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Tomlin calls out ESPN over Garrett interview

Mike Tomlin appeared on ESPN's "First Take" on Monday to criticise the way the network handled Myles Garrett's interview over the weekend.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Rudolph: Racial abuse claim a 'lie'

Myles Garrett repeating his allegation Mason Rudolph racially abused him was called "an attempt to assassinate my character" by the QB.

Tom Webber

Roethlisberger not 'at the end of the road,' Steelers' GM says

Kevin Colbert provided an update on Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Sacha Pisani

Garrett repeats claim he was racially abused

Mason Rudolph has vehemently denied racially abusing Myles Garrett but the Browns defensive end has again alleged that was the case.

Christopher Devine

Brown rants about Smith-Schuster feud

AB's apology tour continued Thursday when he expressed sorrow about how things ended with the Steelers. He doesn't seem sorry about his recent feud with Smith-Schuster, though.

Tadd Haislop

NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

Brown posts apology to police

The former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots receiver says that "my emotions truly did cloud my better (j)udgment."

Tom Gatto

Antonio Brown is now down for boxing match with Logan Paul

Would Logan Paul go from fighting KSI to AB? Consider Antonio Brown now ready to go into the ring with the talented YouTuber.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

Who's in the NFL playoffs 2020?

The bracket for the NFL playoffs in 2020 is set. Here are the wild-card matchups based on the final postseason standings.

Tadd Haislop

Best, worst possible match-ups for each NFL playoff team

As Week 17 arrives and the NFL playoff picture takes form, here are the matchups each playoff team should wish to draw and hope to avoid.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

Roethlisberger dismisses concerns over fitness

Ben Roethlisberger dismissed concerns over his fitness heading into 2020.

Sacha Pisani

Lamar Jackson gifts Ravens offensive line Rolex watches

The quarterback is Santa and the frontrunner to win NFL MVP.

NFL playoff picture: Projecting the seeds & matchups for AFC, NFC brackets

Here is our latest projection for the NFL playoff seeding with the postseason picture two weeks away from being finalised.

Tadd Haislop

NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers duo practice in full

The Pittsburgh Steelers could have JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner back for their key meeting with the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.

Nicholas McGee

Brown apologises amid continued exile

Antonio Brown wants help getting back into the NFL. He acknowledges he "didn't handle challenges in the manner I should have."

Ben Spratt

Rudolph taking 'team-first attitude' to benching

Dropped for Sunday's clash against the Cleveland Browns, struggling quarterback Mason Rudolph is not sulking.

Sacha Pisani

NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

Steelers QB Rudolph fined $50k

Mason Rudolph, who escaped suspension, was slapped with the largest sum as 33 players were fined by the NFL on Saturday.

Sacha Pisani

Chickillo won't receive NFL discipline for domestic charges, report

The Pittsburgh linebacker was briefly on the league's Commissioner's Exempt List after his October arrest. He was removed from it after the charges were dropped.

Tom Gatto

Browns, Steelers players react to Garrett's racial slur claims

Myles Garrett's indefinite suspension was upheld, but the Browns and Steelers are still dealing with the fallout from their "Thursday Night Football" brawl.

Jordan Greer

Myles Garrett addresses allegations of Mason Rudolph racial slur

The suspended Browns defensive end appeared not to back down from his claim that the Steelers quarterback said something that set him off.

Tom Gatto

Garrett claims Rudolph used racial slur in brawl

Mason Rudolph has strongly denied Myles Garrett's accusation.

Jordan Greer

NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Rudolph won't pursue legal case against Garrett, report

A lot of the Twitterverse was throwing around "assault" after Rudolph was hit in the head with his own helmet by Garrett.

Tom Gatto

Myles Garrett suspended indefinitely, faces potential legal action for hitting Mason Rudolph with helmet

Myles Garrett took Mason Rudolph's helmet off and hit him in the head with it during nasty brawl at the end of the Browns' Thursday Night Football game against the Steelers.

Jordan Heck

Myles Garrett suspended indefinitely

After an incident involving Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, the NFL has suspended Myles Garrett without pay.

Rob Lancaster

Garrett: 'I made a mistake, I lost my cool'

Myles Garrett discussed Thursday's shocking incident, which saw him hit Steelers QB Mason Rudolph with a helmet near then end of Cleveland's 21-7 victory.

Sacha Pisani

Mayfield condemns Garrett's 'inexcusable' fight with Rudolph

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was quick to criticize Myles Garrett for his fight with Mason Rudolph.

Dejan Kalinic

'That's assault': NFL players react to Garrett's helmet-swing

"That is the most trash BS I have ever seen," one player typed.

Dan Bernstein

Kitchens 'embarrassed' by Garrett's ugly attack on Rudolph

Freddie Kitchens addressed the ugly incident involving Myles Garrett, which overshadowed the Cleveland Browns' win.

Sacha Pisani

Garrett's sickening helmet swing adds to chaos around Browns

Myles Garrett reminded people at the worst time that the Browns have been undisciplined this season. He also made them forget how well Cleveland played against a division rival.

Vinnie Iyer

Players respond to Myles Garrett's actions in Steelers-Browns melee

"That is the most trash BS I have ever seen," one player typed.

Dan Bernstein

Cleveland Browns overcome Pittsburgh Steelers as ugly fight mars win

An ugly late incident marred the Cleveland Browns' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

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Colts optimistic about Brissett

Frank Reich provided an update on Jacoby Brissett, who suffered an MCL sprain against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sacha Pisani

Seahawks soar past Buccaneers in OT

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson continued his MVP-calibre season by tying a career high with five touchdown passes for the Seahawks.

Sacha Pisani

Steelers considered Bell reunion

The Steelers reportedly feared James Conner's shoulder injury suffered during Monday's win over the Dolphins could be season-ending.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers' Chickillo off exempt list

Chickillo, who got in a physical altercation with his girlfriend, won't face charges but still could be disciplined by the NFL.

Bob Hille

NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

James Conner suffers shoulder injury

The injury happened just before the two-minute warning with the Steelers holding a comfortable lead.

Arthur Weinstein

Anthony Chickillo arrested

A verbal altercation between Chickillo and a woman reportedly turned physical, and he was placed on the reserve/commissioner exempt list.

Gabrielle McMillen

Thomas fined for hit on Rudolph

Earl Thomas has paid the price for his major hit on Mason Rudolph in Week 5 of the NFL.

Drew Nantais

Rudolph didn't need cart, NFL says

It was reported the medical cart at Heinz Field did not break down and instead failed because of operator error.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

Ben Roethlisberger injury update

"He is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field for the 2020 NFL season," the team said in a release.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Kaepernick's agents contacted Steelers, Jets and Saints

Despite numerous QB injuries before Week 3, the outcome of Kaepernick's agent reaching out to teams wasn't encouraging.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown denies claims of misconduct

After an unnamed woman made claims of sexual misconduct from Antonio Brown, the wide receiver's attorney issued a denial.

Ben Spratt

Ben Roethlisberger injury update

Roethlisberger suffered a non-contact injury to his right elbow in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and was replaced by Mason Rudolph.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bradshaw would have paid Bell

Terry Bradshaw had a lot to say about the two Steelers who got away in the offseason.

Thomas Lott

Steelers' Ryan Shazier eyeing return

"I'm not giving up on my goals, and the doctors said don't give up on my goals, so there's no problem with me doing that," Shazier said.

Alexis Mansanarez

When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

JuJu Smith-Schuster says Steelers' locker room has better vibe

"Everyone is on the same page and communicating. There is no drama in our locker room,” Smith-Schuster said Wednesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Big Ben sorry for Brown comments

"I genuinely feel bad about that and I'm sorry," Roethlisberger said. "Did I go too far after that Denver game? Probably.”

E.Jay Zarett

Ryan Shazier dances at his wedding

Steelers' Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal contusion December 2017 and didn't regain movement in his legs until the following February.

Chelsea Howard

Steelers place Shazier on PUP list

It's the second straight season the linebacker will spend on the PUP list after he suffered a severe spinal injury in December 2017.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers working on Ben Roethlisberger extension, report says

The Steelers wants to get an extension done with their franchise quarterback before Thursday's NFL Draft.

