DSG August 12th – Steelers preseason kicks off; Bills make big trade moves
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for August 12th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.
Lighting up MetLife Stadium
The Steelers handled the Giants in their first preseason game of 2017, walking out with a 20-12 win. Here are some great moments from before and after the game.
A special message from @AB84!
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 12, 2017
Respect
Eli Manning x @josh_dobbs1#PITvsNYG https://t.co/XVVMPKFmCK
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 12, 2017
Watt’s Up!
Rookie linebacker T.J. Watt got plenty of attention for his on-field performance, which makes the rest of preseason and camp that much more interesting!
🚨 NFL QBs be on alert 🚨
There are now TWO Watts out here sacking dudes pic.twitter.com/UTPKwdjm0t
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) August 11, 2017
3️⃣ tackles
2️⃣ sacks
1️⃣ half of @NFL footballYou do you, @_TJWatt. pic.twitter.com/L94PMUypuF
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 12, 2017
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.This is @_TJWatt's 2nd sack of the night! #PITvsNYG https://t.co/sK3vObnYKV
— NFL (@NFL) August 11, 2017
#Don’tCrossTheMoats
Geno Smith clearly didn't get the memo, you dont cross the Moats. pic.twitter.com/sp0XEyEtTy
— Eric Herm (@EricHermPGH) August 12, 2017
More Ravens fluttering…er, updates
Ravens say plan is for Flacco to be the starting quarterback against Cincinnati in the regular season opener on Sept. 10.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 11, 2017
#Ravens said Flacco won't play in preseason, but will practice.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 11, 2017
More injuries in Baltimore: OL Alex Lewis suffered a shoulder injury which will require season-ending surgery.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 11, 2017
Bills make big moves
We've acquired WR Jordan Matthews and a 2018 3rd round pick from the Eagles for CB Ronald Darby. pic.twitter.com/OQA1PfRET0
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 11, 2017
We've acquired CB E.J. Gaines and a 2018 2nd round pick from the Rams for WR Sammy Watkins and a 2018 6th round pick. pic.twitter.com/jssDP1sVBw
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 11, 2017
Who isn’t fired up for football?
When you're so fired up that @steelers football is back, you can't even contain it… pic.twitter.com/5M99V3u7Gi
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 12, 2017
