1 month ago
After a goalless opening 87 minutes, Joel Chima Fujita broke the deadlock in the 88th minute to finally give St. Pauli the breakthrough they had been searching for.
The result ends St. Pauli's wait for a first league victory of the campaign, having collected just three points from their opening four matches before tonight's meeting. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the season after beginning the campaign unbeaten.
There was plenty of attacking intent from both sides during an entertaining first half, although neither could find the breakthrough.
Wolfsburg came closest inside the opening five minutes when Fabian Reese struck the crossbar from a free-kick, while St. Pauli goalkeeper Ben Voll was then forced into action to deny Muhammed Damar.
The hosts responded as Connor Metcalfe tested Jakub Zielinski from distance before Abdoulie Ceesay came close to opening the scoring in the 12th minute. The St. Pauli forward met a dangerous free-kick from close range but headed straight at the Wolfsburg goalkeeper.
#came
The result ends St. Pauli's wait for a first league victory of the campaign, having collected just three points from their opening four matches before tonight's meeting. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the season after beginning the campaign unbeaten.
There was plenty of attacking intent from both sides during an entertaining first half, although neither could find the breakthrough.
Wolfsburg came closest inside the opening five minutes when Fabian Reese struck the crossbar from a free-kick, while St. Pauli goalkeeper Ben Voll was then forced into action to deny Muhammed Damar.
The hosts responded as Connor Metcalfe tested Jakub Zielinski from distance before Abdoulie Ceesay came close to opening the scoring in the 12th minute. The St. Pauli forward met a dangerous free-kick from close range but headed straight at the Wolfsburg goalkeeper.
#came
1 month ago
After nearly two decades of head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers are starting over with new head coach Mike McCarthy, a whole new system and several new starters. Optimism is high and fans feel like there's been a new energy with the team and so let's offer up our own bold predictions for the upcoming season.
We aren't ready to name the two players but between the team's three big edge defenders and defensive linemen Cam Heyward and Derrick Harmon, we predict the Steelers to get at least two players with 10+ sacks.
Time is almost out for Joey Porter Jr. to agree to terms on a contract with the Steelers but we predict Porter Jr. still plays in 2026, even if it is on his rookie contract.
Between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, the Steelers have a very good two-headed running back attack. And while we think the run game will be effective, we don't see either player eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards individually.
With the team's new additions, we predict DK Metcalf will reap the benefits with his best season. Metcalf's career high in receptions is 90 and his receiving yards are 1,303. We predict Metcalf tops both this season.
#season #mike #players
We aren't ready to name the two players but between the team's three big edge defenders and defensive linemen Cam Heyward and Derrick Harmon, we predict the Steelers to get at least two players with 10+ sacks.
Time is almost out for Joey Porter Jr. to agree to terms on a contract with the Steelers but we predict Porter Jr. still plays in 2026, even if it is on his rookie contract.
Between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, the Steelers have a very good two-headed running back attack. And while we think the run game will be effective, we don't see either player eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards individually.
With the team's new additions, we predict DK Metcalf will reap the benefits with his best season. Metcalf's career high in receptions is 90 and his receiving yards are 1,303. We predict Metcalf tops both this season.
#season #mike #players
1 month ago
Over time NFL teams tend to develop identities, and they often stay the same through different coaches, different quarterbacks and different front office regimes. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, their calling card has long been physical defense and getting to the quarterback paired with a potent run game.
That dynamic is at least half true going into the 2026 season. They ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing yards last year but remain an excellent pass-rushing team, finishing sixth with 48 last year.
Outside of the trenches, Pittsburgh's best skill player is former Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf, a rare athlete who the Atlanta Falcons are going to need to contain if they're going to upset the Steelers this week.
Last season Metcalf posted 59 catches, a team-high 860 receiving yards and six touchdowns - which was less than his usual production in Seattle, but it would be a mistake to write Metcalf off. The Seahawks' playoff loss to the 49ers a few years ago proves he can thrash even elite defenses, going off for 10 catches, 136 yards and two touchdowns.
For one thing, Metcalf is bigger, stronger and faster than any defensive back that Atlanta can put on the field. That means the Falcons have to be smarter about defending him.
#going
That dynamic is at least half true going into the 2026 season. They ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing yards last year but remain an excellent pass-rushing team, finishing sixth with 48 last year.
Outside of the trenches, Pittsburgh's best skill player is former Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf, a rare athlete who the Atlanta Falcons are going to need to contain if they're going to upset the Steelers this week.
Last season Metcalf posted 59 catches, a team-high 860 receiving yards and six touchdowns - which was less than his usual production in Seattle, but it would be a mistake to write Metcalf off. The Seahawks' playoff loss to the 49ers a few years ago proves he can thrash even elite defenses, going off for 10 catches, 136 yards and two touchdowns.
For one thing, Metcalf is bigger, stronger and faster than any defensive back that Atlanta can put on the field. That means the Falcons have to be smarter about defending him.
#going
1 month ago
Metcalf sits 34th among wide receivers in PFN's Week 1 rankings, which is what happens after the worst season of your career. The Falcons allowed seven receivers to clear 20 PPR points last season, so the setup is there, and so is the Michael Pittman theory. I'm going to be a week or two late to this party rather than early.
Let's call a spade a spade: Metcalf is coming off of the worst season of his career. His 850 yards were a new low-water mark and even that was inflated by two games where he had superhero singular plays that lifted his stat line (274 yards in games against the Ravens and Vikings, 576 in his other 13, good for just 44.3 yards per contest).
Aaron Rodgers is back at the helm and the team added Michael Pittman this offseason, a receiver who has effectively made a career off of what the Steelers asked of Metcalf in his first season with the franchise: short targets and hope.
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Metcalf's 11.3 aDOT was, you guessed it, the lowest of his career, and featured just 24.2% of his looks coming deep downfield (15 or more yards), a rate that stood at 43.5% in 2024 with Seattle.
#season #week #receivers
Let's call a spade a spade: Metcalf is coming off of the worst season of his career. His 850 yards were a new low-water mark and even that was inflated by two games where he had superhero singular plays that lifted his stat line (274 yards in games against the Ravens and Vikings, 576 in his other 13, good for just 44.3 yards per contest).
Aaron Rodgers is back at the helm and the team added Michael Pittman this offseason, a receiver who has effectively made a career off of what the Steelers asked of Metcalf in his first season with the franchise: short targets and hope.
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Metcalf's 11.3 aDOT was, you guessed it, the lowest of his career, and featured just 24.2% of his looks coming deep downfield (15 or more yards), a rate that stood at 43.5% in 2024 with Seattle.
#season #week #receivers
1 month ago
What is going on with the NFL and Antarctica? Earlier today The Athletic published an interview with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. In the interview it was revealed that Metcalf believed a conspiracy theory that "there is another civilization inside the Earth," and it has something to do with Antarctica.
Not long after that, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw took the podium in Australia ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Rams. One reporter asked Greenlaw if he had any questions for Australians and he started asking his own questions about Antarctica.
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"I mean it's just interesting being in another country. I mean how far are we from Antarctica? That's what I gotta ask. So we're like right on top of, huh? Like, does it snow. It snows probably pretty bad."
When Greenlaw was told its not as bad as Antarctica, he asked if the country was "a lie." He followed that by asking if anyone had been to Antarctica. When no one had, he asked how they knew it was cold and walked off.
#antarctica
Not long after that, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw took the podium in Australia ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Rams. One reporter asked Greenlaw if he had any questions for Australians and he started asking his own questions about Antarctica.
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"I mean it's just interesting being in another country. I mean how far are we from Antarctica? That's what I gotta ask. So we're like right on top of, huh? Like, does it snow. It snows probably pretty bad."
When Greenlaw was told its not as bad as Antarctica, he asked if the country was "a lie." He followed that by asking if anyone had been to Antarctica. When no one had, he asked how they knew it was cold and walked off.
#antarctica
1 month ago
Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf was at home when he saw his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, reach the mountaintop after beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.
Metcalf represented the Seahawks for six seasons, standing out as their top receiver. He put together three 1,000-yard seasons, helping them make the playoffs three times.
His time there ended after Seattle sent him to Pittsburgh in exchange for draft compensation during the 2025 offseason. This allowed him to team up with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but it paved the way for Seattle to win its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Metcalf reflected on the events that offseason during an interview with The Athletic. According to reporter Jonathan Jones, "Metcalf has no regrets about asking a trade out of Seattle. The Seahawks listened partly because they knew a major Jaxon Smith-Njigba payday could arrive soon."
"I live with my decisions every day… they're very well thought-out decisions to where I know the consequences, know my benefits from every decision that I make," Metcalf says. "I got brothers on (the Seahawks), still friends on the team. So I congratulated them, but ****** ody's sour over an ex unless you really miss them. So no, I wasn't sour."
#metcalf #Seattle #team #pittsburgh
Metcalf represented the Seahawks for six seasons, standing out as their top receiver. He put together three 1,000-yard seasons, helping them make the playoffs three times.
His time there ended after Seattle sent him to Pittsburgh in exchange for draft compensation during the 2025 offseason. This allowed him to team up with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but it paved the way for Seattle to win its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Metcalf reflected on the events that offseason during an interview with The Athletic. According to reporter Jonathan Jones, "Metcalf has no regrets about asking a trade out of Seattle. The Seahawks listened partly because they knew a major Jaxon Smith-Njigba payday could arrive soon."
"I live with my decisions every day… they're very well thought-out decisions to where I know the consequences, know my benefits from every decision that I make," Metcalf says. "I got brothers on (the Seahawks), still friends on the team. So I congratulated them, but ****** ody's sour over an ex unless you really miss them. So no, I wasn't sour."
#metcalf #Seattle #team #pittsburgh
1 month ago
Karmelo Anthony's family is seeking another $250,000 to fund his appeal after an earlier campaign raised nearly $634,000 and faced questions over how the money was spent, the family announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas.
The fundraising push came nearly two weeks after a judge denied Anthony's request for a new trial. His family and supporters, including attorney Russell Wilson, used the Dallas news conference to outline the appeal.
Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in June after a jury convicted him of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. He has appealed and says he cannot afford to hire an attorney for the appeal.
Another Lawyer Joins Karmelo Anthony's Appeal As Killer Claims He Cannot Pay For Counsel
The new fund is intended to cover legal fees, experts and other costs ******* ociated with challenging Anthony's conviction, Wilson said.
#karmelo #dallas #wilson #nearly
The fundraising push came nearly two weeks after a judge denied Anthony's request for a new trial. His family and supporters, including attorney Russell Wilson, used the Dallas news conference to outline the appeal.
Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in June after a jury convicted him of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. He has appealed and says he cannot afford to hire an attorney for the appeal.
Another Lawyer Joins Karmelo Anthony's Appeal As Killer Claims He Cannot Pay For Counsel
The new fund is intended to cover legal fees, experts and other costs ******* ociated with challenging Anthony's conviction, Wilson said.
#karmelo #dallas #wilson #nearly
1 month ago
MIAMI, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Lamar Jackson, James Cook and DK Metcalf are among my five players to avoid in fantasy football drafts.
I chose my players to avoid based on several factors, including strength of schedule, average draft position, injury history and their potential roles in their respective offenses.
My full Top 200 rankings are available here. My quarterback, running back and wide receiver rankings are available here.
Players listed below could still help fantasy football teams, but I would prefer other options at their average draft positions. Selecting one of them too early could shift the balance of your roster, resulting in a weaker structure of point-scorers.
Lamar Jackson
#players #jackson #average
I chose my players to avoid based on several factors, including strength of schedule, average draft position, injury history and their potential roles in their respective offenses.
My full Top 200 rankings are available here. My quarterback, running back and wide receiver rankings are available here.
Players listed below could still help fantasy football teams, but I would prefer other options at their average draft positions. Selecting one of them too early could shift the balance of your roster, resulting in a weaker structure of point-scorers.
Lamar Jackson
#players #jackson #average
2 months ago
By Ankur Banerjee, Harry Robertson and Laura Matthews
SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Bond prices continued to slide in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-decade highs as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and layers concerns about inflation on top of worries about ballooning government debt.
Sovereign bond yields are a reference point for ******* et prices across financial markets and the higher price of money means elevated mortgage rates for consumers and tough choices for government spending as funding costs climb.
Japan's 10-year yield was perched above 3% for the first time in 30 years, while rising gas prices meant German 10-year Bund yields were stuck at their highest since 2011 and Britain's equivalent was at its highest since 2008. Yields rise as prices fall and vice versa.
A confluence of factors was at play, said State Street's head of macro strategy, Michael Metcalfe, with rising energy prices causing traders to bet on rate hikes, pushing up short-dated yields.
#prices #yields #bond #costs
SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Bond prices continued to slide in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-decade highs as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and layers concerns about inflation on top of worries about ballooning government debt.
Sovereign bond yields are a reference point for ******* et prices across financial markets and the higher price of money means elevated mortgage rates for consumers and tough choices for government spending as funding costs climb.
Japan's 10-year yield was perched above 3% for the first time in 30 years, while rising gas prices meant German 10-year Bund yields were stuck at their highest since 2011 and Britain's equivalent was at its highest since 2008. Yields rise as prices fall and vice versa.
A confluence of factors was at play, said State Street's head of macro strategy, Michael Metcalfe, with rising energy prices causing traders to bet on rate hikes, pushing up short-dated yields.
#prices #yields #bond #costs
2 months ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their first 11 cuts on Friday night and on Saturday added two more as the team works to trim down to 53 players by the Sunday deadline. One of Saturday's cuts was outside linebacker Jamin Davis, a former first-round pick of the Washington Commanders.
Davis had been working as the team's No. 5 outside linebacker since the team signed him but faced stiff competition with a stacked group of edge defenders locked in on the Steelers roster. Pittsburgh is projected to keep T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer, with no room for a fifth outside linebacker.
In addition to Davis, the Steelers also released wide receiver Levi Wentz. Like outside linebacker, wide receiver is mostly set for the Steelers with DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Ben Skownorek and Kaden Wetjen rounding out the depth chart.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers release 2 including former first-round pick LB Jamin Davis
#jamin
Davis had been working as the team's No. 5 outside linebacker since the team signed him but faced stiff competition with a stacked group of edge defenders locked in on the Steelers roster. Pittsburgh is projected to keep T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer, with no room for a fifth outside linebacker.
In addition to Davis, the Steelers also released wide receiver Levi Wentz. Like outside linebacker, wide receiver is mostly set for the Steelers with DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Ben Skownorek and Kaden Wetjen rounding out the depth chart.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers release 2 including former first-round pick LB Jamin Davis
#jamin
2 months ago
By Sunday evening, the Pittsburgh Steelers will trim their 90-man training camp roster down to just 53 players. We decided to ask AI to make a roster prediction to see if it can get it right and where the algorithm stands on the idea of the Steelers keeping four quarterbacks on the roster. In this simulation, the AI
Offense (25)Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew AllarRunning Backs (3): Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis HomerWide Receivers (6): DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek, Kaden WetjenTight Ends / Fullback (4): Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski (FB)Offensive Line (9): Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Spencer Anderson, Dylan Cook, Brock Hoffman, Gennings Dunker, Max IheanachorDefense (25)Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Gabriel RubioOutside Linebackers (4): T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack SawyerInside Linebackers (5): Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb, Carson BruenerCornerbacks (6): Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, Daylen EveretteSafeties (4): DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-JenningsSpecial Teams (3)Kicker (1): Chris BoswellPunter (1): Cameron JohnstonLong Snapper (1): Christian Kuntz
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Asking AI to predict the Steelers 53-man roster
#steelers #line #sunday
Offense (25)Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew AllarRunning Backs (3): Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis HomerWide Receivers (6): DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek, Kaden WetjenTight Ends / Fullback (4): Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski (FB)Offensive Line (9): Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Spencer Anderson, Dylan Cook, Brock Hoffman, Gennings Dunker, Max IheanachorDefense (25)Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Gabriel RubioOutside Linebackers (4): T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack SawyerInside Linebackers (5): Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb, Carson BruenerCornerbacks (6): Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, Daylen EveretteSafeties (4): DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-JenningsSpecial Teams (3)Kicker (1): Chris BoswellPunter (1): Cameron JohnstonLong Snapper (1): Christian Kuntz
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Asking AI to predict the Steelers 53-man roster
#steelers #line #sunday
2 months ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) - The Steelers rookie class had plenty of notable performances in the team's 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Some were good, and some weren't as good.
Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Eli Heidenreich all scored touchdowns in the final preseason game of the year. Meanwhile, Max Iheanachor, Gennings Dunker, Drew Allar and Wetjen all had some rookie growing pains, too.
Steelers restructure DK Metcalf's contract, create ample salary cap **** e
Will Howard and Bernard got Pittsburgh on the scoreboard first with a 13-yard catch-and-run. The Alabama product gave the Steelers a 7-3 lead. Pittsburgh went into the locker room at halftime with a 14-10 lead after Howard dumped it off to Lake McRee for a five-yard touchdown.
In the opening drive of the second half, Heidenreich rumbled into the end zone from nine yards out, extending Pittsburgh's lead to 11. It marked the Navy product's first professional touchdown.
#heidenreich #rookie #first
Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Eli Heidenreich all scored touchdowns in the final preseason game of the year. Meanwhile, Max Iheanachor, Gennings Dunker, Drew Allar and Wetjen all had some rookie growing pains, too.
Steelers restructure DK Metcalf's contract, create ample salary cap **** e
Will Howard and Bernard got Pittsburgh on the scoreboard first with a 13-yard catch-and-run. The Alabama product gave the Steelers a 7-3 lead. Pittsburgh went into the locker room at halftime with a 14-10 lead after Howard dumped it off to Lake McRee for a five-yard touchdown.
In the opening drive of the second half, Heidenreich rumbled into the end zone from nine yards out, extending Pittsburgh's lead to 11. It marked the Navy product's first professional touchdown.
#heidenreich #rookie #first
2 months ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have some financial breathing room, and they got it without touching DK Metcalf's paycheck. With the 2026 regular season approaching, the Steelers have reworked its biggest wide receiver contract to open nearly $18 million in salary-cap ******* e. It is a significant change for a team that entered Thursday with almost no room to maneuver.
The timing makes the move even more intriguing. The Steelers have been dealing with a contract standoff involving Joey Porter Jr., and suddenly, the front office has a much bigger financial cushion to work with before Week 1.
Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Steelers restructured Metcalf's contract on August 27, 2026, according to ESPN's Field Yates, converting a large portion of his 2026 base salary into a signing bonus. The adjustment creates nearly $18 million in additional cap ******* e while leaving Metcalf's actual earnings unchanged for the season.
That is a big shift for the Steelers. Prior to the restructuring, the Steelers were carrying around about $3.78 million in Top-51 cap ******* e and were last in the NFL, according to Spotrac. The extra cap room will put the Steelers at about $21 million in room, giving general manager Omar Khan much more flexibility.
#pittsburgh #space
The timing makes the move even more intriguing. The Steelers have been dealing with a contract standoff involving Joey Porter Jr., and suddenly, the front office has a much bigger financial cushion to work with before Week 1.
Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Steelers restructured Metcalf's contract on August 27, 2026, according to ESPN's Field Yates, converting a large portion of his 2026 base salary into a signing bonus. The adjustment creates nearly $18 million in additional cap ******* e while leaving Metcalf's actual earnings unchanged for the season.
That is a big shift for the Steelers. Prior to the restructuring, the Steelers were carrying around about $3.78 million in Top-51 cap ******* e and were last in the NFL, according to Spotrac. The extra cap room will put the Steelers at about $21 million in room, giving general manager Omar Khan much more flexibility.
#pittsburgh #space
2 months ago
This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right ankle) were in pads and going through stretching during the media availability portion at Monday's practice.
Both Metcalf and Pittman have not practiced since the Saturday Night Lights practice on Aug 8.
Metcalf told Brendan Howe of Steelers Now after last Wednesday's practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex that he feels fine, but didn't clear up exactly what he's been dealing with. He feels that he's fully healthy, though.
Click here to read more from SteelersNOW.com.
#steelersnow #steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right ankle) were in pads and going through stretching during the media availability portion at Monday's practice.
Both Metcalf and Pittman have not practiced since the Saturday Night Lights practice on Aug 8.
Metcalf told Brendan Howe of Steelers Now after last Wednesday's practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex that he feels fine, but didn't clear up exactly what he's been dealing with. He feels that he's fully healthy, though.
Click here to read more from SteelersNOW.com.
#steelersnow #steelers
2 months ago
Evidence about Karmelo Anthony's alleged history with knives and violence was kept from the jury that convicted him of murder, prosecutors said Thursday as they fought his push for another trial.
The allegations surfaced during Anthony's new-trial hearing, where lead prosecutor Bill Wirske said Anthony's former girlfriend went to his school on the morning of the stabbing and reported that she was afraid of him.
Wirske also said the state had text messages and other material it contends showed Anthony's interest in violence and knives. None of that material was presented to jurors during Anthony's murder trial.
Texas Judge Who Presided Over Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Removed From Case Over 'Got It Right' Comment
The prosecutor said Anthony's original defense team entered a verbal agreement with the state to keep character evidence involving Anthony, Austin Metcalf and Austin's brother, Hunter Metcalf, out of the trial.
#metcalf
The allegations surfaced during Anthony's new-trial hearing, where lead prosecutor Bill Wirske said Anthony's former girlfriend went to his school on the morning of the stabbing and reported that she was afraid of him.
Wirske also said the state had text messages and other material it contends showed Anthony's interest in violence and knives. None of that material was presented to jurors during Anthony's murder trial.
Texas Judge Who Presided Over Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Removed From Case Over 'Got It Right' Comment
The prosecutor said Anthony's original defense team entered a verbal agreement with the state to keep character evidence involving Anthony, Austin Metcalf and Austin's brother, Hunter Metcalf, out of the trial.
#metcalf
2 months ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be getting exactly the news they wanted regarding their top two wide receivers.
DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are both expected to be ready for the Steelers' Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. The report provides a significant dose of optimism after both veterans have been sidelined for roughly a week and a half with injuries.
Metcalf is dealing with an undisclosed injury, while Pittman has been battling a minor hamstring issue. Neither player has indicated that the injuries are expected to become long-term concerns, with both anticipating that they will be available when the regular season begins Sept. 13.
That is particularly important for a Steelers offense entering its second season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and a revamped receiving corps. Pittsburgh made a significant investment in its wide receiver room this offseason, adding Pittman to a group that already featured Metcalf while also drafting Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round.
The Steelers have been cautious with their two veteran starters during the preseason. Head coach Mike McCarthy indicated that neither Metcalf nor Pittman was expected to practice this week, meaning both are likely to miss Friday's preseason matchup against the New York Jets.
#expected #significant
DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are both expected to be ready for the Steelers' Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. The report provides a significant dose of optimism after both veterans have been sidelined for roughly a week and a half with injuries.
Metcalf is dealing with an undisclosed injury, while Pittman has been battling a minor hamstring issue. Neither player has indicated that the injuries are expected to become long-term concerns, with both anticipating that they will be available when the regular season begins Sept. 13.
That is particularly important for a Steelers offense entering its second season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and a revamped receiving corps. Pittsburgh made a significant investment in its wide receiver room this offseason, adding Pittman to a group that already featured Metcalf while also drafting Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round.
The Steelers have been cautious with their two veteran starters during the preseason. Head coach Mike McCarthy indicated that neither Metcalf nor Pittman was expected to practice this week, meaning both are likely to miss Friday's preseason matchup against the New York Jets.
#expected #significant
2 months ago
The injury-riddled Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a perfect position to reunite with a former fan-favorite wide receiver after his recent release.
On Tuesday, the New York Giants released former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for their Najee Harris signing. Pittsburgh, however, has dealt with major wide receiver injuries and could use a veteran like Smith-Schuster as a viable depth piece.
The Steelers' top two receiving options, DK Metcalf (unspecified) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right leg), have missed practice over the past few weeks with their respective injuries. Smith-Schuster, who has recorded 5,646 yards and 34 total touchdowns in his career, would immediately compete with Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard for a WR3 role.
Smith Schuster was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He earned 2018 Pro Bowl recognition for his outstanding seven touchdown, 1,439 yard season.
A reunion seems like a win-win scenario for both the veteran receiver and the team that drafted him. Pittman already tried to recruit Smith-Schuster before he joined the Giants, but now seems like the ideal opportunity to make this dream a reality.
#pittman
On Tuesday, the New York Giants released former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for their Najee Harris signing. Pittsburgh, however, has dealt with major wide receiver injuries and could use a veteran like Smith-Schuster as a viable depth piece.
The Steelers' top two receiving options, DK Metcalf (unspecified) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right leg), have missed practice over the past few weeks with their respective injuries. Smith-Schuster, who has recorded 5,646 yards and 34 total touchdowns in his career, would immediately compete with Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard for a WR3 role.
Smith Schuster was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He earned 2018 Pro Bowl recognition for his outstanding seven touchdown, 1,439 yard season.
A reunion seems like a win-win scenario for both the veteran receiver and the team that drafted him. Pittman already tried to recruit Smith-Schuster before he joined the Giants, but now seems like the ideal opportunity to make this dream a reality.
#pittman
2 months ago
Few trial-by-fire moments in the NFL match the challenge of lining up against Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf in a high-stakes, two-minute drill. For rookie cornerback Daylen Everette, that trial came early in training camp and provided a crucial blueprint for his professional mindset.
During an intense two-minute drill early in summer practices, the coaching staff threw Everette directly into coverage against Metcalf. While the star wide receiver ultimately hauled in a contested catch, the experience offered the third-round draft pick an invaluable lesson in the mental resilience required to play cornerback in the NFL.
Rather than letting a tough rep against an elite veteran affect his confidence, Everette pointed to that exact matchup as the foundation for developing a short-term memory on the field.
In a recent interview with Steelers Missi Matthews from training camp, Everette shared how critical Metcalf has been to his development.
"I mean, you just at the position I play, you just have you have to have that next play mentality," Everette explained when reflecting on the matchup against Metcalf.
#metcalf #steelers #receiver
During an intense two-minute drill early in summer practices, the coaching staff threw Everette directly into coverage against Metcalf. While the star wide receiver ultimately hauled in a contested catch, the experience offered the third-round draft pick an invaluable lesson in the mental resilience required to play cornerback in the NFL.
Rather than letting a tough rep against an elite veteran affect his confidence, Everette pointed to that exact matchup as the foundation for developing a short-term memory on the field.
In a recent interview with Steelers Missi Matthews from training camp, Everette shared how critical Metcalf has been to his development.
"I mean, you just at the position I play, you just have you have to have that next play mentality," Everette explained when reflecting on the matchup against Metcalf.
#metcalf #steelers #receiver
2 months ago
The record breaking Ole Miss running back joins an exclusive list in program history. Lacy becomes just the 12th Rebel since 2000 to be named a preseason First Team All American by a major outlet. The previous winners were:
Deuce McAllister (2000)
Terrence Metcalf (2001)
Eli Manning (2002-03)
Patrick Willis (2006)
#miss #lacy #terrence
Deuce McAllister (2000)
Terrence Metcalf (2001)
Eli Manning (2002-03)
Patrick Willis (2006)
#miss #lacy #terrence
2 months ago
Steelers Receiving Corps Receive Major Injury Blow As Michael Pittman Jr., DK Metcalf Miss Practice originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Steelers have made a raft of changes to their receiving corps in recent campaigns, trimming the fat while adding a pair of Pro Bowl-caliber pass-catchers in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
Both are expected to feature prominently in Nathaniel Hackett's new-look attack. Metcalf and Pittman weren't quite able to hitting new heights during their 2025 seasons. And yet, Pittsburgh still is putting its faith in the 28-year-old wideouts to anchor its attack alongside Aaron Rodgers.
Pittman inked a two-year, $35 million accord with the Steelers in the offseason. Metcalf preceded him by signing a four-year, $132 million deal a year before. Both need time to cement their partnership with Rodgers, who toiled at times in his age-42 season. They haven't gotten many opportunities to do so thus far, with both Pittman and Metcalf missing practices after sustaining apparent injuries.
Here's the latest on Pittman and Metcalf's statuses, as well as timetables for their respective returns.
#pittman #year
The Steelers have made a raft of changes to their receiving corps in recent campaigns, trimming the fat while adding a pair of Pro Bowl-caliber pass-catchers in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
Both are expected to feature prominently in Nathaniel Hackett's new-look attack. Metcalf and Pittman weren't quite able to hitting new heights during their 2025 seasons. And yet, Pittsburgh still is putting its faith in the 28-year-old wideouts to anchor its attack alongside Aaron Rodgers.
Pittman inked a two-year, $35 million accord with the Steelers in the offseason. Metcalf preceded him by signing a four-year, $132 million deal a year before. Both need time to cement their partnership with Rodgers, who toiled at times in his age-42 season. They haven't gotten many opportunities to do so thus far, with both Pittman and Metcalf missing practices after sustaining apparent injuries.
Here's the latest on Pittman and Metcalf's statuses, as well as timetables for their respective returns.
#pittman #year
2 months ago
Roman Wilson Earning High Praise in Steelers Training Camp originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. cemented as the top two wide receivers on the team, the Steelers are hoping someone grabs the chance to become the third wide receiver in the lineup. So far, it seems like that has been Roman Wilson.
The third-year player out of Michigan hasn't flashed much in his NFL career, totaling just 166 receiving yards in two seasons. Last year, Wilson was largely a depth option as he and Aaron Rodgers never developed chemistry.
This year, though, Wilson appears to be earning more playing time during training camp, impressing both his teammates and new coaching staff. Rodgers explained that he thinks Wilson has taken a step forward early in the Summer.
"He looks to be more dynamic," Rodgers said, via The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. "He's making plays. He's confident. The personality starts to come out. He's, you know, joking around more with you in the locker room. I just love it. I love to see guys really coming into their own and really feel like they can be comfortable being their full self."
#wilson #year #roman #pittsburgh
With DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. cemented as the top two wide receivers on the team, the Steelers are hoping someone grabs the chance to become the third wide receiver in the lineup. So far, it seems like that has been Roman Wilson.
The third-year player out of Michigan hasn't flashed much in his NFL career, totaling just 166 receiving yards in two seasons. Last year, Wilson was largely a depth option as he and Aaron Rodgers never developed chemistry.
This year, though, Wilson appears to be earning more playing time during training camp, impressing both his teammates and new coaching staff. Rodgers explained that he thinks Wilson has taken a step forward early in the Summer.
"He looks to be more dynamic," Rodgers said, via The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. "He's making plays. He's confident. The personality starts to come out. He's, you know, joking around more with you in the locker room. I just love it. I love to see guys really coming into their own and really feel like they can be comfortable being their full self."
#wilson #year #roman #pittsburgh
2 months ago
When the Pittsburgh Steelers took the practice field for the first time of training camp, they did so without Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey. The two most vital pieces of the Steelers' secondary were placed on the PUP list ahead of the team's first practice – Ramsey dealing with a knee injury while Porter was said to be nursing a bad back.
As we head into Saturday's night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, neither Porter nor Ramsey have taken the field, leaving Pittsburgh in need of someone to step up.
Asante Samuel Jr. has done just that.
Through the first week and change of training camp practices, you could make a real and compelling argument that Samuel has been the best player on the field. He has consistently made terrific plays on the ball during team period, totaling several passes broken up at all levels, including a one-on-one ball while matched up with DK Metcalf on a deep pass from Aaron Rodgers.
On Thursday, I asked head coach Mike McCarthy about Samuel and how impressed he's been with him throughout this process.
#porter #ramsey #training
As we head into Saturday's night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, neither Porter nor Ramsey have taken the field, leaving Pittsburgh in need of someone to step up.
Asante Samuel Jr. has done just that.
Through the first week and change of training camp practices, you could make a real and compelling argument that Samuel has been the best player on the field. He has consistently made terrific plays on the ball during team period, totaling several passes broken up at all levels, including a one-on-one ball while matched up with DK Metcalf on a deep pass from Aaron Rodgers.
On Thursday, I asked head coach Mike McCarthy about Samuel and how impressed he's been with him throughout this process.
#porter #ramsey #training
2 months ago
Uncrowned has Cherneka Johnson vs. Dina Thorslund live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the MVPW-05 fight card on Saturday at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Cherneka Johnson puts her undisputed bantamweight ******* les on the line against Dina Thorslund in a 10-round main event.
Johnson (19-2, 8 KOs) is Australia's first undisputed champion of boxing's four-belt era. A former IBF super bantamweight ******* leholder, "Sugar Neekz" captured her undisputed crown with a ninth-round TKO of Shurretta Metcalf in July 2025, then defended it with a decision over Amanda Galle in December on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua undercard.
Thorslund (24-0, 9 KOs) is a former WBO super bantamweight champion and former unified bantamweight champion. She vacated her ******* les in June 2025 due to pregnancy, then returned in January with a decision win over Almudena Alvarez to claim the WBC interim featherweight ******* le.
In the night's co-featured bout, unified WBO and IBF middleweight champion Desley Robinson (12-3, 4 KOs) against Tamm Thibeault (4-0, 3 KOs).
The Johnson vs. Thorslund prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN, with main event ring walks expected around 11:30 p.m. ET.
#johnson #round #bantamweight #undisputed
Johnson (19-2, 8 KOs) is Australia's first undisputed champion of boxing's four-belt era. A former IBF super bantamweight ******* leholder, "Sugar Neekz" captured her undisputed crown with a ninth-round TKO of Shurretta Metcalf in July 2025, then defended it with a decision over Amanda Galle in December on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua undercard.
Thorslund (24-0, 9 KOs) is a former WBO super bantamweight champion and former unified bantamweight champion. She vacated her ******* les in June 2025 due to pregnancy, then returned in January with a decision win over Almudena Alvarez to claim the WBC interim featherweight ******* le.
In the night's co-featured bout, unified WBO and IBF middleweight champion Desley Robinson (12-3, 4 KOs) against Tamm Thibeault (4-0, 3 KOs).
The Johnson vs. Thorslund prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN, with main event ring walks expected around 11:30 p.m. ET.
#johnson #round #bantamweight #undisputed
2 months ago
The start of August marks the beginning of training camp in the NFL. At Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 training camp looks different. New head coach (and Pittsburgh native) Mike McCarthy brings a whole new staff and personal camp wrinkles to the team.
"Tempered" is how McCarthy described this year's training camp, harkening back to the city's industrial roots and the steelmaking process, according to Brook Pryor from ESPN.
"More than talented… More than tough… Tempered," read the shirts the Steelers gave to staff members.
The first week of training camp has brought a lot of optimism for Steelers fans. The usual stars like T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf and Alex Highsmith have handled their business while learning the new schemes. Other players needing to prove themselves have shined in these early practices.
While it is only August, the excitement for this group is palpable and somewhat refreshing.
#tempered #staff
"Tempered" is how McCarthy described this year's training camp, harkening back to the city's industrial roots and the steelmaking process, according to Brook Pryor from ESPN.
"More than talented… More than tough… Tempered," read the shirts the Steelers gave to staff members.
The first week of training camp has brought a lot of optimism for Steelers fans. The usual stars like T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf and Alex Highsmith have handled their business while learning the new schemes. Other players needing to prove themselves have shined in these early practices.
While it is only August, the excitement for this group is palpable and somewhat refreshing.
#tempered #staff
3 months ago
Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have grown closer as teammates after a private preseason training camp in Idaho.
Both Rodgers and Metcalf are ready to run it back with the Steelers in the AFC North after a strong first season together.
While there were flashes of brilliance from both stars, their chemistry still needed some work. But it appears both stars have forged a greater connection over the last few months during a private training camp in Idaho.
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers addressed his relationship with DK Metcalf and how their bond has improved over the last year.
#rodgers #aaron #camp #steelers
Both Rodgers and Metcalf are ready to run it back with the Steelers in the AFC North after a strong first season together.
While there were flashes of brilliance from both stars, their chemistry still needed some work. But it appears both stars have forged a greater connection over the last few months during a private training camp in Idaho.
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers addressed his relationship with DK Metcalf and how their bond has improved over the last year.
#rodgers #aaron #camp #steelers
3 months ago
We all make mistakes. Sometimes they happen in life, at our jobs or even when playing fantasy football (believe it or not). It's important not to dwell on these mistakes and, instead, learn from them. Our Yahoo fantasy football ****** ysts are sharing one thing they did in 2025 that they aren't going to carry into 2026 for fantasy.
