WILL GRAVES
Pittsburgh Steelers third round draft pick Darnell Washington (80) and first round pick Broderick Jones (77) warm up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The new Mount Washington? Rookie tight end brings unusual size, skill set to Steelers

By Will Graves May. 13, 2023 01:31 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Darnell Washington fell in love with football when he was 6 or 7.

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

By Will Graves Apr. 29, 2023 08:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Omar Khan spent more than 20 years in the Pittsburgh Steelers'

NFL draft prospect Joey Porter Jr. takes part in a Play Football clinic ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Center High School in Kansas City, Mo. The draft will run from April 27-29. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Steelers bring CB Joey Porter Jr. home in NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 28, 2023 07:26 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joey Porter Jr. left Kansas City more than a little angry after

Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Steelers trade up, draft Georgia tackle Broderick Jones

By Will Graves Apr. 27, 2023 10:07 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took a group of Georgia

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. Kazee signed a two-year deal to remain in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Steelers could fortify secondary, trenches in NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 20, 2023 05:42 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers, perhaps more than any other NFL franchise,

FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II (1) makes a touchdown catch over Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game on Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams are in the process of trading Robinson and a seventh-round to Pittsburgh in exchange for a seventh-round pick, according to a source with knowledge of the pending agreement. The deal is pending Robinson passing a physical in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
AP source: Rams working to send WR Robinson to Steelers

By Will Graves Apr. 18, 2023 04:01 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers are working on a deal

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' president Art Rooney II addresses the crowd during the jersey retirement ceremony of Franco Harris during halftime of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney II wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to score more points. He's confident the partnership between offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Kenny Pickett can make it happen. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Rooney: Steelers' late push led to decision to retain Canada

By Will Graves Jan. 26, 2023 04:04 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to score more points.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward greets fans as he heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Steelers won 28-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Strong finish has Steelers optimistic heading into 2023

By Will Graves Jan. 09, 2023 04:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sixteen years in, Mike Tomlin still hasn't endured a losing season

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

By Will Graves Jan. 08, 2023 04:25 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Steelers still eyeing playoffs as Browns visit in finale

By Will Graves Jan. 05, 2023 05:37 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When November began, the Pittsburgh Steelers were lifeless and

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Pickett's patience, poise help fuel Steelers' late surge

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2023 04:53 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Technically, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett's

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tomlin's resolve, Pickett's progress fueling Steelers' rally

By Will Graves Jan. 02, 2023 04:07 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the better part of three hours on

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pickett rising to the moment as the Steelers keep hope alive

By Will Graves Dec. 26, 2022 03:33 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent most of the past two-plus months

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Raiders-Steelers will be bittersweet after Harris' death

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 09:32 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — December. Cold. High(-ish) stakes. In some ways, it's

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ready to go after 2nd concussion

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 03:55 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett isn't worried that he's become concussion prone after

FILE - Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs against the Seattle Seahawks in first period action Sunday, Sept. 10, 1978, in Pittsburgh. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/RCG)
In Franco Harris, the Steelers found a hero ... and a Way

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 05:58 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — “The Steeler Way” did not exist at 3:40 p.m. on Dec. 23, 1972. If

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, named as offensive rookie of the year by The Associated Press, is pictured before a collage of posters in the team offices in Pittsburgh, Jan. 2, 1973. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)
Franco Harris' legacy forged in humility and empathy

By Will Graves Dec. 21, 2022 06:40 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was never just about football to Franco Harris. It couldn't be.

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris is shown in 1973. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)
Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies

By Will Graves Dec. 21, 2022 06:53 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball fluttered in the air and all but one of the 22 players on

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 05:21 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers put the pads on in practice last week, an

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Rudolph is in the mix to start on Sunday, Dec. 18, at Carolina with starting QB Kenny Pickett in the concussion protocol. Rudolph has been inactive all season while working with the third string behind Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers QB Rudolph eyeing one last shot in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2022 04:26 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph has spent four-plus seasons being whatever the