“Frustrated” was the word most in use by Steelers players yesterday as they gathered for the first workout of the week after Monday’s win over Cleveland. The Steelers’ offense is ranked next to last in the NFL in total yardage and has been stuck in low gear.
One of those struggling offensive players is quarterback Kenny Pickett, who says they have to get better.
Pickett says he still ahs great confidence in the offense.
A number of players missed practice yesterday, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with a chest injury, safety Damontae Kazee (calf), linebacker Markus Golden (knee), tight end Darnell Washington (knee), wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (concussion), and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (foot). Guard Isaac Seumalo and cornerback Patrick Peterson were given the day off but neither is injured.
Linebacker Alex Highsmith is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Browns. He had a pick six interception, forced the fumble that was returned for a touchdown by TJ Watt, and had a hand in seven tackles, one for a loss, along with a quarterback hit.
The Steelers have signed defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad to the active roster and have signed running back Godwin Igwebuike off the Falcons’ practice squad.
NFL
Week Three of the NFL season kicks off in San Francisco as the 49ers host the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Giants running back Saquon Barkley is out at least three weeks with a badly sprained ankle.
The Browns have signed running back Kareem Hunt to replace Nick Chubb on their roster. Hunt played four years with Cleveland before going un-signed this offseason. Chubb is out for the year with a knee injury.
The Rams have traded starting running back Cam Akers to the Vikings for a conditional sixth round draft choice in 2026.
Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has resigned due to health and family reasons.
