Pittsburgh Steelers
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace (17) makes a touchdown catch next to Green Bay Packers' Sam Shields (37) during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl 45 in Arlington, Texas. Shields is one of just four Los Angeles Rams who has played in the Super Bowl before. He finds the privilege even sweeter the second time around. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Super Bowl Feb-2011

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70) blocks during the first half during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Bears have signed Massie to a four-year contract extension through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals 9/23/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo, a Pittsburgh Steelers fan holds a Le'Veon Bell jersey during the second half of an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh. The steady exodus of mid-level veterans from the NFL is one element of a long-standing tension between players and the league over the structuring of contracts. The contract holdouts by Bell and Earl Thomas this season put the issue into vivid focus. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/8/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) stiff-arms Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Though the league's biggest stars receive hefty signing bonuses, the push for more guaranteed money across the life of contracts has slowly picked up steam over the past few seasons. The contract holdouts by Bell and Earl Thomas this season put the issue into vivid focus. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/26/2017

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II talks with visitors on the sideline before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Pittsburgh. Rooney remains confident in head coach Mike Tomlin despite a late-season collapse but is eyeing what to do with disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers 9/16/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase stand on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Gase has been fired after three seasons as the Miami Dolphins coach, including a 7-9 finish this year. Gase confirmed his dismissal in a text message Monday, Dec. 31 to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals 10/7/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Yes, he's 41 years old and finally showed a few signs of his age this season. But having Tom Brady on their roster very much still makes the Patriots a Super Bowl contender. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/16/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans. Armstead has been dealing with an ailing pectoral muscle that has sidelined him for six of the past seven games. He tried to come back in Week 16 against Pittsburgh, but didn’t make it through that game. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, left, runs for yardage as he is stopped by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says the Jacksonville Jaguars have notified running back Leonard Fournette that his suspension late last month voided the remaining guarantees in his four-year rookie contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Sunday night, Dec. 30, 2018 .(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/18/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown stands along the sideline in street clothes before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

New England Patriots' Sony Michel dives for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Patriots set Super Bowl records with 6th title

Feb. 04, 2019 12:59 AM EST

The sun sets behind Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of Sunday's NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots in Atlanta, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Jerry Rice says Antonio Brown asked for advice

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2019 10:12 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks with members of the media during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Latest: Zuerlein, Gurley, Countess ready for Super Bowl

Feb. 01, 2019 05:56 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks with members of the media during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Brady tops NFL Players Association merchandise sales list

Feb. 01, 2019 01:32 PM EST

FILE - In this May 29, 1972, file photo, actor Warren Beatty stands outside the headquarters for Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. George McGovern in Beverly Hills, Calif. Years before Jared Goff or any of today’s Los Angeles Rams were born, Beatty had been carried off on his teammates' shoulders to celebrate a Rams title that only Hollywood could dream up. He played quarterback Joe Pendleton in the 1978 Academy Award nominated movie "Heaven Can Wait." At the end, he leads LA to an otherworldly Super Bowl victory over the Steelers. (AP Photo, File)
Heaven Can Wait: Back in LA, Rams go for a Hollywood sequel

By Eddie Pells Feb. 01, 2019 06:54 AM EST

File- This Dec. 30, 2018, file photo shows, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Pittsburgh. With only a handful of minorities in the stepping-stone positions of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the NFL saw its sharpest-ever one-year drop in minority head coaches, causing concern among advocates for diversity declaring unsatisfactory progress 16 years after the Rooney Rule was implemented. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP analysis: Few minority NFL coaches in top offensive jobs

By Dave Campbell And Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2019 09:36 AM EST

AFC safety Jamal Adams (33), of the New York Jets, celebrates after sacking NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2019 08:53 PM EST

New England Patriots fans hold placards during an NFL football Super Bowl send-off rally for the team, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Los Angeles Rams are to play the Patriots in Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats, Rams arrive in Atlanta, get ready for Super Bowl week

Jan. 27, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Chart series ranks NFL teams by 2018 average player years of experience and shows historic trends since 2005; 4c x 7 3/4 inches; 195.7 mm x 196 mm;
AP analysis: The NFL keeps going younger and cheaper

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Jan. 27, 2019 01:53 PM EST

Chart series shows average years of NFL player experience by their positions played; 3c x 4 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 114 mm;
Column: NFL players must go to wall for guaranteed contracts

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2019 07:23 AM EST