Ahkello Witherspoon
FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Colbert is stepping down following the draft after more than two decades with the team. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Steelers could tab Roethlisberger's replacement in 1st round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The veteran cornerback is sticking around after signing a deal to stay in Pittsburgh rather than leave in free agency. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Steelers CB Witherspoon cashes in on breakout season

By Will Graves Mar. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

Steelers cut tackle Zach Banner, keep QB Dwayne Haskins

By Will Graves Mar. 16, 2022 04:23 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' new-look offensive line won't include right tackle Zach Banner. The team cut the charismatic Banner on...

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:45 PM EST
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-7-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S...

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 Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on

By Will Graves Dec. 10, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 29-yard touchdown run ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone

By Dave Campbell Dec. 10, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings 12/9/2021

Dec. 09, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers Montravius Adams, center, attends NFL football practice Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Andrew Rush/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
All aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train

By Will Graves Dec. 07, 2021 09:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, looks up at the videoboard as he stands with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during a timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Steelers living out purgatory promised by salary-cap crunch

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2021 02:22 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs between Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) as he scrambles his way to a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt watches from the sideline as his teammates practice during an NFL football practice, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers playing waiting game on injured stars Watt, Haden

Nov. 23, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass over Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (75) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Alex Anzalone, back, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears will once again be without star linebacker Khalil Mack, though they might have running back David Montgomery available when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears RB Montgomery back in the lineup against the Steelers

Nov. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to reporters before NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Revolving door at CB spins again as Seahawks waive Flowers

By Tim Booth Oct. 13, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Injuries, miscues pile up for Steelers in loss to Raiders

By Will Graves Sep. 19, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Carr throws for 382 yards, Raiders top Steelers 26-17

By Will Graves Sep. 19, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass during a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. In describing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's rugged ability to extend plays and make unorthodox throws, Bills starter Josh Allen could have been describing himself. The two open the season facing off against each other on Sunday, when Buffalo hosts Pittsburgh in a matchup of two defending division champs. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Allen draws comparisons to Big Ben as Bills face Steelers

By John Wawrow Sep. 09, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) reaches out to try and catch a pass against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (2) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Steelers acquire CB Ahkello Witherspoon from Seahawks

Sep. 03, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

49ers hope better health, QB play leads to 2021 success

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) New faces: QB Trey Lance, C Alex Mack, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Arden Key, DT Maurice Hurst, WR Trent Sherfield, DL...