Defensive line has No. 6 Notre Dame sitting in first class
No. 6 Notre Dame has been able to count on its defensive line all seasonNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
STEPHON TUITT
What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency
The Pittsburgh Steelers will need their defense to take a step forward if they are to stay competitive in the AFC NorthNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers reach midseason in the mix after nightmarish start
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the mix in the AFC North thanks to a winning streak that reached four straight with a victory over ChicagoNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers believe momentum is building after a rocky start
The Pittsburgh Steelers believe they are starting to gain momentum during their 3-3 startOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers defense looking to regain swagger as Rodgers looms
The offense isn't the only unit struggling on the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries, miscues pile up for Steelers in loss to Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hurting after a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, particularly on defenseSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers, Raiders going for a 2-0 start after Week 1 rallies
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz FieldSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Steelers notes: Defensive line turning back the clock, even without Stephon Tuitt Even on a stout defensive front last season, one Steelers lineman stood out. Stephon Tuitt racked up a career-high 11 sacks, eighth most in...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Steelers optimistic Watt's status will be resolved by Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic All-Pro outside linebacker TSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured reserve Tuitt was placed on injured reserve for an undisclosed reason Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Tuitt racked up a career-high 11 sacks across 15 appearances during the 2020 campaign, but he'll be sidelined for at least the first three weeks of the season in 2021. The specifics of the 28-year-old's injury haven't yet been revealed, but Henry Mondeaux and Isaiahh Loudermilk could see a slight uptick in playing time in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers place DE Stephon Tuitt on IR with knee injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed defensive end Stephon Tuitt on the injured reserve/return listSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Stephon Tuitt has several hurdles to clear before returning to Steelers' defense Defensive coordinator Keith Butler said the Steelers also might not be done adding players to the mix.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
With Stephon Tuitt's status in the air, Chris Wormley readies for larger role on Steelers' defensive line Tuitt has not taken part in any training camp practices this summer.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Roethlisberger gets first chance to run new Steelers offense
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited to run the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offenseAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tweaks deal with Pittsburgh The Steelers have converted $7.925 million of Tuitt's 2021 salary into signing bonus to create cap space, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact The 28-year-old remains signed through the 2022 campaign after reaching a five-year, $60 million extension in September of 2017, and the restructure will open up $6.34 million in cap room this season. Tuitt totaled 45 tackles and a career-high 11 sacks in 15 games for Pittsburgh last season, and he'll remain a key contributor in 2021.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers notes: No turmoil with James Washington, Stephon Tuitt absent In the Steelers’ wide receiver group, four were highly drafted, three have been highly productive and two will be free agents after this sea...
AUGUST 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
New Steelers OC Canada to lean on Roethlisberger, run game
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada intends to build off the strengths of two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger while also placing a renewed emphasis...JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Younger brother of Steelers' DE Stephon Tuitt killed in hit-and-run incident in Georgia The brother of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night in Georgia. A...
JUNE 4, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Report: Brother of Steelers star Stephon Tuitt killed in Georgia Richard Bartlett III, 23, was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night in Johns Creek, Ga. Bartlett’s brother is Steelers defensive...
JUNE 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Steelers draft preview: When is it time to think about life after Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt? The Steelers are pretty set along the defensive line, but their starters are aging. Does it make sense to look in the NFL Draft?
APRIL 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stephon Tuitt remembers Louis Nix Tuitt, now seven years into his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, remembered his teammate on Saturday night:
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
2020 NFL All-Pro Team VotingJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finishes season with 11 sacks Tuitt recorded three solo tackles, including one sack, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
Impact Tuitt saw a significant snap count in the Steelers' regular-season finale, and he recorded a sack for the fourth time in the past five weeks. The 27-year-old generated 45 tackles (33 solo) during the regular season. Tuitt also had 11 sacks, by far the highest mark of his career. He'll enter the final year of his contract during his age-28 season in 2021.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
