Dominant defensive front gives Steelers D plenty of options
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their dominant defensive performance in a Week 1 win over Buffalo carries over to a Week 2 matchup with Las VegasSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ISAIAH BUGGS
Defending AFC North champ Steelers retool around Big Ben
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned for an 18th season, with a cast of fresh faces around him as he chases a third Super Bowl titleSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Pro tackle Conklin available for Browns vs. Steelers
The Cleveland Browns won’t be entirely short-handed when they face the Pittsburgh SteelersJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets over illness Buggs (illness) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's wild-card round game against the Browns, Steelers team reporter Missi Matthews reports.
Impact Buggs was unable to practice Thursday due to this illness but was able to make a prompt recovery. The backup defensive lineman will make his playoff debut Sunday.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injuryDECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers RB James Conner inactive against Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers will attempt to lock up the AFC North title without top running back James ConnerDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from COVID list Buggs (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact The 24-year-old landed on the COVID-19 list over the weekend, but he's now cleared league protocols. Buggs should return to his usual role as a rotational nose tackle for Pittsburgh.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID-19 list Buggs (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Buggs will be unavailable until he clears the league's virus-related protocols. Henry Mondeaux and Carlos Davis should play increased roles Tuesday against the Ravens with Stephon Tuitt also on the COVID-19 list.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities
Wake Forest is pausing all football team activities until at least Wednesday because of recent positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracingNOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule
With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens the team has turned its focus from breaking out of a s...NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois
Ohio State’s football game at Illinois has been canceled because the No. 3 Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this weekNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaiah Buggs the odd man out on d-line as lone non-QB healthy inactive for Steelers There has been an apparent change in the depth chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive line, albeit a minor one. Despite being listed o...
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Steelers-Jaguars: Jacksonville will be without top two cornerbacks JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With a secondary that’s already banged up, the Jaguars will be down their top cornerback Sunday against the Steelers. S...
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Steelers vs Jags inactives: No Isaiah Buggs vs Jacksonville Here are the inactives for the Steelers and Jags this week.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of grit
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is developing a reputation as Ben Roethlisberger's go-to target when things get toughNOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Full-go at practice Buggs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Buggs sat out last Sunday's game against the Bengals but appears good to go moving forward. The second-year nose tackle out of Alabama doesn't offer much on the stat sheet as a backup to Tyson Alualu, as he's recorded just 10 tackles (seven solo) through seven games.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 10 Buggs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was considered questionable with the ankle injury but won't be available for Sunday's contest. Buggs made his first career start last week with Tyson Alualu (knee) sidelined, but Alualu is back in action this week and should reclaim his starting role.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence
The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirusNOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handed questionable tag Buggs (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Buggs made his first career start last week with Tyson Alualu (knee) on the sidelines, and he recorded three solo tackles with a 39 percent snap share. Alualu will return this Sunday, so Buggs will revert to a reserve role if he's able to shake off the ankle injury in time. He's on the right track after logging two straight limited practice sessions.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New Steelers LB Williamson embracing change of scenery
New Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Avery Williamson is embracing the change of scenery after being acquired in a trade with the New York JetsNOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers trying to get a grip on their 'virtual' reality
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they're making the best of being in the NFL's intensive COVID-19 protocolNOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers vs Bengals injury update: Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, DT Isaiah Buggs miss practice with injuries Steelers Wire takes a look at the practice report from Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense are growing more comfortable making it up as they go alongNOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers DL Isaiah Buggs looks to build on crunch-time play against Ravens Now the second-year defensive tackle is looking to become a more consistent contributor.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