Ameer Tyree

Good luck, Raiders: Antonio Brown has turned into the worst kind of player

Antonio Brown has become a shaky teammate who cannot be trusted to act professional, and former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond does not see a way Oakland can right what is wrong about its new star receiver.

Jeff Diamond

Ben Roethlisberger needs leadership lesson from Steelers before extension kicks in

Before Ben Roethlisberger gets his new contract, the Steelers brass needs to make a few things crystal clear to their QB.

Jeff Diamond

Breaking down Le’Veon Bell’s new Jets contract: Was the holdout worth it?

Now that we know the specifics of Le'Veon Bell's new contract with the Jets, we have the answer on whether his season-long holdout from the Steelers was worth it.

Jason Fitzgerald

Steelers retain Shazier

Pittsburgh will pay Shazier for the upcoming season and provide him with his regular medical insurance as he continues his spinal recovery.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Antonio Brown trade: Derek Carr ready to work with new Raiders teammate

Derek Carr welcomes his new No. 1 receiver to the Silver and Black after late-night reports of a deal with the Black and Gold.

Tom Gatto

Bills rule out trade for Steelers WR Antonio Brown

Though they discussed trading for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, the Buffalo Bills have "moved on", according to their GM.

Liam Blackburn

Steelers, Pouncey agree to deal

Maurkice Pouncey has made seven Pro Bowls as a member of the Steelers.

Thomas Lott

Brown denies reported Bills trade

Antonio Brown is not convinced he is moving to the Buffalo Bills following his social media activity.

Thomas Lott

Steelers expect to deal Antonio Brown by Friday

Three teams have reportedly entered the running for the wide receiver in the last 48 hours, while the Jets and Cardinals have pulled out.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown opens up about final game, Roethlisberger

"I'm going to war for these guys, putting my life on the line and it's an unknown," Brown said. "They control the narrative."

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL trade rumors: Three teams have inquired about Steelers WR Antonio Brown

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reiterated when talking about a potential trade for Brown: “If it doesn’t benefit us, we won’t do it.”

Chelsea Howard

Steelers GM: Ben Roethlisberger ‘unquestionably’ the team’s leader

Kevin Colbert's comments come after disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown held a Q&A session on Twitter and criticized the quarterback.

Chelsea Howard

With new team, Antonio Brown doesn't have to keep following Terrell Owens path

Antonio Brown can learn lessons from the Terrell Owens saga of 15 years ago. Though AB's Steelers career is ending the same way TO's 49ers career did, Brown can avoid the late-career mess Owens created.

Bill Bender

Antonio Brown: Ben Roethlisberger has owner mentality and you can't call him out

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown covered several subjects in a Twitter Q&A, including his relationship with Ben Roethlisberger.

Omnisport

Brown tweets goodbye to Steelers

Amid widespread reports he has made a trade request, Antonio Brown said goodbye to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Twitter on Tuesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers likely won't keep Bell

The team does "not want to go through a third consecutive year of dealing with Bell’s disruptive situation," the Post-Gazette reported.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brown wants trade to 49ers

Antonio Brown shared a photo of himself in a San Francisco 49ers uniform.

Travis Durkee

Steelers, Ben start contract talks

Steelers president Art Rooney II confirmed the discussions during a Wednesday conference call with Steelers Nation Unite members.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers support AB from Pro Bowl

Maurkice Pouncey is confident the disgruntled wide receiver will work out his issues with Ben Roethlisberger and the team eventually.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Burnett asked to be released

Burnett reportedly cited "a desire to return to safety after playing most of his first season with the Steelers as a dime linebacker."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown fires back at Arians

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown took aim at Bruce Arians and Emmanuel Sanders on Twitter over their recent criticism of him.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Shazier still wants to play

The Steelers LB is still eyeing a return to the football field as he continues to progress in his recovery from his 2017 spinal injury.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Schuster doesn't want Brown traded

Antonio Brown has been linked with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers but JuJu Smith-Schuster does not want him to leave.

