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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 24 hrs ago

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

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

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and rushes for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2021 05:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, left, slips past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks for a gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list

Dec. 09, 2020 05:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tacked after making a catch by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Isiah Swann (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of grit

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer/director of player personnel Stephen Jones, left, and owner Jerry Jones, center, greet Pittsburgh Steelers team owner Art Rooney II, right, during team warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes as offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) blocks Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (28) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers knock out Lock, hold off Driskel, Broncos 26-21

By Will Graves Sep. 20, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs the ball as Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos

By Will Graves Sep. 17, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrate after Smith-Schuster scored a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
United front? Villanueva's choice surprises teammates

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

The parking lot surrounding Met Life Stadium sits empty before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants 9/14/2020

Sep. 14, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (66) plays against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. DeCastro uses words like "disaster" to describe the Steelers offense in 2019. The veteran Pro Bowl guard is optimistic last year won't repeat itself.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
End of the line? DeCastro, Steelers try to keep window open

By Will Graves Aug. 10, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers' Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest

By Will Graves Jun. 18, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, then Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed the well-traveled Wisniewski to a two-year deal on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, bringing the veteran offensive lineman to his hometown. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Happy Homecoming; Wisniewski thrilled to join Steelers

By Will Graves Mar. 27, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Still swimming; "Duck" Hodges eyeing bounce-back performance

Dec. 18, 2019 06:23 PM EST

In this 2017 photo provided by Fox Sports, from left to right, Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson pose during the "Fox NFL Sunday" pregame show at Naval Station-Norfolk. This year's Salute to Veterans Day show will originate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Jen Pransky/Fox Sports via AP)
Fox NFL pregame show to originate from West Point on Sunday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 07, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talk before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:15 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks fan Wallace Watts wears his Seahawks outfit in the stands before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside catches a pass at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia. Arcega-Whiteside became the first player born in Spain drafted in the NFL when the Philadelphia Eagles selected him with the 57th overall pick in the second round in April. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Arcega-Whiteside hopes more Spaniards join him in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT