Special Teams

Former Navy position coach David Cole praised rookie Eli Heidenreich for his special teams potential with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The seventh-round pick must excel on special teams to secure a roster spot.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have dismissed assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II. The move came Friday morning due to a violation of club policy. Additional reporting specifies the reason as workplace misconduct.

Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen said he is open to lining up in the backfield and motioning out as a receiver on offense. The Iowa wide receiver, primarily valued for his return skills, aims to rank as a top-three punt and kick returner in his rookie NFL season. The selection has drawn criticism from former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman emphasized the team's inherent toughness as a key asset for success. He stated that this quality, a hallmark of the franchise, eliminates one major challenge in his role. Crossman replaces Danny Smith, who left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek has fully embraced his role as a special teams ace, particularly as a gunner on punts. Despite a background that includes 39 receptions in a season and a Super Bowl championship, Skowronek thrives in the physical demands of the position. His standout performance against the Baltimore Ravens highlighted his impact on the unit.

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The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Friday at SAP Center, powered by two power-play goals and strong goaltending from Yaroslav Askarov. Macklin Celebrini recorded two assists, including on William Eklund's tying goal, while Adam Gaudette's reviewed goal proved decisive. The win improves the Sharks to 9-4-1 in November.