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Only Steelers' own drama can keep Pittsburgh from another AFC North title

Pittsburgh can make a case as the best team in the AFC ... when the team is not dealing with nonsense. The Steelers and the Steelers only are capable of holding them back.

Hints suggest Martavis Bryant's problem is closer to home than Steelers

Martavis Bryant appears to be in a difficult situation, and his dissatisfaction in Pittsburgh might have little to do with the Steelers.

Le'Veon Bell says Vontaze Burfict 'gotta go' after another dirty play

The Bengals' Vontaze Burfict began the game against the Steelers by kicking a player in the face.

Steelers WR Martavis Bryant's trade request is more fantasy football

The Steelers are not going to trade Martavis Bryant before the deadline. If the wide receiver really wants out of Pittsburgh, he is dreaming the impossible dream.

Steelers vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Week 6 game in Kansas City

SN provided live updates throughout the Steelers victory over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Steelers' Mike Mitchell criticized for cheap shot on Chiefs QB Alex Smith

Mike Mitchell went low on Alex Smith well after the play was over, and NFL fans didn't appreciate it.

Get this straight: Ben Roethlisberger insists he still is one of the best

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger provided a brand-new arsenal of material Tuesday for those who like to distort quotes from prominent athletes.

Steelers need to help Ben Roethlisberger — not the other way around

Ben Roethlisberger has not played well this season, but Pittsburgh needs to recognize the bigger issues holding back its offense.

Antonio Brown frustrated with Ben Roethlisberger, who 'spearheaded' anthem decision, report says

Steelers WR Antonio Brown's sideline tirade reportedly was the result of "lingering resentment" regarding Ben Roethlisberger and the team's decision not to participate in the national anthem two weeks ago.

Browns release Osweiler

The Browns made the decision last weekend to name rookie DeShone Kizer the starting quarterback and released Osweiler on Friday.

Brown apologizes for 'distraction'

"I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me, and I wanted to share that moment with our fans," the Steelers wideout wrote.

Patriots fans call Roger Goodell 'coward,' 'afraid' after he ducks AFC championship

The commissioner has been avoiding New England ever since Deflategate began, and he's avoiding it again.

Gambling sportsbooks lose big with Packers, Steelers upsets

Sportsbooks suffered big losses Sunday as bettors piled in at the last minute to choose underdogs Green Bay and Pittsburgh.

Bill Belichick doesn't care about Antonio Brown's 'InstantChat' video

The prickly Patriots coach downplayed the Steelers' social media distraction Monday the only way he knows how.

Steelers players support Mike Tomlin, Antonio Brown in wake of social media fail

Steelers players have voiced support for coach Mike Tomlin and star Antonio Brown in the wake of Sunday's post-game Facebook Live incident.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce rips ref who called 'horses—' holding penalty on 2-point try

The Chiefs tight end said referee Carl Cheffers "shouldn't even be able to work at Foot Locker."

'Steel Curtain' returns as Steelers boot Chiefs from playoffs

The Steelers' defense was superb and Pittsburgh got record performances from kicker Chris Boswell and running back Le'Veon Bell.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce arrives for playoff game using shoe as phone

The Chiefs tight end is dialed in for Sunday night's matchup with the Steelers.

NFL issues warning to fans in Kansas City, plans to proceed with Steelers-Chiefs

Despite icy conditions in Kansas City, the NFL feels comfortable about the safety of its players and fans for Sunday night's divisional playoff game.

Weather affects time of Chiefs

The game will be played Sunday night at 8:20 ET instead of in the afternoon.

Joey Porter is already rejoining Steelers with assault charge dropped

Joey Porter issued an apology for his actions.

Steelers' Bud Dupree fined

Dupree says he plans to appeal the reported $18K fine for his controversial hit on Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore.

Porter's assault charges dropped

After the Steelers' playoff win Sunday over the Dolphins, Porter allegedly lifted a doorman off the ground outside a Pittsburgh bar.

Weekend Kickoff: Divisional round should bring competitive rematches

Each of this weekend's divisional playoff games are rematches from the regular season.

