Wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t take part in the Steelers’ OTAs last week, but there won’t be any questions about his whereabouts this week. Pictures and video from Tuesday’s on-field work show Johnson in uniform and going through drills with the rest of the team. No reason was given for Johnson’s absence last week, but [more] … [Read more...] about Diontae Johnson back with Steelers Tuesday
Archives for May 2022
Matt LaFleur on David Bakhtiari: It was always our plan to hold him from this time of year
After tearing his ACL late in the 2020 season, Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari missed nearly all of 2021. He was able to start and play 40 percent of Green Bay’s offensive snaps in the Week 18 loss to Detroit. But Bakhtiari was inactive for the team’s playoff loss to San Francisco a couple of [more] … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur on David Bakhtiari: It was always our plan to hold him from this time of year
Malcolm Jenkins was upset he didn’t get a moment on the Super Bowl podium
Former NFL safety Malcolm Jenkins made plenty of memories during his lengthy career, including victories in Super Bowl XLIV and LII. Asked by Kevin Hart in the new episode of Cold as Balls for his biggest memory from winning the title with the Eagles to cap the 2017 season, Jenkins didn’t hesitate. “I just remember [more] … [Read more...] about Malcolm Jenkins was upset he didn’t get a moment on the Super Bowl podium
Bill Belichick on possibility Dont’a Hightower returns: We’ll talk about players who are here
The Patriots have not moved to re-sign linebacker Dont’a Hightower this offseason, but that’s not because head coach Bill Belichick has a low opinion of the veteran. Hightower’s name came up during a Tuesday press conference when Belichick was asked about young linebackers like Josh Uche being used in various roles like Hightower was during [more] … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick on possibility Dont’a Hightower returns: We’ll talk about players who are here
Malcolm Butler: I have a lot to prove
Cornerback Malcolm Butler has not played in a game since the end of the 2020 season and he knows that has created some doubts about what he will bring to the Patriots secondary this year. Butler was set to play for the Cardinals last season, but retired in late August and returned to the Patriots [more] … [Read more...] about Malcolm Butler: I have a lot to prove