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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, fist bumps quarterback Trey Lance as they take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers players call Garoppolo's return a 'win-win' situation

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2022 06:48 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) runs from Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Bush will be playing for his job in 2022. The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined the fifth-year option on the inside linebacker, meaning he can become a free agent next spring. (AP Photo/Travis Heying, File)
Steelers LB Bush focused on football, not uncertain future

By Will Graves Jun. 01, 2022 04:31 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the Ravens sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Huntley to start at quarterback for Ravens against Steelers

Jan. 07, 2022 03:35 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers' Watt takes aim at NFL's single-season sack record

Jan. 06, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Roethlisberger ready for regular-season finale vs. Ravens

By Dan Scifo Jan. 05, 2022 07:21 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, center, walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Hunt will likely miss Saturday's game against Las Vegas and could be out longer after injuring his ankle early in Cleveland's 24-22 win over Baltimore. (AP Photo/David Richard, file)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt won't make return against Steelers

Jan. 03, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, stands with players before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications

By Dave Skretta Dec. 23, 2021 02:11 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) tackles Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers LB Devin Bush still optimistic despite bumpy patch

By Will Graves Dec. 13, 2021 06:39 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on

By Will Graves Dec. 10, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings defenders safety Harrison Smith (22), outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and free safety Xavier Woods (23) break up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) in the end zone at the end of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 10, 2021 01:55 AM EST

Steelers' Roethlisberger, Chargers' Bosa are active for game

Nov. 21, 2021 07:08 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa are active for Sunday night's game after being...

FILE - Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Alex Anzalone, back, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears will once again be without star linebacker Khalil Mack, though they might have running back David Montgomery available when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears RB Montgomery back in the lineup against the Steelers

Nov. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Steelers upend expectations with decisive victory in Buffalo

By Will Graves Sep. 13, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence pose with their Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys during an introductory press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

By Mark Long May. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EDT