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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) prepares to sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gives a thumbs-up as his team plays against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Smoke and mirror Steelers somehow still alive in AFC North

By Will Graves Dec. 20, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers Montravius Adams, center, attends NFL football practice Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Andrew Rush/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
All aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train

By Will Graves Dec. 07, 2021 09:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, looks up at the videoboard as he stands with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during a timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Steelers living out purgatory promised by salary-cap crunch

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2021 02:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward reacts after a sack by teammate outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and defensive end Taco Charlton during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Injuries to stars leave Steelers with no margin for error

By Will Graves Nov. 22, 2021 04:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is helped off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No Watt, Haden or Dotson for Steelers as they head to LA

Nov. 19, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph waits for a drill to begin during NFL football practice Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Roethlisberger to return in key matchup vs Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 18, 2021 05:53 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Steelers, Chargers each looking to bounce back Sunday night

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 12:19 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) works a play during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on Oct. 10, 2021. The Falcons released outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and punter Cam Nizialek on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Steelers sign ex-Falcons LB Tuioti-Mariner to practice squad

Nov. 11, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair (27) on his way to a touchdown after caching pass during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers to face Browns without injured TE Ebron, LB Ingram

Oct. 30, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, front right, complains to an official during the first half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Tomlin not going to push panic button with Steelers at 1-2

By Will Graves Sep. 28, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: we have the right guys to straighten things out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) falls as Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16 as Mahomes barely breaks a sweat

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 25, 2020 07:33 PM EDT