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In 1st drills among veterans, Steelers rookie WR Diontae Johnson stays outside and not in slot
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin to sort out their wide receivers corps in the post-Antonio Brown era, at least initially Diontae Johnson fit in on the outside. Less than four weeks after he was taken with a pick toward the beginning of the third round, Johnson confirmed he was drilling...
Entering 11th year, Ramon Foster happy to still be with Steelers
By definition as an undrafted free agent in 2009, the odds were against Ramon Foster even making the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie. In 2013, few expected him to earn a multi-year deal with the team once he hit unrestricted free agency. It was even more surprising to most when...
Joe Haden takes first step toward turnover turnaround for Steelers defense
It’s one of the top defensive talking points for the Steelers this offseason. A unit that ranked 29th in the league with 15 takeaways and 28th in the league with eight interceptions last season will simply have to force more turnovers to have any kind of success. On the very...
Late-season rift with Antonio Brown was 'confusing' to Ben Roethlisberger
For a long time after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended, Ben Roethlisberger thought he would get a chance to make up with wide receiver Antonio Brown. That ended when the Steelers acquiesced to Brown’s trade request and sent him to the Oakland Raiders on March 10. “Once he was gone,...
Ben Roethlisberger 'lacked in leadership' for Steelers in non-playoff season 
Ben Roethlisberger took the criticism from former teammates and NFL analysts to heart, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said Tuesday at the start of organized team activities. “I lacked in leadership,” Roethlisberger said, “because that’s my job as the leader of this team, to get us to the playoffs.” Roethlisberger’s on-field...
Steelers veteran Ramon Foster says team is closer than ever
Aside from Ben Roethlisberger, no player has been part of the Pittsburgh Steelers longer than Ramon Foster. And on the opener of 2019 organized team activities, Foster insisted what was a tumultuous Steelers offseason didn’t tear the team apart. “I feel like we are closer now than we ever have...
First Call: New pressure for Le'Veon Bell; Penguins scoring in bunches at Worlds
In “First Call” Tuesday, something to watch for Le’Veon Bell in New York. Penguins players keep pumping in goals at the World Championships. The Warriors make history. And the next opponent for the Pirates just can’t buy good luck. Something to watch Many people are wondering how Le’Veon Bell will...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers drama, Josh Bell's power explosion
This week’s “Madden Monday,” comes a day late after my trip to the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus. So, obviously, music comes up at some point. Like Joan Jett still performing … at 60! Mainly, though, we focus on the continuation of Steelers drama even as Ben Roethlisberger tries to...
Tim Benz: If anyone is two-faced, it's Antonio Brown, not Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger admitted to KDKA-TV that his comments about Antonio Brown after last season’s loss in Denver went too far. He apologized for that during a sit down with Bob Pompeani that aired Monday. That wasn’t good enough for Mr. Big Chest. As Roethlisberger himself pointed out, sometimes when it...
Tim Benz: It's not smart, but Ben Roethlisberger might continue radio show
Ben Roethlisberger’s 93.7 FM radio show is widely heard and often quoted. Plus, it has been the source of consternation for current and former teammates, namely Antonio Brown. The program has also been the catalyst of speculation when it came to Roethlisberger’s relationship with Todd Haley, his thoughts on retirement...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Ben Roethlisberger misses mark in interview
If you somehow missed its promos the past two days, KDKA-TV scored an exclusive interview with Ben Roethlisberger. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback made his first public comments since the 2018 season ended short of the NFL postseason, after almost five months of silence. What KDKA billed as “The Interview: Ben...
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger hopes to 'reconnect' with Antonio Brown
It took six months for Ben Roethlisberger to admit he went too far in criticizing Antonio Brown. It took only a few hours for Brown to respond. And apparently he wasn’t in a forgiving mood. Roethlisberger conducted an interview with KDKA-TV that aired Monday night. After excerpts were released on...
5 players to watch heading into Steelers OTAs
When the Pittsburgh Steelers convene Tuesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for the first of 10 OTA sessions, they are expected to have 91 players on hand. Here are five who will be in the spotlight over the next month: 1. Ben Roethlisberger. It won’t just be what Roethlisberger says...
Steelers OTA preview: James Conner leads young group of RBs
Editor’s note: Heading into the start of OTAs, the Tribune-Review has taken a daily look at a position that will bear watching once the entire 91-man roster convenes at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Today’s final installment: Running back Who’s back: James Conner, Jaylen Samuels, Roosevelt Nix, Trey Edmunds, Ralph Webb...
Chad Johnson jokes about asking Steelers GM for job with kicking team
Could Ochocinco be the Pittsburgh Steelers new kicker? Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson joked on Twitter that he was going to ask for the job when he happened to be on the same plane as Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert. Johnson posted Sunday morning on his way home...
Steelers OTA preview: Team ready to turn the page at right tackle
Almost five months after playing their last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers are about to put a full roster of players on the field as they ramp up preparations for the 2019 season. The third and final phase of the NFL’s offseason conditioning program begins Tuesday for the Steelers with the...
Steelers OTA preview: With Brown gone, change comes to WR room
Almost five months after playing their last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers are about to put a full roster of players on the field as they ramp up preparations for the 2019 season. The third and final phase of the NFL’s offseason conditioning program begins May 21 for the Steelers with...
Marcus Gilbert seeks to clarify comments that he ‘disappointed’ Steelers fans
A day after an ESPN report came out that relayed comments Marcus Gilbert made shortly after a March trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Arizona Cardinals, Gilbert sought to clarify his words. “Very disappointed, misrepresentation,” a post to the verified Twitter account of Gilbert read Friday. It appears, however,...
Ravens reportedly work out another former Steelers linebacker, Jon Bostic
Four months after signing Matthew Thomas, the Baltimore Ravens are reportedly kicking the tires on another former Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker. Jon Bostic was brought in for a workout, presumably with the intention to consider signing him, The Athletic reported Friday. Sounds like ILB Jon Bostic, who started 14 games...
Roethlisberger to conduct 11th annual youth football camp
Three days after the Steelers concluded offseason workouts, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will hold his annual youth football camp. Roethlisberger’s 11th annual event will take place June 16 at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The last day of mandatory minicamp — the final football work until training camp — for the Steelers...
‘Quick learner’ Dravon Askew-Henry can contribute to Steelers as rookie
Dravon Askew-Henry recognizes the modern NFL safety has a long and varied job description. The former Aliquippa and West Virginia standout insists he can handle the gig for the Pittsburgh Steelers. An undrafted free agent signed after the draft, Askew-Henry joins a team that would seem to have an opening...
Tim Benz: Steelers' offensive line might not be as impressive as you think
You probably liked the numbers ESPN.com’s Brian Burke gave us about the Steelers pass-rush Thursday. So you are inclined to believe them. You may not like what he has to say about the Steelers’ offensive line, so these stats you’ll probably want to dismiss. That’s usually how it works when...
Steelers OTA preview: Who is behind Vance McDonald at tight end?
Almost five months after playing their last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers are about to put a full roster of players on the field as they ramp up preparations for the 2019 season. The third and final phase of the NFL’s offseason conditioning program begins Tuesday for the Steelers with the...
Former Steelers lineman R.J. Prince joins Baltimore Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost another former player to their biggest division rival. The Baltimore Ravens on Thursday signed offensive lineman R.J. Prince, who was waived by the Steelers on Monday. Prince, an undrafted free agent from North Carolina, spent the 2018 season on the Steelers’ practice squad. He was...
Steelers OTA preview: Overhaul at inside linebacker will bear watching
Editor’s note: Heading into the start of OTAs, the Tribune-Review will take a daily look at a position that will bear watching once the entire 91-man roster convenes at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Today: Inside linebacker Who’s back: Vince Williams, Tyler Matakevich Williams has started in the middle since Lawrence...


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