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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020

By Will Graves Jan. 15, 2020 04:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (28) tries to break free from Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Wagner was named to The Associated Press' All-Pro Team for the fifth time. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
McCaffrey a double All-Pro pick; Gilmore, Thomas unanimous

By Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2020 12:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Tomlin: Rudolph is Steelers' top backup QB heading into 2020

Dec. 31, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker catches a pass over New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
In wake of turnaround, Dolphins believe 2020 will be special

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2019 02:19 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) tries to throw a pass from his team's end zone as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) grabs him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. Hodges was penalized for an intentional grounding penalty and the Ravens were given two points on a the safety. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Half full or half empty? Steelers' 2019 a wild mixed bag

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2019 02:04 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) tries to make a throw as Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon grabs him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers' season ends in heavy rain and with sea of mistakes

By David Ginsburg Dec. 29, 2019 10:10 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strips the ball from Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) and the Steelers recovered during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers’ Watt no longer plays second fiddle to big brother

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 06:41 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 08:38 PM EST

Bills-Steelers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:12 AM EST
BUFFALO (9-4) at PITTSBURGH (8-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Steelers by 1 1/2 ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mason Rudolph (2) and Devlin Hodges (6) warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley looks to pass during the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) escapes a take by Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) to score a touchdown, during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Further disarray for Dolphins with latest roster moves

By Steven Wine Nov. 20, 2019 10:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers play at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
High stakes: Steelers, Browns renew rivalry, plenty on line

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2019 02:02 PM EST

Steelers-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (5-4) at CLEVELAND (3-6) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE — Browns...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Drop Zone? Steelers playmakers searching for consistency

By Will Graves Nov. 12, 2019 06:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, left, celebrates with Mark Barron (26) after Fitzpatricks touchdown following the recovery of a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Mighty Minkah: Safety Fitzpatrick leads Steelers' turnaround

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) makes his case to an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Defense dominates but offense sputters as Rams fall to 5-4

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2019 10:54 PM EST