NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
VINCE WILLIAMS
Steelers activate Ben Roethlisberger, Vince Williams, two others from reserve/COVID-19 list Roethlisberger and Williams are expected to start despite missing three practices this week.
Steelers need more Cameron Sutton and less Vince Williams on defense The Steelers defense was exposed in Week 10. Here's why they could use more of Cameron Sutton and less of Vince Williams. For the most part,...
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Bengals
The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers expect to have quarterback Ben Roethlisberger available when they host the Cincinnati BengalsNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should come off COVID list soon Coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that he expects Williams to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact If Williams is indeed able to return to the active roster Saturday, he should be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals. The veteran linebacker has handled 80-plus percent of defensive snaps in four of Pittsburgh's last five contests.
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
Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are attempting to see if they can stay perfect and navigate the COVID-19 pandemic at the same timeNOVEMBER 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
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 list The Steelers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Impact Williams is considered a high-risk close contact to Vance McDonald, who tested positive for the virus. He'll need to isolate for five days, but if he's able to test negative during that stretch, he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. Avery Williamson is the next man up if Williams is forced to miss any time.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed four more players on the COVID-19 list, including quarterback Ben RoethlisbergerNOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Knicks shut training center after positive tests
The New York Knicks have temporarily closed their training facility after three team employees tested positive for the coronavirusNOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads Pittsburgh with eight tackles Williams tallied eight tackles (six solo) and two tackles for loss Sunday against the Cowboys.
Impact Williams finished the day with the team lead in tackles as the Steelers remained undefeated with a 24-19 victory. The linebacker has racked up 31 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery over his last five contests.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 10 tackles versus Titans Williams recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) including one sack in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.
Impact Williams led the Steelers in tackles Sunday while recording one of the team's two sacks. The 30-year-old has already racked up three sacks through the first six games of the 2020 season, which eclipses his total from 2019.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ron Cook: Can Vince Williams be the immovable object against Derrick Henry's unstoppable force? You won’t have any trouble finding Derrick Henry on Sunday afternoon -— No. 22 will be toting the football 25-30 times for the Tennessee Tit...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Spillane's shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Robert Spillane to replace injured inside linebacker Devin BushOCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devin Bush's knee injury clouds Steelers' unbeaten start
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for life without linebacker Devin BushOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vince Williams says Steelers are ready to 'whack the next opponent over the head' Vince Williams has some fun over last year’s brawl.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Postgame Sound (Week 5 vs Eagles): Vince Williams, Steven Nelson
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Steelers linebacker Vince Williams ‘adding to his toolbox’ Back as a full-time starter in 2020 after a season in a three-way timeshare at the Steelers' two inside linebacker spots, Williams at age 30...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM
Reimagined Vince Williams going back to old-school ways, at least for one week The veteran linebacker has rejuvenated his career by diversifying his game. The Steelers might need him to revert against Tennessee.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vince Williams on Big Ben: 'He's prepared to take this team all the way' Pittsburgh Steelers LB Vince Williams joins
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Records sack in win Williams recorded five tackles (four solo) including a sack in the Steelers' 26-16 Week 1 win over the Giants on Monday.
Impact Williams had just 2.5 sacks last season, but Pittsburgh led the league with 54 sacks. The defense recorded two sacks in a 24-17 loss in their last game against Week 2 opponent Denver.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has announced his retirement nearly three years after a spinal injury put his career on indefinite holdSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social change
The New York Jets were one of nine NFL teams that canceled practice Thursday in wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin last SundayAUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brain games; Steelers want LB Bush to take mental leap
The Pittsburgh Steelers liked what they saw from inside linebacker Devin Bush in 2019AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
