Derek Watt
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watt and the Texans have “mutually agreed to part ways,” ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, FIle)
Watt, Texans 'mutually' agree to split in more team upheaval

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 12, 2021 10:31 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with his defense, including outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90), during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

By Will Graves Jan. 12, 2021 07:15 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' Benny Snell (24) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
First-world problems: Unbeaten Steelers looking for run game

By Will Graves Nov. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is stopped after short gain by Pittsburgh Steelers' Vince Williams (98), Cameron Heyward (97) and Bud Dupree (48) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers trying to get a grip on their 'virtual' reality

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster (19), James Washington (13) and Ben Roethlisberger, right, celebrate Washington's touchdown catch 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, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Chris Boswell (9) talks with head coach Mike Tomlin, right, after Boswell kicked a field goal late in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
8 and whew; Perfect Steelers walk fine line during hot start

By Will Graves Nov. 09, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) breaks through tackle attempts by New York Jets' Avery Williamson (54) and Marcus Maye (20) as Kelce catches a pass for a first down in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
'Football junkie' Williamson's arrival buoys 7-0 Steelers

By Will Graves Nov. 03, 2020 04:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) scores his second touchdown of the game against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hopes injury woes are behind him

By Will Graves Oct. 30, 2020 03:35 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers T.J. Watt (90) and Bud Dupree (48) celebrate after a 45-yard field goal attempt by Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski was no good in the final seconds of the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Steelers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Perfectly imperfect; Steelers not satisfied at 6-0

By Will Graves Oct. 26, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Dante Fowler Jr. (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 12:31 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Regarding Henry: Steelers D bracing for Titans star back

By Will Graves Oct. 21, 2020 06:49 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) stretches, trying to score a touchdown past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Claypool came up short but the Steelers scored on the next play, winning 38-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Devin Bush's knee injury clouds Steelers' unbeaten start

By Will Graves Oct. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Claypool's climb: Steelers rookie WR drawing raves

By Will Graves Oct. 14, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) is hit by Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Loud and proud; Steelers TE Ebron gleefully making noise

By Will Graves Oct. 09, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) tries to get past Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) on a scramble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers playing well in all areas during 3-0 start

By Will Graves Sep. 28, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Matchup of unbeatens in Buffalo, of all places

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2020 11:35 PM EDT