati Bengals this past week. I love the "hell no, Ced" comment and him telling Cameron Heyward he has never blocked a kick. This is a much watch for any Steelers fan. [phpbay]Brett Keisel Steelers, 3, "", ""[/phpbay] Here is the sit down Q & A with head coach Mike Tomlin as he answers a few questions about the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns. Former Steelers center, and Hall of Fame hopeful, Dermontti Dawson provided some helpful insights into his personal rules that led to his success in the league. It Read more [...]

Ed Bouchette is reporting this morning that Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke needs neck surgery and will be lost for the rest of the season. Bouchette notes that this could also be the end of the line for Hoke after 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the Steelers. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday in his press conference that Hoke was being re-examined by a doctor yesterday because of problems with his neck. Hoke has had problems with his neck after suffering stingers very close together with the latest coming in week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was reported in late October that Hoke Read more [...]

(Written by Christina L. Rivers) Concussions or traumatic brain injuries have always been a part of contact sports, especially the NFL.  The league created the first set of guidelines on return-to-play rules after a medical conference was held to specifically address this type of injury.  During that time, the NFL’s policy was that a player could not return to a game or practice if he lost consciousness.  That player must also be completely asymptomatic and pass neurological tests before returning to play.  The league stepped up their efforts in August of 2009, when NFL executives Read more [...]

The official game release is up for the Steelers week 12 Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and as always it is loaded with great information, stats and milestones. Head coach Mike Tomlin resumed his normal Tuesday press conference yesterday as the Steelers returned from the bye and Tomlin also resumed his normal guest spot on Sirius XM Radio as he joined Adam Schein and Rich Gannon. Tomlin updated them on the status of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and told them how he went about watching the Chiefs game on Monday night against the Patriots. Chiefs head coach Todd Haley held Read more [...]

The hot topic today will be the reversal of the Jermaine Gresham touchdown in the Bengals Ravens game. Here is the video of the play. The Bengals of course ended up losing and the Steelers are now in second in the division behind the Ravens. Regardless of what happens tonight in the Patriots game against the Chiefs, the Steelers would be the 5th seed if the season ended Monday night and they would play the Raiders in one of the Wild Card games. The Bengals would also qualify as the 6th seed and give the AFC North 3 teams in the playoffs. Mark Kaboly takes a close look at the success of the Read more [...]

A few reports coming out this morning on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as Ed Bouchette first reported that Roethlisberger suffered a right thumb injury against the Bengals this past Sunday. Scott Brown tweeted not long after that it is a broken right thumb and both report that the injury will not keep him out of the Sunday night game against the Chiefs following the bye. Bouchette says it is the same type of injury that Roethlisberger had back in 2005 and that he is now wearing a splint now and treating it with electrode stimulation. It was observed that Roethlisberger was shaking Read more [...]

Gerry Dulac was on NFL Total Access tonight via Steelers Team Cam to give a preliminary preview and injury update tonight. During the interview linebacker LaMarr Woodley made a surprise cameo to give an interesting twist to the Dulac injury update on him. The Steelers versus Ravens pregame release is up on steelers.com in PDF format and is always a must read for Steelers fans. You might be surprised to know that dating back to 1960, Sunday was the first time that Steelers registered a safety in back to back games. It was only the third time since 1960 that the Steelers recorded two safeties Read more [...]

A fast and furious day as far as Steelers injury news goes concerning their linebacker unit as Ed Bouchette is now reporting that right outside linebacker James Harrison will play next Sunday night against the the Baltimore Ravens baring a setback. Harrison has missed the last four games after fracturing his right orbital bone against the Texans back in week 4. Harrison had surgery the following Wednesday and head coach Mike Tomlin speculated at the time that Harrison would miss a month at that time. Bouchette talked to Bill Parise, Harrison's agent, and was told that Harrison's eye improved Read more [...]

Ed Bouchette reported this morning that inside linebacker James Farrior could be out until December with a torn calf. Farrior was inactive yesterday against the Patriots, so Larry Foote started in his place and Stevenson Sylvester started along side him in the Steelers base defense. Farrior injured his calf against the Cardinals. In addition to Farrior, outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley looks to be questionable this week after suffering a hamstring injury yesterday. Woodley is claiming he will be fine and referred to the injury as a cramp. He remained sidelined however after leaving the game. There Read more [...]

If you have not checked out the new Steelers Nation 24 hour radio station, you really are missing a treat. It can also be heard via the IHeartRadio app as well. I love it. Nick Richetta sat in for David Todd on the latest episode of The Terrible Podcast and we previewed the New England Patriots game in depth. Ed Bouchette writes that the slow start that Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has gotten off to might cost him when it comes time to talk contract extension. In my opinion, there is no guarantee he gets extended prior to the start of the 2012 season. Mike Reiss reports that Read more [...]

Ed Bouchette reported this morning via Twitter that it was a neck injury and not the sprained foot that led to the decision by the Steelers to place defensive end Aaron Smith on injured reserve. Smith suffered the mid foot sprain during the week 4 game against the Texans and this is the first we have heard about Smith also having a neck injury. The Steelers placed Smith on injured reserve yesterday and undrafted free agent defensive lineman Corbin Bryant was promoted from the practice squad to take his place on the Steelers 53 man roster. Bryant should dress and be active today with nose tackle Read more [...]

The Steelers reportedly suffered yet another injury to the offensive line today as center Maurkice Pouncey injured his elbow today during practice according to a tweet by Ed Bouchette. Bouchette reports that Pouncey did not want to talk about the injury and he will likely be added to the injury report today which will be out shortly. Jim Wexell also reported on Twitter this afternoon that linebacker Jason Worilds aggravated his strained quad while in downfield coverage today in practice and he was limping, but hopeful. Worilds was hoping to get the start at right outside linebacker this week Read more [...]

Bob Labriola and Tunch Ilkin have the latest episode of Chalk Talk up on steelers.com and break down four key plays from the Steelers 38-17 win over the Titans yesterday. The even cover the counter pike play I illustrated last night. Tim Benz from 105 The X caught up with linebacker LaMarr Woodley after the game to get his thoughts on his play and the play of the Steelers defense. He also talked to Max Starks after his first game back in black and gold. Linebacker James Farrior was on 93.7 The Fan this morning to break down the win, what Dick LeBeau told the defense on Saturday night and Read more [...]