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? Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed that running back Nick Chubb is expected to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will be Chubb’s first game back since suffering a devastating knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2023 season.
The journey of @NickChubb's road to recovery and return.
Read the exclusive story 📰⤵️
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 18, 2024
? Former NFL quarterback Came Newton thinks the Steelers shouldn’t be rushing to replace Justin Fields at QB1.
“Justin Fields, he’s young enough and skillful enough that we ain’t even unlocked all the packages yet,” Newton said on ESPN’s First Take.
"Justin Fields, he's young enough and skillful enough that we ain't even unlocked all the packages yet."@CameronNewton says the Steelers shouldn't be rushing to replace Justin Fields at QB1 👀 pic.twitter.com/wVl7hWDZGE
— First Take (@FirstTake) October 18, 2024
? NFL Network’s Peter Schrager trusts Mike Tomlin to make the right quarterback pick.
“Tomlin has not announced anything officially. I think they’re gonna go to Russell (Wilson) because why would you even bother splitting reps? The fact that we don’t know and they’re a 4-2 team, not a 2-4 team, it’s playing with fire. But I trust Mike Tomlin in these situations,” Schrager said on Good Morning Football.
? Steelers Community Relations: Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated communities across numerous states. The Steelers have teamed up with Convoy of Hope to support the disaster relief efforts with local churches, businesses, and civic organizations who are offering help to communities in need.
Hurricanes Helene & Milton devastated communities across numerous states.
We've teamed up with @ConvoyofHope to support disaster relief efforts with local churches, businesses, & civic organizations who are offering help to communities in need.
Donate: https://t.co/9LLWDX7NUN pic.twitter.com/wQMGjokj42
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) October 18, 2024
? T.J. Watt is the only defender with a 90+ pass rushing and run defense grade this season, according to Pro Football Focus.
? Jets wide receiver Mike Williams says the Jets’ group of wide receivers is “elite.” He is also looking forward to learning from Davante Adams.
Mike Williams says the Jets' group of wide receivers is "elite"
He is looking forward to learning from Davante Adams pic.twitter.com/uB8uiw008U
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 18, 2024
? If Justin Fields does not star on Sunday nightt, he would be the first starting QB in the Super Bowl era) to lead a team to (4-2 record or better) and not start their seventh game, not including injuries.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM Oct. 18
Steelers Open to Playing Both QBs vs. Jets
J.J. Watt Will Announce Steelers-Chiefs Christmas Day Game
Another Steelers Player Injured in Practice on Friday
Jets Could Be Without Two Top CBs vs Steelers on Sunday
Mike Tomlin Remains Mum on Steelers QB Decision
Potential Steelers WR Trade Target Might Be off the Board
Steelers Afternoon Drive: QB Mess, Jets Preview
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