Steelers Daily News & Links: Alex Highsmith Honored with Award; 10-Year Anniversary of Iconic Antonio Brown Play
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? Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is the NFLPA’s Week 1 honoree after hosting his third annual Back to School Bash, where he provided 300+ kids with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, books and more.
We’re kicking off the #CommunityMVP season in Pittsburgh!
Alex Highsmith is our Week 1 honoree after hosting his 3rd annual Back to School Bash, where he provided 300+ kids with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, books & more.📚✂️🎒
🔗: https://t.co/drH63b0Xz3 pic.twitter.com/RQRDIaqxkJ
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 6, 2024
? Saturday marks the 10-year anniversary of when Antonio Brown kicked Cleveland Browns punter Spencer Lanning in the face on a punt return. Brown was fined $8,200 for the infraction.
10 years ago today….
Antonio Brown kung fu kicks Cleveland’s punter pic.twitter.com/eDEfTeEccB
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) September 7, 2024
? Steelers quarterback Justin Fields did the coin toss at the Central Catholic vs. Woodland Hills game on Friday night.
Justin Fields pulled up to Woodland Hills vs Central Catholic 🔥🔥🔥 @justnfields pic.twitter.com/7gqccJmGtF
— Prospect Media (@prospectmedia_) September 6, 2024
? Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had five games of 70+ receiving yards in 2022, just two seasons ago. That was tied for second-most among all tight ends that year, only trailing Travis Kelce, according to Daniel Valente of The Score.
? After signing his four-year, $48.4 million contract extension on Friday, Pat Freiermuth wrote on X, “Blessed to be apart of this organization for years to come!”
Blessed to be apart of this organization for years to come! 💯 https://t.co/QJjuKQ8f2W
— Pat Freiermuth (@pat_fry5) September 6, 2024
? Among tight ends since 2021-2022, Pat Freiermuth has the sixth-highest Pro Football Focus grade (76.3), ranks seventh in receptions (123), eighth in receiving yards (1,229), tied for ninth in receiving touchdowns (9), sixth in first downs (71), fourth in miss tackles forced (22) and fourth in contested catches (13).
Pat Freiermuth among TEs in 2021-22:
🟡 76.3 PFF grade (6th)
⚫ 123 receptions (7th)
🟡 1,229 receiving yards (8th)
⚫ 9 receiving TDs (T-9th)
🟡 71 first downs (6th)
⚫ 22 missed tackles forced (4th)
🟡 13 contested catches (4th) pic.twitter.com/by2opabslQ— PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) September 6, 2024
? Friday marked the 32nd anniversary of Bill Cowher’s debut as the Steelers head coach. After trailing 14-0 early, Pittsburgh scored 13 unanswered second-half points to upset the favored Houston Oilers, 29-24.
September 6, 1992
Bill Cowher's NFL regular season head coaching debut for the #Steelers — the first time in 24 years that Chuck Noll isn't leading the troops
After trailing 14-0 early, Pittsburgh scores 13 unanswered second-half points to upset the favored Oilers, 29-24. pic.twitter.com/VL21xsZS76
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) September 6, 2024
? Former NFL quarterback and current analyst for The Athletic, Chase Daniels, thinks Justin Fields should start on Sunday. He thinks Wilson’s calf injury is a major concern.
“Is a 60% Russell Wilson better than a 100% Justin Fields? There’s no worse injury to a QB than a calf,” Daniels wrote on X. “Renowned QB Expert Tom House told me it’s all about your feet!!!”
Is a 60% Russell Wilson better than a 100% Justin Fields?
There’s no worse injury to a QB than a calf. Let me walk you thru exactly what Russell is feeling.
Renowned QB Expert Tom House told me it’s all about your feet!!! pic.twitter.com/c9ZLUQPq7a
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 6, 2024
? NBC announced that Thursday night’s Ravens-Chiefs season opener averaged 28.9 million viewers across all platforms, making it the most-watched NFL kickoff game ever.
? Derrick Henry recorded his 91st rushing touchdown on Thursday night, moving him into a tie for 11th all-time (tied with Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris).
Derrick Henry records his 91st rushing TD, moving him into a tie for 11th all-time (tied with Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris). pic.twitter.com/LVwjl7L9fN
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 6, 2024
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