Mike DeFabo
@mikedefabo.bsky.social
Steelers beat writer at The Athletic.
During the first NFL game in Dublin, Steelers football (in all its forms) was on display.
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
During the first NFL game in Dublin, Steelers football (in all its forms) was on display.
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
An efficient running game. A blitz-centric defense.
But it wouldn’t be a Steelers game without a nail-biting final minute.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
“We didn’t bring Aaron in here and sign DK for all that money to go run the wishbone.”
How Steelers OC Arthur Smith plans to evolve in Year 2: t.co/8aer8eiqiV
How Steelers OC Arthur Smith plans to evolve in Year 2: t.co/8aer8eiqiV
June 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“We didn’t bring Aaron in here and sign DK for all that money to go run the wishbone.”
How Steelers OC Arthur Smith plans to evolve in Year 2: t.co/8aer8eiqiV
How Steelers OC Arthur Smith plans to evolve in Year 2: t.co/8aer8eiqiV
My final Steelers mock draft:
April 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My final Steelers mock draft:
This goal-line play led us to multiple flag football championships in college, where every player on the field was an eligible receiver. No one ever covered the center.
March 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This goal-line play led us to multiple flag football championships in college, where every player on the field was an eligible receiver. No one ever covered the center.
DK Metcalf’s contract details have been posted on OverTheCap. He’ll count about $11M against the cap in 2025, leaving the Steelers with an estimated $40M in space.
They still need to sign a QB and like to save about $10M for moves in-season. They can create more if needed, including by extending TJ
They still need to sign a QB and like to save about $10M for moves in-season. They can create more if needed, including by extending TJ
March 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
DK Metcalf’s contract details have been posted on OverTheCap. He’ll count about $11M against the cap in 2025, leaving the Steelers with an estimated $40M in space.
They still need to sign a QB and like to save about $10M for moves in-season. They can create more if needed, including by extending TJ
They still need to sign a QB and like to save about $10M for moves in-season. They can create more if needed, including by extending TJ
It’s that time of year again
December 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
It’s that time of year again
George Pickens popped up on the injury report today with a hamstring. He’s questionable for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
Defensive tackle Mon Adams is out.
Defensive tackle Mon Adams is out.
December 6, 2024 at 9:52 PM
George Pickens popped up on the injury report today with a hamstring. He’s questionable for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
Defensive tackle Mon Adams is out.
Defensive tackle Mon Adams is out.
Healthy practice report for the Steelers.
Calvin Austin (concussion), Cory Trice (hami), Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mon Adams (knee) all full go.
Calvin Austin (concussion), Cory Trice (hami), Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mon Adams (knee) all full go.
December 5, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Healthy practice report for the Steelers.
Calvin Austin (concussion), Cory Trice (hami), Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mon Adams (knee) all full go.
Calvin Austin (concussion), Cory Trice (hami), Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mon Adams (knee) all full go.
Calvin Austin (concussion), Alex Highsmith (ankle) and Mon Adams (knee) were all limited today.
Cory Trice full go.
Lots of vet days ahead of another physical AFC North game.
Cory Trice full go.
Lots of vet days ahead of another physical AFC North game.
December 4, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Calvin Austin (concussion), Alex Highsmith (ankle) and Mon Adams (knee) were all limited today.
Cory Trice full go.
Lots of vet days ahead of another physical AFC North game.
Cory Trice full go.
Lots of vet days ahead of another physical AFC North game.
Patrick Queen is on the cover of the Gameday magazine ahead of his revenge game against be Ravens.
Why the former Raven is embracing ‘villain’ role in the rivalry: ‘I wasn’t wanted back’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Why the former Raven is embracing ‘villain’ role in the rivalry: ‘I wasn’t wanted back’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
November 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Patrick Queen is on the cover of the Gameday magazine ahead of his revenge game against be Ravens.
Why the former Raven is embracing ‘villain’ role in the rivalry: ‘I wasn’t wanted back’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Why the former Raven is embracing ‘villain’ role in the rivalry: ‘I wasn’t wanted back’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) and DB Cory Trice (hami) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
TE MyCole Pruitt is doubtful. Alex Highsmith and CJ Henderson are OUT.
Nick Herbig is off the injury report and should be good to go.
TE MyCole Pruitt is doubtful. Alex Highsmith and CJ Henderson are OUT.
Nick Herbig is off the injury report and should be good to go.
November 15, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) and DB Cory Trice (hami) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
TE MyCole Pruitt is doubtful. Alex Highsmith and CJ Henderson are OUT.
Nick Herbig is off the injury report and should be good to go.
TE MyCole Pruitt is doubtful. Alex Highsmith and CJ Henderson are OUT.
Nick Herbig is off the injury report and should be good to go.