Le'Veon Bell: I'm to the NFL what Stephen Curry is to basketball

Le'Veon Bell thinks he is changing the way the running backs play in the NFL.

NFL reviewing Dolphins' application of concussion protocol on Matt Moore hit

Should the Dolphins have allowed their quarterback to re-enter the game after just one play?

Steelers place Joey Porter on leave as NFL investigates arrest

The Steelers' assistant coach will take an absence from the team.

Chiefs will take all the Justin Houston they can get against Steelers

Justin Houston will play for Kansas City against Pittsburgh, but how much?

Joey Porter grabbed bouncer, cop before arrest, court documents say

The Steelers assistant coach is free after posting $25,000 bond.

Steelers assistant Joey Porter arrested after reported altercation with officer

Porter reportedly was arrested outside a Pittsburgh bar after security guards called police about an “unruly customer” Sunday night.

Ben Roethlisberger emerges from Steelers' playoff win in walking boot

The hobbled Steelers quarterback insisted "I’ll be out there next week" when the teams vists Kansas City in the AFC divisional round.

Adam Gase: Matt Moore 'cleared everything' in concussion evaluation

Many questioned how Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore was cleared so quickly after taking a vicious hit by Steelers LB Bud Dupree.

Steelers' Ryan Shazier goes bare in frigid Pittsburgh

Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier showed he wasn't afraid of the cold in pregame warmups.

Browns reportedly hire Gregg Williams to replace Ray Horton as DC

The Browns have dismissed Ray Horton as defensive coordinator and replaced him with former Rams assistant Gregg Williams.

Dolphins practiced kicking frozen footballs to prepare for wild-card game in Pittsburgh

To prepare for their AFC wild-card game in Pittsburgh, the Dolphins kickers used frozen footballs in practice.

Ryan Tannehill reportedly out for Dolphins' wild-card game

The Dolphins quarterback won't take the field Saturday in the team's AFC wild card against the Steelers.

Weekend Kickoff: Road to Super Bowl 51 begins

The 2017 NFL playoffs and road to Super Bowl 51 begin with wild card weekend.

Robert Griffin III believes he proved a lot of people wrong this season

Despite playing in only five games for the Browns, RGIII says his career is back on track.

The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

NFL draft order for 2017 set with Browns on the clock

The NFL draft order for 2017 is set ... for picks 1-20, that is.

Hue Jackson insists Browns playing to win, not get first overall draft pick

If the Browns beat the Steelers on Sunday, there's a chance Cleveland won't secure the top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Antonio Brown hasn't forgotten bet with Brandon Marshall

Remember that time Brandon Marshall bet Antonio Brown he could out-perform him this season? Antonio Brown does.

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Team MVP, pending free agent Le’Veon Bell wants to stay a Steeler

QB Ben Roethlisberger on the Steelers' pending negotiations with the AFC rushing leader: "They do need to do whatever they can to keep him.”

Rex Ryan fired by Bills after two seasons; Tyrod Taylor benched

Rex Ryan failed to deliver the Bills to the playoffs, joining a coaching scrap heap that's accumulated in the franchise's 17-year drought.

Oddsmakers expect Cowboys, Giants and Steelers to play backups in Week 17

The playoff positions of the Cowboys, Giants and Steelers are solidified, so there are questions about how much their key starters will play Sunday.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Steelers players defend Mike Tomlin after Terry Bradshaw's criticism

Tomlin holds a record of 102-57 in his 10-year tenure in Pittsburgh and has never posted a losing record.

Ravens' Terrell Suggs can't believe somebody asked him about retirement

The 14-year veteran tore his biceps Oct. 16 but has missed only one game since.

Ravens Steelers AFC North

The Steelers will stretch their season thanks to late heroics by Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown.

NFC North battle flexed to Sunday night as NFL adjusts regular-season finale

The Packers and Lions will be playing for the NFC North championship in primetime.

The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ravens' defensive front looks to wreak havoc on Steelers ... again

It’s one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL, and Sunday’s game has a lot riding on it.

