Pittsburgh Steelers

James Harrison wants to ‘send back’ new uniforms

April 19, 2012

When the Steelers unveiled their new throwback uniforms on Tuesday … well, let’s just say there wasn’t a ton of mass appeal. Both Pittsburgh fans and non-fans alike ripped the unis to shreds (unfortunately not literally), comparing the retro look to “a character from Dr. Seuss’s books” or “a soccer player that just got out [...]

Broncos-Steelers to kick off Sunday Night Football

April 17, 2012

Though the full regular season schedule hasn’t yet been released, we’ve already gotten wind of which two teams will cap off Opening Day. An NFL source tells the Denver Post that the Broncos will play host to the Steelers in the first NBC Sunday Night Football contest on September 9. This game will be one [...]

Steelers will tender, not tag, Mike Wallace

March 1, 2012

In a rather surprising move, the Steelers won’t slap restricted free agent Mike Wallace with the franchise tag. Instead, a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team plans to place a first-round tender on the Pro Bowl receiver. It’s a risky proposition by Pittsburgh’s general manager, Kevin Colbert, regarded as one of the best in [...]

Steelers part ways with Hines Ward

February 29, 2012

Hines Ward’s time in the Steel City has drawn to a close. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers released Ward on Wednesday, ending his 14-year career in Pittsburgh. The move was confirmed in a statement released via the team’s official website. “We had a conversation today with Hines Ward and informed him that we plan [...]

Steelers have ‘real concern’ over losing Mike Wallace

February 20, 2012

The Steelers, as they’ve traditionally done, uncovered a gem in Mike Wallace, turning a third-round draft selection in 2009 into one of the league’s most explosive players today. Unfortunately, it’s a double-edged sword, as his playmaking ability might make it tough for the team to retain the Pro Bowl receiver. NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reported [...]

Hines Ward expected to retire

January 9, 2012

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

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

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, [...]