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FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. NFLPA president JC Tretter warned players they have to "fight for necessary COVID-19 protections" and Malcolm Jenkins said "football is nonessential." With training camp less than a month away, some players are speaking out about concerns over playing football during a pandemic while others are ignoring medical advice and holding workouts with teammates. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 01, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Rookie Bush making Steelers' heavy investment in him pay off

Dec. 27, 2019 06:03 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Though he was still 20 years old at the time of the draft, Devin Bush was cognizant enough of the extraordinary for them lengths the...

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strips the ball from Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) and the Steelers recovered during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers’ Watt no longer plays second fiddle to big brother

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 06:41 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 08:38 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley looks to pass during the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions during a news conference after the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, early Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns star Garrett facing NFL discipline after outburst

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 03:36 AM EST

This combo shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Garrett loses cool, hits Steelers QB with helmet in brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 11:58 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, left, celebrates with Mark Barron (26) after Fitzpatricks touchdown following the recovery of a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Mighty Minkah: Safety Fitzpatrick leads Steelers' turnaround

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Los Angeles Rams at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 04:34 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) scrambles away from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ben Banogu (52) in the first half of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Surging Steelers clear the air from 'September stench'

By Will Graves Nov. 04, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates his winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 08:58 PM EST

Fans at Heinz Field stand for moment of silence in memory of the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue a year ago on Oct. 27, 2018, before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/28/2019

Oct. 28, 2019 08:27 PM EDT

Fans stand in front of a remote controlled cooler prior to an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 06:45 PM EDT

Steelers-Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 10:38 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (1-4) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (2-3) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Chargers by 5½ RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, center, is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward, left, and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar)
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 9/30/2019

Sep. 30, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks fan Wallace Watts wears his Seahawks outfit in the stands before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates his touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett, left, in the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady starts his 20th season by beating Steelers 33-3

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 08, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked in the end zone by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, including Bud Dupree (48), for a safety in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Turnover chain? Steelers eyeing more takeaways in 2019

By Will Graves Sep. 04, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown stands along the sideline in street clothes before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST