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Steelers fined $33k for infactions during Week 12 loss to Browns

Two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers were fined for infractions from the Week 12 loss to Cleveland Browns, none named George Pickens.

Two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers were fined for infractions from the Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns — and none are named George Pickens.

It was speculated that Pickens would face a fine for fighting after Russell Wilson’s failed Hail Mary attempt. Instead, it was two defenders: Cornerback Donte Jackson and safety Damontae Kazee.

According to NFL Football Operations, Jackson was hit with a hefty $22,511 fine for using his helmet to tackle Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy in the fourth quarter. Kazee was fined $11,255 for a late hit midway through the first quarter.

Similarly, Browns safety Grant Delpit and linebacker Jordan Hicks were fined $11,255 and $10,378 for fourth-quarter infractions. Delpit’s unsportsmanlike conduct came from taunting Pickens, while Hicks’ was for roughing (body weight) Wilson.

The NFL has fined Pickens three times this season for a total of $37,344: Two came against the Dallas Cowboys when he wrote an expletive on his eye black and pulled down cornerback Jourdan Lewis by the facemask late in the game. A third came after Week 10 against the Commanders for unnecessary roughness (facemask).

Who gets money from NFL fines collected?

NFL compliance officers and league assistants review game film for potential rule violations after each Monday, and players are notified of the decision. Findings are made public on Saturday afternoon.

According to NFL operations, “fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”

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Steelers vs. Bengals injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 13

All the latest updates and news on the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report ahead of a Week 13 game vs. Cincinnati Bengals.

After falling to the Cleveland Browns last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers are midway through a four-game stretch of critical divisional matchups.

Pittsburgh finished preparation for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on the positive side from a health standpoint.

Here’s a look at the final injury and practice participation report of Bengals week:

Steelers injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
CB Cory Trice Jr.	hamstring	FP	LP	LP	Out
LB Alex Highsmith	ankle	DNP	LP	LP	Doubtful
DT Montravius Adams	knee	FP	LP	LP	Out
G Isaac Seumalo	NIR	DNP	FP	FP	–
DT Cameron Heyward	NIR	DNP	DNP	FP	–
DT Larry Ogunjobi	NIR	LP	FP	FP	–
S Damontae Kazee	illness	–	DNP	FP	–
DT Keeanu Benton	hip	–	LP	FP	–

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

Bengals injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
LB Joe Bachie	hip	LP	LP	FP	–
OT Orlando Brown Jr.	fibula	LP	LP	FP	Questionable
QB Joe Burrow	wrist	FP	FP	FP	–
WR Tee Higgins	NIR	LP	LP	LP	–
DT B.J. Hill	NIR	LP	FP	FP	–
WR Charlie Jones	groin	LP	LP	DNP	Doubtful
DT Amarius Mims	ankle	LP	LP	FP	–
DT Sheldon Rankins	illness	DNP	DNP	DNP	Questionable
LB Logan Wilson	knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

Alex Highsmith injury update

Alex Highsmith (ankle) is inching closer to returning to the field. While he’s out vs. the Bengals, Highsmith practiced for the first time this week since sustaining the injury in the Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders.

Keeanu Benton injury update

After leaving Wednesday’s practice with a hip injury, Keeanu Benton appears good to go after participating fully on Friday. They’ll need him at 100% to defend running back Chase Brown, who’s racked up 248 rushing yards this month.

Cory Trice injury update

Cory Trice’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve started on Nov. 14 and expires on Dec. 5. If he’s not activated by Thursday, he’ll miss the rest of the season for the second consecutive year. Trice hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 3 L.A. Chargers contest.

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Steelers OC honest in his comments about UNC coaching job

The Steelers could lose their offensive coordinator at the end of the season.

After struggling as an NFL head coach with the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith has found his way again as the offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, his tenure with the Steelers could be short-lived as Smith has been named as one of the coaches the University of North Carolina is interested in as their new head coach for the 2025 season.

It only makes sense as UNC is Smith’s alma mater. Smith addressed the rumors and situation and was candid about his feelings on the idea of returning to UNC as the head coach and where things stand.

“Obviously, that’s my alma mater,” Smith said. “That’s not something I’ve thought about. I know in today’s media things can blow up out of control. The reality is they reached out with a preliminary call. I appreciate it and love that place, but that’s not my focus. I have one of the best jobs in football right now.”

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Steelers’ quarterback quandary: Grading Russell Wilson and Justin Fields

Pro Football Network grades Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields ahead of Week 12 Cleveland Browns matchup.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback quandary ended when Russell Wilson was medically cleared from an offseason calf injury. Justin Fields reverted to Wilson’s backup and debuted his limited package in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Both players bring unique strengths and weaknesses to the table, but the jury is still out on whether this was the right call.

