Steelers
Steelers fill out preseason roster with signings
By Staff ReportsThe Steelers filled out their 90-man preseason roster by signing offensive lineman Kyle Jolly and kicker Danny Hrapmann and released kicker Grant Ressel. Jolly, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound undrafted free agent out of North Carolina, spent 2010 on the Steelers’ practice squad before getting released during training camp last year. Jolly …
Starks awaits another chance in NFL
By Mark Kaboly
Starks awaits another chance in NFL
When the Steelers decided to move Willie Colon to left guard and keep Marcus Gilbert at right tackle, the one person they didn’t have in …
Steelers reveal Larry Richert as Heinz Field’s new public address announcer
By staff reportThe Steelers announced during the premier of their 2011 highlight video Friday that Larry Richert will be the public address announcer for all home games at Heinz Field. Richert has served as the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlight videos for years. The 52-year old has been the host of the
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
