Tag: Chris Boswell

Steelers QB to replace Josh Allen in 2025 Pro Bowl Games

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is headed to the 2025 Pro Bowl, replacing Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen.

Russell Wilson, AKA ‘Mr. Unlimited,’ is on his way to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Wilson will replace Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, who pulled out of the contest with a wrist injury. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson also withdrew from the Pro Bowl Games, with New England Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye replacing him.

This will be Wilson’s 10th Pro Bowl selection, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ sixth player participating in the games, joining OG Isaac Seumalo, DT Cam Heyward, FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, K Chris Boswell, and ST Miles Killebrew.

Wilson may have finished the 2024 season cold, but his overall stats were solid given his limited playtime: 2,482 passing yards, 16 TDs, five INTs, and a 95.6 passer rating in just 11 games.

Fans can witness DangeRuss cook up something special for the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30th at 7:00 PM EST, as well as participate in Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games Championship on February 2nd at 3:00 PM EST.

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Steelers special teams ace added to Pro Bowl Games

Miles Killebrew has been named to the Pro Bowl for the second-straight year.

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced safety and special teams star Miles Killebrew had been added to the roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.

Killebrew replaces New England Patriot Brenden Schooler, who had to withdraw due to injury. This is the second-straight year Killebrew has been named to the Pro Bowl for his exceptional special teams play.

Killebrew joins teammates kicker Chris Boswell, outside linebacker T.J. Watt, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at the Pro Bowl Games. No members of the Steelers offense made the cut.

Three Pittsburgh Steelers make PFWA 2024 All-NFL team

Three Steelers—Chris Boswell, Cam Heyward, and T.J. Watt—earned spots on the PFWA’s 2024 All-NFL team after standout seasons.

The PFWA has selected its All-NFL team for the 2024 season, and three Pittsburgh Steelers have made this prestigious list: K Chris Boswell, DT Cam Heyward, and OLB T.J. Watt.

Boswell kicked an impressive 41 out of 44 field goals this season, including an incredible 13 out of 15 from 50+ yards out. His excellence was truly on display when considering that his only three missed field goals in 2024 came from terrible weather conditions, a 60+ yard attempt, and a block.

Heyward truly turned back the clock in 2024, proving not only that age is just a number but that he is arguably the greatest defensive tackle in the NFL. At 35 years old, Heyward became the first defensive lineman since 2017 to record 10+ tackles for loss and 10+ pass breakups in the same season.

Despite his struggles toward the end of the season, Watt remains one of the greatest defenders the NFL has ever seen. His six forced fumbles led all defenders in 2024, and he also accumulated 11.5 sacks this season.

All three elite Steelers will aim to help their team finally achieve the coveted playoff win in 2025 that has eluded them for far too long.

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Top photos from Ravens 28-14 win over the Steelers in AFC Wild Card game

Top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in AFC Wild Card game

The Ravens are peaking at the right time and look like the most complete team in the AFC after a 28-14 win over the rival Steelers on Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore will now wait for Sunday afternoon’s conclusion of the Buffalo Bills’ matchup against the Denver Broncos. If the Bills win, the Ravens will travel to Buffalo, while a Broncos win will see John Harbaugh’s team host the Houston Texans next week.

Here are the top photos from the win.

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Ravens advance to AFC Divisional Round with 28-14 win over Steelers

Baltimore Ravens advance to AFC Divisional Round with 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Wild Card game

The journey isn’t complete, but the Ravens avoided embarrassment and moved onto the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs with a convincing 28-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was 16-21 passing for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and a 132.0 rating. Jackson rushed 15 times for 81 yards, while Derrick Henry carried the night, logging 186 yards on 26 rushing attempts and two touchdowns.

Baltimore’s defense held Pittsburgh to 280 yards of offense, with just 29 yards rushing on the ground. Najee Harris finished with six carries for 17 yards, and Jaylen Warren had two for six yards on the night. The Steelers had the football for just 20:27.

Baltimore will now wait for the conclusion of the Buffalo Bills matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon.

If the Bills win on Sunday, the Ravens will travel to Buffalo, while a Broncos win will see John Harbaugh’s team host the Houston Texans next week.

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Sights and sounds from first half as Ravens hold a 21-0 lead over Steelers in AFC Wild Card game

Sights and sounds from first half as Ravens hold a 21-0 lead over Steelers in AFC Wild Card game

Like a Samantha Pollino Broadway Performance, the Ravens were flawless in the first half and looked like a Super Bowl favorite, jumping out to an early 14-0 lead.

