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In “First Call” Thursday, details on Josh Harrison’s new deal in Detroit. The Penguins won’t have to deal with a Flyers pest on Saturday. And the Raiders’ recruitment of Antonio Brown is underway. Raider recruiting The Raiders’ recruiting of Antonio Brown has begun. We told you that the Raiders may...

The start of free agency will be a critical time for two Pittsburgh Steelers players that remain under contract for the 2019 season. Kicker Chris Boswell and outside linebacker Bud Dupree have unsettled contract situations that will be defined by what the Steelers do – or don’t do – by...

General manager Kevin Colbert doesn’t take issue with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger publicly criticizing his teammates, even one as talented — and fragile — as All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown. “He can call me out,” Colbert said Wednesday. “That’s fine.” Roethlisberger’s criticism of Brown reportedly is one of the reasons...

Kevin Colbert is willing to grant Antonio Brown’s trade request. With one condition. “By no means are we going to make a trade or any type of move that will not be beneficial to the Pittsburgh Steeler organization,” Colbert said Wednesday during a meeting with reporters. “We will not be...

It’s official: Le’Veon Bell will become a free agent in three weeks. General manager Kevin Colbert told reporters Wednesday the Pittsburgh Steelers will not use the franchise or transition tag on the 27-year-old running back, which will allow him to enter free agency March 13. Colbert said the cost of...

With a second NFL Draft approaching since the Pittsburgh Steelers lost Pro Bowl inside linebacker Ryan Shazier to a spinal cord injury, the team is still searching for his replacement, a versatile player who can stay on the field for every down. Jon Bostic wasn’t the answer after being signed...

All of the Steelers Killer B’s were a mess at one point or another last year. Bell never played. Brown went AWOL. Ben threw a lot of picks. And Boz missed too many kicks. Heck, even Jordan Berry struggled punting at times. But he seemed to get back on track...

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the prospect of Antonio Brown going to San Francisco. Former Redskins general manager Charley Casserly seems to think we were close but are looking at the wrong team in the Bay Area. My thoughts on Antonio Brown @steelers and would I trade...

Now that “Mr. Big Chest” has spoken, the path for the Pittsburgh Steelers appears to be clear. Antonio Brown posted a photo of himself with team owner Art Rooney II on social media Tuesday. Had a great meeting with Mr.Rooney today we discussed a lot of things and we cleared...

It looks like Antonio Brown is going to get his wish. One week after formally requesting a trade, Brown tweeted he and team president Art Rooney II have agreed it is “time to move on” following their meeting Tuesday morning to discuss the wide receiver’s future. Rooney and Brown met...

If you feel as though the entire Antonio Brown saga is nothing more than a never-ending run on an elliptical … well … welcome to the world’s greatest visual aid. Brown streamed a video of himself doing cardio while answering messages from fans. Here are some of the highlights along...

It’s not difficult to track the trend of Jon Bostic’s role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense last season. The veteran linebacker played a season-high 59 defensive snaps in the season opener. He played a season-low six snaps on defense in the finale. At least Bostic appeared in all 16 of...

Buy into this one if you want. I’m all for taking a leap. If you don’t, though, I don’t blame you. Let me lay it out, and you make up your own mind. If one national report is right, the New England Patriots — of all teams — may have...

The word is that Antonio Brown and Steelers president Art Rooney II will meet face-to-face in Florida this week, possibly at Brown’s home. If so, the conversation could/should go something like this. ROONEY: Antonio, nice place you got here. Great view. Not sure if it was a good idea to...

Le’Veon Bell celebrated his 27th birthday Monday, and he’s searching for a belated gift that has eluded him the past two years: unrestricted free agency. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back has been trying to hit the open market since his four-year rookie contract expired after the 2016 season. Keeping him...

Four players on the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason roster are among the 66 players that have been accepted into the NFL Players Association’s externship program, which will take place over the next three weeks. Taking part from the Steelers are tight ends Christian Scotland-Williamson and Jake McGee, defensive back Malik Golden...

Cornerback is a position the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to address early in the NFL Draft, and ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. thinks he has the perfect prospect for the organization. In his second mock draft of the offseason, Kiper has Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker going to the Steelers...

In Monday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown as a pancake. Sick NBA All-Star Game dunk. Stunning college hoops point total. Leader for “Hard Knocks?” Can’t wear it just once Well, it was cold and damp in Charlotte on Sunday. So Antonio Brown busted out the fur coat again for his appearance...

It’s our weekly Madden Monday podcast with Mark Madden of 105.9 the X. We break down the Penguins’ victory over the Rangers. Their up and down season so far. Kris Letang’s highlights. Goaltending. Line combinations. LISTEN: Tim Benz, Mark Madden talk Penguins roller coaster, Steelers` meeting with Antonio Brown When...

The first time I heard about Steelers owner Art Rooney II desiring a meeting in Florida with Antonio Brown, it was during a sports radio top-of-the-hour update. It included the phrase, “in hopes of smoothing things over with his star wide receiver.” On TV and radio talk shows, social media...

On New Year’s Eve, less than 24 hours after the Pittsburgh Steelers season ended, Chuks Okorafor paused for a moment as he stood in the locker room at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Looking back on 2018 caused the eyebrows of the Steelers’ young offensive tackle to rise. “Honestly it’s been...

As we brace for the summit meeting between the man who owns the Pittsburgh Steelers and the man who thinks he owns the Steelers, the question begs: Is Antonio Brown’s behavior carefully calculated to ramrod his way out of Pittsburgh, or is he just nuts? Here’s betting the latter, because...

He. Just. Won’t. Quit. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown won’t stop using social media as a means to stir conflict. Brown on Saturday morning replied to a Twitter user, presumably a fan who used the “AskAB” hashtag, who asked him about the origins of the rift between Brown and quarterback...

Spring can’t get here fast enough for Jerald Hawkins. He is certain his torn quadriceps injury will be fully healed in time for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ organized team activities that take place between late April and early June. “Oh yeah, most definitely,” the affable offensive tackle said just after the...

Art Rooney II might finally get his meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown after all. After initially reporting Brown refused to meet with Rooney during the Steelers team president’s trip to Florida, NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport said Friday that Brown changed his mind and will meet with Rooney,...