Pittsburgh Steelers
Jonathan Dwyer - #27 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 229 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/26/1989 |
| Birthplace | Marietta, GA |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 19th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | 623 | 2 |
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Steelers WR Mike Wallace vs. Patriots CBs Devin McCourty and Kyle Arrington
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Patriots QB Tom Brady vs. Steelers SS Troy Polamalu
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Patriots offensive line vs. Steelers linebackers
Steelers place OT Starks on injured reserve
The Steelers have placed OT Max Starks on injured reserve, ending his season. Starks suffered a disc injury in his neck during the Monday-night win over the Bengals. He will undergo surgery, but the team expects him to recover in ...
AFC North midseason reports
Rookie C Maurkice Pouncey has been the biggest surprise on a surprising Steelers team, as you'll learn in reading our midseason reports on the AFC North teams.
Report: Steelers OLT Starks could be done for season
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers starting OLT Max Starks has a serious neck injury and consulted with doctors late Tuesday to determine if surgery is required.
Tomlin not surprised by Browns' recent success
Asked at his Tuesday press conference why the Browns were able to put together as impressive a performance as they did in their 34-14 victory vs. New England on Sunday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Cleveland's recent success ...
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers:
They said it: Patriots Tuesday edition
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and director of player personnel Nick Caserio discussed Sunday night's upcoming game against the Steelers in Tuesday's conference call. All quotes are taken from transcripts provided by the Patriots.
Steelers preserve 27-21 win over Bengals
Mike Wallace caught a 39-yard TD pass from Antwaan Randle El off a trick play Monday night, and Pittsburgh turned a fumble, a blocked punt and an interception into points before barely holding on for a 27-21 victory over Cincinnati.
Monday-night inactives
The Steelers and Bengals have announced their inactives for Monday night's game.
Goodell: Active players will not help decide fines
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that active NFL players won't be deciding punishment for flagrant hits that merit fines.
Midseason headliners — for better or worse
Josh Freeman's ability to stage fourth-quarter comebacks helps explain why the Buccaneers are PFW's choice as the most surprising team at the halfway point. Read on to discover our picks for best team, most disappointing team, league MVP ...
Saturday injury report for Steelers-Bengals
Here is the injury report for the Week Nine Monday-night game, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
Miller's numbers down, but role with Steelers still significant
Steelers TE Heath Miller's pass-catching production may be down, but he's still having a positive impact on the offense, the way we hear it.
PLAYER NEWS
The Steelers tendered an offer to Dywer.|||||||
Dwyer and Isaac Redman will likely battle for the starting running back spot next season. Dwyer and Redman combined for 1,033 yards rushing and four touchdowns in 2012 but struggled staying healthy.
While Isaac Redman got the start Monday night, Dwyer received the bulk of carries as Pittsburgh defeated Kansas City 16-13 in overtime.|||||||
Dwyer, who rushed for 56 yards on 19 attempts, has yet to score this season. Fantasy owners should stay away from the Steelers' messy backfield situation, especially with Ben Roethlisberger's status uncertain.
Dwyer is expected to play on Monday night against the Chiefs.|||||||
He sat out last week's game with a strained right quadriceps but practiced on Thursday.
According to the Times, Dwyer missed practice on Friday with a groin injury after participating on a limited basis Thursday.|||||||
All signs point to Isaac Redman starting for the Steelers versus the Giants. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.
Dwyer finished with 17 carries for 107 yards in Pittsburgh's 27-12 win over Washington.|||||||
Dwyer has posted back-to-back 100-yard games filling in for injured backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman. Dwyer has rushed for 229 yards in the last two games.
