Brian Allen – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Brian Allen was promoted from the practice squad by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. Allen recorded two special teams tackles while playing in 10 regular-season games last season after being selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He also played in the Steelers postseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Cameron Heyward – Noteworthy
DE Cameron Heyward is tired of seeing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense shredded by the opposition. The Steelers (1-2-1) rank near the bottom of the league in most defensive categories and they have yielded 449 yards or more in each of the last three games. Pittsburgh ranks 30th in yards allowed per game (420.5), 26th in points permitted (29.0) and 25th in yards per play surrendered to an opponent (6.0). Heyward, who is a defensive captain, said that the team needs to focus on “assignment football and being more accountable.””It’s about believing in the defense,” the defensive end said, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m not for big speeches. I look for guys to step up. The kitchen is hot right now, and everyone is looking to get out, so we have to get to work and settle it down. Either buy in, or don’t get on the field. Our defense is built on everyone doing their 1/11th. That’s the way it’s always been, and we have to get back to that.”
Le’Veon Bell – Noteworthy
RB Le’Veon Bell has not been in contact with Mike Tomlin, the coach said. “I have not talked to Le’Veon and I really have no Le’Veon update,” Tomlin said. “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Nothing has changed from my perspective in that regard.” Tomlin’s comments come one day after ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler cited a source as saying that Bell plans to return between Weeks 7 and 8. The Steelers are on their bye in Week 7 before hosting the Cleveland Browns in Week 8 on Oct. 28.
Nat Berhe – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
CB Nat Berhe was placed on injured reserve, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced Tuesday. Berhe sustained a pectoral injury during Sunday night’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 27-year-old has collected three tackles in four games this season.