Pittsburgh Steelers

Hines Ward expected to retire

January 9, 2012
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A day after being sent packing from the postseason — Tebowed, you might say — the feeling from his fellow teammates suggests Hines Ward has played his last NFL game. CBSSports’ Mike Freeman, after speaking with a player via text, reports that Ward is expected to soon announce his retirement. As Freeman cautions, the decision [...]

Hines Ward doesn’t plan to retire

December 23, 2011
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Although the Steelers have had a stellar season — another in a very long list for the organization — their MVP wideout from years past isn’t a part of the team’s plans in the present. After years of coming through in the clutch, Hines Ward is now lucky to just see the field. Nevertheless, the [...]

Steelers to start Charlie Batch against Rams

December 23, 2011
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One week after toughing it out in a losing effort, hobbled Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be afforded a much-needed break from the action. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Steelers have named Charlie Batch the starting quarterback for Saturday’s contest against the Rams. Roethlisberger, who’s battling a high-ankle sprain, is officially listed as questionable, [...]

Big Ben could ‘hardly walk’ after win

December 9, 2011
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Somehow, someway Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gutted out a much-needed victory for his team on Thursday night, doing so with what’s presumed to be a painful high left ankle sprain. It was another textbook showing of toughness by Big Ben, whose made a career out of playing through painful ailments. But it came at a [...]

Roethlisberger leaves game with ankle injury

December 8, 2011
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It’s no secret that Ben Roethlisberger is more susceptible to injuries than other quarterbacks. On Thursday night, Big Ben went down again — and it looked to be fairly serious. During the second quarter of the Browns-Steelers contest, Roethlisberger went down awkwardly after he was sacked by two Cleveland defenders, his left ankle twisting in [...]

Troy Polamalu fined $15,000 for horse-collar tackle

September 16, 2011
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As (always) expected, Troy Polamalu and the rest of the Steelers defense brought the usual lumber against the division rival Ravens last Sunday. Unfortunately for Polamalu, one particular play in the game ended up costing him a significant chunk of change. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the NFL fined Polamalu $15,000 for a horse-collar tackle [...]

Steelers sign Lawrence Timmons for six-years, $50 million

August 23, 2011
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For the second time this month, the Steelers are shelling out the big bucks in order to keep their elite linebacking corps intact for the long term. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers signed inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons to a six-year, $50 million contract. The new pact replaces his rookie deal, which was in [...]

Steelers looking to deal Dennis Dixon

August 19, 2011
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The Steelers have a dilemma on their hands regarding just who should have the honor of assuming the role as the team’s third quarterback. One solution being kicked around may come in the form of a trade — and no, not for somebody else. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette, live from Steelers practice [...]

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