Ogunjobi was named the Steelers' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year, which recognizes an NFL player who excels in the area of community service. Most recently, Steelers' captain Cam Heyward won the award in 2024 and Steelers' quarterback Russell Wilson won the award in 2020.
Ogunjobi (groin) was a full participant in Monday's walk-through practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. The defensive tackle missed Pittsburgh's last two games with a groin injury, but he should be ready to go for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs. Over 13 appearances on the season, Ogunjobi has tallied 37 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will get three key starters back from injury on defense for their Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Strong safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi will all return from injuries on Wednesday.
Two practices into the week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, three starters have yet to take the field because of injury. Safety DeShon Elliott, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and receiver George Pickens again sat out practice Thursday,
The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed the injury status of George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott and more for Week 17 vs. the Chiefs.
At this dinner, more than two dozen families were given food, clothing, toys, gift cards and other resources to help in their transition to Pittsburgh.
Five Pittsburgh Steelers players who missed Saturday’s Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens appear to be in line to have a chance to play this Wednesday, when the team hosts the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium.
The Kansas City Chiefs played one of their most complete games of the season on Christmas Day, handling business against the Steelers in a 29-10 win on the road. The Chiefs (15-1) lock up the top seed in the AFC playoffs, while the Steelers (10-6) fall to second place in the race for the AFC North.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers released their inactives ahead of their matchup on Christmas Day.
Investigative journalist Alfred Henry Lewis once opined “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Nine meals equate to three days of starvation o