E.Jay Zarett

Antonio Brown fuels 49ers rumors with latest social media activity

Antonio Brown released a statement during Mike Tomlin's press conference and decided to spice up some trade rumors regarding San Francisco.

Jordan Heck

Adams recruits Brown on Twitter

Adams wants Brown to join his team.

Ameer Tyree

Brown not returning Big Ben calls

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been unable to reach Antonio Brown amid trade speculation about the receiver.

Thomas Lott

Antonio Brown had practice dispute

The Steelers star allegedly threw a football at Roethlisberger before Wednesday's practice, and then decided to sit out practice all week.

Arthur Weinstein

Butler says Eifert hard to cover

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert caught wind of Butler's comments and tweeted, in part, "Hey I am ahead of schedule!"

Chelsea Howard

Antonio Brown injury update

Coach Mike Tomlin said the wide receiver was undergoing tests on a sore knee that first landed him on the team's injury report Thursday.

Bob Hille

Burfict’s career in jeopardy

Burfict also missed two games earlier this month with another concussion.

E.Jay Zarett

Bell wants to sign with Colts

The three-time Pro Bowl player hasn't ruled out signing with any team that's interested, but Indianapolis reportedly is at the top.

Chelsea Howard

NFL playoff scenarios: How Steelers, Vikings, others can clinch in Week 16

Multiple NFL playoff clinching scenarios are in play for Week 16. Here is how the NFL playoff picture looks as 2018 postseason gets closer.

Tadd Haislop

James Conner injury update

Running back James Conner is not yet ready to return for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

Roethlisberger discusses Brown

There is "no issue" between Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

E.Jay Zarett

Brown shakes off QB's criticism

The Steelers' veteran receiver isn't concerned about Roethlisberger's criticism of his route running. In fact, Brown welcomes it.

Alexis Mansanarez

Le'Veon Bell fuels Colts free agency rumors with latest Instagram comment

Le'Veon Bell is commenting about the Colts again on social media. Will he end up in Indianapolis during 2019 free agency?

Jordan Heck

NFL moves 2 games to primetime

The NFL moved the Week 13 matchup between the Chargers, Steelers and the Week 14 contest pitting the Rams against the Bears into prime time.

Alexis Mansanarez

Big Ben had no text reply from Bell

The Steelers' Le'Veon Bell failed to report to sign his tag by Tuesday's deadline, and Ben Roethlisberger had no response to a text he sent.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers clean out Le'Veon's locker

The disgruntled running back isn’t returning to Pittsburgh this season, so his teammates took the stuff he left behind.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bell fails to report to Steelers

Having not signed his franchise tender, Le'Veon Bell will not accrue an NFL season and is expected to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Le'Veon Bell already seems like an ex-Steeler in Pittsburgh

It appears the Heinz Field fans have taken a cue from the Steelers and moved on from the star running back, who hasn't been missed thanks to local kid/feel-good story James Conner.

Tadd Haislop

Steelers thump visiting Panthers

Pittsburgh scored three touchdowns in less than five minutes to build an early lead and rode that to a 52-21 win at Heinz Field.

Alexis Mansanarez

Reid puzzled by ejection

The Carolina Panthers endured a night to forget against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Eric Reid did not fully understand his ejection.

Ben Spratt

NFL playoff picture: Steelers, Chargers build strength in AFC; Falcons enter NFC mix

The NFL playoff picture as the season enters Week 10 features a couple rising contenders in the AFC. Plus, watch out for Atlanta in the NFC.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL trade deadline: One player every team should deal — or deal for

Le'Veon Bell done in Pittsburgh? Patrick Peterson to the Vikings? Whether buying or selling, we found a deal to be made for each of the 32 teams before the 2018 NFL trade deadline.

Vinnie Iyer

Burfict fined $112K for game hits

Burfict has now racked up more than $400,000 in fines in his seven-year NFL career, including $112,000 from Sunday's game.

