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AP source: Steelers agree on a deal with Patrick Peterson

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2023 05:47 PM EDT
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a two-year contract with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Steelers thought Devin Bush was going to be a long-term fixture at inside linebacker when they traded up to draft him in 2019.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Steelers need help on defense as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 03:13 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Commanders at .500 thanks to play-calling, forced turnovers

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 15, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Steelers activate LB T.J. Watt off IR; S Fitzpatrick out

Nov. 12, 2022 02:58 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades a rush by Philadelphia Eagles Robert Quinn during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Saints visit Steelers hoping to stay in murky NFC South race

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:53 PM EST

Steelers sign kicker Matthew Wright with Boswell hurting

Nov. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed well-traveled kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday with starter Chris Boswell dealing with a nagging groin injury. ...

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 07, 2022 01:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 03, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

New CB Jackson ready to hit ground running with Steelers

Nov. 02, 2022 04:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Jackson thought he'd make it to Pittsburgh a long time ago. The veteran NFL cornerback met with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin...

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) runs against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Record-setting 12 players dealt on NFL trade deadline day

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 01, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Steelers acquire Washington CB William Jackson

Nov. 01, 2022 04:24 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their secondary on Tuesday, acquiring cornerback William Jackson from Washington in a swap of late-round draft...

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Colts change QBs, try to change direction against Commanders

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 24, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. celebrates after a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Commanders back on track, but Rodgers, Packers are up next

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson active against Commanders

Oct. 13, 2022 07:43 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is active for Thursday night's game against Washington after being sidelined by a quad injury. ...

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to take another step when Commanders visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after their team's loss to the Tennessee Titans at an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Lack of balance on offense is Commanders' latest weakness

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 10, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as Dorance Armstrong (92) pressures and Saahdiq Charles (77) and Sam Cosmi (76) defend in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Protecting Wentz is becoming a major problem for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 03, 2022 07:57 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) tries to recover a Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) fumble during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Rush appears set to start again as Cowboys host Commanders

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:44 PM EDT