WILL GRAVES
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

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. Picket left the game under concussion protocol. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Pickett's status uncertain after 2nd concussion in 8 weeks

By Will Graves Dec. 13, 2022 02:48 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett's status for this

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards leaps over the pile during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Ravens won 16-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers run D crumbles again as playoff hopes evaporate

By Will Graves Dec. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers knew what was coming. So did

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Without Jackson, Ravens rush by sloppy Steelers 16-14

By Will Graves Dec. 11, 2022 04:14 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Baltimore's veterans kept telling their younger teammates they

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity

By Will Graves Dec. 05, 2022 03:14 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When he’s at his best, Najee Harris is a blunt instrument. Powerful

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch and takes it in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Budding chemistry between Pickens, Pickett fueling Steelers

By Will Graves Dec. 01, 2022 05:08 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Pickens called it back in April. Minutes after

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pickett making steady if not flashy progress for Steelers

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2022 01:55 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett is not going to blow opponents away with arm strength