Thomas Lott

Tomlin fined $25K for penalty talk

Despite a 41-17 win over the Falcons, Tomlin expressed his frustration with the 14 penalties that were called during Sunday's game.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers set price for Bell

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reportedly is seeking at least a second-round draft pick and a "good" player in exchange for the disgruntled RB.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown says stats are there

Antonio Brown hit back at critics questioning his start to the season for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Alexis Mansanarez

Le'Veon Bell's holdout has reached point of career-damaging consequences

Le'Veon Bell and his agent don't seem to understand the Steelers running back's market value is dropping by the minute as his self-induced holdout continues. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why.

Jeff Diamond

Brown punished for missed meeting

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown skipped a meeting on Monday and head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed he has been disciplined.

Thomas Lott

Antonio Brown's truancy is loudest, but could be least of Steelers' problems

It's pretty obvious Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown went AWOL this week, and it's not inconsequential. This is further evidence of a leaking culture in Pittsburgh.

Mike DeCourcy

Le'Veon Bell spotted in Miami on jet ski

The Steelers running back, who loses almost $1 million each week he doesn't play, was spotted on a jet ski in Miami on Monday.

Jackson backs Fitzpatrick

Jackson has been a major beneficiary of Fitzpatrick’s play with nine receptions for 275 yards and three touchdowns.

Travis Durkee

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sets NFL touchdown record

Mahomes' 10 touchdowns in the first two games of the season is a new NFL record.

Gabrielle McMillen

AB apologizes for threatening tweet

Jesse Washington's "Antonio Brown is an Instagram All-Pro. But is that the full picture?" story didn't sit well with the wide receiver.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Ben Roethlisberger injury update

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that Ben Roethlisberger's injury is not considered serious.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

Packers investigating flyover

The Navy pilots caught their own military branch off guard; Naval Air Forces official says they're still investigating what happened.

Chelsea Howard

NFL rookie recap: Darnold impresses

Some of the NFL's high-profile rookies were in action Thursday, and Sam Darnold led the way.

Alec Brzezinski

Big Ben in concussion protocol

Roethlisberger went down Tuesday after throwing a pass during a drill and was evaluated by trainers before heading to the locker room.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown calls reporter a 'clown'

A tweet from beat reporter Ed Bouchette on Monday caught everyone’s attention — even Brown’s.

Travis Durkee

NFL investigated deflated ball

"A football that was found to be defective was removed from play, will be sent back to Wilson for review," the NFL said, in part, Friday.

Chelsea Howard

NFL players protest in pre-season

Colin Kaepernick tweeted his support and the NFL issued a statement in response to player demonstrations during the national anthem.

Liam Blackburn

Brown says players come first

Antonio Brown used the Lions' treatment of Calvin Johnson following his retirement as an example of why players need to put themselves first.

Joshua Simelton

Brown back at camp

Brown was listed as day-to-day after suffering the quad injury last week, which forced him to miss four practice days.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Jenkins hints at Players Coalition

The NFL released its new anthem policy in May requiring players to stand or remain in the locker room.

Travis Durkee

Steelers' Antonio Brown graces cover of 'Madden 19'

Antonio Brown can add one more accolade to his glorious NFL career: video game cover athlete. EA Sports announced Wednesday that Brown will grace the front of "Madden NFL 19," which will be available worldwide for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on Aug. 10.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL training camp dates 2018: Reporting dates, locations for all 32 teams

When does NFL training camp start? Reporting dates for 2018 differ among the 32 teams. Here are the dates and sites for all training camps this year.

Tadd Haislop

Le'Veon Bell-Steelers contract failure a product of love-hate relationship

The inability of the Steelers and Le'Veon Bell to agree on a long-term contract is just the latest example of the love-hate relationship NFL general managers have with top running backs.

Jeff Diamond

Jerome Bettis warns Le'Veon Bell

Jerome Bettis has some advice for Le'Veon Bell and the Steelers.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bell optimistic about Steelers deal

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was handed the franchise tag again, meaning his long-term future is up in the air.

Alec Brzezinski

Rudolph agrees with Big Ben

Ben Roethlisberger doesn't think the Steelers should have used a third-round pick on a quarterback in last month's draft, and Mason Rudolph agrees.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Steelers convert Shazier's salary

The linebacker was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday as he continues to rehab his spine injury.

