Mason Rudolph
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019 file photo Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. The Cleveland Browns will exercise the fifth-year contract options on star defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku, a person familiar with the decisions told the Associated Press on Monday, April 27, 2020. The decision on Garett was no surprise and will be official later in the day, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not publicly revealed its plans. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
Browns exercise contract option on star DE Garrett, TE Njoku

By Tom Withers Apr. 27, 2020 12:57 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

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. 20, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rudolph's agent: Garrett legally liable after ESPN interview

By Tom Withers And Will Graves Feb. 15, 2020 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Browns' Garrett reinstated by NFL after 6-game suspension

By Tom Withers Feb. 12, 2020 10:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods takes part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has hired Woods as his defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Browns hire former 49ers assistant Woods to lead defense

By Tom Withers Feb. 07, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. Berry returned to the team after a one-year stint in the Philadelphia Eagles' front office. Berry was the Browns' vice president of player personnel from 2016-18. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Welcome back: Berry returns to Browns as NFL's youngest GM

By Tom Withers Feb. 05, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020

By Will Graves Jan. 15, 2020 04:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Tomlin: Rudolph is Steelers' top backup QB heading into 2020

Dec. 31, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) tries to throw a pass from his team's end zone as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) grabs him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. Hodges was penalized for an intentional grounding penalty and the Ravens were given two points on a the safety. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Half full or half empty? Steelers' 2019 a wild mixed bag

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2019 02:04 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks through the locker room at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Head coach Freddie Kitchens was dismissed shortly after the Browns returned to team headquarters following a 33-23 loss to the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching job

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2019 12:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, left, congratulates Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after the Bengals defeated the Browns 33-23 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
One, done: Browns fire Kitchens after disappointing season

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2019 08:07 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) is stopped by New York Jets defensive end Kyle Phillips in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
For Ravens, there is no meaningless game against Steelers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 26, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers seek playoff berth vs Ravens, who own No. 1 seed

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) tries to hand off the ball to Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Steelers QB Rudolph done for season, Hodges to start finale

Dec. 24, 2019 01:18 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) runs with the ball in front of New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers' injury-riddled offense sputtering to the finish

By Will Graves Dec. 23, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Kitchens blocking out loud noise about his future

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2019 03:02 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 23 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (11-3) can clinch the NFC...