Tag: Isaac Seumalo

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 lineman added to Pro Bowl Games roster

Seumalo was the Steelers most consistent offensive lineman other than Zach Frazier last season.

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that starting left guard Isaac Seumalo has been added to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games roster. Seumalo replaces Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith. Smith and the Chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl.

Seumalo started 13 games for the Steelers in 2024 and was one of the best and most consistent linemen on the team for much of the season. Pro Football Focus graded out Seumalo at 67.7 for the year overall. He played 468 passing snaps and allowed two sacks. Seumalo played a total of 826 snaps and was called for five penalties.

This is Seumalo’s first time being named to the Pro Bowl in his eight-year NFL career.

Isaac Seumalo has been named to the 2025 #ProBowlGames 💪

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Russell Wilson gifts exorbitant Christmas presents to offensive linemen

Russell Wilson celebrates Christmas in style, gifting his offensive linemen lavish presents that showcase his generosity and leadership.

It is safe to say Russell Wilson is trying to keep his offensive linemen in high spirits, as the former Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback has gifted his offensive line impressively lavish Christmas gifts.

‘Tis the season to be spending, as Wilson gifted a $10,000 Airbnb gift card, a Black and Gold Louis Vuitton duffle bag, a bottle of his wife Ciara’s Ten To One Rum, and custom Steelers-inspired shoes from his Good Man Brand to the entirety of his offensive line.

For context on how far Wilson went for his o-line this Christmas, Bengals QB Joe Burrow took a cheaper approach: Japanese katanas for his offensive line. It appears the difference in generosity is quite grand in the AFC North, as Wilson spared no expense for the big men up front.

LT Dan Moore Jr., LG Isaac Seumalo, C Zach Frazier, RG Mason McCormick, and RT Broderick Jones will aim to reward Wilson’s generosity with an impressive display of strength in both pass protection and run blocking against the Kansas City Chiefs—in one of Week 17’s Christmas Day matchups at 1:00 PM EST.

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Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 17-13 lead over Steelers

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 17-13 lead over Steelers

Philadelphia established its passing game and was dominant on defense, but the scoreboard tells a different story as the Eagles hold just a 17-13 lead over Pittsburgh after one half.

Vic Fangio’s defense held the Steelers to just 80 yards of offense on 30 plays in the first half, but two costly Eagles turnovers and two Chris Boswell field goals have Mike Tomlin’s team within four.

With the second half set to begin, we’re looking at sights and sounds from the first half.

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Steelers injury update: Starting guard non-committal on status vs Cowboys

Isaac Seumalo isn’t sure if he’s playing Sunday night or not against the Cowboys.

Last week the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line was dealt a serious blow when starting guard James Daniels was lost for the season with a torn Achilles. However, the hope was this week the team would get fellow starting guard Isaac Seumalo back after missing the first four games of the season to help bolster the offensive line against the Dallas Cowboys.

But when Seumalo spoke to the media on Friday, he wasn’t ready to declare himself playing this Sunday and instead left it up to head coach Mike Tomlin to make that call.

“Yeah, I feel pretty good,” Seumalo said. “I’ll let Coach Tomlin decide on that, but I felt good the past couple days.”

This doesn’t sound like a guy who is 100 percent and ready to roll. Seumalo has been dealing with a pectoral injury and it isn’t the type of injury you rush back from. We won’t be at all surprised if Tomlin opts to give him one more week of rest.

This would mean that rookie Mason McCormick would slide over from the left to the right to replace Daniels and Spencer Anderson would plug into Seumalo’s starting spot at left guard.

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Isaac Seumalo’s return would lift Steelers offense

Isaac Seumalo could make his return in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, but how does this truly impact Pittsburgh’s inconsistent offense?

It is no secret that through the first two weeks, including their first-half performance in Week 4, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense looked lethargic. Key pieces of the offensive line struggled with run blocking, were undisciplined with penalties and at times even appeared to give up on plays.

What they seem to be missing is a true leader on the offensive line — and that leader is Isaac Seumalo.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is hopeful that Seumalo will make his comeback against the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night in Week 5.

