Diontae Johnson
2-0 or 0-2? Steelers, Roethlisberger eye improvement

By Will Graves Sep. 21, 2020 02:14 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Judging by the tone of Ben Roethlisberger's voice, it was hard to tell if the Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 or 0-2. No...

Members of the Denver Broncos kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrate after Smith-Schuster scored a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
United front? Villanueva's choice surprises teammates

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16

By Barry Wilner Sep. 14, 2020 10:31 PM EDT

The parking lot surrounding Met Life Stadium sits empty before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants 9/14/2020

Sep. 14, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive lineman Chase Winovich runs a drill during an NFL football training camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 1975, file photo showing Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert. The menacing Lambert, drafted in 1974, earned All-Pro honors five times. (AP Photo/File)
Curtain Calls: Hall of Famers highlight top Steelers picks

By Will Graves Apr. 21, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coach

Feb. 18, 2020 01:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The club announced the move on Tuesday....

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) tries to throw a pass from his team's end zone as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) grabs him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. Hodges was penalized for an intentional grounding penalty and the Ravens were given two points on a the safety. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Half full or half empty? Steelers' 2019 a wild mixed bag

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2019 02:04 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) tries to make a throw as Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon grabs him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers' season ends in heavy rain and with sea of mistakes

By David Ginsburg Dec. 29, 2019 10:10 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers seek playoff berth vs Ravens, who own No. 1 seed

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 12:49 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham (93) celebrates an interception with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Late surge has Jets finishing season with guarded optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2019 05:32 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) runs with the ball in front of New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers' injury-riddled offense sputtering to the finish

By Will Graves Dec. 23, 2019 04:52 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ola Adeniyi (92) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers playoff hopes damaged with 16-10 loss to Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 04:24 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) pulls in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
What now? Steelers with more questions as Hodges stalls

By Will Graves Dec. 16, 2019 07:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges waits for reporters questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers lost 17-10. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers hope to learn from offensive struggles

By Alan Saunders Dec. 16, 2019 01:58 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Allen's fourth-quarter TD clinches playoff spot for Bills

By Dan Scifo Dec. 15, 2019 11:50 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

WR Smith-Schuster will not play for Steelers vs Bills

Associated Press Dec. 13, 2019 05:08 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Despite some encouraging signs to the contrary earlier in the week, the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers offense won’t be getting its top wide...