Ben Rolfe at Pro Football Network recently broke it down like this:

13) Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
Grade: C+

Russell Wilson is the poster child for why we set a 100-pass attempt minimum for these rankings. A week ago, he would have ranked inside the top five in these rankings, but his fourth start saw him plummet down the rankings after he ranked 26th on the week.

Wilson has been good when able to operate from a clean pocket this season, ranking eighth, but ranks 28th when he has to make plays under pressure. Prior to this week, choosing Wilson as the starter over Fields looked like a wise decision, but that is less decisive after the game against the Baltimore Ravens

14) Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
Grade: C+

It was a brave call from the Pittsburgh Steelers to bench Justin Fields after a 4-2 start to the season. Fields was having his career-best season in Pittsburgh, but the bar was low, and the numbers do not suggest he should have unquestioningly remained the starting QB.

There was a lot of promise about what Fields was doing, including ranking 10th when throwing under pressure and converting on third down. He wasn’t particularly performing badly at anything other than nYPA, which was ranked 25th at 6.1.

Fields was not hurting the Steelers and is a fine fill-in starter, but Wilson still offers Pittsburgh a slight advantage in the passing game.

The Steelers need long-term stability under center, something they have not had since the Ben Roethlisberger era. While Wilson’s ceiling is enticing, his inconsistency draws uncertainty. Fields is much younger, still developing and offers a spark with his athleticism.

Pittsburgh’s quarterback quandary will be most interesting to monitor early in the offseason, as both Wilson and Fields’ contracts expire at the beginning of the new NFL league year in March.

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Steelers’ playoff scenarios and chances entering TNF game vs Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers NFL playoff picture comes more into focus with each game played, starting with Week 12 vs the Cleveland Browns.

The 2024 NFL season has been a wild ride for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not many predicted Pittsburgh to sit pretty at 8-2 beyond the halfway mark, let alone as legit contenders to take the AFC North crown.

The playoff picture comes more into focus with each game played, starting tonight when the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns.

Here’s a review of the Steelers’ playoff odds and scenarios:

Can the Steelers make the playoffs?

Heck yes, the Steelers can make the playoffs. They’ve only missed that opportunity six times in 17 seasons under head coach Mike Tomlin. Unfortunately, for as many times as they’ve been there, they haven’t made it beyond the first round since 2016.

According to Jason Katz of Pro Football Network, Pittsburgh has a 97.1% chance to make the playoffs.

Here’s what the seeding looks like after Week 11:

9.7% chance for the No. 1 seed
30.9% chance for the No. 2 seed
25.4% chance for the No. 3 seed
3.0% chance for the No. 4 seed
15.3% chance for the No. 5 seed
9.1% chance for the No. 6 seed
3.7% chance for the No. 7 seed

Can the Steelers win the AFC North?

Whether the Steelers can take the AFC North crown remains muddled, given there are still five more division games to be played and the Ravens — and, technically, even Bengals — are still in the hunt.

Current AFC North Standings

1.) Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2)
2.) Baltimore Ravens (7-4)
3.) Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)
4.) Cleveland Browns (2-8)

Steelers’ Super Bowl chances after Week 11

Only those in Steelers Nation wearing Black and Gold colored glasses think the Steelers will actually make it to the Super Bowl. They’re winning but not dazzling defenses by any stretch of the imagination.

The PFN Playoff Predictor projects the Steelers have a 3.0% chance of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans in February.

Steelers remaining 2024 NFL schedule

Pittsburgh’s path to taking the North won’t be easy. Their remaining schedule is fraught with division games, the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and the 8-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

Week 12: Thurs., Nov. 21: @ Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m.
Week 13: Sun., Dec. 1: @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.
Week 14: Sun., Dec. 8: vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.
Week 15: Sun., Dec. 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m.
Week 16: Sat., Dec. 21: @ Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m.
Week 17: Wed., Dec. 25: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 18: Sun., Jan. 5: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, TBD

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Steelers vs Browns injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 12

All the latest updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report, including T.J. Watt, ahead of Week 12 game vs the Cleveland Browns.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ (8-2) second divisional matchup of the season is the highly-anticipated brawl with the Cleveland Browns (2-8).

