Minkah Fitzpatrick
FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football player Minkah Fitzpatrick gestures during practice for the Pro Bowl in Kissimmee, Fla. Fitzpatrick isn't sure when he'll get a chance to be around his teammates again. In a weird way though, the potentially chaotic schedule that lies ahead for the NFL could be a boon to the Steelers, who bring back 10 starters on a defense that finished fifth in the league last season. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Fitzpatrick: modified schedule could benefit Steelers

By Will Graves May. 26, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. The Southeastern Conference broke the NFL record for first-round draft picks by a conference. Fifteen players from the powerhouse league were selected in the opening round Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
The Latest: SEC has 40 players selected through 3 rounds

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2020 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks during a post game news conference after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Throwback Thursday: Steelers rare first-round spectators

By Will Graves Apr. 23, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

Steelers keeping options open without first-round pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:36 AM EDT
49. PITTSBURGH (8-8) LAST SEASON: Steelers got long glimpse of what life might look like without QB Ben Roethlisberger when two-time Super...

Steelers not concerned about limited pre-draft preparation

By Will Graves Mar. 31, 2020 07:32 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn't concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic from altering his team's preparations for the...

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