Shazier walks across stage

The Steelers' linebacker made a miraculous walk across the stage at AT&T Stadium to announce the team's first-round pick.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL Draft 2018: Ryan Shazier walks across stage, announces pick for Steelers

The Steelers' linebacker made a miraculous walk across the stage at AT&T Stadium to announce the team's first-round pick.

Kirstie Chiappelli

JuJu Smith-Schuster goes all in 'recruiting' LeBron James to Steelers

LeBron James said he will never make the jump from the NBA to the NFL, but that's not stopping JuJu Smith-Schuster from recruiting him.

Chelsea Howard

Bell didn't expect deal to get done

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed the franchise tag on Le'Veon Bell for the second successive season and the star running back is not surprised.

Thomas Lott

To return to Super Bowl, Steelers should run from Le'Veon Bell

The Steelers need to accept that running back Le'Veon Bell is not worth the money or trouble.

Mike DeCourcy

The story behind Antonio Brown's cameo in Drake's 'God's Plan' music video

Antonio Brown made an appearance in Drake's music video for "God's Plan" and there's a great reason behind it.

Jordan Heck

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots, Eagles won?

The Eagles are looking for the franchise's first Super Bowl win, while the Patriots are looking to tie the Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins with six.

Sporting News

Hines Ward has interest in coaching; held out hope of joining Steelers' staff

The former Steelers star says he would have to "seriously think about" leaving his TV gig if he received an opportunity to return to football.

Alex Marvez

JuJu Smith-Schuster talks LeBron in red zone, Steelers' future, AFC North rivalries

JuJu Smith-Schuster talks about his fun rookie season, "recruiting" LeBron James for the Black and Gold and lessons learned while playing in the AFC North.

Bill Bender

Tom Brady's NFL MVP acceptance speech already appears to be ready

The Patriots apparently are pretty optimistic of Tom Brady's chances to win the NFL MVP.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots, Eagles won?

The Eagles are looking for the franchise's first Super Bowl win, while the Patriots are looking to tie the Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins with six.

Sporting News

Terry Bradshaw questions Steelers' coaching moves, future with Le'Veon Bell

In a conversation with SN, Terry Bradshaw said he can't figure out why his former team ditched offensive coordinator Todd Haley. He also wonders whether Le'Veon Bell is worth a hefty investment from the Steelers in 2018.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL players vote Antonio Brown Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year for 2017

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the best offensive player in the NFL during the 2017 season, according to his peers.

Vinnie Iyer

Against Patriots, Jaguars face a team that will be ready to punch back

As the Jaguars prepare to play the Patriots in the AFC championship game, Tom Brady and Gillette Stadium are not their biggest problems. New England will be much more prepared than Pittsburgh was in the divisional round.

Tadd Haislop

Steelers' Le'Veon Bell skipped final walk-through before playoff loss to Jaguars

This is probably going to come up during contract negotiations.

Kenan Goyette

Steelers' partners pushing for Mike Tomlin's firing need a history lesson

There are flaws the Steelers must address this offseason, and there is every reason to believe Mike Tomlin will be the person addressing those flaws — as he should be.

Mike DeCourcy

Steelers WR coach, longtime NFL assistant Richard Mann to retire

One of the deans of NFL assistant coaches is calling it a career. A source told Sporting News that Richard Mann is retiring as Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach.

Alex Marvez

Steelers stymied, stunned, still stuck in AFC playoff purgatory

Pittsburgh takes a big step back after making strides the previous three postseasons. Already behind New England in the AFC, it's now trailing Jacksonville, too, after a second loss to the Jags.

Vinnie Iyer

Blake Bortles' clutch fourth quarter gives him, Jaguars the last laugh

Four years of Blake Bortles jokes are well-deserved, but so is the credit he gets for two huge drives that saved the Jaguars' shocking win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

David Steele

Jaguars unleash trash-talking spectacle after upset win over Steelers

After a thrilling victory over the Steelers on Sunday, Jaguars players voiced their pleasure in ruining Pittsburgh's season. Le'Veon Bell and Mike Mitchell were popular targets, in particular.

Jordan Greer

NFL players rip Steelers' play-calling against Jaguars in divisional playoffs

The Steelers' poor start against the Jaguars on Sunday in the divisional playoffs had a lot to do with play-calling ... at least in one moment, according to NFL players.

Tadd Haislop

Steelers vs. Jaguars: Score, results, highlights from divisional playoff game in Pittsburgh

Here is how Sunday's divisional playoff game between the Jaguars and Steelers played out in real time.

Skylar Rolstad

NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Jaguars vs. Steelers divisional game in Pittsburgh

The Jaguars and Steelers play Sunday for a chance to advance to the AFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Pittsburgh.

Vinnie Iyer

If you feel good about Ryan Shazier, it's because he's writing the story

The NFL has not controlled the narrative regarding Ryan Shazier’s injury. Shazier is the one who has been in charge of his story since the moment he was carted off the field in Cincinnati.

Mike DeCourcy

NFL playoffs: Probabilities to win each divisional-round game on road to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

Steelers' time off due to regular-season success is good problem to have

Many of Pittsburgh's stars will have gone almost three weeks without playing when its divisional round game takes place. Coach Mike Tomlin is OK with that: Rest outweighs possible rust.

Mike DeCourcy

Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Jeff Diamond

Mike Tomlin would be wise not to gamble Steelers' playoff health against Browns

The Steelers must decide whether to play their key starters against the Browns in Week 17. Given Pittsburgh's recent history of injuries in the playoffs, that should be an easy decision for coach Mike Tomlin.

Mike DeCourcy

NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

Ranking the NFL's Christmas Day games

Looking back at the nearly two dozen games played on Christmas Day

E.Jay Zarett

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

Steelers' Ryan Shazier won't play in Pro Bowl, but he earned selection

Injured Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was playing at a Pro Bowl level before he suffered a severe spinal injury in Week 13.

Mike DeCourcy

NFL catch rule confusion after Steelers-Patriots highlights persistent disconnect

Judging by the reaction to Jesse James' overturned touchdown Sunday, the "What’s a catch?" narrative will not stop anytime soon ... no matter how hard the NFL tries to make its catch rule more clear.

Alex Marvez

Steelers' brain lock vs. Patriots puts Super Bowl far, far away

Pittsburgh had a black-and-golden opportunity to make the Patriots return to Heinz Field in the playoffs. After a mind-blowing decision late in Sunday's game, the Steelers will be fortunate to get a first-round bye.

Alex Marvez

NFL explains reversal on apparent Jesse James TD late in Steelers-Patriots game

Confusion regarding the NFL's catch rule struck in Pittsburgh on Sunday, when an apparent Jesse James touchdown catch was overturned upon review.

Tadd Haislop

Patriots vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Week 15 game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

Martavis Bryant, JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrate TD by mimicking hit on Vontaze Burfict

Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was suspended one game for his brutal hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict. He decided (for some reason) to bring it back for a TD celebration Sunday night.

Jordan Greer

NFL scores: Week 15 results, highlights

Check out all the NFL scores and highlights from Week 15 of the 2017 season.

Skylar Rolstad

From the right angle, Patriots-Steelers rivalry has been closer than you think

The Patriots’ recent dominance over the Steelers has been exaggerated, so let's take a look at the facts.

Mike DeCourcy

Steelers' Antonio Brown making case for first-ever receiver as NFL MVP

The stage is set for Antonio Brown to make his final push for NFL MVP.

Alex Marvez

Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Steelers, Patriots set up epic 1-2 battle

Antonio Brown and Pittsburgh will play New England next weekend for control of the AFC. The squads are SN's most powerful this week.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Skylar Rolstad

Antonio Brown, Steelers showing they can outscore anyone, even the Patriots

Antonio Brown and the Steelers' offense rained points on the Ravens on Sunday night. Would you bet against them in a shootout, in Week 15 or in the playoffs?

David Steele

Ravens vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Pittsburgh's 39-38 win over the Ravens on Sunday night.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL playoff picture: Vikings jump Eagles; Seahawks fly up to No. 5

Here is a look at the NFL playoff picture after Week 13 and the first game of Week 14.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers vs. Bengals is a painful, expensive rivalry, not just 'AFC North football'

These teams have gone overboard every time they've met since 2015, to the tune of nearly $300,000 in fines, multiple suspensions and catastrophic injuries.

David Steele

FS1's Whitlock rips ESPN's Gruden, McDonough after 'unfair' criticism during Steelers-Bengals

ESPN's Jon Gruden and Sean McDonough drew praise for abhorring the on-field carnage, but FS1's Jason Whitlock saw a hard-hitting, but mostly clean, game.

Michael McCarthy

NFL's bad Steelers-Bengals suspension judgment obstructs justice for worse offenses

The NFL is telling us the actions of JuJu Smith-Schuster and George Iloka on Monday night were as bad as Rob Gronkowski's cheap shot Sunday. But they were not — not even close.

Mike DeCourcy

Steelers' Mike Mitchell: Roger Goodell 'has to go' after JuJu Smith-Schuster suspension

The NFL suspended Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for his hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

Jordan Heck

Steelers-Bengals turns into NFL's biggest Monday nightmare

There's hard-hitting pro football, and then there's what the Steelers and Bengals regularly produce. Monday's game in Cincinnati was a bad look at a bad time for the league.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers vs. Bengals: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Cincinnati

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Steelers' 23-20 win over the Bengals on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Bengals' Vontaze Burfict says Steelers WR Antonio Brown 'faked' concussion

Vontaze Burfict delivered a dirty hit on Antonio Brown that led to a suspension, but he claims the receiver faked it.

Jordan Heck

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's daring Patriots comments just might work

Mike Tomlin did what former NFL GM Jeff Diamond has never seen: a coach talking about a big game three weeks down the road. As for that big game against New England, maybe the Pittsburgh coach knows what he's doing.

Jeff Diamond

Packers vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Pittsburgh's 31-28 win over Green Bay on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

Obsession with Steelers' Patriots problem makes Pittsburgh seem weak

When did Pittsburgh become so soft?

Mike DeCourcy

NFL playoff picture: Steelers strengthen position, Titans let Jags jump them

Pittsburgh and New England are on course to play for the top seed in the AFC in Week 15. Over in the NFC, the idle Eagles get a little pressure from the surging Saints and Vikings.

Vinnie Iyer

Titans vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Steelers' 40-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Ben Roethlisberger proves big-game Big Ben can still carry Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger needed a game like the one he turned in Thursday against the Titans. Pittsburgh is hoping the game will get the veteran QB rolling in the final portion of the regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

Titans vs. Steelers: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Titans vs. Steelers on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

SkyCam view camera angle for Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday changes the game

Why is the SkyCam view the primary camera angle for Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday night? The answer is experiment. NBC might be onto something here.

Tadd Haislop

World Series Game 5 trounces NFL's 'Sunday Night Football' in overnight TV ratings

In another bad sign for the NFL, Game 5 of the World Series on Fox easily bested the overnight TV ratings for NBC's "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Steelers and Lions.

Michael McCarthy

JuJu Smith-Schuster exactly the boost Steelers needed to complete offense

After Martavis Bryant lost all his mojo in Pittsburgh, it took some great JuJu (JuJu Smith-Schuster, to be precise) to restore it to the Steelers' offense.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers vs. Lions: Score, results, highlights from Week 8 game in Detroit

Sporting News provided live scoring updates for Sunday night's interconference clash in Detroit between the Steelers and Lions.

Tom Gatto

Bengals' Joe Mixon responds to Le'Veon Bell's claim he copied Steelers RB

Joe Mixon commented on Le'Veon Bell last week, and the Steelers back was paying extra attention to the Bengals back Sunday.

Jordan Heck

NFL's TV numbers still sliding; 2017 figures down big from same period in '15

NFL viewership is declining further as the 2017 season nears its midpoint. More than 3 million fewer people, on average, are watching this year than they were in 2015.

Michael McCarthy

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