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FILE - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) blocks against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Guard ready for NFL draft eager to explain blood clot issue

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 19, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the defense during an afternoon NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh plays at the New York Giants on Mondasy night, Sept. 14. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 10, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. Pouncey still isn't thrilled with the collective bargaining agreement the NFL passed just as the pandemic lockdown began. Pouncey says the NFL has never been hurting for money and believes the Players Association should have held out for everything it wanted. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Center of attention; Steelers' Pouncey eyes delicate balance

By Will Graves Sep. 03, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

Roethlisberger's return makes Steelers major factor in 2020

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:28 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (8-8) New faces: TE Eric Ebron, OL Stefen Wisniewski, DT Chris Wormley, FB Derek Watt, WR Chase Claypool, LB Alex...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (66) plays against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. DeCastro uses words like "disaster" to describe the Steelers offense in 2019. The veteran Pro Bowl guard is optimistic last year won't repeat itself.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
End of the line? DeCastro, Steelers try to keep window open

By Will Graves Aug. 10, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Roethlisberger is confident his surgically repaired right elbow will be fine in 2020. The two-time Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback missed most of 2019 after injuring the elbow in Week 2 against Seattle.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Elbow room: Roethlisberger confident in return from surgery

By Will Graves Aug. 04, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, then Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed the well-traveled Wisniewski to a two-year deal on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, bringing the veteran offensive lineman to his hometown. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Happy Homecoming; Wisniewski thrilled to join Steelers

By Will Graves Mar. 27, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 51-31 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Steelers make it official, sign FB Watt, OL Wisniewski

Mar. 25, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 51-31 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Steelers reach agreements with TE Ebron, OG Wisniewski

By Will Graves Mar. 20, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Family ties: FB Derek Watt joins brother TJ with Steelers

By Will Graves Mar. 18, 2020 05:25 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers turned the opening day of free agency into a family reunion for the Watt family. The team agreed...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

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

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

El novato quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh Devlin Hodges en el juego del domingo 24 de noviembre ante los Bengals. El coach Mike Tomlin anuncia que será titular en la revancha ante los Browns de Cleveland. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Round 2; Steelers, Browns bracing for pivotal rematch

By Will Graves Nov. 27, 2019 06:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Duck’s Tale? Hodges eager for another shot with Steelers

By Will Graves Nov. 27, 2019 05:11 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

Steelers-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (5-4) at CLEVELAND (3-6) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE — Browns...