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Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the ball during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Should The Steelers Bench Ben Roethlisberger?

Father time is undefeated. Ben Roethlisberger, 39, is in his 18th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and in the final year of his contract. It’s clear Big Ben’s best days are behind him at this phase of his career. However, the Steelers (5-5-1) are best served to stick wi

Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is introduced before playing against the Chicago Bears at Heinz Field on November 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Steelers Need Ben Roethlisberger To Win

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might not have the same mobility he once had. He cannot do the same escape acts that define his career. But there’s no escaping the fact that Roethlisberger is still critical to the Steelers’ cause. His veteran leadership

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against Alex Anzalone #34 of the Detroit Lions in overtime at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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What A Steelers Tie Means For The AFC North Race

The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced another tied game after three years. Back then, the Steelers finished with a 21-21 tie against the Cleveland Browns. This season, they had the same situation against the Detroit Lions. https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/146029700798626

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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3 Reasons Mike Tomlin Should Never Be Fired By Steelers

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the AFC Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers are a model of stability in the NFL. Since 1969, the franchise has had just three head coaches. Chuck Noll won four titles in the 1970s with the Steel Curtain defense and retired in 1991. Bill Cowher took over and won Super Bowl XL before retiring. h

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

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Mike Tomlin Is A Fan Of Controversial NFL Rule

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Linebacker Melvin Ingram III #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter of the game at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Melvin Ingram Gives His Thoughts About Playing For Steelers

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the AFC Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Mike Tomlin Not Amused By Link To USC Job

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

Eric Ebron #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pat Freiermuth #88 celebrate Ebron's touchdown during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Eric Ebron Comments On Reduced Role With Steelers

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Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Rookie CB Has Been Impressing Coaches

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

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Steelers Rookie CB Has Been Impressing Coaches

Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-3 entering into their bye on Week 7. Much has been said and written about rookie running back Najee Harris, but there is another rookie who has been playing great and is lesser known. His name is Tre Norwood, the team's seventh-round draft pick and t

Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2006.

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Jerome Bettis Reveals His Ultimate Moment In The NFL

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Steelers Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Gets Emotional About Injury

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after being injured against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Suddenly Without JuJu Smith-Schuster For Remainder Of 2021

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the third quarter at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Offense Finally Shows Up In Win Over Broncos

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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Steelers Offense Finally Shows Up In Win Over Broncos

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the third quarter at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive struggles were evident throughout the 2021 NFL season. Their defense did the heavy lifting in their season opener by limiting the Buffalo Bills to 16 points. Since then, they had trouble keeping up with their opponents. The Steelers generated

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Steelers Failed To Have A Proper Backup Plan At QB

Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a dilemma in the 1983 NFL Draft because they could draft Terry Bradshaw’s successor. However, they had no idea which quarterback would be available when they were on the clock. But as the proceedings unfolded, the Steelers had a chance to select ho

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to the scoreboard during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Ben Roethlisberger Is Holding The Steelers Back In 2021

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Najee Harris Was Never Going To Carry The Steelers Offense

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the third quarter in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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3 Fixes Steelers Must Make On Offense

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Will Sink Or Swim With Ben Roethlisberger Under Center

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

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Steelers May Be Worst Team In The AFC North

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

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Steelers May Be Worst Team In The AFC North

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago The 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers are in last place in the AFC North after three games. This is a sharp contrast to the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers who, in the midst of a pandemic, riddled off 11 straight wins until their 11-0 perfect record was finally broken. The AFC North is very comp

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs for a first down during the second quarter while chased by Logan Wilson #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Offense Flailing With Ben Roethlisberger At The Helm

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Ben Roethlisberger Appears Ready To Start In Week 3

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Offense Already Facing Major Problems

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Ben Roethlisberger Has No Choice But To Play Hurt

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Ben Roethlisberger Has No Choice But To Play Hurt

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago Pittsburgh Steelers fans know the end of the Ben Roethlisberger era is nearing. 2021 could be his final season and that means enjoying the ride he takes the team on this year. Unfortunately, he is already dealing with an injury heading into Week 3. https://twitter.com/PFF_Stee

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Ben Roethlisberger Already Dealing With Another Injury

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes the ball in the first half of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers’ health is turning into rust as injuries keep on piling up two weeks into the 2021 NFL season. The six-time Super Bowl winners did not have Devin Bush and Joe Haden coming into their match-up with the Las Vegas Raiders. During the game, linebacker T.J. W

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a forced fumble during the second half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Time For T.J. Watt To Prove He's Worth The Money

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers signs autographs for fans after a 26-20 win over the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Next Steelers Players Due For An Extension

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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Steelers Finally Come To Senses With T.J. Watt

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers (center) watches action during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Could Mike Tomlin Be On The Hot Seat In 2021?

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

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Mike Tomlin Put In Impossible Spot With T.J. Watt

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

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Mike Tomlin Put In Impossible Spot With T.J. Watt

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a pickle with linebacker T.J. Watt. After a relatively quiet preseason when the team allowed Watt to not participate in team drills or preseason games while his contract extension was being negotiated, they are at a bad place now. With days until th

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during training camp at Heinz Field on July 29, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers Are Being Foolish With T.J. Watt Negotiations

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Outside linebacker T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Implications Of TJ Watt's Slow Moving Contract Negotiations

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 1, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Can Joe Haden Get A Lucrative Deal Next Offseason?

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a pass in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

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Dwayne Haskins Getting Prime Chance To Stick With Steelers

Dan Fappiano • 2 years ago

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Dwayne Haskins Getting Prime Chance To Stick With Steelers

Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a pass in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

Dan Fappiano • 2 years ago Quarterback Dwayne Haskins came to the Pittsburgh Steelers with his NFL future already in question. He was selected No. 15 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by Washington. Haskins was a heralded prospect out of Ohio State, throwing for 5,396 yards and 54 touchdowns to just nine inter