Steelers notes: Stephon Tuitt takes back the initiative from the police, the Raiders exclude 5 players on Sunday

Maurkice Pouncey has retired, but a mark he left on the community is worn by a former teammate.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt is resuming an initiative in partnership with the Pittsburgh Police Department that is handing out 25 tickets for every Steelers home game to the police department to interact and interact with kids across town.

“It is an honor to continue this program after Maurkice builds it for what it has become,” Tuitt said in a statement issued by the Steelers. “The opportunity to follow his path as a great representative of our organization is special.

“It’s huge from a community perspective. Being able to get the police to interact with the city is a great way to show a united front. It’s a great way for the city and the community to come together while enjoying a soccer game, eating together, and socializing. … I view these agents as contributors to society and young people can have the opportunity to see people who are trying to do good in the community to keep it safe.

Pouncey started the program in 2017. The perennial Pro Bowl center announced his retirement in January.

Tuitt is on the reserve injured list for at least the first three weeks of the season.

“On behalf of the Pittsburgh Police Department and the communities we serve, I am extremely grateful to Stephon Tuitt for volunteering to keep our partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and community engagement alive,” said Chief. Pittsburgh Police Officer Scott Schubert in a statement. “This relationship has grown and flourished as our officers and youth spend time together in a safe, relaxed and fun environment. As a result, mutual trust, understanding and respect have grown.

Raiders without 5

Three starters are among five Las Vegas Raiders who were excluded for the Steelers home opener Sunday at Heinz Field.

Running back Josh Jacobs (toe / ankle), left guard Richie Incognito (calf), linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (concussion), safety Roderic Teamer (ankle) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps) have been ranked as “out” in the Raiders’ finals injury report the week after not training on Friday.

Defensive ends Carl Nassib (pectoral / toe) and Yannick Ngakoue (hamstrings) and defensive tackle Darius Philon (knee) have been listed as questionable to play on Sunday. Nassib and Ngakoue were restricted in Friday practice; Philo did not practice.

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