Tag: Miles Killebrew

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.

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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Steelers special team ace nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The Steelers have nominated Miles Killebrew for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, honoring his integrity and dedication.

The NFL announced Monday morning that all 32 teams have nominated one player for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Recipients of this prestigious honor must demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. For their nomination, the Pittsburgh Steelers have selected special teams captain Miles Killebrew.

Previous winners of the award, which highlights outstanding sportsmanship, include legends such as LB Bobby Wagner, DT Calais Campbell, RB Adrian Peterson, QB Drew Brees, and WR Larry Fitzgerald, to name just a few.

For Killebrew, winning an award associated with these all-time great leaders of sportsmanship in the NFL would undoubtedly be a significant honor. His unwavering dedication to the game he loves may very well bring him one step closer to making this goal a reality.

Killebrew’s consistent display of integrity, respect, resilience, and dedication to the Pittsburgh Steelers exemplify the outstanding qualities of an Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner.

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Huge special teams mistake cost Steelers 7 points

Steelers’ fake punt misfire led to a Commanders TD, shifting momentum to Washington in their toughest game of the 2024 season.

It is safe to say Steelers’ CB James Pierre may be getting the cold shoulder from the Steel City, following what appeared to be a beautifully designed fake-punt call by Pittsburgh’s special teams coach Danny Smith—only for Pierre to drop the pass from special teams ace Miles Killebrew.

On fourth down, deep within the Steelers’ own 20-yard line, the shocking 18-yard pass from Killebrew seemed to catch Washington’s special teams unit off guard, and would have given Pittsburgh a crucial first down. However, due to Pierre’s botched execution, the Commanders took over in the red zone on downs.

A handful of plays later, this decision on special teams ultimately gifted Commanders RB Austin Ekeler a one-yard rushing touchdown, tying the game at 7-7 and shifting momentum away from Pittsburgh.

The special teams unit eventually rebounded in a big way, recovering a fumble off a muffed punt in the second quarter, immediately granting red-zone positioning to the Steelers offense.

Pittsburgh will need all three facets of their game to be near-perfect, as the 7-2 Commanders are their toughest opponent of the 2024 season so far.

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Bill Belichick includes 4 Steelers in his midseason best

4 Steelers make Belichick’s midseason team.

When it comes to evaluating talent, there are few who can claim to be as good as Bill Belichick. Belichick is one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history and he has six Super Bowls as a head coach to back it up. He also won two more as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.

So when Belichick put together his midseason All-Belichick team, we paid attention. We paid even closer attention when we realized he put four members of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the list.

On defense, Belichick included defensive tackle Cam Heyward and outside linebacker T.J. Watt on the list. Heyward has returned from an injury last season, got himself a big new contract and is playing like a young player once again. As for Watt, he’s once again a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year.

Belichick also gave props to the Steelers special teams. He put safety Miles Killebrew, who is perhaps the best kick blocker in the NFL and kicker Chris Boswell on the team. Boswell has been the team’s most reliable scoring threat in Pittsburgh for years and this season is no different. Boswell is averaging 10.6 points per game and the team is averaging 23.4 points per game.

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1 pending free agent Chargers should target: AFC North Edition

Listing one free agent from the Steelers, Ravens, Browns and Bengals who could be a fit for the Chargers.

The Chargers won’t be aggressive when it comes to signing free agents, as they’re currently $35 million over the projected salary cap.

While they’re cash-strapped, general manager Joe Hortiz will make some moves to have some spendings available to them so they can sign some.

That said, I will list one pending free agent from each team in the NFL that could be a realistic target for L.A.

Next up is the AFC North.

T.J. Watt, Miles Killebrew named to the PFWA All-NFL team

The Steelers landed two on the PFWA All-NFL team.

The Pro Football Writers of America put out their All-NFL team for the 2023 season and two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers made the cut. EDGE defender T.J. Watt made it for the fourth time and safety/special teams ace Miles Killebrew was named PFWA All-NFL for the first time.

Watt led the league in sacks in 2023. Watt finished with 19 sacks and is the first player to lead the league in sacks in three separate seasons since sacks have been counted as an official statistic.

Killebrew didn’t play much on defense but his contributions on social teams, in particular blocking kicks, made him elite among his peers.

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Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt named 1st-team All-Pro by the AP

T.J. Watt and Miles Killebrew are both first team All-Pro.

Justice is served. The Associated Press put out their All-Pro team on Friday and Pittsburgh Steelers edge T.J. Watt was named to the first team. This is after being snubbed by the NFLPA All=Pro team.

Watt led the league in sacks in 2023 with 19. Watt is the first player in NFL history to lead the league in sacks in three separate seasons. The Steelers will be without Watt this weekend against the Buffalo Bills. Watt injured his knee in the regular-season finale but not before he racked up two more sacks.

Steelers safety and special-teams ace Miles Killebrew also make the first team. Killebrew has become a kick and punt blocking star.

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Steelers S Miles Killebrew inks deal to remain in Pittsburgh

Steelers take care of business with special teams standout Miles Killebrew.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of their first contractual business of the offseason with safety and special teamer Miles Killebrew.

According to a source of NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are bringing Killebrew back on a two-year, $4 million contract.

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