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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Pro football is discovering that the spirit of the Rooney Rule is being violated. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made that a point of emphasis in his state of the league speech during Super Bowl week. So count on Goodell finding ways to more strongly implement the policy that requires teams to interview minority candidates for coaching and executive positions.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NFL putting stronger Rooney Rule front and center

By Barry Wilner Feb. 18, 2020 05:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rudolph's agent: Garrett legally liable after ESPN interview

By Tom Withers And Will Graves Feb. 15, 2020 02:07 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 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)
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020

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

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher talks with Jerome Bettis (36) and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XL football game in Detroit. Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cowher, an analyst for CBS, was surprised by the announcement made live on air in studio before the Tennessee Titans-Baltimore Ravens AFC divisional round playoff game Saturday night, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Former Steelers coach Cowher elected to Pro Football HOF

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 11, 2020 09:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif. The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago as Green Bay's coach, has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Head coaching hires ranging from experienced to newcomers

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2020 05:54 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

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Despite lacking star power, Ravens beat Steelers 28-10

By David Ginsburg Dec. 29, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III works out prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:05 PM EST

Rookie Bush making Steelers' heavy investment in him pay off

Dec. 27, 2019 06:03 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Though he was still 20 years old at the time of the draft, Devin Bush was cognizant enough of the extraordinary for them lengths the...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) is stopped by New York Jets defensive end Kyle Phillips in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
For Ravens, there is no meaningless game against Steelers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 26, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) runs with the ball in front of New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers' injury-riddled offense sputtering to the finish

By Will Graves Dec. 23, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins walks with trainers to a cart while being taken off the field after being sacked by New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rookie QBs Haskins, Murray leave games with injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 08:34 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) dives with ball in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Bell gets win vs. former team as Jets top Steelers 16-10

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 06:41 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ola Adeniyi (92) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers playoff hopes damaged with 16-10 loss to Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (73) helps wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) after an injury during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers' Smith-Schuster hopeful to play vs. Jets

Dec. 20, 2019 05:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers look to strengthen playoff position vs. Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 19, 2019 02:08 PM EST