After holding Pittsburgh to a three and out, Baltimore navigated a 13-play, 95-yard drive that ate almost 8 minutes of clock to put the Ravens on the board, 7-0. The Ravens dominated offensively and ended the first half with a 21-0 lead.

Here are sights and sounds from the first half.

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Giants produce multiple First-Team All-Pros … for other teams

The New York Giants didn’t land a single player on the 2024 AP All-Pro Team but three of their former players were named First-Team All-Pro.

The Associated Press officially announced their 2024 All-Pro Teams on Friday and to no surprise, the New York Giants were not represented.

Even nose tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Giants’ best player, was snubbed after missing the final month of the season with a dislocated elbow.

In total, four Giants received votes: Lawrence (24), wide receiver Malik Nabers (12), return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6), and long-snapper Casey Kreiter (1).

If that weren’t sour enough, general manager Joe Schoen ended up with some egg on his face as running back Saquon Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney, two players he let walk via free agency, were named First-Team All-Pro.

Ironically, co-owner John Mara cited Schoen’s work in free agency as one of the reasons he and head coach Brian Daboll were retained.

“I thought we had a really good free agency period,” Mara told reporters earlier this week. “I thought the free agents we brought in, including Brian Burns, were really a big plus. I think the staff that he’s assembled around him and the process that we go through now and the information that we have in making personnel decisions is better than I’ve ever seen it before.”

The problem with that line of thinking is that the Giants’ roster got worse while former players Schoen undervalued not only had success elsewhere, but helped lead those teams (Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers) to the playoffs en route to First-Team All-Pro honors.

A third former Giant, kicker Chris Boswell, was also named a First-Team All-Pro. That one can’t be blamed on Schoen, however. Boswell was let go in 2015 under then-general manager Jerry Reese.

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3 Pittsburgh Steelers earn AP All-Pro Honors

Three Pittsburgh Steelers earned well-deserved recognition from the Associated Press when its All-Pro team was announced on Jan. 10

Three Pittsburgh Steelers earned well-deserved recognition from the Associated Press when its All-Pro team was announced on Jan. 10, showcasing their elite contributions to the Black and Gold.

Chris Boswell landed on the first-team All-Pro, cementing his status as one of the NFL’s most reliable specialists. Boswell’s consistent ability to deliver under pressure was critical in tight games, proving why he’s affectionately nicknamed “The Wizard of Boz.”

T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward earned second-team All-Pro honors, demonstrating their dominance on the defensive side. Watt, a perennial force, showed why he’s a former Defensive Player of the Year, wreaking havoc on quarterbacks and fueling the Steelers’ pass rush. Heyward, the heart and soul of the defensive line, continued his tradition of excellence with relentless energy and leadership in the trenches.

These honors are a testament to the Steelers’ commitment to excellence and their Watt, Heyward and Boswell’s pivotal roles in the team’s success.

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Steelers K Chris Boswell added to Wild-Card injury report

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell popped up on the team’s injury report on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defender Cam Heyward has been suffering from the flu for the past week, which appears to have spread.

On Wednesday, Chris Boswell popped up on Pittsburgh’s injury report with an illness. Heyward still has not practiced this week.

While you and I can barely lift our heads when we’re sick, the three-time All-Pro defensive tackle had three defended passes, a tackle and a hurry in Pittsburgh’s Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Heyward, who has eight sacks on the season, is expected to play this week. I’d imagine wild horses couldn’t keep Boswell away, either.

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Steelers land 2 on NFLPA All-Pro team

Special teams dominated the Steelers picks for the NFLPA All-Pro Team.

The NFL Players Association released their All-Pro Team on Wednesday. This is the All-Pro squad voted on by the players themselves. The Pittsburgh landed two on the team but probably not the guys you might be expecting.

The NFLPA didn’t include defensive tackle Cameron Heyward or EDGE defender T.J. Watt. Instead, it was the Steelers special teams that took center stage with kicker Chris Boswell, and special teams ace Miles Killebrew getting the nod.

Boswell led the NFL in scoring this season. Boswell finished with 158 points or an average of 9.3 points per game. As a team the Steelers averaged 22.4 points per game. Boswell went 41-for-44 on field goal tries this season and was a perfect 35-for-35 on his extra points.

Killebrew is listed as a safety but makes his money on coverage teams. He’s one of the best kick blockers in the NFL and a team captain.

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