Pittsburgh Steelers

Big Ben could ‘hardly walk’ after win

December 9, 2011

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

Steelers ink LaMarr Woodley to $61.5 million pact

August 5, 2011

If there was any chance that LaMarr Woodley was going to leave the Steel City, it’s definitely gone now. Per ESPN, the Steelers have signed Woodley to a six-year, $61.5 million contract. Under the new deal, Woodley will earn $18.1 million in 2011 and $27 million over the first two years as he becomes the [...]

Hines Ward arrested for drunk driving

July 9, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was arrested Saturday morning in Georgia for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to TMZ.com, Ward — a native Georgian and University of Georgia alum — was busted in DeKalb County in the wee hours of the morning. After being booked for a charge of DUI, Ward posted a [...]

Hines Ward wins Dancing With The Stars

May 25, 2011

For those that don’t know, Steelers receiver Hines Ward can dance. He proved that this year by competing on the 12th season of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Fast forward to Tuesday night, when the season came to a close with one big finale. In the show’s final moments, Ward and his partner, Kym Johnson, [...]