Johnny Holton
FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) runs a play against the Arizona Cardinals prior to an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. The team placed the franchise tag on Dupree Monday, March 16, 2020, just hours before the NFL-mandated deadline for teams to use the designation.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Steelers place franchise tag on OLB Dupree as Foster retires

Mar. 16, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Johnny Holton (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
“Hi, my name is”; Patchwork Steelers’ offense scrambling

By Will Graves Nov. 22, 2019 03:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is punched by Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) and tackled by offensive guard David DeCastro (66) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Who’s left? Steelers running out of players and time

By Will Graves Nov. 18, 2019 07:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) after Mayfield scored a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 11/14/2019

Nov. 14, 2019 08:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
In post-AB world, Steelers WRs still searching for identity

By Will Graves Sep. 29, 2019 01:18 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ramsey's roller-coaster ride has been ongoing for years

By Mark Long Sep. 26, 2019 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) is shown during an NFL football training camp practice in Latrobe, Pa. Haden called it two years ago when the veteran cornerback practically sprinted to Pittsburgh shortly after the Cleveland Browns released him on the eve of the 2017 regular season. “When I came here I didn't think I was going to leave,” Haden said. And he’s not. At least not for a while after signing a new three-year, $32 million contract that runs through the 2021 season, a testament to the club’s faith the 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler isn’t slowing down as he prepares for his 10th season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers CB Haden eager to prove he's worthy of new contract

By Will Graves Sep. 02, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Christian Kuntz (99) moves in to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
QBs Rudolph, Allen impress; Panthers defeat Steelers 25-19

By Steve Reed Aug. 29, 2019 10:17 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Nathan Meadors (44) pulls in an interception for a touchdown on a bobbled pass by New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Vikings look good on offense in 34-25 win over Saints

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs, center, is tackled after a long run by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Kentrell Brice (24) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dobbs, Rudolph lead Steelers to 30-28 win against Bucs

By Dan Scifo Aug. 09, 2019 11:20 PM EDT