Myles Garrett
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

File-This Dec. 8, 2019, file photo shows Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passing during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. No matter how many spectacular plays Lamar Jackson and Wilson made, officiating overshadowed the NFL this season. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
In season of Lamar and Russell, NFL officiating overshadows

By Barry Wilner Dec. 27, 2019 02:56 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 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

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

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Beating Ravens again could save Kitchens' job with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers sticking with Hodges at quarterback

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to elude the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Excitement to excuses: Browns again a December debacle.

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns-Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 01:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns trying not to let OBJ drama wreck postseason push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2019 06:29 PM EST

Steelers' Pouncey has "no regrets" in return from suspension

By Will Graves Dec. 04, 2019 06:50 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maurkice Pouncey is free to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Steelers center is also free of regrets. “The money was...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions about his injured hand during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield still slowed by right hand injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2019 11:22 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges heads to the locker room with a game ball following an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Rookie QB Hodges to make 2nd straight start for Steelers

Dec. 03, 2019 01:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) sits on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns have released defensive end Chris Smith, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, whose girlfriend was killed tragically in September. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns release defensive end Chris Smith

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2019 11:36 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Worn out? Loss puts Kitchens’ future with Browns in jeopardy

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals get first victory, knock off bungling Jets 22-6

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 05:31 PM EST