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Steelers-Patriots Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (9-6-1) at NEW ENGLAND (14-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — New England by 7½ RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Star receiver Antonio Brown is not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock. Mayock issued a brief statement at the beginning of practice Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, saying that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Antonio Brown not with Raiders amid reports of suspension

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with the ball while performing field drills during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady enters 20th season still looking to earn Pats' trust

By Mark Farinella Sep. 04, 2019 06:15 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell runs onto the field for the team's NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Le'Veon Bell ready to run in Jets debut: 'Don't hold back'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 04, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked in the end zone by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, including Bud Dupree (48), for a safety in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Turnover chain? Steelers eyeing more takeaways in 2019

By Will Graves Sep. 04, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

NBC offers free prediction contest before its NFL game

By Joe Reedy Sep. 04, 2019 09:13 AM EDT
NBC Sports will offer a weekly free-to-play prediction game before its "Sunday Night Football" telecasts this season. The Sunday Night 7 will feature...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pedals a stationary bike on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots start season at No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 03, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brandon Allen throws under pressure against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Broncos welcome 7 new players to the team

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 02, 2019 08:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh-area family of Pats rookie LB has torn loyalties

By Mark Farinella Sep. 02, 2019 06:18 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There will be torn loyalties Sunday among members of the Winovich family of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Tried-and-true fans...

FILE - In this July 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) is shown during an NFL football training camp practice in Latrobe, Pa. Haden called it two years ago when the veteran cornerback practically sprinted to Pittsburgh shortly after the Cleveland Browns released him on the eve of the 2017 regular season. “When I came here I didn't think I was going to leave,” Haden said. And he’s not. At least not for a while after signing a new three-year, $32 million contract that runs through the 2021 season, a testament to the club’s faith the 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler isn’t slowing down as he prepares for his 10th season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers CB Haden eager to prove he's worthy of new contract

By Will Graves Sep. 02, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/28/2018

Sep. 02, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Cameron Wake stretches during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility in Nashville, Tenn. Wake is 37 and going into his 11th NFL season. Forget asking the Titans linebacker to grab a cheeseburger. Don’t hand him a bag of chips or fries for a quick snack either. He’s been eating cleanly for so many years that tuna with sunflower seeds sounds so good that Wake can imagine wanting that meal even in retirement. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Being older in NFL possible, mixing skill with sacrifices

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 02, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets coach Hines Ward comes off the field after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets have hired former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward as a full-time offensive assistant. Ward worked with the Jets during the summer as a coaching intern and impressed coach Adam Gase and his staff. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets hire former Steelers star Ward as offensive assistant

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Steelers sign CB Joe Haden to new 3-year contract

Sep. 01, 2019 10:07 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Haden is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran cornerback and the team have agreed to a new three-year, $32 million...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brandon Allen (8) breaks away from Houston Texans linebacker Jamal Davis II (49) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Broncos claim Allen off waivers from Rams

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

Bucs acquire offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins from Steelers

Aug. 31, 2019 08:22 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Buccaneers have acquired offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins and a draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick in the...

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. After an egregious missed penalty (or two) that basically kept the Saints from making the Super Bowl and helped the Rams get there instead, there was little chance attention could be diverted from the guys with the whistles and their impact on games. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL 2019: Pass interference reviews main topic in season 100

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Christian Kuntz (99) moves in to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
QBs Rudolph, Allen impress; Panthers defeat Steelers 25-19

By Steve Reed Aug. 29, 2019 10:17 PM EDT