Russell Wilson won't face the same 49ers' defense he saw last year, but there is one remaining player that could make his day miserable.
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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Fred Warner a constant on different 49ers defense Seahawks will see
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49ers activate Tevin Coleman
The San Francisco revolving door of tailbacks has spun back to Tevin Coleman. Coleman, who last played in Week Two against the Jets, has returned to the active roster for the 49ers. Along with cornerback K'Waun Williams, Coleman has been activated for Sunday’s game at Seattle. The 49er also placed running back Jeff Wilson on [more]
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Three matchups to watch in Raiders' Week 8 matchup against Browns
If the Raiders win these three matchups, they likely will leave Cleveland with a victory Sunday.
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Silva after TKO loss: 'Don't know' if career over
Anderson Silva was stopped by Uriah Hall in the fourth round Saturday, but hedged afterward when asked about retirement, saying, "It's tough to say it's my last or not."
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Three players ejected after Florida-Missouri brawl
A hit on Florida QB Kyle Trask sparked an all-out brawl between the Gators and Tigers on Saturday.
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UFC fighters react to Anderson Silva's likely final fight in the Octagon
Fighters took to social media to show respect to Silva, who likely fought for the last time in the UFC.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Florida and Missouri Brawl at Halftime, Ejections Follow
Three players were ejected after Florida and Missouri got into a brawl as both teams headed to the locker room at halftime.
Punches were thrown and three players were ejected during a brawl between Florida and Missouri players as both teams made their way to the locker room for halftime of Saturday night's game.
Defensive lineman Zachary Carter and linebacker Antwuan Powell were ejected for Florida, while Missouri linebacker Tre Williams was also disqualified.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask took a late hit from defensive lineman Drajan Jeffcoat on the last play of the half, which seemed to fuel the fight that followed.
After order was eventually restored and the two sides made it to their respective locker rooms, Florida coach Dan Mullen encouraged the home crowd on his way to the tunnel, eventually returning to the field for more pump-up material.
Florida will play rival No. 5 Georgia next weekend, making any possible suspensions forFlorida players involved in the brawl that much more important. Missouri has a bye next week, but will face Georgia at home on Nov. 14.
NFL rumors: 49ers' Tarvarius Moore fined $5K for N'Keal Harry hit
N'Keal Harry remains in concussion protocol after being hit by Tarvarius Moore on Sunday.
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Top Players Against Georgia Tech
Who performed the best on offense, defense and special teams versus the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
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Wilder rips Fury: Don't 'weasel out of' rematch
Deontay Wilder went off on Tyson Fury in a series of Twitter posts Saturday, saying, "It is time for you to be a man and honor your word" about a rematch clause in their contract.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Texas Upsets No. 6 Oklahoma State in OT for Longhorns' First Road Victory Over Top-10 Team Since 2010
The upset marks Oklahoma State's first loss of the season, and the Longhorns' first road win over a top-10 team since 2010..
With just 22 seconds left in overtime, Oklahoma State lined up on the 12 yard line, hoping to match Texas' touchdown and push it to double overtime.
That is until the offensive line collapsed.
Texas chased quarterback Spencer Sanders and sacked him close to the 25-yard-line, marking an end to the game.
The Longhorns stunned No. 6 Oklahoma State with a 41-34 victory, giving OKSU its first loss of the season and topping off a shocking night in Stillwater, OK.
Earlier that evening, Oklahoma State displayed yellow lines on its video board during Texas' field goal attempt in late in the second quarter. The Halloween trickery, if you will, didn't work.
Oklahoma State dominated early with a 14-7 lead in the first quarter and a narrow 24-20 edge heading into half. However, the team's offensive edge seemed to stall and only scored 10 points in the next two quarters.
The Longhorns scored 14 combined points, but it was Oklahoma State who made the field goal attempt that sent the game into overtime.
Oklahoma State ended the tight with 530 total yards (400 passing) compared to Texas' 287 yards (169 passing). Oklahoma also tallied more average yards per pass (10) compared to Texas (4.8), but tallied four turnovers while the Longhorns had none.
The upset victory marks Texas' first road win over a top 10 team since 2010.
Pro Bowl kicker Aldrick Rosas suspended 4 games after 90-100 mph hit-and-run
The former Giants kicker avoided jail time after fleeing a car crash he caused.
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WATCH: Joseph Ossai’s walk-off sack seals Texas upset vs. Oklahoma State
Watch Texas pass rusher Joseph Ossai seal an upset victory over Oklahoma State with a walk-off sack
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Is 49ers' Jerick McKinnon or JaMycal Hasty Bobby Turner's next 100-yard back?
Everywhere running backs coach Bobby Turner goes, he produces great results, including six different running backs to eclipse 100 yards since 2017.
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George Kittle is player 49ers can't afford to lose, Chris Simms says
If George Kittle were to go down with a long-term injury, the 49ers' playoff chances would take a dip according to Chris Simms.
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Ehlinger, Texas take down No. 6 OK State in OT
Sam Ehlinger threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Moore in overtime and Joseph Ossai sealed the victory by sacking Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders as Texas knocked off the previously unbeaten and sixth-ranked Cowboys 41-34 on Saturday.
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NBA rumors: Assistant Bob Beyer leaving Kings to join Pelicans' staff
Luke Walton will have to fill a vacancy on his coaching staff.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Rutgers' Near-Touchdown on 4th and 32 Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Facing an impossible situation, Rutgers got creative and dug into its bag of tricks to nearly pull off one of the most miraculous plays in recent memory.
They say desperate times call for desperate measures, and there are few moments more desperate than facing a 4th and 32 with two minutes left in the game trailing by 16. That's exactly the situation Rutgers found itself in on Saturday against No. 17 Indiana. The Scarlett Knights dug into their bag of tricks, and the result was nothing short miraculous:
Eight laterals and 33 seconds was all it took for pigs to fly and hell to freeze over. The glorious moment was, unfortunately, short-lived, as replay review showed a lateral by wide receiver Shameen Jones at the 35-yard line was thrown forward, negating the Piscataway Prayer in a cruel twist of fate.
Aside from actually counting, this play had everything, and choosing a favorite moment is a real 'Sophie's Choice' scenario. Here are a few standouts for consideration:
- The first truly transcendent moment of beauty and grace comes around the 9-second mark. By this point, the play has already seen two laterals and regressed to six yards behind the original line of scrimmage when offensive linemen Raiqwon O'Neal enters the fray. He scoops up a wild lateral from quarterback Noah Vedral that bounces off the turf and, after corralling the ball and immediately being swarmed by Indiana defenders, flings the ball backwards over his head like a bride tossing a bouquet.
- The ball somehow finds Jones, who caught the original pass from Vedral to start the play. He stumbles around the 30-yard line and is going down at the 35-yard line before throwing the ill-fated forward lateral.
- The ball ends up in the hands of offensive lineman Sam Vretman, who by this point has run more on one play than any offensive lineman should ever have to. He immediately hands it off to running back Aaron Young, who pitches it back to Vedral.
- Vedral throws the ball toward the sideline to wideout Bo Melton, who follows his convoy of blockers and wins the footrace to the end zone.
The play might not have officially counted, but it was a joy to watch and will live on forever in the hearts of all who saw it (and especially so for those who bet on Indiana to cover the 11-point spread).
What to expect from Yannick Ngakoue vs. the Steelers in Week 8
Yannick Ngakoue is in line to make his Ravens debut against the Steelers. But can he make an immediate impact?
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10 bold predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers: Big plays abound in Week 8
The Ravens vs. Steelers is a big rivalry, which means our bold predictions need to have a little extra swagger on them this week.
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Logan Ryan compares Tom Brady to 'Super Mario' boss, and Bucs QB has perfect response
Giants cornerback Logan Ryan was asked earlier this week about facing Tom Brady, his former teammate and the quarterback of the Buccaneers, and he compared playing against the six-time Super Bowl champion to facing Super Mario boss Bowser.
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Wildcats Improve to 2-0 in Road Win Over Iowa
Northwestern improved to 2-0 on the season after erasing a 17-point first quarter deficit en route to their third-straight road win over Iowa.
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NFL suspends former Pro Bowl kicker Rosas
The NFL suspended former Pro Bowl kicker Aldrick Rosas for four games as punishment for violating the league's code of conduct policy.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
Patriots vs. Bills Preview, Prediction: Keys to a New England victory in Week 8
The Patriots face a crucial Week 8 road matchup versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. What must New England do to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat? Find out in Tom E. Curran's preview.
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Debating and predicting the Detroit Lions' showdown vs. the Indianapolis Colts
Debating and predicting the Detroit Lions' showdown vs. the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Week 8. Filmed Oct. 30, 2020.
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49ers injury report: Jimmie Ward could return vs. Seahawks
Jimmie Ward is questionable on the 49ers' Week 8 injury report.
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Chargers avoid major COVID-19 disruption as they prepare for Broncos
A day after Ryan Groy's positive coronavirus test prompted the Chargers to cancel practice, the team is adjusting its focus back on the Denver Broncos.
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Report: Texans trade DT Eli Ankou to Cowboys for 7th round pick
The Houston Texans have traded defensive tackle Eli Ankou to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2021 NFL Draft seventh-round pick.
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All-22 film review: Breaking down LB Kamal Martin’s promising rookie debut vs. Texans
Breaking down the debut of Packers rookie LB Kamal Martin against the Texans, reviewing the All-22 tape.
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Pepsi Rookie of the Week | Week 7
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert named Pepsi Rookie of the Week for Week 7 of the 2020 NFL Season. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com
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49ers have two main priorities to beat Seahawks, Ian Williams believes
Beware of Russell Wilson.
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UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Goodbye (or not?) to the incomparable Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva, one of the greatest ever in MMA, might be fighting for the final time in the Octagon when he takes on Uriah Hall on Saturday.
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LaVar Ball wants Detroit Pistons to take LaMelo Ball in 2020 NBA draft
In a recent interview, LaVar Ball endorsed the Detroit Pistons as an ideal location for LaMelo Ball, a projected top NBA draft pick.
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New on Sports Illustrated: 10 Best Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Players of All Time
These are the top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers defensive players of all time. The Steelers have always been known for tough defense and these are the men that built that reputation.
There are two ways to win a football game: score more points than your opponent or prevent them from scoring more points than you. For the last fifty years, the Steelers have excelled at the latter.
During the ‘70s, the Steelers' Steel Curtain defense was a 4–3 scheme with a dominant front four, three athletic linebackers and hard-hitting defensive backs. The ‘90s ushered in the Blitzburgh era, marked by hyper-aggressive linebackers who relentlessly ran down quarterbacks. During the Super Bowl years of the mid-2000s, the addition of a roving, tenacious, strong safety made the Steelers defense even more dangerous.
The Steelers defense has ranked in the top five for points allowed in a season 17 times since 1972. During that same period, Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowls and eight AFC championships. Even during the pre-Super Bowl era, when the Steelers rarely posted a winning season, they still fielded powerful defenses. In 1957, the Steelers ranked first in the NFL for yards allowed and second for points allowed.
Choosing the Top Defenders in Steelers History
The players on this list are the best Steelers defensive players of all time. They made the cut based on:
- their dominance during the time in which they played,
- stats and accolades,
- contributions to championships,
- and overall value to the Steelers organization.
Ultimately, these players on this list are not only the greatest defensive players in Steeler franchise history but also some of the best the NFL has ever seen.
10. Jack Butler
Defensive Back, 1951–59
Today, Jack Butler is somewhat of an unsung hero from pre-Super-Bowl-era Steelers lore. While it is true that the franchise struggled through most of its early history, there were bright spots and a few superstars, and Butler was one of them.
In nine seasons, he intercepted an impressive 52 passes and took four of them back for touchdowns. He ranks second in franchise history for career interceptions, behind only Mel Blount. He made four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams even though the Steelers could only put together two winning seasons during Butler’s tenure.
Butler finally joined other great
Steelers in the Hall of Fame when he was enshrined with the class of 2012, more than 50 years after his retirement from the NFL. He is an all-time Steelers great from a time when greatness was hard to come by.Jersey Number: 80
Accolades
- 4 Pro Bowls
- 3 All-Pro Selections
- Hall of Fame Class of 2012
Stats
- 9 Seasons
- 104 Games
- 52 Interceptions for 827 Yards and 4 Touchdowns
- 10 Fumble Recoveries for 38 Yards and 1 Touchdown
9. Kevin Greene
Linebacker, 1993–95
It is tough to decide where Kevin Greene should rank among the best Steelers defensive players. He is a Hall of Famer and one of the top linebackers of all time, a pass-rushing machine with a nonstop motor. He played opposite fellow outside linebacker Greg Lloyd in an aggressive 3–4 defense, and the pair pummeled quarterbacks for three amazing seasons in Pittsburgh. Greene’s time in the Steel City culminated in a trip to Super Bowl XXX, an achievement he played no small part in.
On the other hand, he only spent three seasons in Pittsburgh before moving on to the Panthers after the Super Bowl season of 1995. For that reason alone, it seems unfair to rank him higher than other Steelers greats who spent all or most of their careers in the black and gold. Greene is one of those players that Steeler Nation sure would have liked to have stuck around longer.
Jersey Number: 91
Accolades
- 2 Pro Bowls
- 1 All-Pro Selection
- Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Stats
- 3 Seasons
- 48 Games
- 35.5 Sacks
- 1 Interception
- 6 Fumble Recoveries
8. Ernie Stautner
Defensive Tackle, 1950–63
Like Jack Butler, Ernie Stautner was a Hall-of-Fame-caliber defensive player during an era when the Steelers rarely posted a winning season. Undersized at only 230 pounds, he made up for it with toughness and tenacity. Thanks to his gritty style of play, Stautner and players like him began to cultivate the reputation for tough, hard-hitting defensive football that the Steelers are still known for today.
Stautner made the Pro Bowl roster nine times and the All-Pro team once in his 14-year career. In 1964, the Steelers retired his No. 70 jersey. For a long time, he was the only player in Steeler franchise history to have his jersey retired by the franchise, though Joe Greene joined him in that honor in 2014. Ernie Stautner was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1969.
Jersey Number: 70
Accolades
- 9 Pro Bowls
- 1 All-Pro Selection
- Hall of Fame Class of 1969
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 173 Games
- 2 Interceptions
- 23 Fumble Recoveries
- 3 Safeties
7. Mel Blount
Cornerback, 1970–83
Mel Blount was one of the toughest cornerbacks of his era. At 6’3” tall, he towered over most wide receivers and his physical playing style fit in perfectly with Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense. Blount’s aggressive abuse of receivers eventually led to a rule change and today, defensive backs are no longer allowed to contact receivers more than five yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Blount played 200 games as a Steeler, intercepted 57 passes and made five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. In 1975, he earned the award for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and throughout the ‘70s, he helped the Steelers win four Super Bowls. Blount was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1989.
Jersey Number: 47
Accolades
- 5 Pro Bowls
- 2 All-Pro Selections
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- 1975 Defensive Player of the Year
- Hall of Fame Class of 1989
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 200 Games
- 57 Interceptions for 736 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
- 13 Fumble Recoveries, 2 Touchdowns
6. James Harrison
Linebacker, 2002, 2004–12, 2014–2017
Linebacker James Harrison chased down quarterbacks for 14 seasons with the Steelers. He is the franchise’s all-time leading pass rusher with 80.5 sacks, and he played a major role in two Super Bowl championships. He made five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams during 177 games as a Steeler and he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. Harrison's 100-yard interception return in Super Bowl XLIII helped solidify one of the biggest wins in Steelers' history.
Harrison took the long road to NFL stardom and struggled to make the roster with both the Steelers and Ravens as a young player. He spent some time with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe before returning to the Steelers and eventually becoming a full-time starter in 2007. The rest is history, as Harrison went on to become one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the NFL and a major problem for any offensive coordinator that faced the Steelers.
Jersey Number: 92
Accolades
- 5 Pro Bowls
- 2 All-Pro Selections
- 2 Super Bowl Championships
- 2008 Defensive Player of the Year
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 177 Games
- 80.5 Sacks
- 7 Interceptions for 86 Yards
- 8 Fumble Recoveries
5. Rod Woodson
Cornerback, 1987–96
Woodson was a cornerback and return man with blazing speed. Drafted by the Steelers in 1987, he made his first of six straight Pro Bowls in 1989. In 10 seasons as a Steeler, he made a total of seven Pro Bowls and was voted an All-Pro five times. He intercepted 38 passes and returned five for touchdowns. Woodson was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year in 1993.
As a return man, Woodson ran back two kicks and two punts for scores during his time with the Steelers. He was a star player during a time when the Steelers had few and a scoring threat any time he got his hands on the ball. Because of Woodson and other players in the early ‘90s, the Steelers were able to return to their former glory and make the playoffs under new head coach Bill Cowher. Woodson missed the 1995 regular season with a knee injury but still managed to play in the Super Bowl that year. Woodson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jersey Number: 26
Accolades
- 7 Pro Bowls
- 5 All-Pro Selections
- 1993 Defensive Player of the Year
- Hall of Fame Class of 2009
Stats
- Seasons 10
- 134 Games
- 38 Interceptions for 779 Yards and 5 Touchdowns
- 21 Fumbles Recovered for 1 Touchdown
- 257 Punt Returns for 2,362 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
- 220 Kick Returns for 4,894 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
4. Jack Ham
Linebacker, 1971–82
Jack Ham was not only the best outside linebacker ever to put on a Steelers uniform, but he was also one of the best in NFL history. He came to the Steelers in 1971 as part of a draft class that included safety Mike Wagner and defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, two more defensive stars who, along with Ham, were part of the Steelers dynasty of the '70s.
Ham made eight straight Pro Bowls and six straight All-Pro teams in his 12 seasons with the Steelers. He was an excellent all-around athlete with the strength to handle blockers, the speed to cover running backs and the intelligence to make the right decisions. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1988.
Jersey Number: 59
Accolades
- 8 Pro Bowls
- 6 All-Pro Selections
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1988
Stats
- 12 Seasons
- 162 Games
- 32 Interceptions for 218 yards and 1 Touchdown
- 21 Fumble Recoveries for 1 Touchdown
- 3 Sacks
3. Troy Polamalu
Safety, 2003–14
As a Steelers fan, it is fun to imagine how much sleep offensive coordinators must have lost during the nights before facing Troy Polamalu and the Pittsburgh defense. While the Pittsburgh pass rush and run defense were highly ranked in the mid-2000s, Troy Polamalu was the heart and soul of the defense.
Polamalu was an unpredictable terror with the freedom to make made bold decisions that offenses often didn’t expect. In his prime, he seemed to be everywhere at once and there was little an opposing quarterback could do to avoid him. During 12 seasons, he helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls and three AFC championships. He made eight Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2010. He intercepted 32 passes, recovered seven fumbles, and in 158 games, he scored five defensive touchdowns.
Jersey Number: 43
Accolades
- 8 Pro Bowls
- 4 All-Pro Selections
- 2010 Defensive Player of the Year
- 2 Super Bowl Championships
Stats
- 12 Seasons
- 158 Games
- 32 Interceptions for 398 Yards and 3 Touchdowns
- 7 Fumbles Recovered for 2 Touchdowns
- 12 Sacks
2. Jack Lambert
Linebacker, 1974–84
As a rookie, Jack Lambert filled in at middle linebacker when starter Henry Davis got injured. Davis never got his job back. Lambert earned Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1974, and Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. Throughout 11 seasons, he made nine Pro Bowls and six All-Pro teams.
Lambert was a terrifying presence with missing front teeth and a perpetual scowl on his face. He wore huge shoulder pads with a neck roll, and at 6’4”, he loomed over quarterbacks before the snap like a dark, menacing storm cloud. In reality, he was an undersized linebacker even for his era. Though listed at 220 pounds, according to some accounts, he was much lighter.
It didn’t matter. Lambert was ferocious on the field and seemed to treat every play like a street fight. He set the tone for an unforgiving Pittsburgh defense that won four Super Bowl championships for the Steelers. Today he is regarded as one of the best middle linebackers ever to play the game.
Lambert was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1990.
Jersey Number: 58
Accolades
- 9 Pro Bowls
- 6 All-Pro Selections
- 1974 Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 1976 Defensive Player of the Year
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1990
Stats
- 11 Seasons
- 146 Games
- 28 Interceptions for 243 Yards
- 17 Fumble Recoveries
- 8 Sacks
1. Joe Greene
Defensive Tackle, 1969–81
Though it might be hard to imagine today, the years before the arrival of head coach Chuck Noll in 1969 were dark days for the Steelers. With the exception of a few years here and there, for the better part of four decades, the Steelers were rarely able to cobble together a winning season.
In 1969, Noll drafted a defensive tackle named Joe Greene, and the tide began to turn. Greene was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969, and the Steelers continued to draft well over the next few years. By 1972, the Steelers had their first winning season since 1963 and defeated the Raiders for the franchise’s first-ever playoff win. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl.
The Steelers won three more Super Bowls during the 1970s and are widely considered the Team of the Decade. Today, Pittsburgh is one of the most successful NFL franchises in history. It all started with Joe Greene.
“Mean” Joe Greene played for 13 seasons in Pittsburgh. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and '74, and he made an amazing 10 Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. Greene was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2014, he joined Ernie Stautner as one of two Steelers to ever have their jersey numbers officially retired by the organization.
Jersey Number: 75
Accolades
- 10 Pro Bowls
- 4 All-Pro Selections
- 1969 Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 1972 Defensive Player of the Year
- 1974 Defensive Player of the Year
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1987
Stats
- 13 Seasons
- 181 Games
- 1 Interception for 26 Yards
- 1 Fumble Recovery
Who Is the Best Steelers Defensive Player of All Time?
Joe Greene is the greatest Steelers player of all time and is regarded as one of the best defensive tackles ever to play in the NFL. He made more Pro Bowls than any other Steeler in history and earned Defensive Player of the Year twice. He was a hard-nosed player who didn’t tolerate losing and set the tone for the Steel Curtain defense.
Honorable Mentions
L.C. Greenwood
Defensive End, 1969–81
Greenwood arrived in Pittsburgh with the 1969 draft—the same year as Joe Greene. The pair lined up alongside each other from 1969 to '81 and made up half of the original Steel Curtain defensive line. Greenwood made six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro rosters. Many Steelers fans believe he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Donnie Shell
Safety, 1974–87
Shell is an old-school Steeler who was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020. He helped win four Super Bowls and intercepted 51 passes in his 14-year career. He made the Pro Bowl five times and All-Pro three times.
Greg Lloyd
Linebacker, 1988–97
Lloyd was an intimidating linebacker with a bad on-field attitude who would have fit in perfectly with the Steelers of the 1970s. He made five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams as a Steeler and racked up a total of 53.5 sacks. Lloyd helped the Steelers make it back to the Super Bowl in 1995 where they lost to the Cowboys.
Jason Gildon
Linebacker, 1994–2003
Gildon’s 77 career sacks rank him second behind James Harrison in franchise history. He was a prototypical Steelers pass rusher who made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team during his time in Pittsburgh.
Carnell Lake
Defensive Back, 1989–98
Lake was a linebacker in college who became a Pro-Bowl safety in the NFL. He had an All-Pro season at cornerback as well when Steelers cornerback Rod Woodson left and Coach Bill Cowher asked Lake to fill in. During his time in Pittsburgh, Lake made the Pro Bowl four times and All-Pro once.
Joey Porter
Linebacker, 1999–2006
Porter was an aggressive pass rusher who tallied 60 sacks during his eight years as a Steeler, putting him third in team history. He made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro roster as Steeler and helped Pittsburgh win a Super Bowl in 2005.
Steelers All-Time Sacks Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Records
Interceptions All-Time
Mel Blount (1970-1983): 57
Interceptions in a Season
Mel Blount (1975): 11
Sacks All-Time
James Harrison (2002–17): 80.5
Sacks in a Season
James Harrison (2008): 16
Safeties All-Time
Ernie Stautner (1950–63): 3
Bill McPeak (1949–57): 3
Steelers All-Time Interception Leaders
What Was the Steel Curtain?
Most Steelers fans have heard about the Steel Curtain defense. It has become a term practically synonymous with Pittsburgh football, but it is occasionally misused and misunderstood. The era of the Steel Curtain was a specific time period in the 1970s, and while it is poetic to use the term for modern Steelers defenses, it really isn't accurate.
The Steel Curtain often is used to refer to the entire Steelers defense of the '70s Super Bowl period, a definition that is acceptable in the eyes of most Steelers fans. However, Steelers sticklers will tell you the term Steel Curtain refers only to the front four defensive linemen.
Who Were the Original Steel Curtain?
- L.C. Greenwood: Defensive End
- Joe Greene: Defensive Tackle
- Ernie Holmes: Defensive Tackle
- Dwight White: Defensive End
These four players teamed up from 1971 to '77, making for one of the greatest defensive lines in NFL history. Holmes left the team in '77 and was replaced by defensive tackles John Banaszak, Gary Dunn and Steve Furness for the final two Super Bowls championships of the era.
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Defense Wins Championships
They say that defense wins championships, but this may no longer be true in the modern NFL. I'm not convinced an NFL team can win a Super Bowl today without a great quarterback and a powerful offense. Even the best defenses struggle to contain the top-level, high-scoring offenses in the modern-era NFL.
But if you do happen to have a great quarterback and an offense capable of putting four touchdowns on the board every game, a strong defense can still make a big difference. Games in today's NFL are often battles of attrition, and stopping your opponent from scoring more points than you is still a valid game plan.