Seumalo’s expertise lies in consistency and discipline. He has been playing at a high level for the past couple of seasons, and he has a wealth of postseason experience, having played in two Super Bowls with the Philadelphia Eagles.

With the Steelers’ offensive line losing three starters to season-ending injuries, they need Seumalo’s leadership and presence to help mold the identity of the offense.

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Steelers have ‘real shot’ to get key offensive lineman back for Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo could be back in action for Dallas Cowboys matchup.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offensive line has been decimated by injuries since Week 1, but they could get a key contributor back just in time to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Right guard Isaac Seumalo, who’s missed the first four games of the season with a pectoral strain, is getting closer to returning to the lineup.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had this to say in Tuesday’s press conference about the veteran lineman:

I’m excited about the potential of having Isaac back in the offensive line, especially given some of the attrition that’s happened there in recent weeks. He was close last week. I think it’s reasonable to assume that he’s got a real shot to make it this time around.

Three O-line starters are done for the season: Center Nate Herbig (torn rotator cuff), tackle Troy Fautanu (knee) and left guard James Daniels (knee).

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Colts missing 6 starters versus the Steelers

The Colts defense is thin versus the Steelers this week.

It is only Week Four of the NFL regular season but the Indianapolis Colts are already pushing their depth to the limits, especially on defense. When the Colts square off with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, they will do it without six starters, five of which are on defense.

In looking at the Colts defenders that are out, it’s clear the Indianapolis defensive line is the spot for the Steelers to attack. Pittsburgh’s rushing attack is still getting up to speed and a hobbled defensive front might be the boost running back Najee Harris needs.

Here is a full rundown of the Colts starters out this week versus the Steelers.

*C Ryan Kelly (neck)

*CB Kenny Moore II (hip)

*DE Kwity Paye (quad)

*DT DeForest Buckner (ankle)

*CB JuJu Brents (knee)

*DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles)

The only Steelers starter out for this week is guard Isaac Seumalo. He is being replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Mason McCormick.

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Steelers add second rookie to starting offensive line vs Colts

Mason McCormick gets the start at left tackle tis week.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week Four, they will do so with two rookies on the offensive line. According to Steelers beat reporter Gerry Dulac, guard Mason McCormick will get the start at left guard over Spencer Anderson.

McCormick replaced Anderson in the lineup last week against the Los Angeles Chargers and played well. According to Dulac, Anderson could still rotate in with McCormick.

The Steelers selected McCormick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft out of South Dakota State. Most pundits considered the selection of McCormick a bargain for the Steelers and the pick was highly regarded as solid value.

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The Steelers also have Zach Frazier in the starting lineup as a rookie at center and if he didn’t go on IR, it’s like a third rookie, offensive tackle Troy Fautanu would be starting this week against the Colts as well.

McCormick gets the start while starting left guard Isaac Seumalo continues to inch his way back from a pectoral injury. There was some hope that Seumalo might play this week but he was ruled out late.

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Falcons News: Steelers rule out starting offensive lineman for Week 1

The Falcons defensive line could have a big day in Week 1 now that the Steelers have ruled their starting left guard

The Atlanta Falcons defensive line could have a big game when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town this Sunday to kick off the 2024 NFL season. Steelers starting left guard Isaac Seumalo has been ruled out for Week 1, head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.

Seumalo, a former third-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, signed a three-year deal with Pittsburgh in 2023 and started all 17 games last season. Second-year offensive lineman Spencer Anderson will replace Seumalo at left guard on Sunday. Anderson, a seventh-round pick in 2023, will make his first career start.

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Seumalo will be one of two Steelers offensive linemen making their first career start in Week 1. Rookie Zach Frazier will get the start at center for Pittsburgh. We know Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith likes to run the ball and Seumalo is arguably the team’s best run blocker.

Quarterback Russell Wilson will get the start against Atlanta, but Tomlin said backup Justin Fields could also get playing time. Check back for the Falcons’ first regular season depth chart later this afternoon.

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