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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. Conner stressed he's not concerned about his future as he enters the final year of his contract. The team declined to offer him an extension following three seasons in which he has struggled to stay healthy. "That's the game," Conner said.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers RB Conner focusing on present, not uncertain future

By Will Graves Jun. 02, 2020 07:01 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. 12, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt (34) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Watt couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with his younger brother T.J. It's the main reason the fullback agreed to a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Watt eager for fresh start, family reunion in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Mar. 26, 2020 06:36 PM EDT

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Despite lacking star power, Ravens beat Steelers 28-10

By David Ginsburg Dec. 29, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Rookie Bush making Steelers' heavy investment in him pay off

Dec. 27, 2019 06:03 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Though he was still 20 years old at the time of the draft, Devin Bush was cognizant enough of the extraordinary for them lengths the...

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

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...

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins walks with trainers to a cart while being taken off the field after being sacked by New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rookie QBs Haskins, Murray leave games with injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens clinch AFC's top seed by beating Browns 31-15

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 05:24 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ola Adeniyi (92) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers playoff hopes damaged with 16-10 loss to Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (73) helps wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) after an injury during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers' Smith-Schuster hopeful to play vs. Jets

Dec. 20, 2019 05:21 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 look to strengthen playoff position vs. Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 19, 2019 02:08 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 02:12 AM EST