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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

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

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell speaks during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The longtime Steelers assistant coach retired on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after nearly three decades with the club. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Longtime Steelers assistant John Mitchell retiring at 71

Feb. 15, 2023 03:25 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
NFL Commissioner Goodell tackles diversity, concussions

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 08, 2023 05:46 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches during the first half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2023 03:10 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' president Art Rooney II addresses the crowd during the jersey retirement ceremony of Franco Harris during halftime of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney II wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to score more points. He's confident the partnership between offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Kenny Pickett can make it happen. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Rooney: Steelers' late push led to decision to retain Canada

By Will Graves Jan. 26, 2023 04:04 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Flores, who joined coach Mike Tomlin's staff in Pittsburgh following his messy departure with Miami, is interviewing with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, to be their new defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Brian Flores interviews with Browns to run their defense

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2023 10:45 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward greets fans as he heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Steelers won 28-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Strong finish has Steelers optimistic heading into 2023

By Will Graves Jan. 09, 2023 04:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

By Will Graves Jan. 08, 2023 04:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Steelers still eyeing playoffs as Browns visit in finale

By Will Graves Jan. 05, 2023 05:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, right, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver George Pickens (14) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers going for playoff spot as Browns visit in finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 04:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Pickett's patience, poise help fuel Steelers' late surge

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2023 04:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tomlin's resolve, Pickett's progress fueling Steelers' rally

By Will Graves Jan. 02, 2023 04:07 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) reacts after a tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens

By Noah Trister Jan. 01, 2023 11:26 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) runs after a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh a playoff long shot entering matchup with Ravens

By Noah Trister Dec. 29, 2022 07:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pickett rising to the moment as the Steelers keep hope alive

By Will Graves Dec. 26, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II, left, Franco Harris' widow Dana, center, and son Dok attend a ceremony to retire Harris' No. 32 jersey at half-time of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Harris, a four-time Super Bowl champion, passed away Dec. 21, 2022, at the age of 72. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10

Dec. 24, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Raiders-Steelers will be bittersweet after Harris' death

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 09:32 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris is shown in 1973. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)
Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies

By Will Graves Dec. 21, 2022 06:53 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Picket left the game under concussion protocol. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers expect QB Kenny Pickett to start against Raiders

Dec. 20, 2022 02:23 PM EST