Joe Rutter stories, Page 129
Steelers cut ties with linebackers coach Joey Porter
Coach Mike Tomlin promised changes after the Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs with a 9-6-1 record, and outside linebackers coach Joey Porter became the first casualty. Tomlin announced Friday he is not renewing Porter’s contract. Porter, 41, had just completed his fifth year on Tomlin’s staff. “These are difficult decisions...
Steelers have options if they want to take salary-cap hit on Antonio Brown contract
Time will tell if the Steelers decide to part ways with All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown after nine seasons. At least two months’ time, to be precise. If the Steelers have decided enough is enough in the wake of Brown’s recent absences from practice and team functions, they can explore...
Steelers add QB Roback, WR White to their offseason roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their first player signings from outside the organization Thursday when quarterback Brogan Roback and wide receiver Ka’Raun White were signed to futures contracts. Roback, 24, spent last summer with the Cleveland Browns and was one of the players featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” He is...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin addresses Antonio Brown drama
Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers have not “formally received” a trade request from Antonio Brown. In fact, Tomlin hasn’t received any communication from his star receiver since before the season finale Sunday. Brown, however, hasn’t exactly remained incommunicado since the Steelers’ season ended. While Tomlin was meeting with the...
