Alejandro Villanueva
Steelers cut LB Williams, re-sign OL Banner, CB Sutton

By Will Graves Mar. 16, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers expected a bumpy offseason that was going to include some financially prudent but emotionally difficult decisions. ...

Steelers have many needs but little money in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:37 PM EST
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (12-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, LB Bud Dupree, LT Alejandro Villanueva, RB James Conner, LB...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) has a laugh with teammates in drills during an NFL football practice in Pittsburgh, in this Tuesday, May 21, 2019, file photo. Ben Roethlisberger is returning for an 18th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is taking a pay cut to do it. The team and the two-time Super Bowl winner announced on Thursday, March 4, 2021, they have agreed on a new contract that assures the 39-year-old will be back in 2021.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers, Roethlisberger agree to new deal for 2021 season

By Will Graves Mar. 04, 2021 02:59 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, late Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers planning on Roethlisberger's return in 2021

Feb. 24, 2021 01:41 PM EST

Steelers promote Adrian Klemm to offensive line coach

Feb. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Adrian Klemm to help turn around the team's underachieving offensive line. The Steelers promoted the...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II watches warm ups before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, file photo. Steelers president Art Rooney II remains optimistic the championship window remains open for his club but admits there are some difficult challenges ahead following a first-round playoff flameout against Cleveland. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers want Roethlisberger back ... if the math works

By Will Graves Jan. 28, 2021 05:34 PM 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)
Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

By Will Graves Jan. 14, 2021 12:35 PM 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

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