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Over the years I've become especially value-driven with my salary cap drafts. I'm trying to leverage the market, I'm trying to find under-appreciated players. There's nothing wrong with that strategy, but often I come out with rosters that are more about leftovers than they are about players I actually like. This year I'm going to try to remember that it's okay to "overpay" occasionally for a player I really believe in, or a player I especially need at the time. Plus, heck, you're supposed to ****** emble a team you're going to enjoy following for several months. Don't forget to have some fun with it, too. — Scott Pianowski
It's probably a bit of a stretch to call Daniel Jones Shane Steichen's handpicked guy but at the same time, it was pretty clear that the Colts were putting their thumb on the scale to make him the heavy favorite in last year's camp competition. Regardless, I allowed my own bias about how Jones had played over the last couple of seasons to essentially prevent a ceiling outcome from even crossing my mind. I ended up losing out on chances at significant value for multiple Colts players—many of whom I had been a long-time defender of like Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr.—late in fantasy drafts. Generally, if a sharp play-caller like Steichen taps a reclamation project passer who has shown positive signs in their career, we should be open to the possibility they bring some ADP beats up along with them. This season, I'm keeping my mind open to Kyler Murray reviving the Vikings offense, should he indeed prove to be Kevin O'Connell's Week 1 starter. — Matt Harmon
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the perfect example — working behind or next to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett for his opening two seasons. Very few memorable plays stood out. His role was more restricting than we hoped. It was easy to think we already knew what he was as an NFL player. Nico Collins was another perfect example back in 2023. But before the Year 2 breakout there was the Year 3 breakout. Before we believed the best fantasy ****** ets performed at their peak player immediately, we actually had some patience — especially in new situations. Whether that be a seismic coaching staff change in the form of a new play-caller, a new starting quarterback they are attached to or a sociable shift in the pecking order — and sometimes even all of the above. So Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy and Jonathon Brooks… you are on my radar. — Josh Norris
#year #like
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
Over the years I've become especially value-driven with my salary cap drafts. I'm trying to leverage the market, I'm trying to find under-appreciated players. There's nothing wrong with that strategy, but often I come out with rosters that are more about leftovers than they are about players I actually like. This year I'm going to try to remember that it's okay to "overpay" occasionally for a player I really believe in, or a player I especially need at the time. Plus, heck, you're supposed to ****** emble a team you're going to enjoy following for several months. Don't forget to have some fun with it, too. — Scott Pianowski
It's probably a bit of a stretch to call Daniel Jones Shane Steichen's handpicked guy but at the same time, it was pretty clear that the Colts were putting their thumb on the scale to make him the heavy favorite in last year's camp competition. Regardless, I allowed my own bias about how Jones had played over the last couple of seasons to essentially prevent a ceiling outcome from even crossing my mind. I ended up losing out on chances at significant value for multiple Colts players—many of whom I had been a long-time defender of like Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr.—late in fantasy drafts. Generally, if a sharp play-caller like Steichen taps a reclamation project passer who has shown positive signs in their career, we should be open to the possibility they bring some ADP beats up along with them. This season, I'm keeping my mind open to Kyler Murray reviving the Vikings offense, should he indeed prove to be Kevin O'Connell's Week 1 starter. — Matt Harmon
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the perfect example — working behind or next to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett for his opening two seasons. Very few memorable plays stood out. His role was more restricting than we hoped. It was easy to think we already knew what he was as an NFL player. Nico Collins was another perfect example back in 2023. But before the Year 2 breakout there was the Year 3 breakout. Before we believed the best fantasy ****** ets performed at their peak player immediately, we actually had some patience — especially in new situations. Whether that be a seismic coaching staff change in the form of a new play-caller, a new starting quarterback they are attached to or a sociable shift in the pecking order — and sometimes even all of the above. So Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy and Jonathon Brooks… you are on my radar. — Josh Norris
#year #like
3 months ago
Noah Fant has played alongside some of the NFL's most accomplished wide receivers. It's something that gives the New Orleans Saints tight end a unique perspective on where Chris Olave stands around the league. Fant spent last season in Cincinnati with Ja'Marr Chase, who commands one of the NFL's largest target shares. After watching Olave during his first training camp in New Orleans, Fant believes the Saints' star belongs in a similar tier to where Chase stands.
"Ja'Marr got a lot of targets a game, as he should have," Fant told reporters on Sunday. "He's a great player, like, transcending wide receiver. But I think Chris — I mean, I think he's just as much up there. You know what I'm saying? Like, he's a great player."
Fant has also shared offenses with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Courtland Sutton during previous stops. It's a perspective that carries additional weight because he's seen several versions of elite receiver play throughout his career.
Olave will remain one of the primary pieces of the Saints' offense after being rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million just a few days ago. He also established himself early as one of Tyler Shough's top targets. For Fant, the tight end understands that the ball will frequently go in Olave's direction.
"There's guys like Chris Olave, right? He's going to have the ball a lot," Fant said. "He's a really good player, and as he should."
#player #chase
"Ja'Marr got a lot of targets a game, as he should have," Fant told reporters on Sunday. "He's a great player, like, transcending wide receiver. But I think Chris — I mean, I think he's just as much up there. You know what I'm saying? Like, he's a great player."
Fant has also shared offenses with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Courtland Sutton during previous stops. It's a perspective that carries additional weight because he's seen several versions of elite receiver play throughout his career.
Olave will remain one of the primary pieces of the Saints' offense after being rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million just a few days ago. He also established himself early as one of Tyler Shough's top targets. For Fant, the tight end understands that the ball will frequently go in Olave's direction.
"There's guys like Chris Olave, right? He's going to have the ball a lot," Fant said. "He's a really good player, and as he should."
#player #chase
3 months ago
Day 4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp went off without a hitch, giving fans an exciting look at what's in store for Mike McCarthy's brand of Steel City football. There were several standouts deserving of praise, in addition to a few duds we should discuss, from the fourth day of practice at training camp.
From a veteran defender showing off his versatility to one playmaker seemingly falling down the depth chart, here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Day 4 of Steelers training camp.
Watt, capable of creating havoc as a pass rusher and blowing up run plays before they even get started, highlighted another aspect of his game that fans often forget: his pass coverage ability. Watt was able to intercept Aaron Rodgers as the outside linebacker dropped into pass coverage, wowing spectators and teammates alike.
Roman Wilson emerged as one of Rodgers' favorite targets early in training camp, but Metcalf's connection with the veteran quarterback was surging on Saturday. Metcalf was getting looks from Rodgers on short, intermediate, and deep passes throughout Day 4. If the two can continue to build chemistry over the next month, the rest of the league will have a big problem on its hands.
Allar continued to ride the hot hand and sling the rock on Day 4, turning plenty of heads with some huge throws. One such impressive pass was his massive back-shoulder completion to A.T. Perry. Yes, fans should temper expectations about the rookie third-rounder, but Allar has really stood out so far in Latrobe.
#look #veteran
From a veteran defender showing off his versatility to one playmaker seemingly falling down the depth chart, here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Day 4 of Steelers training camp.
Watt, capable of creating havoc as a pass rusher and blowing up run plays before they even get started, highlighted another aspect of his game that fans often forget: his pass coverage ability. Watt was able to intercept Aaron Rodgers as the outside linebacker dropped into pass coverage, wowing spectators and teammates alike.
Roman Wilson emerged as one of Rodgers' favorite targets early in training camp, but Metcalf's connection with the veteran quarterback was surging on Saturday. Metcalf was getting looks from Rodgers on short, intermediate, and deep passes throughout Day 4. If the two can continue to build chemistry over the next month, the rest of the league will have a big problem on its hands.
Allar continued to ride the hot hand and sling the rock on Day 4, turning plenty of heads with some huge throws. One such impressive pass was his massive back-shoulder completion to A.T. Perry. Yes, fans should temper expectations about the rookie third-rounder, but Allar has really stood out so far in Latrobe.
#look #veteran
3 months ago
LATROBE – Day Three of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp was unlike any Steelers practice I've covered in terms of its layout. It was an incredibly light day for the Steelers that featured players in caps and bucket hats rather than helmets as the team ran a walkthrough for the entire two hour practice.
The plays were ran at 50-60 percent speed, and it was a very energetic, laid back environment. So, with that as a prerequisite, there frankly wasn't much to take away from Day Three, but Joey Bray and I will both share the few takeaways we had from Friday morning's practice.
Germie Bernard took the field with the First-Team during practice, working largely from the slot while DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman were on the outside. Roman Wilson took some reps on the outside with the second team. This was by design, as head coach Mike McCarthy said ahead of practice that he would be looking to give Wilson some outside reps as to not pigeon hole him at one spot. – Jarrett Bailey
Throughout practice, Aaron Rodgers was under center a lot. This is something that Rodgers had stressed in his pre-training camp presser on Tuesday. He wants to be under center more this season and it looks like McCarthy is going to grant his wish and give him those opportunities this season. – Joey Bray
Mike McCarthy spent the majority of practice with the third and fourth teams coaching up Will Howard and Drew Allar. Howard is the guy McCarthy has arguably talked up the most this offseason, while Allar is the hand picked developmental quarterback. It's refreshing to see a head coach so involved with the development of his young quarterbacks. If anything, it shows that McCarthy is looking toward the future and wants to get every opportunity he can at these young guys. It would be much better for the Steelers long term if one of the guys on the roster ends up being their future franchise guy, and McCarthy knows that. Howard has much more to prove over the next few weeks of camp and preseason compared to Allar, but getting that increased one-on-one time with their new head coach is crucial. – Joey Bray
#steelers
The plays were ran at 50-60 percent speed, and it was a very energetic, laid back environment. So, with that as a prerequisite, there frankly wasn't much to take away from Day Three, but Joey Bray and I will both share the few takeaways we had from Friday morning's practice.
Germie Bernard took the field with the First-Team during practice, working largely from the slot while DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman were on the outside. Roman Wilson took some reps on the outside with the second team. This was by design, as head coach Mike McCarthy said ahead of practice that he would be looking to give Wilson some outside reps as to not pigeon hole him at one spot. – Jarrett Bailey
Throughout practice, Aaron Rodgers was under center a lot. This is something that Rodgers had stressed in his pre-training camp presser on Tuesday. He wants to be under center more this season and it looks like McCarthy is going to grant his wish and give him those opportunities this season. – Joey Bray
Mike McCarthy spent the majority of practice with the third and fourth teams coaching up Will Howard and Drew Allar. Howard is the guy McCarthy has arguably talked up the most this offseason, while Allar is the hand picked developmental quarterback. It's refreshing to see a head coach so involved with the development of his young quarterbacks. If anything, it shows that McCarthy is looking toward the future and wants to get every opportunity he can at these young guys. It would be much better for the Steelers long term if one of the guys on the roster ends up being their future franchise guy, and McCarthy knows that. Howard has much more to prove over the next few weeks of camp and preseason compared to Allar, but getting that increased one-on-one time with their new head coach is crucial. – Joey Bray
#steelers
3 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks have many great wide receivers that have played for the team in franchise history.
Seahawks greats Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett made countless big plays over the course of their careers in Seattle, while DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took the league by storm with their spectacular play and star power while on the team. Yet, only one of the franchise's greats has the most receiving yards in team history.
Let's take a look at who the Seahawks' all-time leading receiver is, as well as the other players that come close.
Hall of Famer Steve Largent sits alone as the Seahawks' all-time leader in receiving yards with 13,089 yards.
Largent played his entire 14-year NFL career with Seattle from 1976-89. He twice led the league in receiving yards, with 1,237 yards in 1979 and 1,287 yards in 1985.
#yards #largent #played
Seahawks greats Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett made countless big plays over the course of their careers in Seattle, while DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took the league by storm with their spectacular play and star power while on the team. Yet, only one of the franchise's greats has the most receiving yards in team history.
Let's take a look at who the Seahawks' all-time leading receiver is, as well as the other players that come close.
Hall of Famer Steve Largent sits alone as the Seahawks' all-time leader in receiving yards with 13,089 yards.
Largent played his entire 14-year NFL career with Seattle from 1976-89. He twice led the league in receiving yards, with 1,237 yards in 1979 and 1,287 yards in 1985.
#yards #largent #played
