Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers bring back QB Charlie Batch

March 26, 2010

Pittsburgh has retained its long-time backup. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers have re-signed quarterback Charlie Batch to a two-year deal. Nothing major at all, but very good insurance for the team should Big Ben’s situation get worse. Batch knows the system inside and out and has proven capable of stepping in if the need [...]

Steelers sign former Bucs safety Will Allen

March 8, 2010

The Steelers have been trying to fill the void left when they let safety Ryan Clark hit free-agency. With him looking to sign with another team, Pittsburgh set their sights on his replacement. His replacement (for now) is Will Allen. ESPN is reporting the former Tampa Bay Buc will sign a three-year deal with the [...]

Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault…again

March 5, 2010

If Ben Roethlisberger thought the accusations of sexual assault were behind him, he better think again. TMZ broke the news that Big Ben has been accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in Georgia early this morning. Here are two updates from TMZ: UPDATE: We’re told Roethlisberger has already been interviewed by police. We’re also [...]

Steelers Give James Harrison New Six Year, $51M Deal

April 13, 2009

James Harrison is now a very rich man. After winning DPOY in 2008, and capping it with a 100-yard INT return in the Superbowl, the Steelers decided to reward their best linebacker. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Harrison signed a new six year, $51 million deal, with $20 million in bonuses. At 30 years old, [...]

Steelers for sale?

July 7, 2008

One of the most prestigious franchises in the NFL may be up for sale. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been secretly shopped around to potential buyers. The team’s current ownership is divided five ways between the Rooney family, going back to Art Rooney Sr. The team’s chairman, Dan Rooney, has promised to [...]

A Kevin Jones update

June 28, 2008

Remember Kevin Jones? The ex-Detroit Lion RB? Former first-round pick deemed bust? Well, due to the nagging injury bug, he never lived up to his full potential and then Detroit released him. Now, he’s cutting, running, and showcasing his skills, as 4 teams attended a special workout of his today. Representatives from Miami, Green Bay, [...]

Steelers cut Davenport

June 28, 2008

After their attempt to find a trading partner for RB Najeh Davenport failed, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally decided to give up and cut him, ESPN.com reports. Even though Davenport rushed for 499 yards, a career high, last season after starter Willie Parker was injured, the Steelers were disappointed in his playoff performance (16 carries, 25 yards) and subsequently [...]