Steelers Daily News & Links: Ben Skowronek’s Viral Moment; Ex-NFL CB Played Games Drunk
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π Pittsburgh Steelers special teams ace Ben Skowronek went viral for his extraordinary effort as a gunner on a punt return against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Skowronek was double-teamed by multiple Baltimore players and kept on getting knocked to the ground, but he did not give up.
π Former Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer admitted that he played several games while intoxicated during his NFL career.
"True story ……. In 2011 I played completely s— faced drunk in at least 8 games," Jammer posted to X on Monday.
Jammer said he to kept "2 tequila bottles in my bag" at games.
A fan asked Jammer how "close to the game" he was drinking, and he said , "Man I drank whole game and all the way home."
π The Steelers have won three games since WW2 where they were out-rushed by 170+ yards: 2020 at Ravens (-217), 2021 at Ravens (-170) and 2025 at Ravens (-183).
π Over 500 community members who are in need this holiday season were invited to Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday evening to receive resources, services and some holiday cheer.
π Aaron Rodgers (42 years old) is no longer the the oldest player in the NFL. That title belongs to Philip Rivers , who signed to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.
π According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, via Steve Wyche of NFL Network , if Phillip Rivers is signed to the Colts' active roster, his HOF eligibility clock resets. That's a five-year wait. If he remains on the practice squad, it does not. Rivers is one of 26 semifinalists for the Class of '26 HOF.
π Eight years to the day after his spinal cord injury, Ryan Shazier returned to University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center to thank the care team that saved his life. He met with patients to share his recovery story and announced an expansion of his Ryan Shazier Funds services in Cincinnati.
π Wednesday marks the 42-year anniversary of Terry Bradshaw's final career game. His last play was a 10-yard touchdown pass pass to Calvin Sweeney in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Shea Stadium. It was also the last NFL game played at Shea Stadium.
Bradshaw had elbow surgery in the 1983 offseason and the Jets game was the only one he played in all year. His elbow popped and worsened as he threw his final touchdown pass.
π If the season ended today, the Steelers would host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers (9-4) currently has the tie-breaker on the Buffalo Bills (9-4). If they win the AFC North, the Steelers most likely will be the fourth seed.
π NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down Alex Highsmith 's game-sealing sack on Lamar Jackson .
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