The Steelers are riding a five-game win streak (NFL second-best to Bills) and will fight tooth-and-nail to extend it by another at Huntington Bank Field on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the final injury and practice participation report of Browns week:

Steelers injury report

Player	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Game status
RB Najee Harris	NIR	FP	FP
CB Cory Trice Jr.**	hamstring	FP	FP	out
LB Alex Highsmith	ankle	DNP	DNP	out
OL Isaac Seumalo	NIR	DNP	DNP
TE MyCole Pruitt	NIR/knee	FP	FP
LB T.J. Watt	NIR	FP	FP
DT Cameron Heyward	NIR	DNP	DNP
DT Larry Ogunjobi	NIR	DNP	DNP

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

Browns injury report

Player	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Game status
G Joel Bitonio	pectoral	LP	FP
LB Jordan Hicks	elbow, triceps	FP	FP
DT Maurice Hurst	shoulder	FP	FP
WR Jerry Jeudy	knee	FP	FP
WR Elijah Moore	shoulder	LP	FP
DE Myles Garrett	hip	DNP	LP
TE David Njoku	knee	LP	FP
CB Greg Newsome	shoulder	LP	FP
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson	finger	FP	FP
TE Geoff Swaim	concussion	DNP	DNP	out
CB Denzel Ward	ribs, ankle	LP	FP
T Jedrick Wills	knee	DNP	LP	out

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

T.J. Watt injury update

No injury exists to update for T.J. Watt, thankfully — he was among the players who earned a rest day on Tuesday but was back at practice on Wednesday. The heart always stops for a split second when names like Watt and Cameron Heyward show up.

Alex Highsmith injury update

While there was a glimmer of hope that Alex Highsmith (ankle) might be ready for the Thursday Night Football contest, he’s been ruled out. Highsmith sustained the injury in the Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders.

Cory Trice injury update

Cory Trice’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve started Nov. 15. He remains on injured reserve and must be activated to the active roster within the next two weeks or be sidelined for the season — but it won’t happen this week, as he’s been ruled out for tomorrow night’s contest. Trice hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 3 L.A. Chargers contest.

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Steelers vs Browns injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 12

All the latest updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report, including T.J. Watt, ahead of Week 12 game vs the Cleveland Browns.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ (8-2) second divisional matchup of the season is the highly-anticipated brawl with the Cleveland Browns (2-8).

The Steelers are riding a five-game win streak (NFL second-best to Bills) and will fight tooth-and-nail to extend it by another at Huntington Bank Field on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the first injury and practice participation report of Browns week:

Steelers injury report

Player	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Game status
RB Najee Harris	NIR	FP
CB Cory Trice Jr.**	hamstring	FP
LB Alex Highsmith	ankle	DNP
OL Isaac Seumalo	NIR	DNP
TE MyCole Pruitt	NIR/knee	FP
LB T.J. Watt	NIR	FP
DT Cameron Heyward	NIR	DNP
DT Larry Ogunjobi	NIR	DNP

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

Browns injury report

Player	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Game status
G Joel Bitonio	pectoral	LP
LB Jordan Hicks	elbow, triceps	FP
DT Maurice Hurst	shoulder	FP
WR Jerry Jeudy	knee	FP
T Dawand Jones	leg	DNP
WR Elijah Moore	shoulder	LP
DE Myles Garrett	hip	DNP
TE David Njoku	knee	LP
CB Greg Newsome	shoulder	LP
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson	finger	FP
TE Geoff Swaim	concussion	DNP
CB Denzel Ward	ribs, ankle	LP
T Jedrick Wills	knee	DNP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

T.J. Watt injury update

No injury exists to update for T.J. Watt, thankfully — he was among the players who earned a rest day. The heart always stops for a split second when names like Watt and Cameron Heyward show up.

Alex Highsmith injury update

While there was a glimmer of hope that Alex Highsmith (ankle) might be ready for the Thursday Night Football contest, he’s still not practicing. Highsmith sustained the injury in the Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders.

Cory Trice injury update

Cory Trice’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve started Nov. 15. He remains on injured reserve and must be activated to the active roster within the next two weeks or be sidelined for the season. Trice hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 3 L.A. Chargers contest.

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Steelers vs Ravens injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 11

All the latest updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report, including Jaylen Warren, ahead of Week 11 game vs the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ (7-2) first divisional matchup of the season is the highly-anticipated brawl with the Baltimore Ravens (7-3).

Pittsburgh and Baltimore are riding win streaks and will fight tooth-and-nail to extend it by another at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.

