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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with his defense, including outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90), during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

By Will Graves Jan. 14, 2021 12:35 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with his defense, including outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90), during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

By Will Graves Jan. 12, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) scores on a 40-yard pass play with Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) and Robert Jackson, rear, defending during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
End of an era? Steelers facing big questions after loss

By Will Graves Jan. 11, 2021 01:46 AM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

By Will Graves Jan. 10, 2021 11:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) recovers a fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans

By Will Graves Jan. 06, 2021 08:36 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates with wide receivers Chase Claypool (11) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) after making a touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers can exhale after a wearying run to AFC North title

By Will Graves Dec. 28, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) as the teams warm up before an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates touchdown with offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts, Steelers meet while heading in opposite directions

By Will Graves Dec. 24, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Surging Colts hope to pounce on reeling Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:43 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (10-4) at PITTSBURGH (11-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Steelers by 3 RECORD...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley (5) scrambles to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2020 02:51 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Vonn Bell (24) and Jordan Evans (50) look to recover a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bell's big hit sets tone as Bengals stun slumping Steelers

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 22, 2020 02:34 AM EST

Steelers RB James Conner inactive against Bengals

Dec. 21, 2020 06:59 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will attempt to lock up the AFC North title without top running back James Conner. The Steelers...

Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, forces a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The ball was recovered by the Steelers. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Steelers rookie G Dotson out, RB Conner questionable

Dec. 19, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland (26) carries the ball with Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 17, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) is gang tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) and Harrison Phillips (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) celebrates with Chukwuma Okorafor after taking a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2020 12:51 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Steelers defense depleted in preparing to play at Bills

Dec. 13, 2020 07:16 PM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is depleted in preparing to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Playing...