Troy Polamalu
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bengals try to stay on top in balanced, brutal AFC North

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gilmore sees Colts, defense as perfect fit to reboot career

By Michael Marot Apr. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers' Watt takes aim at NFL's single-season sack record

Jan. 06, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety and recent Pro Football Hall Of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu reacts as he speaks at a news conference before an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

2020/2021 Hall of Fame inductees to get rings at stadiums

Sep. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Steve Hutchinson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will receive their rings of...

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) stands with safety Donovan Stiner (26), free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39), and safety Miles Killebrew (28) during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Fitzpatrick seeks to become vocal leader for Steelers

By Dan Scifo Aug. 10, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

Drew Pearson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Versatile DB Charles Woodson enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 08, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Isaac Bruce, right, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, poses with his presenter, Sam Bruce, during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, Pool)
Hall of Fame class has something for everybody

By Barry Wilner Aug. 07, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, puts his hand on his bust during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Coach Bill Cowher enters the Hall of Fame

Aug. 07, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020 file photo, Hall of Fame class of 2020 Troy Polamalu speaks at the NFL Honors football award show in Miami. The roster of men entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend of Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, features everything from the prolific passer, to the dominant defender, and not to mention coaches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Hall of Fame inductions roster is something to marvel at

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott does a non-passing drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Don't expect starters in Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game

By Barry Wilner Aug. 04, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu celebrates following Pittsburgh's 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Fla. Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu has carved his own unique path to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Troy being Troy: Polamalu carves singular path to Hall

By Will Graves Jul. 31, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2011, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) lines up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter of a football game in Pittsburgh. His long hair — a tribute to his Samoan roots — spilling out from under his helmet onto the top of his No. 43 jersey, Polamalu careened from one side of the field to the next for 12 seasons in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Jaguars-Steelers 10/16/2011

Jul. 31, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu sits on the bench during the second half of the team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL wildcard playoff football game in Pittsburgh. Former Steeler Polamalu said on social media Friday, July 30, 2021, that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, a week before he’s due to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Polamalu told the hall of his diagnosis. He said they are working with health officials to determine whether he could be cleared to travel to Canton in time for his enshrinement. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Ravens-Steelers 1/3/2015

Jul. 30, 2021 08:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu sits on the bench during the second half of the team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL wildcard playoff football game in Pittsburgh. Former Steeler Polamalu said on social media Friday, July 30, 2021, that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, a week before he’s due to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Polamalu told the hall of his diagnosis. He said they are working with health officials to determine whether he could be cleared to travel to Canton in time for his enshrinement. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Former Steelers star Polamalu tests positive for coronavirus

Jul. 30, 2021 07:57 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
A look back at the Bucs' impressive run to Super Bowl title

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2021 02:33 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Steelers select T.J. Watt as team MVP for second time

Dec. 31, 2020 03:11 PM EST

Marv Marinovich, former USC football captain, dies at 81

Dec. 04, 2020 06:37 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marv Marinovich, who captained Southern California’s national championship football team in 1962 and famously employed his strength and...