DAN SCIFO
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
At 7-10, Browns short of expectations for 2nd straight year

By Dan Scifo Jan. 08, 2023 08:13 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said he’s optimistic

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Missed opportunities haunt Steelers in loss to Ravens

By Dan Scifo Dec. 11, 2022 06:35 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky was overly

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) goes over the top to score a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Bengals won 37-30. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers offense hurt by second-half struggles in loss

By Dan Scifo Nov. 20, 2022 10:37 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense found the

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) walks off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Saints' Allen noncommittal on Dalton vs Winston at QB

By Dan Scifo Nov. 13, 2022 06:51 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen was noncommittal about his

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Brate was injured on the play and taken off the field on a cart. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Brady, Bucs searching for answers after loss at Pittsburgh

By Dan Scifo Oct. 16, 2022 06:36 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Everything was a challenge for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pickett sparks Steelers, but it's not enough in loss to Jets

By Dan Scifo Oct. 02, 2022 03:04 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett provided a brief second-half spark for the Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Pavely)
Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats

By Dan Scifo Sep. 18, 2022 08:08 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a spark. The

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) leaps over defensive back Justin Layne in a drill during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Promising Pickens dazzles in preseason opener with Steelers

By Dan Scifo Aug. 15, 2022 07:04 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The secret might be out about Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Horner (25) makes a catch for a 2-point conversion as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) pursues during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks

By Dan Scifo Aug. 13, 2022 10:38 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) goes through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in the Latrobe Memorial Stadium in Latrobe, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2022. Highsmith starred on the right side during his first full season as a starter. This year, Highsmith wants to cause greater havoc opposite teammate T.J. Watt, the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Highsmith seeks to make bigger impact on Steelers defense

By Dan Scifo Aug. 09, 2022 04:59 PM EDT
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith wants to

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris catches a tennis ball in a drill during practice at their NFL football training camp facility in Latrobe, Pa., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Harris seeks to expand leadership role in 2nd year

By Dan Scifo Aug. 07, 2022 06:23 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris enjoyed a breakout

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Roethlisberger ready for regular-season finale vs. Ravens

By Dan Scifo Jan. 05, 2022 07:21 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged his emotions were still high in the

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Battered Mayfield, listless Browns lose to Steelers, 26-14

By Dan Scifo Jan. 04, 2022 01:57 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cleveland Browns knew they had been eliminated from playoff

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) scores past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Depleted Steelers focus on stopping Chubb, Browns run game

By Dan Scifo Dec. 31, 2021 05:10 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows what it

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Steelers' Roethlisberger says Monday could be last home game

By Dan Scifo Dec. 30, 2021 04:53 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Monday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh celebrates after tight end Mark Andrews made a catch near the goal line against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Gamble doesn't pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers

By Dan Scifo Dec. 05, 2021 10:42 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn't work out for

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) heads for the end zone with Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) in pursuit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Edmunds to step up while Fitzpatrick sidelined

By Dan Scifo Nov. 17, 2021 06:20 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Terrell Edmunds made sure

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bears rookie QB Fields nearly has his moment vs Steelers

By Dan Scifo Nov. 09, 2021 03:08 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields nearly had his moment in the spotlight on

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Smith's late miscue leads to Seahawks' loss against Steelers

By Dan Scifo Oct. 18, 2021 01:59 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Geno Smith saw an opening in

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph calls signals during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

By Dan Scifo Aug. 21, 2021 10:44 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a