Mike Defabo is a Penguins beat writer for The Athletic and numberFire, which was acquired by FanDuel. He covers all things related to the Pittsburgh Penguins, providing updates on player injuries, game analysis, and insights into the team's performance.
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By: Elise Devlin, Mike Defabo, Jayson Jenks
Players call Tomlin a "philosopher" and "preacher," but that's not why they love him. "You buy in because you can tell he cares," one said.
By: Mike Defabo
Pickens is having a career season, but Mike Tomlin says he "needs to grow up in a hurry." Meanwhile, contract questions are on the horizon.
By: Mike Defabo
Second-year cornerback has confidence of Coach Mike Tomlin as he continues to refine his skills for AFC North-leading Pittsburgh.
By: Mike Defabo
The Steelers' offense started slowly without Pickens, but the whole team finished strong, showing the loss in Cleveland was just a hiccup.
By: Mike Defabo
The Steelers don't negotiate in-season, but Wilson's contract is set to expire, and he could command $40-plus million annually.
By: Mike Defabo
A three-game gauntlet will test the Steelers' toughness just as much as it will test their quality against some of the NFL's top teams.
By: Mike Defabo
The Steelers have built their roster to be the bully, but they wound up on the opposite end of things Sunday in Philadelphia.
By: Mike Defabo
We also dig into the lack of opportunities for Mike Williams and Jaylen Warren, as well as pressing questions for the offseason.
By: Mike Defabo
Speedy and tough third-year player has emerged as a playmaker for AFC North-leading Pittsburgh.
By: Mike Defabo
Despite some dazzling plays, Wilson's two turnovers doomed the Steelers against the Ravens, showing how thin their margin for error can be.
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