PITTSBURGH – The Steelers hoped to have heard by now from the NFL regarding the status of suspended wide receiver Martavis Bryant.Unless they get late word on the reinstatement of Bryant, who missed all of last season for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the Steelers have to ...
PITTSBURGH – Though they are rarely picks that fire up the fan base, there always seem to be a half-dozen or more offensive linemen selected in the first round of every NFL draft.This year’s draft, which will be held April 27-29, could be a notable exception.With a plethora of talented ...
PITTSBURGH – A forgotten position in recent years in the first round of the NFL draft, running back has seen a resurgence, highlighted by Dallas’ selection of Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth pick in 2016.Elliott showed that young running backs can help turn around a team’s fortunes, ...
PITTSBURGH – The NFL is playing Grinch to the Steelers for the second consecutive season.After playing a home game on Christmas Day against the Baltimore Ravens in 2016, the Steelers learned Thursday they will play on that holiday for the second consecutive year. Only this time around, the ...
Some NFL teams may have to alter their travel schedules as airlines balk at providing charter flights.Others seem to have little or no concern.Several airlines have indicated they are either diminishing their presence in the charter flight area or are shifting those planes to commercial ...
PITTSBURGH – The retirement of Troy Polamalu following the 2014 season left a void at the strong safety position in the Steelers’ defense.Veteran Will Allen filled that spot admirably in 2015 but was not re-signed when the Steelers selected Sean Davis in the second round of the 2016 ...