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Pro Bowl rosters headed by Raiders, Falcons players

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Brutal hit can't keep Vontaze Burfict out of Bengals-Steelers game

The Bengals linebacker endured a massive blow when Steelers guard David DeCastro delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit.

For Le'Veon Bell, contract and free agency possibility not a concern

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is set to become a free agent in 2017.

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Antonio Brown says Vontaze Burfict apologized and pair have 'no issue'

The All-Pro receiver and controversial linebacker will be back on the same field this weekend.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Rex Ryan delivers vintage Rex response when asked about job security

Rex Ryan, whose Bills got run over by the LeVeon Bell and the Steelers Sunday, says he deserves a chance to stay on as coach.

Rubber turf pellets take over field at Steelers-Bills game

The grounds crew plowed the snow from the artificial turf using mounds of rubber pellets.

Steelers Deflategate investigation will not reach Patriots level of absurdity

Is Deflategate II happening? The Giants think the Steelers may have used deflated footballs last week, so maybe.

Odell Beckham Jr. fined again, this time for abuse of official

Beckham has been fined at least five times by the NFL this season. Counting the $12,154 that was taken this time, OBJ has donated about $110,000 of his salary back to the league.

Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Odell Beckham: 'Even Stevie Wonder can see' missed calls by officials

The outspoken receiver said he would stay quiet about officiating in the Giants' loss to Pittsburgh. Then he brought Stevie Wonder into the mix.

Giants seek explanation of officlals' calls involving Odell Beckham Jr.

The Giants will talk to the NFL office in New York about some officiating they think needs to be reviewed.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Odell Beckham Jr. wants to ban certain officiating crew from Giants games

The Pro Bowl receiver says an official told him to get out of his face.

The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Peyton Manning helps brother Eli, Giants plan for Steelers

The Manning brothers are teaming up to game-plan for the Giants' Week 13 opponent.

Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

NFL Thanksgiving games: Schedule, who's playing and how to watch

NFL games scheduled to be played on Thanksgiving in 2016 include Lions-Vikings, Cowboys-Redskins and Steelers-Colts.

While Thanksgiving football has become a staple in the NFL, not everyone is a fan of playing on Thursday.

Ben Roethlisberger on concussions: 'You can’t rub dirt on the brain'

The Steelers quarterback has a message for Indy's Andrew Luck.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Colts announce Andrew Luck is in concussion protocol

Could Scott Tolzien start for the Indianapolis Colts Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

RGIII might get chance to lead Browns to first win of season, after all

Cleveland's starting QB has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in Week 1.

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ben Roethlisberger calls out NFL Network: 'Do they bug everything?'

The Steelers quarterback is upset about a recent NFL Network report.

Antonio Brown gets Skittles machine

The Steelers wide receiver loves the fruity candy so much, the company gave him a vending machine that holds 125 pounds of Skittles.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Ben Roethlisberger appears to be putting blame on young Steelers players

Big Ben things the Steelers are "undisciplined."

The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Tony Romo to return Week 11 as Dak Prescott's backup

Riding an eight-game win streak, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists there's no quarterback dilemma.

Emotional Dez Bryant has 'special' night following death of father

The Dallas receiver's 50-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday was a tribute to his late father.

Stephen Jones believes Tony Romo would accept backup QB role

Jones, the Cowboys' executive vice president, believes Romo would accept being a backup with Dak Prescott in form.

Steelers' Antonio Brown's latest cleats are touching tribute to Pat Tillman

During warmups before the Steelers' game against the Cowboys, Antonio Brown will wear custom cleats honoring Pat Tillman.

Roger Staubach: Cowboys' locker room belongs to Dak Prescott

The Cowboys are having one of their most successful seasons in years, something legend Roger Staubach attributes to Dak Prescott.

Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ben Roethlisberger on concussions: 'You can't replace a brain'

Roethlisberger self-reported a concussion last season. He explained why Wednesday on the MMQB Podcast.

