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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) follows a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, in this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton has spent four seasons as the dutiful understudy. Now he finds himself a starter after re-signing with the team as a free agent, a move that came just days before Pittsburgh cut veteran starter Steven Nelson. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Steelers CB Sutton ready to step into starting role

By Will Graves Mar. 29, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Steelers cut CB Steven Nelson in cap-related move

By Will Graves Mar. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran cornerback Steven Nelson on Tuesday, opting to cut him rather than trade him, an announcement that...

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Cam can; Versatile Steelers DB Sutton ready for playoff test

By Will Graves Jan. 08, 2021 04:04 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) waits for the ball to catch for a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

Jan. 02, 2021 04:38 PM EST

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 11:14 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer/director of player personnel Stephen Jones, left, and owner Jerry Jones, center, greet Pittsburgh Steelers team owner Art Rooney II, right, during team warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Chris Board works out prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 11:40 AM EST

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws as offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner watches during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh. Fichtner has a message for players who think everything will be easy now that star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned from an elbow injury that limited him to two games in 2019. "Don’t think that maybe I can take a deep breath and say, “Ah, Ben’s back,'" Fichtner said Wednesday. "That’s not the case. That’s not going to be the charge." (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Roethlisberger's return raises expectations in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Jul. 29, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 1975, file photo showing Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert. The menacing Lambert, drafted in 1974, earned All-Pro honors five times. (AP Photo/File)
Curtain Calls: Hall of Famers highlight top Steelers picks

By Will Graves Apr. 21, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Steelers RB Samuels misses 2nd straight game with knee issue

Oct. 28, 2019 07:09 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels will miss his second straight game while recovering from surgery on his right knee. ...

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Pats linebacker Kyle Van Noy inactive against Steelers

Sep. 08, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy missed Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh to be with his pregnant wife, who was in labor. Receiver...

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 Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin arrives for a news conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh. Tomlin’s seat isn’t hot, but the decision to sign him to a one-year extension through 2021 (with an option for a second) instead of something longer term sent a message that being a contender might not be good enough. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:58 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers 8/9/2019

Aug. 09, 2019 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 1, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Sutton Smith (42) as he tries to evade offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins during practice at their NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Smith is learning how to play linebacker and fullback while Zach Gentry figured he'd be an NFL quarterback, not a tight end. Justin Layne began his college career as a wide receiver, not a cornerback. All three offer proof of Pittsburgh's emphasis in finding adaptable young players who can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
"Time to be an athlete." Flexibility key for Steeler rookies

By Will Graves Aug. 02, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

Steelers Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:26 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-6-1) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Latrobe, Pennsylvania. LAST YEAR: Pittsburgh let 2 1/2-game lead in AFC North vanish over...