The Steelers of the '70s stopped offenses in their tracks with a tenacious front four called the Steel Curtain. Blitzburgh of the '90s relentlessly chased down quarterbacks. The Steelers defense of the mid-2000s confused opponents with a ferocious pass rush and an unpredictable All-Pro strong safety.
The Steelers of today still play great defense . . . maybe even championship caliber. But without an offense that can put points on the board, they may never achieve what their predecessors had.
Time will tell. The NFL is always changing, and defenses today have more to worry about than any other time in the history of the league.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe Get Engaged
The power couple met at the 2016 Rio Olympics and were the first openly gay couple to appear on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue.
Power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are engaged.
Bird posted a photo on Instagram of Rapinoe on one knee, putting a ring on the Seattle Storm guard's left hand ring finger.
The couple met at a sponsor event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and hit it off. They were the first openly gay couple to
appear on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue.Since Bird revealed the two were dating, the Seattle sports stars became an iconic couple within the LGBTQ community. Bird's authentic history features three-time WNBA champion with the Storm, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, a three-time FIBA World Champion, and two NCAA titles at UConn.
Rapinoe has an equally impressive resume, boasting an Olympic gold medal, two Women’s World Cup titles and the 2005 NCAA title from her time at the University of Portland.
Rapinoe and Bird have been outspoken in their support of one another, both writing pieces in Player's Tribune within the last year. The soccer legend wrote a WNBA Finals Preview earlier this month while the basketball icon penned "So the President F*cking Hates My Girlfriend" as a World Cup Semifinals preview in July 2019.
The two are often seen supporting each other on the sidelines, like when Bird cheered on as Rapinoe (who was a co-captain of the US Women's National Soccer Team) led her team to victory in the 2019 World Cup and vice versa when Bird and the Seattle Storm dominated the 2020 WNBA Finals.
As the Seattle Storm tweeted, it's ring season for the two love birds.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is questionable for Week 8 vs. 49ers
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is questionable for Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers after getting in limited practice during the week.
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Leonard Williams knows Giants must get pressure on Tom Brady Monday: ‘I think anybody can get rattled’
Having spent four and half seasons with the Jets playing in the AFC East, Leonard Williams knows better than most other Giants how tough of task it is to beat Tom Brady.
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Jaguars remove Chris Thompson from COVID-19 reserve list
The Jaguars removed running back Chris Thompson off the COVID-19 reserve list. The team placed Thompson on the list Saturday, and he did not make the trip to Los Angeles. Thompson has 16 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in six games. He signed with the Jaguars as a free agent after six seasons [more]
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David Carr's top QB matchups of Week 8: Where's Tua?
NFL Network's David Carr ranks his top quarterback matchups of Week 8. Where is Miami Dolphins rookie Tua Tagovailoa? This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com
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5 burning questions ahead of Seahawks vs. 49ers in Week 8
A look at the top storylines and keys to the game for the Seahawks going into a pivotal matchup against the 49ers.
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Kyle Shanahan wishes DK Metcalf wasn’t in the NFC West
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf quickly has become one of the best in the league. The 49ers become the latest team to try to slow him down. On Friday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Metcalf as a draft prospect. “You could see how big he was, how he ran, had the ability to do [more]
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Week 8 Details, Angles and Edges
Warren Sharp breaks down some of the notable Week 8 games from an analytics and betting perspective. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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49ers' Kyle Shanahan pays Seahawks' DK Metcalf highest compliment for receiver
Kyle Shanahan compares Seahawks' wide receiver DK Metcalf to Falcons' Julio Jones -- a player the 49ers coach considers the standard for NFL wide receivers.
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Bengals WR John Ross confirms trade request; should Patriots make a move?
Bengals wide receiver John Ross confirmed his trade request and said he's "healthy and eager to play," but should the Patriots make a move for the 2017 first-round draft pick?
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Chargers place Trey Pipkins on COVID-19 reserve list
The Chargers did not have a positive COVID-19 test Friday, but they still placed offensive tackle Trey Pipkins on the COVID-19 reserve list. Pipkins had close contact with Ryan Groy, who went on the COVID-19 reserve list Thursday. Offensive lineman Forrest Lamp and quarterback Easton Stick were cleared, Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register [more]
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Buccaneers don’t rule out using Antonio Brown as KR/PR
Antonio Brown joins the Buccaneers as a former All-Pro receiver. He has other skills that the Bucs may regard as useful, on special teams. “He’s a great punt returner and kick returner,” coach Bruce Arians said Friday in response to the question of whether Brown would be an option as a return specialist. “It’s just [more]
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Cam Newton knows “losing is not acceptable” in New England
The last time the Patriots didn’t make the playoffs was 2008 after Tom Brady‘s knee injury in Week 1, but they still finished 11-5. The last time the Patriots didn’t finish with double-digit wins was 2002 when they went 9-7. The last time the Patriots finished with a losing record was 2000. So the standings [more]
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Source: Clemson's Lawrence positive for COVID
Trevor Lawrence, the star Clemson quarterback and Heisman Trophy front-runner, has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play Saturday against Boston College, sources told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
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White Sox's La Russa email uses wrong signature
The White Sox mistakenly sent an email welcoming Tony La Russa that included AJ Hinch's signature on a photo of La Russa, an error that was due to multiple variations of the graphic being prepared for various candidates, a source told ESPN.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lawrence is 31-1 as a starter, and coming into today, the quarterback was -175 to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy.
Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
As noted by Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde, Lawrence is expected to miss Saturday's contest against Boston College, unless something changes (a la Nick Saban). But Lawrence's status for Clemson's matchup against Notre Dame looms large. D.J. Uiagalelei is the backup quarterback.
The ACC operates under CDC guidelines, per SI's Ross Dellenger, so a player who tested positive must isolate 10 days from the time of their positive test. If Lawrence received his positive today, then his isolation is expected to end Nov. 8—the day after Clemson plays Notre Dame.
The news comes just over an hour after Dabo Swinney leaves the door open for Lawrence's future, saying he would be 'surprised' if the quarterback returned to Clemson for his senior year.
Lawrence has tallied 1,833 yards and 17 touchdowns in six games this season. He's 31-1 as a starter, and coming into today, the quarterback was -175 to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy.
New on Sports Illustrated: Report: A.J. Hinch Emerges as Favorite to Become Detroit Tigers Manager
Hinch was fired by the Astros in January for his role in the team's sign-stealing scandal, and subsequently served a one-year suspension.
Former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch is the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers,
according to ESPN's Buster Olney. A final decision is is expected soon, as Detroit is making "decisive progress" toward finalizing a deal.Hinch managed the Astros from 2015-19, leading the franchise to a World Series title in 2017. He was fired in January and handed a one-year suspension by Major League Baseball for his role in Houston's 2017-18 sign-stealing scandal.
Hinch did not devise the scandal, yet he was punished for his role in allowing it to happen. He expressed regret for his inaction weeks after his firing with SI's Tom Verducci.
“I regret so much about that and it’s so complicated and so deep and there are parts that are hard to talk about but taking responsibility as the manager … it happened on my watch. I’m not proud of that," Hinch said. "I’ll never be proud of it. I didn’t like it. But I have to own it because I was in a leadership position. And the commissioner’s office made it very, very clear that the GM and the manager were in position to make sure nothing like this happened—and we fell short.”
Hinch led the Astros to the postseason in four of his five seasons as manager, winning two American League pennants. He was hired as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager in the middle of the 2009 season but was fired a little over a year later after just 212 games.
The Tigers are looking to fill their managerial position after former skipper Ron Gardenhire abruptly stepped down in September, citing health reasons. Detroit has not made the postseason since 2014.
New on Sports Illustrated: Nebraska Keeps Defying the Big Ten, Responding to Adversity With Petulance
The school has been much more of an antagonist than a Big Ten loyalist in 2020.
Nebraska is in its 10th season as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It has played 78 league games since relocating from the Big 12 (losing 38 of them). And yet the school continues to act like it has no idea how to be a cohesive member.
Are the Cornhuskers slow learners, tone deaf, willfully belligerent or still clinging to an outdated sense of blueblood entitlement?
Maybe all of the above. Because here we are again, with another case of Why Nebraska and the Big Ten Can't Get Along.
They certainly didn’t read the Big Ten room very astutely this week, finding yet another way to tick off everyone but their Ohio State bromancers. After losing their upcoming game against
Wisconsin due to the Badgers’ COVID-19 issues, the Huskers once again responded to adversity with petulance. Then with an attempt to flout the league rules. Then with another statement when everyone said, once more, “What’s up with these people?”The petulance: Some fans said the Wisconsin game should be a forfeit instead of declared “no contest,” because (by the thinnest of technicalities), the Badgers could have tried to play. That likely would have changed by Thursday, when Wisconsin reported three more positive tests.
Then it got worse. Nebraska’s IMG radio affiliate, Husker Sports, tweeted a poll that idiotically suggested a conspiracy against the school. “If the roles were reversed and the Huskers had (six) players and (six) staff members sitting out with positive tests, would the game be played Saturday?” This, of course, follows the thinking that the Big Ten office stuck it to Nebraska by giving it a tough early schedule. The perpetual victimhood emanating from the program in 2020 is really something.
That poll eventually was deleted, but not until after it ran for a good long time.
Meanwhile, Nebraska’s administration negotiated a fill-in game against Chattanooga for Saturday. Only after setting up a deal to pay the FCS school a reported $200,000-250,000 for the game did the Huskers get around to asking the Big Ten if, ya know, anyone would mind changing the previously agreed upon 2020 rules against non-conference games.
That request was put before the league presidents and commissioners on a previously scheduled conference call Thursday. It was swatted back to Lincoln at warp speed, with no need for a formal vote. Nobody else was in favor of enabling the latest Nebraska power trip.
This led to another in a series of statements from the school attempting to justify a decision that left the rest of the league wondering what Nebraska’s deal is. It contained some gems.
Start with this sentence: “The discussions we had were with teams that had already implemented stricter testing protocols than those mandated by the Big Ten Conference.” A shot at the league’s testing? It would seem so.
Next: “(T)he young men in our program have worked hard to prepare for the football season and have made the necessary sacrifices in order to play in this unusual environment. With an already shortened season, we owed it to our student-athletes to explore any possible option to play a game this week.” Including paying up to a quarter million dollars for a glorified scrimmage, a little more than two months after furloughing 51 athletic department workers. Wonder how they feel about that outlay of cash while sitting at home not collecting a paycheck?
Also, are we to believe that Nebraska will try this hard for its other sports? Or is this a football-only imperative?
And there is this: “We believe the flexibility to play non-conference games could have been beneficial not only for Nebraska, but other Big Ten teams who may be in a similar position as the season progresses. The ability for all Big Ten members to play a non-conference game if needed could provide another data point for possible College Football Playoff and bowl consideration.” Ah, here Nebraska is trying to sell this as looking out for the best interests of the league.
Yes, because walloping an FCS punching bag is just the data point it would take to make the playoff. The teams that would be available (and willing) to schedule a game on the fly aren’t going to be the ones that help anyone do anything other than pad their win total. (There isn’t even a minimum win total necessary for bowl consideration this year, so scratch that talking point as well.)
Nebraska swaggering into this Chattanooga deal with any expectation that the conference would just roll over and say, “Whatever you want” is terribly misguided after doing nothing to engender goodwill. The school has been much more of an antagonist than a Big Ten loyalist in 2020.
It complained loudly when the season was postponed in August. It was the first school to openly say it would look for ways to play outside the league. And it rattled every available saber during the push to play, up to and including some of its players suing the Big Ten.
Then, after the conference changed course, Nebraska moaned about the schedule. This was the equivalent of a prisoner in solitary confinement begging for a glass of water, having it delivered, then saying, “Wait, where’s the ice?”
During the first game last Saturday, Scott Frost signaled a big F.U. to the conference office by often coaching with his mask around his neck. The optics of that shouted stubborn arrogance, while the rest of the league’s coaches made a good-faith effort to comply with the mask mandate. And let’s remember, this is a guy with a 9-16 record since joining the league—he ain’t exactly Kirk Ferentz when it comes to earned respect.
Look, it stinks that the Wisconsin game can’t be played. That’s a tough break that is not Nebraska’s fault. But in the most unfair year for everyone on the planet, you have to roll with the punches. Some perspective is necessary.
Within the college football world, Nebraska can find examples of how to be a good league member. Florida’s COVID travails threw a huge wrench into the Southeastern Conference schedule, and everyone dealt with it. The Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference have had several postponements to handle, and have done so without anyone going rogue.
That’s what league members do. They work with each other.
Plenty of people around the Big Ten would hold the door open for Nebraska to walk back out. But they aren’t going anywhere that could be as lucrative, and/or as good a geographic fit.
Back to the Big 12? That would require some humility Nebraska doesn’t seem to possess, walking back into the league it left in a huff a decade ago. The biggest rift there was a belief that Texas was insufferably overbearing and entitled. Now you start to wonder.
