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Pittsburgh Steelers Cam Hayward, right, and Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participate during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers eye playing regular-season NFL game in Ireland

May. 25, 2023 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Nov. 7, 2021 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Golden to a one-year contract on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, giving them some depth behind star edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
Steelers add depth behind Watt, Highsmith, sign Markus Golden to 1-year deal

May. 24, 2023 06:07 PM EDT

CORRECTS SPELLING OF LAST NAME TO GOODELL, NOT GODELL - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at the NFL Owners Meetings at the Omni Hotel, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
NFL expects fewer kickoff returns with new fair catch rule inside 25

By Dave Campbell May. 23, 2023 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks to pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Trubisky signed a three-year contract with the Steelers, Friday, May 19, 2023, to remain the backup behind second-year starter Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers sign backup QB Mitch Trubisky to new 3-year deal, fortifying position behind Kenny Pickett

May. 19, 2023 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Mason Rudolph is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after all. Pittsburgh signed the longtime backup quarterback to a one-year deal on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, a somewhat unlikely return after Rudolph was essentially passed over twice for the chance to become the starter following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement after the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers fortify QB room, bring back longtime backup Mason Rudolph to 1-year deal

May. 17, 2023 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Saints have signed veteran receiver James Washington and have been in talks with franchise all-time sack leader Jordan about a multi-year extension. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Saints in extension talks with sack leader Jordan, add receiver Washington

By Brett Martel May. 15, 2023 08:03 PM EDT

FILE - The logo for NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock, is displayed on a computer screen Jan. 16, 2020, in New York. The NFL is taking another big step toward streaming by putting one of its playoff football games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced Monday, May 15, 2023, that the Saturday night game on Wild Card weekend will be on Peacock. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service

By Joe Reedy May. 15, 2023 05:58 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers third round draft pick Darnell Washington (80) and first round pick Broderick Jones (77) warm up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The new Mount Washington? Rookie tight end brings unusual size, skill set to Steelers

By Will Graves May. 13, 2023 01:31 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (7) stretches during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 12, 2023 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves after the Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7 to kick off the 2023 NFL season. And NFL fans will get their first look at star quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Jets uniform when New York faces the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” on Sept. 11. That's according to early details released Thursday, May 11, 2023, on this year’s NFL schedule. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process

By Joe Reedy May. 12, 2023 06:10 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine speaks to the media during a NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings counting on second-year players to provide boost in secondary

By Dave Campbell May. 11, 2023 06:13 PM EDT

FILE - Quarterback Drake Maye throws the ball at North Carolina's NFL football Pro Day in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 27, 2023. The 2024 NFL draft class could be tank-worthy. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2023 10:11 AM EDT

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

By Will Graves Apr. 29, 2023 08:03 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Lou Gehrig plays his final game

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 30 1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a 2-0 perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. 1939 — Lou Gehrig sets...

Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL draft first-round ratings higher than in 2022

Apr. 28, 2023 09:30 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 3, 2023. Threw only five interceptions in 631 attempts at Tennessee, but did fumble 22 times. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Levis goes quick, Hooker waits longer on Day 2 of NFL draft

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2023 08:02 PM EDT

NFL draft prospect Joey Porter Jr. takes part in a Play Football clinic ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Center High School in Kansas City, Mo. The draft will run from April 27-29. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Steelers bring CB Joey Porter Jr. home in NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 28, 2023 07:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Steelers trade up, draft Georgia tackle Broderick Jones

By Will Graves Apr. 27, 2023 10:07 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 08:57 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) signals to Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) before throwing a pass during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Harrison Jr. made the catch for a touchdown on the play. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are projected to go anywhere from the top 5 to top 15 picks in this draft. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 24, 2023 12:29 PM EDT