Secondary’s versatility could come in handy for the injury-riddled Steelers defense (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Chase Claypool making extra time to work with Kenny Pickett; Diontae Johnson explains injury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise: If Kenny Pickett is going to play, the Steelers need to actually let him play (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers notes: 2 new options to consider for the offense and return game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Kenny Pickett quickly shows more tendency to run than Steelers QB predecessors (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Matt Canada will ‘tweak’ Steelers offense with Kenny Pickett, but no major changes (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers searching for right mix of healthy defensive players to face Josh Allen, Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Diontae Johnson, Mason Cole added to lengthening Steelers injury report (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Friday Football Footnotes: Von Miller dismisses Kenny Pickett’s ‘underdog’ quote; Bart Scott pans Steelers drafting Pickett (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
QB Pickett Dismisses Steelers Being Underdogs Against Bills (AP)
As Kenny Pickett prepares for Bills, here’s how Steelers’ previous first-year starters did in their debuts (CBS Sports)
Allen’s mobility chief concern for Steelers defense (KDKA-FM)
Von Miller tells Kenny Pickett to ‘stop it’ over underdog comments (KDKA-FM)
Two new names on injury report, secondary looks a little better (KDKA-FM)
Highsmith working hard to prove himself (Steelers.com)
‘I look at plays I could have made’ (Steelers.com)
Bills are talking about Minkah, Tomlin, Kenny and more (Steelers.com)
Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
BillsBeat - October 7, 2022
Steelers Set To Face Bills For 4th Consecutive Season
‘Key Matchup: Pickett versus Bills pass rush. Von Miller’s offseason addition has contributed to the Bills leading the AFC and being fifth overall with 13 sacks. It’s on Pickett to avoid third-and-longs and getting the ball out quickly to blunt Buffalo’s pressure.’
Bills without several key players at Thursday's practice
‘Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs), and tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring) were all on the field watching, but not taking part during the media-open portion of practice.’
WR Isaiah McKenzie still in concussion protocol but feels ready to play
‘”I’ve been myself all week. I have been fine with testing and all that, at practice today, so I feel great,” McKenzie said.’
Von Miller continues to push Beckham Jr. to Bills rumors
‘Gabe Davis has been dealing with an ankle injury, Jamison Crowder is out indefinitely with an ankle injury, and Isaiah McKenzie is in concussion protocol, so in come the Odell Beckham Jr. to Buffalo rumors.’
Bills adjustments dominating the second half
‘The Bills are outscoring opponents 63-7 after halftime this year.’
Bills Today | "You never see one without the other" - Dane Jackson and Damar Hamlin's Pittsburgh connection runs deep
‘”Damar’s like my little brother and he’s been ever since he was younger,” Jackson said. “We grew up on the same side of town, then we went to the same college, and now we’re playing on the same team in the Pro League. You can’t really ask for a better step to success than that and we treat it as such when we remind each other how blessed we are.”‘
BillsBeat - October 6, 2022
Bills safety Jordan Poyer's Player of Week nod a testament to deep preparation
‘“I think just his open line of dialogue with those guys in terms of like, ‘Hey, we need to be on the same page when we move, we need to be the same person when we move. If we’re showing a buzz look or two-high shell, never make it look the same,’ ” Allen said.’
Mark Gaughan: Stefon Diggs is Mr. Consistent, Mr. Indispensable and hotter than July
‘“I just be doing my job,” Diggs said. “I feel like my job as a receiver is to get open and catch the ball, but as a leader on this team, that’s my job. Try to get us going and try to bring positive energy and get my quarterback rolling because once he’s rolling, it’s hard to contain him. But it’s really early on. It’s the first quarter of the season … I’ll talk to you around game 17 here, we’ll talk again. I’ll see how I feel.”’
Bills injury updates: Tremaine Edmunds, Jordan Poyer not practicing Wednesday
‘Safety Jordan Poyer (ribs), linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring), wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), cornerback Christian Benford (hand), wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.’
Rod Watson: In the '80s, Common Council proved what strong stadium negotiators can do
‘It’s worth remembering that there would be no Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion today at Jefferson Avenue and Best Street – site of the old stadium, which also hosted the Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball team – without a core group of Common Council members using their clout to benefit the community.’
Buffalo Bills still face an injury crisis as they prepare for Steelers
‘Three of the players – edge rusher Von Miller, offensive guard Rodger Saffold and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones – were just on veteran rest days. But the rest of the list were players who either missed last week’s victory over the Ravens, or who sustained injuries in the game.’
Von Miller doing his best to recruit Odell Beckham Jr. to Buffalo Bills
‘“I talk to OBJ just about every week, checking in with him, keeping in touch with him,” Miller said. “He’s a vet in this league, he understands the way teams are built and I’m sure he looks at our team and I’m sure he can see himself fitting on our team.”’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs gives a lesson from Karate Kid to his frustrated fellow receiver
‘“At this time guys are gonna be banged up,” Diggs said. “I say it’s all about your approach … Do what you can. If you gotta go see Mr. Miyagi or do whatever you gotta do to get your body right … (It’s about) Having injuries and being able to muster up not only courage but that next man up mind set.”’
Bills’ Von Miller gives Odell Beckham Jr. update: ‘OBJ is going on tour’
‘“OBJ is going on tour now. He’s going to Giants practice facility, and the Saints, Tampa, and all that stuff, which you should,” Miller said. “I talk to him every week. I check in with him, keep in touch with him.”’