‘White suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the Bills’ win over the New Orleans Saints last Thanksgiving. Early in training camp, the former All-Pro cornerback was seen off to the side rehabbing his injured knee with athletic trainers. But over the past several weeks, he has disappeared from the practice field and remains out — at least for now.’
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Steelers prep for another meeting with ‘alien’ Von Miller
‘“We talk about his talents often, but this guy’s a scientist. He works at his craft. He encourages and trains others to do so that are like him. … I’ve got a lot of respect for him.”’
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Welcome to the league: Kenny Pickett’s first career start comes against Super Bowl contender Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Joe Starkey: Steelers might stink, but please don’t give them the ‘rebuilding’ excuse (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers notes: 2 new options to consider for the offense and return game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise’s mailbag: Does T.J. Watt’s injury give Mike Tomlin a legitimate excuse? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Confident Kenny Pickett ready for challenge of facing first-place Bills in first NFL start (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers prep for another meeting with ‘alien’ Von Miller (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick, Terrell Edmunds miss practice as Steelers start to prep for Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers rookie WR Calvin Austin returns to practice, opening 21-day window to return to games (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
First Call: Chase Claypool floated as a trade target in Buffalo; Steelers set to face NFL’s toughest remaining schedule (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
U mad, bro?: Steelers, Penguins fans take swings at Mitch Trubisky, Mike Tomlin, Mike Sullivan, Prime Video (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Kenny Pickett’s charge to become Steelers’ franchise QB begins vs. Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Mitch Trubisky played it safe; Kenny Pickett will just play (Harrisburg Patriot News)
What’s on Kenny Pickett’s playlist? Looks like Steelers QB has turned to ‘Hardo’ to get hyped for Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
QB Kenny Pickett, Steelers begin work to get on ‘same page’ (ESPN)
Kenny Pickett says Steelers don’t see themselves as underdogs for Sunday’s game vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Steelers’ Calvin Austin III returns to practice; team has 21 days to activate rookie WR on 53-man roster (CBS Sports)
Steelers biggest underdogs they’ve been since 1970 merger for Week 5 game against Bills, per report (CBS Sports)
Wednesday Warning: The Steelers, the three Chinese curses, and the Pickett-led offense (KDKA-TV)
Steelers Injury Updates: Witherspoon Out, 4 D Starters Limited (WPXI-TV)
Pickett believes he, Steelers can succeed in Buffalo (KDKA-FM)
Pickett inherits hardest remaining schedule in NFL (KDKA-FM)
Pitt coaches recall Kenny Pickett from the beginning (KDKA-FM)
Rookie WR Calvin Austin III returns to practice (KDKA-FM)
Steelers injury report-entire secondary on injured list (KDKA-FM)
Pickett confident, ready for first-career start (Steelers.com)
Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Asked and Answered: Oct. 6 (Steelers.com)
Poyer Plays Key Role In Bills' Injury-Filled Secondary
‘“I enjoy playing this game,” Poyer said. “This is my sixth year in the system. I enjoy the guys that I’m playing with, I enjoy the coaches that are coaching me and I really feel like every time I step out on the field I’m able to play free. I’m able to just be myself and it’s allowed me to have this success so far. I just want to keep helping this team win football games.”’
Bills Release Veteran Wide Receiver Tavon Austin, per Report
‘He has spent the last few years bouncing around the league from team to team. Austin was drafted No. 8 in the 2013 draft by the then St. Louis Rams and spent five years with the team, including two when they became the Los Angeles Rams.’
Bills start week with lengthy injury report
‘For the Bills, seven players did not practice on Wednesday with injury-related issues. This includes middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who is dealing with a hamstring, as well as safety Jordan Poyer, who injured his ribs in Sunday’s 23-20 come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Ravens.’
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Poyer was a big part of the comeback win. He had two interceptions in the fourth quarter, one of which came with around four minutes left when the score was tied 20-20. Poyer intercepted a pass in the end zone that would have given the Ravens the lead.’
‘This disease takes so much, but don’t give it your hope’: Bills player talks about cancer fight, importance of early detection
‘“Thankfully, I was in Houston and MD Anderson is a very well-known cancer hospital, and they took me right there and we got it going,” he said. “But as far as everybody else goes, if you’re not feeling right and you’re not feeling there, or mammograms, staying on top of that, those are the things that really save lives and help you get out ahead of the fight and give you the best chance at beating this thing.”’
Poyer named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Both of Poyer’s picks came in the fourth quarter. The first came on a ball that was deflected at the line of scrimmage and bounded into the air. The second came when Poyer sprinted across the end zone to intercept Jackson’s throw for Devin Duvernay on fourth-and-goal at the Bills’ 2 with 4 minutes to play.’
Jordan Poyer named AFC defensive player of the week
‘Poyer now has four interceptions on the season. After missing the Miami game due to injuiry, Poyer becomes the first Bills player to have four interceptions in his first three games of a season since Henry Jones did it during the heart of the Super Bowl era back in 1992.’
Steelers QB will be up against familiar faces in Bills secondary
‘Jackson and Pickett played for the Panthers together for three years from 2017-2019.’
Bills players share respect for Steelers rookie QB Pickett
‘Three Bills players either played with or against Pickett during his days at the University of Pittsburgh, and they all said the same thing about him Wednesday.’
Steelers coach gushes about Von Miller ahead of matchup with heavily favored Bills
‘”Some guys are aliens visiting from another planet, you know, and that’s just the reality of it,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Miller. “In the National Football League, you’ve got to respect all these guys, right? They’re all freaky. But some guys are even freaky in our setting, and he’s just one of those guys. He needs no endorsement from me. His resume is his resume. Kudos to Von Miller. Tip of the cap to Von Miller.”‘
Poyer named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Poyer had two interceptions in the fourth quarter, along with six tackles and three passes defensed on the afternoon, as the Bills rallied from a 20-3 deficit to beat the Ravens 23-20.’
Two Picks Against Ravens Gives Jordan Poyer AFC Defensive Player of Week
‘It’s the first time in his 9+ year career Poyer takes home the honor. It comes a season after DE Greg Rousseau was recognized as such after Buffalo’s Week 5 win over the Chiefs.’