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FILE - Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles watches players before the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. Poles thought he inherited a potential cornerstone player for the defense in linebacker Roquan Smith when the Bears hired Poles in January. Smith was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Oct. 31. Chicago pulled off another move prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, acquiring receiver Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Bears' second-round pick in 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
For Bears GM Poles, trading star LB Smith stings a day later

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 01, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
AP source: Bears acquire WR Claypool from Steelers

By Will Graves Nov. 01, 2022 02:24 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
'End of the road' indeed as Steelers limp into bye reeling

By Will Graves Oct. 31, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pickett orders Steelers to 'study more' after loss to Eagles

By Dan Gelston Oct. 30, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Hurts, Brown power unbeaten Eagles past Steelers 35-13

By Dan Gelston Oct. 30, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is tackled by Buffalo Bills safety Jaquan Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Sputtering Steelers scrambling for an offensive spark

By Will Graves Oct. 13, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia's George Pickens catches a pass in front of Alabama's Kool-Aid McKinstry during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Pickens is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks

By Will Graves Apr. 30, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass over Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (75) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety and recent Pro Football Hall Of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu reacts as he speaks at a news conference before an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers coaching assistant Ruvell Martin does push ups in the stands before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Green Bay Packers 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watt and the Texans have “mutually agreed to part ways,” ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, FIle)
Watt, Texans 'mutually' agree to split in more team upheaval

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 12, 2021 10:31 AM 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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers' Benny Snell (24) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
First-world problems: Unbeaten Steelers looking for run game

By Will Graves Nov. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is stopped after short gain by Pittsburgh Steelers' Vince Williams (98), Cameron Heyward (97) and Bud Dupree (48) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers trying to get a grip on their 'virtual' reality

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster (19), James Washington (13) and Ben Roethlisberger, right, celebrate Washington's touchdown catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Steelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Chris Boswell (9) talks with head coach Mike Tomlin, right, after Boswell kicked a field goal late in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
8 and whew; Perfect Steelers walk fine line during hot start

By Will Graves Nov. 09, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...