Cameron Heyward
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Steelers won 20-10. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Watt's presence provides Steelers with a glimmer of hope

By Will Graves Nov. 14, 2022 12:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is hit by Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson and Siran Neal, right, after getting off a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills won 38-3. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Pickett shows fire, Steelers defense sags in 38-3 loss

By Jonah Bronstein Oct. 09, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles for a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns in good hands with Brissett while Watson suspended

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Jacob Phillips (50) and Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The Browns won 29-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Trubisky, Steelers' offense bog down in loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 01:21 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) leaps out of a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2022 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., on June 8, 2022. Smith begins his 11th NFL season, all with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowl safety is a new father, too, with plenty to be happy about as the Vikings start camp under a new coaching staff. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Cameron Heyward has been selected as the 2022 Good Guy Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Steelers All-Pro DT Cam Heyward wins writers' Good Guy Award

May. 10, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Haskins was killed in an auto accident Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Florida. Haskins' death was confirmed by the Steelers. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident

Apr. 09, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chiefs take playoff experience into Sunday night vs Steelers

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2022 04:08 PM EST

NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, left, talks with Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:59 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers' Watt takes aim at NFL's single-season sack record

Jan. 06, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) prepares to sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Former Indianapolis Colts' Robert Mathis, right, reacts after being inducted into the Ring of Honor by Colts owner Jim Irsay during a ceremony at halftime in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts owner donates $3 million for mental health studies

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defenders safety Harrison Smith (22), outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and free safety Xavier Woods (23) break up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) in the end zone at the end of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 10, 2021 01:55 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers' Tevaughn Campbell (20) celebrates a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Chargers look to continue playoff push hosting lowly Giants

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Chris Wormley (95) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 05:19 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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Steelers' patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2021 01:46 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 07:09 PM EST