Hopes for NFC East champ Cowboys start with defense for once
August 25, 2022 GMTDALLAS COWBOYS (12-6)
New faces: OL Tyler Smith, DE Sam Williams, DE Dante Fowler, LB Anthony Barr, WR James Washington, WR Jalen Tolbert, TE Jake Ferguson, CB DaRon Bland.
Key losses: WR Amari Cooper, DE Randy Gregory, RT La'el Collins, LG Connor Williams, WR Cedrick Wilson, K Greg Zuerlein.
Steelers begin post-Roethlisberger era with plenty to prove
August 23, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-8-1)
New faces: QB Mitch Trubisky, QB Kenny Pickett, LB Myles Jack, DL Larry Ogunjobi, OL James Daniel, C Mason Cole, CB Levi Wallace, WR George Pickens, DL DeMarvin Leal, WR Calvin Austin III.
Lamb set to be No. 1 as injuries mount for Cowboys receivers
August 3, 2022 GMTOXNARD, Calif. (AP) — CeeDee Lamb says he's ready to be the No. 1 receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
He probably wasn't thinking he'd be the only one.
Lamb resembles the last man standing a week into training camp after free agent pickup James Washington broke a foot, and with Michael Gallup declaring he won't be ready for the opener as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
Cowboys go camping in California, eyeing elusive playoff run
July 15, 2022 GMTDALLAS COWBOYS (12-6)
CAMP SITE: Oxnard, California.
LAST YEAR: The Cowboys won the NFC East for the third time in quarterback Dak Prescott's six seasons, but again failed to go deep in the playoffs, losing a home wild-card game to San Francisco.
Cowboys add free agents Fowler, Washington; Kearse returning
March 22, 2022 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys added defensive end Dante Fowler and receiver James Washington in free agency Monday, and safety Jayron Kearse is returning after the best year of his career.
Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need
March 10, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-7-1)
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S Terrell Edmunds, LB Miles Killebrew, WR James Washington, QB Josh Dobbs, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, CB Arthur Maulet, C B.J.
Steelers hire Frisman Jackson as wide receivers coach
February 8, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Carolina Panthers assistant Frisman Jackson is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The team announced the hire Tuesday. Jackson replaces Ike Hilliard, whose contract was not renewed following an underwhelming season by a wide receiver group that received solid production from Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson but not much else.
Steelers promote WR Sims to active roster as Claypool sits
November 13, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted wide receiver Steven Sims to the active roster for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Pittsburgh made the move Saturday after announcing wide receiver Chase Claypool is out for Pittsburgh's matchup against the winless Lions (0-8) due to a toe injury.
Steelers offense plots a path forward without Smith-Schuster
October 13, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — A wide receiver will line up in the slot for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night against Seattle. They will find a pass headed their way on third down. They will go over the middle looking to deliver as much punishment as they receive.
Steelers QB Rothlisberger fine, LB Watt iffy for Bengals
September 24, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play on Sunday against Cincinnati, while star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is questionable due to a groin injury.
Roethlisberger was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited on Thursday while dealing with a bruised chest suffered in a loss to Las Vegas last week.
Duck Time: Hodges leads Steelers over winless Bengals 16-10
November 24, 2019 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Devlin “Duck” Hodges took over for struggling Mason Rudolph and threw a 79-yard touchdown pass Sunday, sparking the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers to a 16-10 victory that kept the Cincinnati Bengals the only winless team in the NFL...
James Washington fighting through slow start with Steelers
November 3, 2018 GMTIn his first professional game, he wasn't targeted for a pass. In his second, he had three catches for 16 yards. In his third, he caught two passes.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's production at the outset of his rookie season didn't generate banner headlines or foreshadow an emerging star wide receiver.
OSU’s Marcell Ateman among NFL prospects with most to gain at Senior Bowl
January 26, 2018 GMTUSA Today's Cole Thompson named his 10 NFL prospects with the most to gain at this week's Senior Bowl practices and game.
Among his picks were former Oklahoma State receiver Marcell Ateman.
"James Washington will be the big-name pass-catcher scouts are anxious to see in Mobile, but his Stillwater counterpart could steal his thunder," Thompson writes.
Camping World Bowl: Player to watch, prediction and pick for Oklahoma State-Virginia Tech
December 29, 2017 GMTORLANDO, Fla. -- Good morning from an overcast, but warm Orlando. My final pick of the season as Mason Rudolph tries to finish 3-1 in bowl games …
OSU football: Wide receiver James Washington wins Biletnikoff Award; makes former coach, hometown proud
December 9, 2017 GMTClarification: This article has been clarified to reflect that the Biletnikoff Award is presented to the best receiver in the college football, regardless of position played.
James Washington returned to Oklahoma State for his senior season as the consensus best wide receiver in the Big 12 and arguably tops at his position the country.