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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, and Jerome Bettis celebrate after the Steelers' 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XL football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. The Steelers are hoping to send Roethlisberger out the way Roethlisberger and company sent out Bettis in the 2005 playoffs, with a Super Bowl win. The seventh-seeded Steelers open the playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at AFC West champion Kansas City. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Deja vu? Roethlisberger hoping for Bettis-style send-off

By Will Graves Jan. 12, 2022 02:45 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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Roethlisberger ready for regular-season finale vs. Ravens

By Dan Scifo Jan. 05, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Big Ben leaving Steelers in good hands with Watt, Harris

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2022 01:18 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts to a penalty call during the second half of an NFL football game aKansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Steelers' Tomlin has no issues with Canada's play-calling

By Will Graves Dec. 28, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts to a penalty call during the second half of an NFL football game aKansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Blame Canada? Steelers offense regressing under coordinator

By Will Graves Dec. 27, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) and cornerback Elijah Molden (24), Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
First things first: Steelers searching for early momentum

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) takes off on a 26-yard scramble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers' Rudolph preps as starter, Roethlisberger waits

Nov. 18, 2021 05:34 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) heads for the end zone with Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) in pursuit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Edmunds to step up while Fitzpatrick sidelined

By Dan Scifo Nov. 17, 2021 06:20 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is helped off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Roethlisberger, Watt may play; Fitzpatrick likely out

Nov. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift, top, gets past Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is helped up after being hurt on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 08:01 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) takes off on a 26-yard scramble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Rudolph's spot start a mixed bag in messy tie with Lions

By Will Graves Nov. 14, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 11:16 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, top, leaps over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ready to run? Steelers show long-awaited balance in win

By Will Graves Oct. 11, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner stretches during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Banner day: Steelers tackle nearing return from knee injury

By Will Graves Oct. 07, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Sloppy Steelers in an unusual spot: last place in AFC North

By Will Graves Sep. 26, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) gets up slowly after being sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
'We're not panicking'; Steelers regrouping after loss

By Will Graves Sep. 22, 2021 04:45 PM EDT