Avery Williamson
Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) warms up during the pro day event, Friday, March 26, 2021 in Provo, Utah. (Alika Jenner via AP)
With Darnold gone, Jets focused on finding next franchise QB

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 06, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Steelers have many needs but little money in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:37 PM EST
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (12-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, LB Bud Dupree, LT Alejandro Villanueva, RB James Conner, LB...

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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) as the teams warm up before an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Jets' Quinnen Williams warms-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams is headed to injured reserve, ending his breakout second NFL season. Coach Adam Gase said Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, that Williams remains in the concussion protocol after leaving the team's first victory of the season last Sunday at Los Angeles against the Rams.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Jets DL Quinnen Williams placed on season-ending IR

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2020 12:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs with the ball as New York Jets inside linebacker Harvey Langi gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jets activate Fatukasi from COVID list, place Langi on IR

Dec. 22, 2020 04:48 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley (5) scrambles to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2020 02:51 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) is gang tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) and Harrison Phillips (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Steelers defense depleted in preparing to play at Bills

Dec. 13, 2020 07:16 PM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is depleted in preparing to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Playing...

Steelers LB Williams joins COVID-19 list, C Pouncey exits it

Dec. 11, 2020 03:33 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are running out of healthy inside linebackers. The team placed veteran Vince Williams on the...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis, right, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Stung Steelers seek to rebound in preparing to face Bills

By John Wawrow Dec. 10, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Giants look for fifth straight win, face crumbling Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:40 AM EST
ARIZONA (6-6) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Arizona by 3 RECORD...

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) after taking a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

By Will Graves Dec. 08, 2020 02:14 PM EST

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a day after his stunning play call cost the team its first win of the season. The still-winless Jets were seconds away from their first victory Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, until Williams inexplicably called for an all-out blitz against Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Jets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st win

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 07, 2020 11:35 AM EST

New York Jets' Harvey Langi, top, center, celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets' Langi overcame serious accident, thriving as starter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 02, 2020 06:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. The Los Angeles Chargers host the winless Jets on Sunday, in a midseason matchup of struggling teams. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Winless Jets, reeling Chargers searching for any momentum

By Joe Reedy Nov. 19, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) takes the hand off from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Steelers' Roethlisberger, others removed from COVID-19 list

By Will Graves Nov. 14, 2020 11:45 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) takes the hand off from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Bengals

Nov. 13, 2020 02:13 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets hit bye week with no wins, lots of questions for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 04:57 PM EST

New York Jets' Avery Williamson (54) and Brian Poole, right, combine to stop Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) from gaining extra yardage after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New Steelers LB Williamson embracing change of scenery

By Will Graves Nov. 12, 2020 04:45 PM EST