Steelers
More Super Bowl XLV ticket holders sue
By Bobby KerlikTwo Allegheny County residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the National Football League and the owner of the Dallas Cowboys over a dispute involving their tickets for Super Bowl XLV, which the Steelers lost to the Green Bay Packers. Tomika Phillips and David Muto, both of Pittsburgh, filed the 14-page …
Ex-Trinity star looks forward to life after football
By Jerry DiPaolaAndrew Sweat held the dream of playing in the NFL for 18 years, from age 5 through his 23rd birthday last month. The dream died — at Sweat’s own hand — in a matter of hours. Sweat, who played at Trinity High School and started at outside linebacker for Ohio …
Jets’ Revis: Tebow has plenty of passion
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports WriterFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Here’s some food for thought: Tim Tebow has unmatched passion — even in the cafeteria. At least that’s what Darrelle Revis thinks. When it comes to lunch partners, the All-Pro cornerback says there’s no one like the New York Jets backup quarterback. Sure, Tebow has had …
Steelers inform Colon he’s switching to left guard
By Mark KabolyWillie Colon has heard for years that he could be a top-notch guard if the Steelers decided to move him. Colon finally heard from the …
Steelers sign 2 of their 7th-round picks
ByThe Steelers on Wednesday agreed to terms with two of their four seventh-round draft picks: tight end David Paulson and cornerback Terrence Frederick. Financial terms of the four-year deals were not disclosed. Paulson, selected 240th overall, played at Oregon and caught 67 passes for 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns in …
Steelers sign 2nd-round pick Mike Adams
By staff reportThe Steelers and second-round pick Mike Adams of Ohio State agreed to a four-year contract Tuesday. Adams, a 6-foot-7, 323-pound offensive lineman, is the fourth of nine picks the Steelers have come to terms with since the draft, joining receiver Toney Clemons, nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu and running back Chris …
Steelers sign Valley grad Toney Clemons
By Bill Beckner Jr.Signed and sealed, Toney Clemons’ next goal is to deliver. The Valley High School product and seventh-round draft pick signed a four-year contract with the …
Seahawks sign first-round pick DE Irvin
By The Associated PressSEATTLE — The Seahawks have come to terms on a multi-year deal with first-round pick Bruce Irvin, a defensive end taken 15th overall in last month’s draft to help fill Seattle’s need for a speed pass rusher to come off the edge. The team also came to terms with the …
Steelers' Ta'amu has kept pounds off
By Mark KabolyCasey Hampton arrived at training camp so overweight a few years ago that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin banished him to the physically-unable-to-perform list for two …
Vilma, others fight suspensions in bounty case
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports WriterNEW ORLEANS — Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and three other players suspended in the NFL’s investigation of New Orleans’ cash-for-hits bounty system challenged their punishments Monday. Vilma, named by the NFL as a ringleader of the operation, appealed his season-long suspension while the NFL Players Association notified the league it …
Broncos, GM Brian Xanders part ways
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian Xanders is out as general manager of the Denver Broncos after three years in that role. Broncos boss John Elway said the decision to part ways with a year left on Xanders’ contract was made in a meeting between the two men Monday. Xanders, 41, aspires …
Steelers sign 2 draft picks to 4-year deals
By Scott BrownA busy weekend ended with the Steelers taking care of some business off the field. The team signed nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu and running back …
