Ashley Liotus
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- Oct 1, 2026
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Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich opens up about home, football and the road to NFL (opens the original)
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Eli Heidenreich went from playing football at Mt. Lebanon High School to wearing black and gold for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 2026 draft pick. Pittsburgh's Action Sports reporter Ashley Liotus sat down with Heidenreich to talk about his experiences growing up in the community, his decision to attend the Naval Academy, and how his dream of playing in the NFL became a reality. Looking for more Black & Gold Primetime action? Click here. "It's a great community to grow up in," Heidenreich said. "
Play of the Week: Thomas Jefferson TD pass and combat catch (opens the original)
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An incredible touchdown connection by Thomas Jefferson earned the honors for Operation Football Play of the Week. Jaguars quarterback Harrison Kolling aired it out, and Luccas Patterson made a combat catch as he was dragged down into the end zone in Friday night's win over Montour. Watch the play of the week in the video above That play received 64% of the votes in Operation Football's weekly poll on WTAE.com and the WTAE app. Congratulations to the Jaguars, and thanks to everyone who voted in o
Joey Porter Jr. leaves Steelers practice with trainer; back injury designation returns (opens the original)
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Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was seen leaving practice Thursday with a trainer, and his back injury designation was re-added to the team's injury report. Porter had been cleared from his back injury earlier in the week and practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, with his designation listed as "conditioning" on the injury report. However, during Thursday's practice, Porter left the field during a portion of practice that was open to media viewing, which includes individual drills. On Th
WATCH: Connellsville 84-yard TD is Operation Football's Play of the Week (opens the original)
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Linkon Keller plows over a defender on his way to the end zone Linkon Keller plows over a defender on his way to the end zone An 84-yard touchdown for the Connellsville Falcons earned "Play of the Week" honors for Week 1 of Operation Football. Quarterback Jeffrey Nicholson threw a short pass to Linkon Keller, who made a one-handed grab, rumbled down the sideline and plowed over a defender on his way to the end zone in Connellsville's win over Southmoreland on Friday night. Watch the play of the
Aaron Rodgers discusses preseason role as Steelers prepare for opener vs. Packers (opens the original)
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to showcase a new coach, a new offense, and a new style during Thursday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, with head coach Mike McCarthy deciding which players and quarterbacks will take the field. As of Tuesday night, a decision on which quarterbacks will play in the preseason opener had not been announced, but Aaron Rodgers spoke on whether he would be excited or not about playing in Thursday's game. "It's preseason. It's not real football," Rodgers
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