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Mike DeFabo

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Steelers beat writer at The Athletic.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 5d ago

Mike McCarthy on how much the trade deadline has changed over the years: "I spent a decade of my life as a head coach. I didn't know when the hell of trade deadline was. I just knew it was somewhere around the middle of the season."

Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Steelers have a number of players on IR, including Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Derrick Harmon, Gennings Dunker and Sebastian Joseph-Day. Asked today if any of those injuries are season-ending, coach Mike McCarthy said he believes everyone has a chance to return.

Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Steelers are far from perfect. But they’ve done exactly what they’ve needed to early: Capitalize on winnable games, make hay before the grueling second half of the schedule and position themselves to be in the conversation down the stretch. www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

Steelers are far from perfect, but after beating Saints, they’re exactly where they need to be (Gift Article)

Pittsburgh has won three straight and has a chance to take control of the AFC North next week.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 4w ago

Veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling plans to sign with the Steelers, a league source told @theathletic.com. The expectation is the 31 year old will begin on the practice squad. Second year in a row he's reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

Steelers, Aaron Rodgers to reunite with Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Source (Gift Article)

The veteran receiver is expected to join the Steelers' practice squad.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · last mo.

Steelers running back Rico Dowdle, who was questionable with a toe, is INACTIVE. Jalen Ramsey will play again with a broken wrist. Gabriel Rubio is active for the first time in his NFL career.

Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · last mo.

A city that once embraced the son of a Steelers legend now views him as a villain. A GM labeled the “Khan Artist” in 2023 has now dealt his first two draft picks. No one looks good when pride and outdated precedent leads to a messy breakup. FREE READ: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...

With Joey Porter Jr. trade, Steelers couldn’t set pride and precedent aside (Gift Article)

The star cornerback and the team dug in, leaving them with only one way out: a trade.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Joey Porter Jr. was listed as a full participant for the first time under Mike McCarthy. 👀 Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and Brandin Echols (concussion) were limited. Rico Dowdle DNP.

Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

To sum up the current state of the Steelers, let’s start with the sacks. On one side, the Pats used pick pressures to manipulate the Steelers’ protection plan. On the other, Patrick Graham’s sim pressures and coverage disguises limited Drake Maye. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

What the sacks say about the current state of the Steelers on both sides of the ball (Gift Article)

Work to do for the Steelers' offensive line, and how the new defensive coordinator is creating pressure with his scheme.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Mike McCarthy needs to be better.” The head coach put the blame on his own shoulders, but the Steelers’ shortcomings go much deeper. How can Pittsburgh fix its floundering offense? Unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

How do the Steelers fix their floundering offense? ‘Mike McCarthy needs to be better’ (Gift Article)

From miscommunications to dropped passes, the Pittsburgh offense struggled on nearly every front in Sunday's 20-3 loss in New England.

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Mike DeFabo@mikedefabo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yesterday, the Steelers changed Joey Porter Jr.’s designation on the injury report from “back” to “non-injury/conditioning,” essentially declaring him healthy. Today, he left practice with a trainer. Has he effectively reset the clock? www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...

Joey Porter Jr. leaves practice with member of Steelers’ medical staff (Gift Article)

Porter missed the Week 1 game against the Falcons with what he and the team have described as the ongoing ramp-up from a back injury.

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