Ben Roethlisberger sees plenty of similarities in Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Big Ben sees a lot of himself in the Dallas rookie.

Ben Roethlisberger's message to uneasy Steelers fans: It's only 'halftime'

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Tuesday channeled his inner Aaron Rodgers.

Cowboys never going to have QB situation 'totally sorted out,' Jerry Jones says

Dak Prescott or Tony Romo? "We're going to play it by ear, play it as it comes. We can do that," the Cowboys owner says.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Browns' Christian Kirksey: ‘We’re not going to go 0-16’

The Browns don't want to match the '08 Lions, Kirksey said. "That's motivation. … We're not going winless."

The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Le’Veon Bell trashes Bengals, Johnny Manziel in latest rap song

Bell has several songs posted on Soundcloud, but this last one, called “Rappin Athlete,” takes aim at the AFC North.

Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Terrell Suggs expects to see Ben Roethlisberger’s ‘big butt’ on the field Sunday

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger is still day-to-day after having surgery Oct. 17 to repair a torn meniscus.

Steelers' Marcus Gilbert rips Cam Newton, questions QB's toughness

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are both 6-5 and about 250 pounds.

He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

NFL announces Pro Bowl captains

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis will join future Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, Tony Gonzalez and Charles Woodson at the 2017 Pro Bowl.

The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Imperfect Patriots good enough to pull away from Steelers

For the first time since Tom Brady returned from a four-game suspension, the Patriots looked vulnerable Sunday against the Steelers.

Steelers' DeAngelo Williams trolls Patriots before Sunday's kickoff

The veteran running back posted a video on his Twitter account of himself tackling a fan in a Tom Brady t-shirt.

Antonio Brown ready to keep Landry Jones 'positive'

Jones and Brown played together last season when Roethlisberger went down with an injury.

Patriots know Le'Veon Bell can ruin their fun, will be prepared for Steelers RB

No Ben Roethlisberger for the Steelers likely means a heavy dose of running back Le’Veon Bell against the Patriots.

Steelers say Ndamukong Suh kicked Ben Roethlisberger's leg, and they are outraged

The Steelers filed a complaint with the NFL on Thursday asking the league to review the play.

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ben Roethlisberger to miss more time, mainly bummed about missing Brady matchup

The veteran quarterback is expected to miss more time after undergoing knee surgery on Monday due to an injury he suffered last season.

He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Steelers optimistic, think Ben Roethlisberger's return will come sooner than later

Ben Roethlisberger is recovering from knee surgery to "clean up" a torn meniscus.

Dolphins likely lose Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones for the season

Reshad Jones went to his first Pro Bowl last season and got his first interception this year in Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Ben Roethlisberger to undergo surgery on torn meniscus, report says

The injury bug has bitten Ben Roethlisberger again.

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger leaves Dolphins game with knee injury

Ben Roethlisberger was questionable to return Sunday with a knee injury.

Antonio Brown to honor Jose Fernandez, Kimbo Slice with custom cleats in Miami

Antonio Brown will wear the cleats when the Steelers visit the Dolphins in his hometown of Miami.

Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ben Roethlisberger blames Steelers' injuries on hard practices

The Steelers are dealing with injuries, but maybe they were self-inflicted.

He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.

The Blitz Read: Vikings victorious to remain NFL's only undefeated team

The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.

Steelers start ugly, roar to life late to put away Jets

The Steelers let the Jets hang around for much of the game Sunday at Heinz Field before pouring it on late to win, 31-13.

Jets' Ryan Fitzpatrick nightmare might end soon

Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing for his job in Pittsburgh, according to a report.

Weekend Kickoff: Expected contenders dealing with QB shuffle

Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?

Steelers' James Harrison is lifting heavy things again

Sunday football wouldn't stop Harrison from getting in a ridiculous workout Monday morning.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin is sick of NFL's double-standard with Antonio Brown

The Steelers coach seems confused by how many pumps are allowed by the league.

NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Antonio Brown to wear cleats honoring Arnold Palmer on Sunday

Brown will pay tribute to the pride of Western Pennsylvania during Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Jamaal Charles ready to return; report says he'll play Sunday for Chiefs

The Chiefs running back has been out for nearly a year with a knee injury.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Head2Head: Ben Roethlisberger takes on younger version of himself in Carson Wentz

Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he sees “a lot of similarities” between Carson Wentz and Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.

'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Steelers outduel Bengals in rainy rivalry renewal

DeAngelo Williams proved to be the real hero for Pittsburgh after Antonio Brown and the Steelers passing game posted unusually low numbers.

DeAngelo Williams: Steelers, Bengals share ‘professional hatred’ of one another

When one team has dominated another, is it a “rivalry”? When it comes to Bengals-Steelers, the answer is yes, says DeAngelo Williams.

NFL fines Antonio Brown for twerking celebration, blue cleats

The Steelers' standout wide receiver, who was flagged 15 yards on the celebration, said the amounts were "nothing to a boss."

Weekend kickoff: 'Color Rush' precedes playoff rematches, home debuts

The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.

Steelers vow no revenge against 'second-biggest' division rival Bengals

Two Steelers saw their seasons come to an end last season during games against the Bengals.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 1

Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.

Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown avoid Josh Norman as Steelers cruise past Redskins

Monday night's game between the Steelers and Redskins was billed as a matchup between Antonio Brown and Josh Norman. That didn't quite happen.

DeAngelo Williams hits Twitter to dispute claim he's a lousy tipper

The Steelers running back said he had a bad experience in a restaurant and left his waitress a tiny tip. When she complained on Facebook, Williams went off.

NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

The Blitz Read: Derek Carr outduels Drew Brees in wild Week 1

Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.

Storylines for 2016 NFL season

Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.

Steelers ink Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro to new six-year, $58 million deal

David DeCastro went to his first Pro Bowl last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers rewarded him Thursday with a brand-new contract.

Weekend kickoff: Super Bowl rematch begins season

The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.

Ben Roethlisberger to Antonio Brown: Don’t let Josh Norman get in your head

One of Sunday's best matchups features reigning receptions leader Antonio Brown against newly signed Redskins cornerback Josh Norman.

Sean McDonough understands challenge of word 'Redskins' on 'MNF' broadcasts

ESPN's new "Monday Night Football" play-by-play man will use "Redskins" as infrequently as possible.

Browns send CB Gilbert to Steelers

The Browns have decided to cut ties with Justin Gilbert, the No. 8 overall pick in 2014, trading the cornerback to the Steelers.

NFL roster cuts tracker: Mark Sanchez, Justin Forsett among final cuts

The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 was 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Teams can claim waived players beginning Sunday at noon.

Rookies go off while Colin Kaepernick takes a seat in preseason finales

Tom Brady started New England's game against the Giants. A few hours later, three NFL players sat during the national anthem.

Steelers claim Mettenberger

Mettenberger was placed on waivers by the Chargers this week after making just one preseason appearance.

Steelers take care of Antonio Brown, restructure contract for 2016

Brown, 28, has been phenomenal in Pittsburgh over the last three seasons with 375 catches for 5,031 yards and 31 touchdowns.

Steelers TE Ladarius Green out through at least Week 6

The talented tight end, presumed to be rehabilitating his surgically repaired ankle, was placed on the PUP list Tuesday.

Josh Gordon, Robert Griffin III make dynamic duo for Browns against Bucs

Gordon is back in the NFL, and Robert Griffin III couldn't be happier.

Darren Sharper sentenced in Louisiana to 20 years in prison for drug, rape convictions

The former NFL All-Pro safety received more was sentenced to 18 years by a federal judge last week.

Star QB trolls NFL with fake cell phone during game

Ben Roethlisberger pretended like he had a cell phone a week after there was a controversy.

Video: NFL game delayed due to fire

The start of Sunday's Steelers-Rams was delayed by fire on the field.

Bush injury opens the door for Hayne Plane to soar

Reggie Bush has been diagnosed with a mild calf strain and is set to undergo an MRI this week as a precaution.