Malik Reed
FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Steelers thought Devin Bush was going to be a long-term fixture at inside linebacker when they traded up to draft him in 2019.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Steelers need help on defense as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 03:13 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Amari Cooper (2) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrate after Cooper caught a touchdown pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ragged rivals: Browns, Steelers meet with teams struggling

Sep. 21, 2022 12:53 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers, Patriots begin rivalry anew minus Brady, Big Ben

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New era in Patriots-Steelers rivalry begins minus Brady, Ben

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers star TJ Watt out at least 1 game with pec injury

By Will Graves Sep. 13, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Epic opening win comes with possibly high cost for Steelers

By Will Graves Sep. 12, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers' T.J. Watt leaves vs Bengals with pectoral injury

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 11, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) gets a hand on Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) as he pressures him during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No penalty was called. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers' TJ Watt practices, says knee is OK after cut block

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles for yardage during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Trubisky is battling with fellow Steeler quarterbacks Kenny Pickett for the right to replace longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Tomlin still mum on starting QB as Steelers add LB, lineman

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2022 07:11 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) battles Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos waive veteran backup QB, trade Reed to Steelers

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 30, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throwa a pass during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the Denver Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 11, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos lack a first-round draft pick and they don't care

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 22, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson doffs his hat as he heads to the mound to throw out the first pitch during ceremonies to mark the regular-season home opener in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos gave up high picks for Wilson but still have 9 left

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) plays in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Sept 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five-year contract that will prevent the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Montague, File)
Paton: Broncos convinced Gregory's troubles are behind him

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 18, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE -Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Broncos have their QB, now they need to beef up both lines

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos return to Lock with Bridgewater out with concussion

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 22, 2021 04:40 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas reacts after making a catch during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants on Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos activate Bryce Callahan, will honor Demaryius Thomas

Dec. 11, 2021 05:26 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass under pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Broncos go for sweep of NFC East teams with Eagles up next

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 02:11 PM EST