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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) plays in an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers have reiterated repeatedly during an eventful offseason that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger remains the team's unquestioned leader. They've handed him a new deal to prove it. The Steelers and the two-time Super Bowl winner agreed to terms on a contract extension Wednesday, April 24, 2019, that will keep Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Roethlisberger, 37, to remain with Steelers through 2021

By Will Graves Apr. 24, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

These photos provided by their respective schools shows prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft. Top row from left are: Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State; Josh Allen, Kentucky; Deandre Baker, Georgia; Alex Barnes, Kansas State; Nick Bosa, Ohio State and Marquise Brown, Oklahoma. Bottom row from left are: Brian Burns, Florida State; Devin Bush, Michigan; Andre Dillard, Washington State; Noah Fant, Iowa; Clelin Ferrell, Clemson and Corey Ford, Oklahoma. (AP Photo)
Steelers want draft built on difference-makers, not drama

By Will Graves Apr. 18, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and general manager Steve Keim discusses the upcoming NFL football draft during a news conference, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals being coy about who will go at No. 1 overall

By John Marshall Apr. 18, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

Steelers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:26 AM EDT
20. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-6-1) LAST SEASON: Late collapse following 7-2-1 start forced Pittsburgh to miss playoffs for first time since 2013 and set...

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium in north London is viewed. The NFC champion Los Angeles Rams will host Cincinnati in London for one of five international games on the 2019 schedule.The Rams and Bengals will face off at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 27. Earlier in October, the league will play two games at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in London. The Raiders will host the Bears on Oct. 6, and the Buccaneers will be the home team against the Panthers on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Champion Patriots open vs. Steelers; 5 international games

By Barry Wilner Apr. 17, 2019 11:14 AM EDT

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, poses with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier after an NBA basketball game Friday, March 15, 2019, in Miami. Wade gave his game jersey to Shazier. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Heat 113-98. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 3/15/2019

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Mark Barron (26) looms over the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Barron to a two-year deal on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Rams-Cardinals 10/2/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says 2018 Pro Bowl tight end Jared Cook has agreed to the terms of a free-agent contract with New Orleans. The 6-foot-5, 254-pound Cook is a 10-year veteran coming off his best season yet. He caught 68 passes for 896 yards and six touchdowns with Oakland last season and was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals 11/18/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations says the New York Jets and Bell have agreed to a deal early Wednesday morning, Mach 13, 2019, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The deal gives new coach Adam Gase and second-year quarterback Sam Darnold a big-time playmaker, arguably the best player at his position before Bell opted to sit out all of last season rather than sign a franchise tender with Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 10/1/2017

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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the first half of an NFL football game, in New Orleans. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-year contract worth $54 million. A person familiar with the contract said the sides came to an agreement Monday, March 11, 2019, soon after teams were allowed to contact pending unrestricted free agents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - This is a June 18, 2018, file photo showing Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football team. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has ended his lengthy standoff with the team by meeting with president Art Rooney II, though any shot at reconciliation between the two sides appears to be out of the question. Brown, who has asked to be traded, posted a picture on various social media accounts on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, that showed him arm in arm with Rooney at the Palm Beach International Airport. (AP Photo/File)
UAB at Ball State 9/9/2017

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE- In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reacts after a first down catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. Brown has caught a lot of criticism for orchestrating his departure from Pittsburgh, and landing a hefty pay raise as part of the deal. Maybe, if the contracts were fully guaranteed, stars such as Brown wouldn't have to go to such lengths to make sure they're compensated fairly. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Steelers-Browns 1/3/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Jets receiver Andre Roberts (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday, March 14, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/30/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) plays against the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. If the Steelers trade the star receiver they’d prefer to send him to a team they don’t play often. But general manager Kevin Colbert said, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, that calculation could change depending on the offer. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/2/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, left, talks to a guest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Pittsburgh and Boston College in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles 3/12/2019

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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 11/4/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Morgan Burnett stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Browns intend to sign former Packers and Steelers safety Morgan Burnett and quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who played in the failed Alliance of American Football, a person familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Friday, April 5, 2019. Burnett, who was released by Pittsburgh earlier this week, could get a multi-year deal with Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals are still pending physicals.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 9/9/2018

Apr. 10, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones laughs with a teammate as he takes part in the team's offseason strength and conditioning program at the Cardinals NFL training center, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Dodging draft talk, Cardinals players show support for Rosen

By Jose M. Romero Apr. 09, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Morgan Burnett stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Browns intend to sign former Packers and Steelers safety Morgan Burnett and quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who played in the failed Alliance of American Football, a person familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Friday, April 5, 2019. Burnett, who was released by Pittsburgh earlier this week, could get a multi-year deal with Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals are still pending physicals.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns sign former Steelers S Burnett, ex-AAF QB Gilbert

By Tom Withers Apr. 05, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Steelers release safety Morgan Burnett after 1 season

Apr. 01, 2019 02:38 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Morgan Burnett's injury-marred stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. Pittsburgh released the veteran safety Monday, just one...