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FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. While Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is encouraged by the fact no players have opted out of the 2020 season, he's also wary the season will be able to go without interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
While Steelers remain united, Tomlin warily eyes 2020

By Will Graves 16 hrs ago

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Roethlisberger is confident his surgically repaired right elbow will be fine in 2020. The two-time Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback missed most of 2019 after injuring the elbow in Week 2 against Seattle.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Elbow room: Roethlisberger confident in return from surgery

By Will Graves Aug. 04, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws as offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner watches during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh. Fichtner has a message for players who think everything will be easy now that star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned from an elbow injury that limited him to two games in 2019. "Don’t think that maybe I can take a deep breath and say, “Ah, Ben’s back,'" Fichtner said Wednesday. "That’s not the case. That’s not going to be the charge." (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Roethlisberger's return raises expectations in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Jul. 29, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during an end of season NFL football news conference in Tampa, Fla. Arians didn’t give much thought to the prospect of opting out of trying to help Tom Brady win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 67-year-old whose aggressive offensive philosophy is dubbed “no risk it, no biscuit” is one of the oldest head coaches in the NFL, as well as a cancer survivor who once retired because of health concerns. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Arians comfortable coaching Brady, Bucs during pandemic

By Fred Goodall Jul. 28, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is shown prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Tomlin says the organization will support most forms of social justice protest by his players, including kneeling during the national anthem. Tomlin says as the organization is on board with any protest as long it is done "thoughtfully and with class." (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel

By Will Graves Jun. 23, 2020 04:17 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

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. Conner stressed he's not concerned about his future as he enters the final year of his contract. The team declined to offer him an extension following three seasons in which he has struggled to stay healthy. "That's the game," Conner said.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers RB Conner focusing on present, not uncertain future

By Will Graves Jun. 02, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

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 Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. Brady’s journey to each of his nine Super Bowls with the New England Patriots will be the subject of an ESPN series released in 2021. Entitled “The Man in the Arena: Tom Brady,” the nine-episode series will include a look from Brady’s perspective at the six NFL titles and three Super Bowl defeats he was a part of. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom Brady

May. 22, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

En esta foto del miércoles 12 de febrero de 2020, el quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger (derecha), posa con Mountaineer, el personaje de animación de West Virginia, durante un partido de basquetbol colegial (AP Foto/Kathleen Batten)
AFC North has new look, though Ravens still the team to beat

By David Ginsburg Apr. 27, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Alex Highsmith, center, reacts after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Old school: Steelers focus on seniors in draft

By Will Graves Apr. 25, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

Chase Claypool talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Help for Ben? Steelers nab WR Chase Claypool in 2nd round

By Will Graves Apr. 24, 2020 08:43 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

FILE - This is a 1975, file photo showing Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert. The menacing Lambert, drafted in 1974, earned All-Pro honors five times. (AP Photo/File)
Curtain Calls: Hall of Famers highlight top Steelers picks

By Will Graves Apr. 21, 2020 07:01 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...

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) carries his son as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Ebron is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh after an ugly divorce with the Indianappolis Colts. The Steelers signed Ebron to a two-year contract last week. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
'Prime' time? TE Ebron eager to start over with Steelers

By Will Graves Apr. 02, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

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...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, then Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed the well-traveled Wisniewski to a two-year deal on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, bringing the veteran offensive lineman to his hometown. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Happy Homecoming; Wisniewski thrilled to join Steelers

By Will Graves Mar. 27, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt (34) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Watt couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with his younger brother T.J. It's the main reason the fullback agreed to a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Watt eager for fresh start, family reunion in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Mar. 26, 2020 06:36 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 51-31 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Steelers reach agreements with TE Ebron, OG Wisniewski

By Will Graves Mar. 20, 2020 04:44 PM EDT