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Could the Release of Running Back Chris Rainey Open the Door for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Select Tavon Austin in the NFL Draft?
January 12th, 2013 at 11:29 PM
As fans sit here in January, it is hard to try and forecast what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do in the upcoming NFL Draft. What is certain is that there are many changes on the horizon, due to both the subpar season and the salary cap canyon that the team...
Pittsburgh Steelers Release Running Back Chris Rainey After Arrest
January 10th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Early Thursday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Chris Rainey was arrested in Gainesville, Florida for simple battery. Allegedly, Rainey got into a fight with his girlfriend of nine months over his cell phone.***PHOTO1***According to a press release from the Gainesville Police Department, Rainey, 24, began pulling the victim from...
Cleveland Browns Force Eight Turnovers, Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-14
November 25th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
In what was one of the worst offensive displays under head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense turns the ball over eight times, and falls to the Cleveland Browns 20-14 in AFC North action. In all, the team had five lost fumbles and three interceptions.***PHOTO1***Things started off well enough,...
Pittsburgh Steelers Lead the Cleveland Browns 14-13 at Halftime
November 25th, 2012 at 2:44 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are caught up in a typical AFC North battle. At halftime, the Steelers lead the Browns 14-13. ***PHOTO1***The Steelers got their first score of the day from an unexpected source. After the Browns took the opening kick-off and secured a first down, the defense stepped...
Pittsburgh Steelers Release Nose Tackle Alameda Ta’amu and Sign Wide Receiver David Gilreath
November 12th, 2012 at 6:06 PM
With wide receiver Antonio Brown out with an ankle injury and rookie return specialist Chris Rainey battling a rib injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to add depth to their special teams and wide receiver corps. On Monday, the team waived nose tackle Ta'amu and signed wide receiver David Gilreath...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Continue Their Winning Ways Monday Night Against the Kansas City Chiefs
November 11th, 2012 at 8:42 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) prepare for the first of their two trap games this month against the Kansas City Chiefs (1-7), they should realize that they are going to be in for a fight. Yes, on paper, the Steelers should be a favorite, but paper does not matter and...
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Ruled Out Against the Kansas City Chiefs
November 10th, 2012 at 9:11 PM
With a match-up against the Baltimore Ravens squarely in front of them, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to enter this upcoming “Trap” game against the Kansas City Chiefs without their leading receiver in hopes he is ready to go, after a week off. With the game against the Chiefs still...
With Antonio Brown Likely Out, the Pittsburgh Steelers Add a Wide Receiver to the Practice Squad
November 7th, 2012 at 10:36 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers got some good news on the injury front this week, as it appears that running back Chris Rainey dodged a bullet and may be available for their match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. However, they may not be so lucky with another important member...
Pittsburgh Steelers Come from Behind to Defeat the New York Giants 24-20
November 4th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to overcome a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the New York Giants 24-20 in Sunday NFL action.***PHOTO1***After a feeling out process in the first quarter that saw the Steelers and Giants exchange punts, the Steelers were finally able to break through. After an Ike...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Continue Their Winning Ways Against the New York Giants
November 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 PM
While many are still suffering effects of Hurricane Sandy, especially in the New York region, it is hard to believe that the NFL has moved forward with their schedule in that area. They have, and now the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to travel to New Jersey on Sunday morning to...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jonathan Dwyer to Make Second Start Against the Washington Redskins
October 26th, 2012 at 10:34 PM
It is Friday at the Pittsburgh Steelers facilities, and some of the injury news is starting to shape up. Yes, there are still some injury questions to be answered, but one situation appears solved.***PHOTO1***After his breakout performance Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, running back Jonathan Dwyer looks to make his...
Pittsburgh Steelers Secure an Important AFC North Victory by Defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17
October 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Sunday night without a road victory since 2011. That all changed against Cincinnati Bengals as the returned to Steelers football on their way to a 24-17 victory in a must-win AFC North game.***PHOTO1***To secure the victory, the Steelers (3-3) returned to their smashmouth ways. Running...
Pittsburgh Steelers Face a Must-Win Situation Against the Philadelphia Eagles
October 6th, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers spent their bye week stewing over the egg they laid against the Oakland Raiders. This week, they have a match-up against the talented Philadelphia Eagles (3-1) as the look to even their record at 2-2.***PHOTO1***Offensively, the Steelers are still searching for a consistent push in...
