Pittsburgh Steelers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Given the many variables that go into developing an elite quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly can't even imagine assessing what to make of last year's group of five first-round draft picks as they enter their sophomore seasons. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL 2019: soph QBs still finding their footing, and throwing

By John Wawrow Aug. 28, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Kam Kelly (38) forces a fumble by Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Brown recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
As chances dwindle, Steelers' roster hopefuls keep the faith

By Will Graves Aug. 27, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Travin Howard (48) during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Los Angeles. Howard and rookie Dakota Allen are competing for backup jobs and the final roster spots with the defending NFC champions this week in their preseason finale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri,File)
Young LBs Howard, Allen trying to grab bigger roles for Rams

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 26, 2019 10:17 PM EDT

FANTASY PLAYS: It's OK to wait a little bit to draft a QB

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
The fantasy football season is upon us and not a moment too soon. Sure, I love fantasy baseball and fantasy hockey but there is just something...

FANTASY PLAYS: Strong depth at tight end, kicker spots

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 08:51 PM EDT
I approach the tight end position in much the same way I approach drafting a quarterback. Sure, I would love to select Travis Kelce, George Kittle, or...

FANTASY PLAYS: Winston, Darnold could be sleepers in drafts

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:38 PM EDT
Quarterbacks Sleepers Jameis Winston, Buccaneers Per consensus ADP Winston is QB15, but there's reason for optimism. New...

FANTASY PLAYS: Pool is deep for quality wide receivers

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:37 PM EDT
The WR position is one of the deepest in fantasy football. Fantasy players focusing on RBs in the early rounds of drafts should have no problem finding...

FANTASY PLAYS: Holdouts add uncertainty at running back

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
The landscape surrounding fantasy football's running back position has dramatically changed since last season. Last season's top overall pick, Rams RB...

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)
Titans still addressing O-line issues as preseason ends

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 26, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Big Ben makes preseason debut, Steelers beat Titans 18-6

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 25, 2019 11:08 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans 8/25/2019

Aug. 25, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
NFL 2019: As QB running numbers rise, bring on Kyler Murray

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 25, 2019 01:49 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 22, 2001, file photo, actor and former NFL player Merlin Olsen speaks in Urbandale, Iowa. The Hall of Fame defensive tackle went on to have a long career as the top analyst at NBC, working alongside greats like Curt Gowdy and Dick Enberg during the 1970s and 80s and calling five Super Bowls. A physical presence on the Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line, Olsen was more soft spoken as an announcer. (AP Photo/Steve Pope, File)
A look at iconic announcers in NFL history

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Steelers name Ray Sherman interim wide receivers coach

Aug. 22, 2019 10:49 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Ray Sherman to serve as the club's interim wide receivers coach following the death of Darryl Drake. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Ravens won last year behind the arm, and mostly legs, of rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
NFL 2019: Browns join fray in wide-open AFC North

By David Ginsburg Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL 2019: Kingsbury, Murray lead Cardinals into new era

By David Brandt Aug. 22, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT