JOE HADEN NEWS

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns facing win-and-in scenario against rival Steelers

The Browns will make the playoffs for the first time since 2002 if they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giovani Bernard shakes Joe Haden on slippery TD run Cincinatti Bengals running back Giovani Bernard shakes Joe Haden on slippery TD run.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM

Clear of injury report Haden (concussion) is not listed on Saturday's injury report and was a full participant in practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Haden's absence from the injury report serves as confirmation that he's cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback is thus set to draw his usual start against the Bengals on Monday.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Another full practice Haden (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Haden has logged back-to-back full practices, indicating that he'll likely be cleared for Monday's game versus the Bengals. The veteran cornerback has given up 452 yards in coverage (6.4 yards per target) through 12 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Haden (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact While the Steelers haven't yet officially announced that Haden has cleared the concussion protocol, it certainly represents a step in the right direction to see him handling unrestricted practice reps. The starting cornerback still needs to gain full clearance, but it looks like he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game in Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner, Kevin Dotson sit out Steelers practice, but Joe Haden a full participant Veteran cornerback Joe Haden was a full participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursday, the strongest indication yet he has advance...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers try to halt skid in Monday night game with Bengals

With two straight losses the Pittsburgh Steelers suddenly are being challenged for AFC North supremacy

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Searching for healthy lineman, Steelers sign Isidora

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave their battered offensive line a boost by signing Danny Isidora off Kansas City's practice squad

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoping to return Week 15 Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he's hopeful Haden (concussion) will return in Monday's game versus the Bengals, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Haden didn't practice at all last week, and a return to the field Thursday would provide him a decent chance to play in Week 15. If he doesn't clear the league's five-step concussion protocol, Mike Hilton and Cameron Sutton should both receive boosts in playing time versus the divisional foe.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Haden likely to return this week, but injuries keep piling up Kevin Dotson, Chukwuma Okorafor, Terrell Edmunds and James Conner are questionable to start the week

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he needs to improve to help his slumping team

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers defense depleted in preparing to play at Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is depleted in preparing to face the Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Haden and Robert Spillane out against Bills The Steelers are already thin at the linebacker position, and they will be without two more starting defenders on Sunday night. The Steelers...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers LB Williams joins COVID-19 list, C Pouncey exits it

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be limited at inside linebacker when they face the Buffalo Bills after placing Vance Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play against Buffalo Haden (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Pittsburgh's suddenly beaten up on defense, with both Haden and Robert Spillane (knee) set to join Bud Dupree (knee) on the sideline. While Dupree's injury is season-ending, the other two starters should return at some point, with Haden's next chance to do so coming in Week 15 against the Bengals. Mike Hilton will start at cornerback opposite Steven Nelson in Haden's absence.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stung Steelers seek to rebound in preparing to face Bills

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott likes to cite Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin ability to get his message across while they were teammates at William & Mary in the 1990s

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie outside linebacker Alex Highsmith drew raves from coaches following his first NFL start

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggling running game received a boost when James Conner was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concussion confirmed Haden suffered a concussion during Monday's loss to Washington, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The 31-year-old exited during the second half of Monday's contest, and he's now in the concussion protocol. Haden will need to fully clear the protocol this week to have a chance of suiting up Sunday at Buffalo.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17

The Pittsburgh Steelers' run at perfection is over

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers CB Joe Haden being evaluated for a concussion The Steelers cornerback depth chart got even thinner with Joe Haden out.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to return Haden is considered questionable to return to Monday's game against Washington after potentially suffering a concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Haden will need to pass the team doctor's tests in order to have any chance at returning. If he ultimately does not return, look for Mike Hilton and James Pierre to potentially see increased roles.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown against Baltimore Haden recorded two tackles, one interception and one touchdown in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.

Impact Haden was questionable heading into Wednesday's contest while dealing with a knee injury, but he took the field and returned an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter. The 31-year-old now has 44 tackles (38 solo) and two interceptions over the first 11 games of the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE