JULY 21, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
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Steelers LB Vince Williams retires on eve of first training camp workout On the eve of the first training camp workout, Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams surprisingly announced his decision to retire follo...
Steelers comfortable with QB situation ahead of NFL draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers don't appear to be in the market for a quarterback heading into the draftAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ILB Vince Williams becomes salary-cap casualty after 8 seasons with Steelers Vince Williams hinted at his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers with a cryptic tweet Monday night. “I can hear the streets calling,” Wil...
MARCH 16, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Steelers reportedly release veteran linebacker Vince Williams In a money move, the Steelers let go of a key part of their defense on Tuesday.
MARCH 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Let go by Steelers The Steelers released Williams on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams played 14 games for the Steelers last season, starting each contest and recording 70 tackles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries. His eight-year stint with the Steelers is now over, but the 31-year-old should have options on the open market. The Steelers will save $4 million in salary-cap space by letting Williams go.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JuJu Smith-Schuster added to Steelers’ injury report; Chris Boswell, Vince Williams practice fully Three days in advance of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2020 playoff opener, their receiving leader did not practice because of injury. JuJu Smith...
JANUARY 7, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans
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Minimal role against Cleveland Williams recorded one solo tackle in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
Impact Williams was on the field for only 28 defensive snaps in Sunday's regular-season finale since the Steelers had clinched a playoff spot and chose to rest some of their starters. Williams missed two of the final four weeks of the season but still finished the regular season with 69 tackles (47 solo), including three sacks, along with two fumble recoveries over 14 games. The 31-year-old should be healthy heading into the playoffs this year and will likely continue to play a starting role for Pittsburgh in 2021.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers QB Roethlisberger on slide: "I need to play better"
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he understands why his play is being criticizedDECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed from COVID list Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Williams missed the last two games but will be eligible to play Sunday against the Colts. His return will be a welcome sight for a Steelers defense that has lost both Devin Bush and Robert Spillane to season-ending knee injuries at inside linebacker.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin optimistic on returns of Vince Williams, James Conner, Kevin Dotson Seven players remain on injured reserve, and two others left Monday night’s game because of injury and are no sure bets to return next week....
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
May return Week 16 Williams could be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Williams missed the last two games, but coach Mike Tomlin said he's going to start ramping up his activity this week with the goal of playing Sunday. If he's good to go, Williams should start at inside linebacker because both Devin Bush (torn ACL) and Robert Spillane (knee) are on injured reserve.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reelingDECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are strugglingDECEMBER 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 BillsDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 listDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back on COVID-19 list The Steelers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Thursday marked the second time this season that Williams was placed on the list, as he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone who did. Williams will still have a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Bills, but he'll need to test negative twice 24 hours apart. If he's unable to suit up, Avery Williamson would be in line for an increased role.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers place Vince Williams on covid list, left perilously thin at inside linebacker Veteran inside linebacker Vince Williams became the latest member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to be placed on the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Steelers LB Vince Williams is out for Buffalo Bills game, placed on COVID-19 list The Steelers will be without the linebacker Sunday night in Buffalo after being placed on the COVID list on Thursday.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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
Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have succeeded where most NFL teams have failed over the past two yearsNOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Steelers' Roethlisberger, others removed from COVID-19 list
Ben Roethlisberger’s unexpected week off won’t stop him from starting against the Cincinnati BengalsNOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated off COVID list The Steelers officially activated Williams from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Williams was activated along with teammates Ben Roethlisberger, Jaylen Samuels and Jerald Hawkins. The veteran linebacker will now be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals. He has been on the field for more than 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps across four of the last five games.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