Maybe, Nebraska, if a school has a second conference relationship issue in ten years, it’s a You Problem.
New on Sports Illustrated: Dabo Swinney Would Be 'Surprised' if Trevor Lawrence Returned to Clemson
Clemson's Dabo Swinney said Thursday he'd be "surprised" if Trevor Lawrence returned for his senior season, but left some wiggle room in his response.
Clemson's Dabo Swinney weighed in on his quarterback's future on Thursday, saying he'd be "surprised" if Trevor Lawrence returned for his senior season. But like Lawrence did
earlier this week, Swinney left some wiggle room in his response.Lawrence said to reporters earlier this week that he is open to returning to Clemson for his senior season despite being the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
"My mindset has been that I'm going to move on," Lawrence said. "But who knows? There's a lot of things that could happen."
During an appearance on SiriusXM's ESPNU Radio with Mark Packer, Swinney was asked whether there was anything to read into those comments from Lawrence.
"I didn't read anything into it. Don't really care," Swinney said. "He's going to do whatever he needs to do. I'm going to save a scholarship for him just in case. I'm not real worried about it. He ain't worried about it, either. He's got one thing on his mind and that's leading the Tigers and having a great season this year.
"We'll certainly let him stay if that's what he wants to do. But I'd be surprised if he's back with the Tigers next year, but who knows? You never know. I didn't think Christian Wilkins was coming back, but he did."
Lawrence is arguably the most highly-touted quarterback since Andrew Luck, and Jets fans are already talking about the possibility of the Clemson star joining their team.
Former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum also chimed into the conversation.
“From the old Parcells is he built to last standard? I think this guy has a much better chance of having a sustainable career than the last three number one picks, for a number of reasons,” Tannenbaum said. “Especially when you look at [Baker] Mayfield and [Kyler] Murray. This guy is born to play the position. He looks the part from a physical standpoint. I think he can withstand the rigors of the NFL season right now.”
Over the last several seasons, Clemson has seen projected first-rounders come back for their senior seasons, such as Wilkins and Clelin Ferrell in 2018 and running back Travis Etienne this season. Lawrence making that same choice, however, would be a surprise for the program, as Swinney noted.
Lawrence has already tallied 1,833 yards and 17 touchdowns in just six games this season. He's 31-1 as a starter and frontrunner for the 2020 Heisman Trophy.
RaceHub: Kyle Larson discusses moving forward with Hendrick Motorsports in 2021
The RaceHub crew talks with Kyle Larson about what has changed since April and his future with Hendrick Motorsports in 2021.
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Wayne Chrebet: I took Patriots' Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola to dinner, I was their idol
On Jets Pre Game Live, legendary Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet tells a story about when he took Patriots receivers Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola out to dinner. They referred to Chrebet as the Godfather of the Slot Receivers and Edelman admitted to having a poster of Chrebet on his wall growing up.
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Lions' Adrian Peterson, Everson Griffen reunited in Detroit: 'Funny how things work out'
Everson Griffen's debut with Detroit Lions should come next Sunday vs. the Vikings, the team he and Adrian Peterson shared for 7 seasons
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Giants place Will Hernandez on COVID-19/reserve list, all but four O-linemen in quarantine
The Giants will place LG Will Hernandez on the COVID-19/reserve list after receiving a confirmed positive test, sources told SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.
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White Sox fan Jimmy Garoppolo reacts to Tony La Russa managerial hire
But, yeah, White Sox all day, baby."
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Smith Sr. explains why Bridgewater is having a career year in 2020
NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. explains why Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is having a career year in 2020. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Cam Newton: 'Losing is not acceptable' in Patriots locker room
Cam Newton made it clear he's well-aware losing is unacceptable in New England.
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Thursday Night Football: Russell Okung, Zach Kerr are inactive
The Panthers will not have defensive tackle Zach Kerr or left tackle Russell Okung for Thursday Night Football. Both are among the team’s inactives. Carolina listed Kerr as questionable with a toe injury, and rookie defensive tackle Bravvion Roy will start in his place. The Panthers gave Okung a limited designation with a calf injury. [more]
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GM John Lynch attributes 49ers' extensive injuries to unique offseason
A unique offseason might have contributed to the 49ers' long list of injuries, GM John Lynch explains.
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Panthers Week 8 inactives: Zach Kerr, Russell Okung out vs. Falcons
Here are the team's inactives for tonight's game.
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With guard Ryan Groy on reserve COVID-19 list, how short-handed might Chargers become?
Chargers placed guard Ryan Groy on the reserve COVID-19 list but are not sure if anyone else is infected. They could be short-handed on offensive line vs. Broncos.
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Falcons list inactives for Thursday night game vs. Panthers
The Falcons have released their inactives list for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
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Darius Leonard returns to full practice
It appears Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is headed toward a return Sunday. Leonard has missed two games with a groin injury, but returned to a limited practice Wednesday and was a full participant Thursday. “We shall see,” Leonard said Thursday, via Mike Chappell of FOX 59. “I get better each day. Just taking it day-by-day, [more]
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Steelers among the most hated NFL teams in America, according to Twitter map
Maryland isn't the only state to hate the Steelers more than any other team.
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Sources: Hinch favorite to be Tigers' new manager
Former Houston Astros Manager AJ Hinch is widely regarded as the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Mad Bets: Will the Ravens cover -4 vs. Steelers?
Dave Dameshek joins Minty Bets & Jared Quay to give their picks for the Steelers vs. Ravens game on Sunday.
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'Say Their Stories': MJ Acosta opens up about Breonna Taylor's impact on her life
"NFL Total Access" host MJ Acosta opens up about Breonna Taylor's impact on her life and encourages the NFL community to stand up for Black women as part of her Say Their Stories first person essay. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Jimmy Orr dies at 85
Former NFL receiver Jimmy Orr, who played 13 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts, has died. He was 85. A two-time Pro Bowler who entered the league as a 25th-round pick of the Rams in 1957, Orr is best remembered by many as the man who was frantically waving his arms while wide [more]
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D-Hall, James Jones: Top WR-CB matchups to watch in Week 8
NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall and James Jones discuss their top WR-CB matchups to watch in Week 8. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Biggest Week 8 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams
While Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey could return in Week 8, fellow RBs Aaron Jones, Chris Carson might not.
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Raptors’ Terence Davis charged for allegedly hitting girlfriend in face
Davis drew attention last season for playing well as an undrafted rookie and arriving to a game in the bubble with a hole in his mask.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Bucs Coach Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown 'Fantastic' in First Team Workout
Arians was impressed with Brown's first workout since signing with Tampa Bay. Brown is eligible to play in Week 9 after his personal conduct suspension expires.
Following his team's risky decision to sign wide receiver Antonio Brown, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Brown "looked fantastic" in his first workout with Tampa Bay,
per ESPN's Jenna Laine."He looks fantastic. I think we had really good conversations today, he and I," Arians said Wednesday. "He was in the meetings and everything. And he's working with Anthony Piroli and the strength staff. He looks in great shape. Yeah, ready to go next week."
Brown's eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy ends after this week, making him eligible to play in the Bucs' home game on Nov. 8 against the Saints.
Arians's decision to sign Brown raised some eyebrows around the league after the coach had previously said such a pairing would not happen back in March. Then, Arians shot down the idea that the Bucs would sign Brown, saying, "I just know him, and it's not a fit in our locker room." In January 2019, Arians said Brown had "too much diva" going on during an appearance on ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter's podcast.
A key factor in the team reversing its course is Brown's relationship with quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who was briefly teammates with Brown in New England, was asked by Laine to expand upon his relationship with Brown, and why the six-time Super Bowl champion has actively vouched on his behalf.
"Over the years, when you transition from a younger player to an older player, you really want to see guys succeed and you want to see guys do well. It’s always about maximizing your potential," Brady said. "I had a lot of people support me over the years, realizing that I was far from where I needed to be, and they would guide me and provide me with the help I needed as a player to reach my potential. And I think that's how you impact people. We talk about it a lot as professional athletes—how you impact people on the field is one thing, how you impact people off the field is another...
"You just try your best everyday, realizing that a lot of people weren’t born with the same advantages that I had growing up. They weren’t born with the same background, the same support systems that I had. I think when you recognize that, and you bring that to relationships, all you can do is the best you can do...I want to see other guys succeed, and a lot of joy in my experience comes from seeing other people be their best, and seeing people succeed in ways that can set their family up."
Brown, 32, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women since September 2019. He pled no contest to charges related to his moving truck driver battery case earlier this year. Brown appeared in one game with the Patriots in 2019 before being released on Sept. 20.
Biggest Week 8 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, Chris Carson and more
While Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey might be back on the field this week, fellow RBs Aaron Jones, Chris Carson and others might not be in Week 8.
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Orr, former WR for Steelers and Colts, dies at 85
Jimmy Orr, a sure-handed wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts after starring at the University of Georgia, died Tuesday. He was 85.
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McGinest: Haason Reddick realizing his Round 1 potential in 2020
NFL Network's Willie McGinest explains Arizona Cardinals linebacker Haason Reddick is realizing his Round 1 potential in 2020. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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James Jones reveals WR he's looking to fill OBJ's footsteps in Cleveland
NFL Network's James Jones reveals WR he's looking to fill wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s footsteps in Cleveland. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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NFL Stadiums will be used as polling sites | NFL Votes
NFL Votes: NFL Stadiums will be used as polling sites This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Colts designate WR Michael Pittman Jr. to return from IR
Colts have 21 days to activate the rookie.
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Mic'd-up George Kittle spreads holiday cheer on National Tight Ends Day
Kittle deputized all of his teammates as honorary tight ends for the occasion.
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Cardinals bring back DL Josh Mauro, signing him off Jaguars practice squad
Mauro is the second defender the Cardinals have added who are on their second stint with the team.
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Pro Football Focus previews Saints-Bears Week 8 matchup
Pro Football Focus previews New Orleans Saints vs. Chiacgo Bears Week 8 matchup. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Kurt Warner's Top 3 QBs to watch in Week 8
NFL Network's Kurt Warner's Top 3 QBs to watch in Week 8. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Does BAL offense or PIT defense have the edge? McGinest weighs in
Does the Baltimore Ravens offense or Pittsburgh Steelers defense have the edge? NFL Network's Willie McGinest weighs in. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com
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Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford knows what his team is getting in Everson Griffin
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has respect for former Viking Everson Griffen, who is now his teammate. (Filmed Oct. 28, 2020)
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Kurt Warner's blueprint for Tua Tagovailoa in first career start vs. Rams
NFL Network's Kurt Warner's blueprint for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in first career start vs. the Los Angeles Rams. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Rapoport explains Cowboys' failed trade attempts with Poe, Worley
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains Dallas Cowboys' failed trade attempts with defensive tackle Dontari Poe, cornerback Daryl Worley. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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James Jones: No question Antonio Brown is best WR on Bucs right now
NFL Network's James Jones says that there is no question that Antonio Brown is best wide receiver on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers right now. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com
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Week 8 fantasy football metrics notebook: Re-drafting Round 1 with Calvin Ridley and more
Matt Harmon opens up his metrics notebook heading into Week 8 to re-draft the first round of fantasy football this year, investigate the "Baker Mayfield is better off without Odell Beckham" narrative and much more.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Report: Hornets eyeing Memphis center James Wiseman with No. 3 pick
James Wiseman is expected to be a top-two selection in the 2020 NBA Draft.
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Steve Nash on Brooklyn: “We’re playing for a championship”
"We are playing for a championship and we're going to build accordingly."
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Red Wings' Bertuzzi awarded $3.5M, 1-year deal
An arbitrator on Tuesday awarded Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi a $3.5 million, one-year contract.
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Kimmi Chex's Top 4 fantasy waiver-wire targets for Week 8
NFL Network's Kimmi Chex shares her top waiver-wire targets for Week 8. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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'NFL Playbook': Billick identifies source of Panthers' run-game struggles
'NFL Playbook': NFL Network's Brian Billick identifies source of Carolina Panthers' run-game struggles. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Bears sign WR/KR Dwayne Harris to practice squad
It sounds like we're nearing the end of the Ted Ginn Jr. experience as the Bears have signed KR Dwayne Harris to the practice squad.
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49ers make several changes to practice squad, reach injury settlement with Tavon Austin
The 49ers made several practice squad moves, and released wide receiver Tavon Austin.
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Maurice Jones-Drew jokingly offers his services to banged-up 49ers
If the 49ers need to find another running back, how about a former second-round pick who has 79 career touchdowns?
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James Jones: Raiders-Browns in Week 8 is a 'must-win' game for both teams
NFL Network's James Jones shares why the Week 8 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Cleveland Browns is a must-win for both teams. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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Next Gen Stats: Davante Adams' success outside the numbers in 2020
Next Gen Stats: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams' success outside the numbers in 2020. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
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