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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (89) plays against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo. Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring. The 30-year-old announced the decision Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retiring after 8 seasons

By Will Graves Jan. 22, 2021 09:50 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 09:00 AM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens

Dec. 02, 2020 02:44 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play on Wednesday afternoon even as COVID-19 continues to infect players up and...

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, center, watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule

By David Ginsburg Nov. 27, 2020 04:27 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury removes his mask to yell before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. The New England Patriots host the Cardinals on Sunday Nov. 29. With a win, Arizona can also add yet another blow to the New England’s fading playoff hopes. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Latest: No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 10:36 AM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) rushes for a five-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 22-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 01:10 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson

By Will Graves Nov. 24, 2020 07:46 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) tries but can't make a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0

By Will Graves Nov. 23, 2020 06:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big Ben for MVP? Steelers star QB making a compelling case

By Will Graves Nov. 16, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Week of isolation works for Big Ben; Steelers rip Bengals

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 11:55 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' 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

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) defensive end Michael Brockers (90) and nose tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) prepare for an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 28-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Seahawks-Rams in tough NFC West tops NFL's 10th week

By Barry Wilner Nov. 12, 2020 11:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file phot, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) lifts his fist to cheers from fans as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury while running the ball during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are on the verge of a lost year, when they had hoped to contend, after a broken ankle ended the quarterback's season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' brass believes in McCarthy amid all-but-lost debut

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 12, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs out of the tackle of Tennessee Titans' Jadeveon Clowney (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit

By Will Graves Nov. 12, 2020 01:14 PM EST