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Steelers’ Watt Celebrated by Teammates, Fans, Brother on Birthday

Steelers defensive end TJ Watt (90) during practice. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — Steelers defensive end TJ Watt spent his 25th birthday at practice while his team and admirers took to social media sending well wishes. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt sent some brotherly love as well as his younger brother embarks on a quarter of a century.

Heading into the week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Watt has 17 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and 1 interception.


 

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Steelers in Must Win Situation Against Bengals

Steelers Defensive End Cam Heyward (97) eyes his target against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 30, 2018 (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) – The Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on Monday which is a must win to stay relevant in the AFC North.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said simply, “What we need to do is get a win.”

AFC NORTH STANDINGS

Cleveland Browns 2-2

Baltimore Ravens 2-2

Pittsburgh Steelers 0-3

Cincinnati Bengals 0-3

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Tomlin Speaks About Development of Devin Bush, Diontae Johnson

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — The Steelers fell to the New England Patriots Sunday 33-3. However, Head Coach Mike Tomlin — in his weekly press conference — was optimistic about his team’s future.

Rookies Devin Bush (ILB, Michigan) and Diontae Johnson (WR, Toledo) both saw the field at Gillette Stadium. Tomlin said, “It was a quality start to contribute to our efforts.”

Bush racked up 11 tackles (7 solo) and Johnson had 3 catches in their NFL debut.

 

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Steelers Fall to Patriots in Season Opener

Foxboro, Mass (GSM) – In the wake of wide receiver Antonio Brown’s signing with their arch rival, the Steelers had nothing to combat the high-powered offense of the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots Sunday. In a 33-3 loss to the Pats, Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s remarks were direct and to the point saying he couldn’t “sugar coat” what transpired in the game.

 

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger addressed the media saying the loss was on him and he needed to play better.

 

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Tomlin Addresses Media After Family Fest at Heinz Field

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, heading into his 13th season, says it was important to, “give the young guys situational work” at Family Day in Heinz Field. Rookies such as Devin Bush (LB, Michigan) and Diontae Johnson (WR, Toledo) received significant reps during the evening’s practice. Johnson left practice with a hip injury. His condition is to be determined in the coming days.