Here’s a look at the final injury and practice participation report:

Steelers injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
WR Van Jefferson	quadricep	DNP	LP	FP	–
RB Najee Harris	ankle	DNP	FP	FP	–
RB Jaylen Warren	back	–	DNP	LP	questionable
CB Donte Jackson	hamstring	DNP	LP	FP	–
CB C.J. Henderson	neck	–	LP	DNP	out
LB Nick Herbig	hamstring	FP	FP	FP	–
LB Alex Highsmith	ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	out
OL Isaac Seuamlo	NIR	DNP	FP	FP	–
TE MyCole Pruitt	knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	doubtful
DT Cameron Heyward	NIR	DNP	DNP	FP	–
** CB Cory Trice Jr.	hamstring	–	FP	FP	questionable

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Ravens injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
QB Lamar Jackson	NIR/knee	–	LP	FP	–
DT Travis Jones	ankle	–	LP	LP	questionable
CB Arthur Maulet	calf	–	LP	DNP	out
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis	knee	FP	FP	DNP	–
S Kyle Hamilton	ankle	DNP	LP	FP	–
TE Isaiah Likely	hamstring	LP	FP	FP	–
DB Brent Urban	concussion	FP	FP	FP	–
OLB Kyle Van Noy	illness	DNP	FP	FP	–

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Najee Harris injury update

Pittsburgh’s leading rusher sustained an ankle injury late in its win over Washington on Sunday. He came back into the game, so the injury is not expected to be serious. Harris was a full practice participant on Thursday and Friday.

Jaylen Warren injury update

After sitting out on Thursday, Warren (back) took limited reps in Friday’s practice. With Najee Harris and Cordarrelle Patterson back at it, there’s no reason to risk further injury to Warren, as they need him more down the stretch. He’s questionable to suit up versus the Ravens.

Cory Trice injury update

Trice (hamstring) has been battling injuries all season, but his 21-day window to return from injured reserve started Friday.

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Will Jaylen Warren play this week? Injury updates for Steelers RB

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is dealing with a back injury. Here are the latest updates.

A few new names, including running back Jaylen Warren, popped up on Pittsburgh Steelers injury report on Thursday that could impact their critical brawl with the Baltimore Ravens.

Warren, 26, is coming off his best game of the year in Pittsburgh’s win over the Washington Commanders with 14 carries for 66 yards and a pair of receptions for 29 yards. Unfortunately, he had what was a tone-changing fumble at the goal line.

A knee injury sidelined Warren for two games earlier this season. We’ll see if he can practice tomorrow; otherwise, his status for the critical brawl with Baltimore will be in jeopardy.

Jaylen Warren injury update

Warren was a full participant on Wednesday, so his addition is something to monitor. Najee Harris (ankle), who did not practice on Wednesday, returned to full participation on Thursday.

How long will Jaylen Warren be out?

Back injuries are no joke and, depending on severity, could be a concern. Given the injury is new, no official information is available on how long Warren could be out.

Steelers running back depth chart

Warren is second on Pittsburgh’s depth chart, and should he be sidelined, those duties would fall to Cordarrelle Patterson. The Steelers will likely elevate one of two practice squad backs, Aaron Shampklin or Jonathan Ward.

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Steelers vs Ravens injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 11

All the latest updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report, including Jaylen Warren, ahead of Week 11 game vs the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ (7-2) first divisional matchup of the season is the highly-anticipated brawl with the Baltimore Ravens (7-3).

Pittsburgh and Baltimore are riding win streaks and will fight tooth-and-nail to extend it by another at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.

Here’s a look at the latest full injury and practice participation report:

Steelers injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
WR Van Jefferson	quadricep	DNP	LP
RB Najee Harris	ankle	DNP	FP
RB Jaylen Warren	back	–	DNP
CB Donte Jackson	hamstring	DNP	LP
CB C.J. Henderson	neck	–	LP
LB Nick Herbig	hamstring	FP	FP
LB Alex Highsmith	ankle	DNP	DNP		Out
OL Isaac Seuamlo	NIR	DNP	FP
TE MyCole Pruitt	knee	DNP	DNP
DT Cameron Heyward	NIR	DNP	DNP

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Ravens injury report

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game status
QB Lamar Jackson	NIR/knee	–	LP
DT Travis Jones	ankle	–	LP
CB Arthur Maulet	calf	–	LP
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis	knee	FP	FP
S Kyle Hamilton	ankle	DNP	LP
TE Isaiah Likely	hamstring	LP	FP
DB Brent Urban	concussion	FP	FP
OLB Kyle Van Noy	illness	DNP	FP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Najee Harris injury update

Jaylen Warren injury update

Warren (back) was a full participant on Wednesday, so his addition to the injury report is something to monitor.

Alex Highsmith injury update

Highsmith has been battling injury all season long. After missing three games with a groin injury earlier this year, the linebacker now has a low ankle sprain. Mike Tomlin characterized the injury as week-to-week.

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